Brand comparison
BLUETTI vs DaranEner: which one is built for you?
BLUETTI: Maximum capacity and output per dollar, aimed at RV, off-grid and preparedness buyers who will trade weight and polish for power. Best for buyers who measure value in watts and watt-hours, not in grams and app screens. Not for buyers who need the lightest possible unit or the simplest possible interface.
DaranEner: An Amazon-first value brand built around the NEO / NEOX portable lines — sells capacity and AC output per dollar more than a polished ecosystem. Best for value buyers who will verify wh, watts and warranty on the listing themselves. Not for buyers who need a mature app, dealer support, or a household-name brand for gifts.
Specs below decide the purchase when those two buyer stories overlap — 12 BLUETTI stations and 19 DaranEner stations on file.
BLUETTI
The value-and-power buyer who does not mind a heavy box
- Best for
- Buyers who measure value in watts and watt-hours, not in grams and app screens.
- Not for
- Buyers who need the lightest possible unit or the simplest possible interface.
- Models tracked
- 12
DaranEner
The deal hunter who wants a usable box without paying the Jackery / EcoFlow premium
- Best for
- Value buyers who will verify Wh, watts and warranty on the listing themselves.
- Not for
- Buyers who need a mature app, dealer support, or a household-name brand for gifts.
- Models tracked
- 19
Head to head on value
Average cost per watt-hour across each brand’s tracked range, and the winner in each capacity band. This is a value comparison only — it says nothing about support, app quality or build, which we cannot measure from a spec sheet.
| Measure | BLUETTI | DaranEner |
|---|---|---|
| Average $/Wh across range | $0.75 | $0.82 |
| Models in dataset | 12 | 19 |
| LiFePO4 models | 11 | 16 |
| Largest capacity available | 3.84 kWh | 576 Wh |
Band by band
The cheapest option each brand offers in each capacity band. Where a brand has nothing in a band, that band is itself a useful signal.
All BLUETTI models
All models →| Model | Capacity | AC output | Weight | List price | $/Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elite 10 MiniBLUETTI | 128 Wh | 200 W | 4.0 lb | $199 | $1.55 |
EB3ABLUETTI | 268 Wh | 600 W | 10.1 lb | $219 | $0.82 |
Elite 30 V2BLUETTI | 288 Wh | 600 W | 9.5 lb | $399 | $1.39 |
EB70SBLUETTI | 716 Wh | 800 W | 21.4 lb | $429 | $0.60 |
Elite 100 miniBLUETTI | 1.00 kWh | 700 W | 23.5 lb | $799 | $0.80 |
Elite 100 V2BLUETTI | 1.02 kWh | 1.8 kW | 25.0 lb | $899 | $0.88 |
AC180BLUETTI | 1.15 kWh | 1.8 kW | 35.3 lb | $499 | $0.43 |
AC240BLUETTI | 1.54 kWh | 2.4 kW | 72.0 lb | $1,133.12 | $0.74 |
AC200LBLUETTI | 2.05 kWh | 2.4 kW | 62.4 lb | $899 | $0.44 |
Elite 200 V2BLUETTI | 2.07 kWh | 2.6 kW | 53.4 lb | $899 | $0.43 |
Elite 300BLUETTI | 3.01 kWh | 2.4 kW | 58.0 lb | $1,699 | $0.56 |
Elite 400BLUETTI | 3.84 kWh | 2.6 kW | 86.0 lb | $1,499 | $0.39 |
All DaranEner models
All models →| Model | Capacity | AC output | Weight | List price | $/Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NEOZL Portable Power BankDaranEner | 192 Wh | 300 W | 5.5 lb | $169.98 | $0.89 |
NEOXDaranEner | 192 Wh | 300 W | 5.8 lb | $189.99 | $0.99 |
NEOXDaranEner | 192 Wh | 300 W | — | $159.99 | $0.83 |
NEOZLDaranEner | 192 Wh | 300 W | 5.5 lb | $199.99 | $1.04 |
NEOXDaranEner | 192 Wh | 300 W | 5.8 lb | $199.99 | $1.04 |
NEOZDaranEner | 192 Wh | 300 W | 5.7 lb | $119.99 | $0.62 |
NEO300LDaranEner | 288 Wh | 350 W | 8.2 lb | $179.99 | $0.62 |
NEOK2DaranEner | 288 Wh | 600 W | 8.7 lb | $249.99 | $0.87 |
NEODaranEner | 288 Wh | 600 W | — | $209.99 | $0.73 |
NEODaranEner | 288 Wh | 600 W | 8.4 lb | $379.99 | $1.32 |
YOUYO R100DaranEner | 288 Wh | 100 W | — | $199.98 | $0.69 |
NEOK2DaranEner | 288 Wh | 600 W | — | $299.99 | $1.04 |
NEO350DaranEner | 288 Wh | 350 W | 6.0 lb | $169.99 | $0.59 |
NEO 350WDaranEner | 288 Wh | 600 W | 8.9 lb | $199.99 | $0.69 |
NEO 600WDaranEner | 288 Wh | 600 W | 8.9 lb | $199.99 | $0.69 |
DARANDaranEner | 576 Wh | 600 W | 13.7 lb | $449.99 | $0.78 |
Cubus 600LDaranEner | 576 Wh | 600 W | 13.7 lb | $439.99 | $0.76 |
NEO600DaranEner | 576 Wh | 600 W | 15.2 lb | $499.99 | $0.87 |
PortableDaranEner | 576 Wh | 600 W | 13.7 lb | $329.99 | $0.57 |
What each brand will not tell you
BLUETTI’s known weaknesses
- Weight and bulk — these are not carry-it-to-the-beach units
- Fit, finish and industrial design lag the lifestyle brands
- App and firmware polish is inconsistent across the range
DaranEner’s known weaknesses
- Brand recognition and long-term support are thinner than the majors
- App / firmware polish and documentation lag EcoFlow and Anker
- Model naming (Daran vs DaranEner) is inconsistent across listings
- Independent long-term durability data is thin