The difference that matters
The Dabbsson DBS3500 Portable Power Station can deliver 1,000 W more at once. The BLUETTI Elite 400 Portable Power Station is listed $200 lower. Per kWh of storage the BLUETTI Elite 400 Portable Power Station costs less ($364 vs $466).
Side by side
| Specification | BLUETTI Elite 400 Portable Power Station | Dabbsson DBS3500 Portable Power Station |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BLUETTI | DABBSSON |
| Battery capacity | 3,840 Wh | 3,430 Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 2,600 W | 3,600 W |
| Surge output (as stated) | 5,200 W | — |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | — |
| Cycle life | — | 4,500 cycles |
| Solar input (as stated) | 1,000 W | 2,400 W |
| AC charging input | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Weight | 85.98 lb | 90.5 lb |
| Warranty | 5 Years | 5 Years |
| Usable energy (Wattstanding calc, 85%) | 3,264 Wh | 2,916 Wh |
| Refrigerator runtime (calc) | 2.3 days | 2.0 days |
| Price per kWh of storage (calc) | $364 | $466 |
| Price seen | $1,399 | $1,599 |
| Sellers | 1 | 1 |
Highlighted rows differ. Figures come from each product's sources; runtime, recharge and cost rows are Wattstanding calculations using the same method for both.
Which should you choose?
BLUETTI Elite 400 Portable Power Station
Choose the BLUETTI Elite 400 Portable Power Station if price decides it or you want the most energy per dollar.
Dabbsson DBS3500 Portable Power Station
Choose the Dabbsson DBS3500 Portable Power Station if you run heavier loads together.
Before you buy either
- Total your loads with the appliance load & runtime calculator.
- Confirm what each seller includes — accessories, software trials and bundles change often.
- Read the limitations on each full reference page.
Wattstanding compares published specifications; we have not tested these products side by side. How we work · Disclosure