BLUETTI Balco 260 vs Jackery HomePower 2000 Ultra
Technical comparison · All-in-one
Two all-in-one batteries with LFP cells and the same 800 VA feed-in limit: the choice is between a wall unit with more solar inputs and a floor unit that handles a blackout better. Power figures are manufacturer-declared values.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| In brief | ||
| Usable capacity | — | 1.945 kWh |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 546.48 €/kWh | 354 €/kWh |
| List price | 1399 € | 725 € |
| Weight | 28 kg | 26 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 47.6 × 26 × 33.63 cm | — |
| How long it lasts | ||
| Battery life cycles | 3650 cicli | 3650 cicli |
| The limit that runs out first | anni di garanzia | anni di garanzia |
| Warranty | 10 anni | 10 anni |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | 0.15 €/kWh | 0.102 €/kWh |
| Energy density | 91.4 Wh/kg | 74.8 Wh/kg |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Room-sized (1–3 kWh) | F2 — Room-sized (1–3 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | 789 € | 669 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Expandable | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum expanded capacity | 15.36 kWh | 8 kWh |
| Battery voltage | 25.6 V | 51.2 V |
| Feed-in limit | 800 VA | 800 VA |
| Inverter included | Yes | — |
| Maximum solar input | 2400 W | 2000 W |
| MPPT trackers | 4 | 2 |
| Grid charging | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum charge power | 1.2 kW | 2.3 kW |
| Dynamic tariffs | Built in | Built in |
| Backup power | EPS (brief interruption) | UPS |
| Backup output | 1200 W | 1500 W |
| Switchover time | — | 20 ms |
| Standby consumption | 4.5 W | — |
| Ingress protection | IP65 | IP65 |
| Mounting | Wall mounted | Floor standing |
| Minimum temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
| Maximum temperature | 55 °C | 55 °C |
| Cell heating | Yes | Yes |
| Works without internet | With limitations | — |
| Home Assistant integration | Official | — |
| App required for setup | — | Yes |
| Declared standards | — | VDE-AR-N 4105 |
The differences that matter
- Solar inputs: 4 MPPT and 2400 W against 2 MPPT and 2000 W → the Balco 260 handles more separate panel strings, the HomePower 2000 Ultra takes two.
- Backup: 1200 W with a gap against 1500 W without interruption → only the HomePower keeps sensitive loads running without a restart.
- Expansion: 15.36 kWh against 8 kWh → the Balco 260 leaves more room if the battery will grow.
- Mounting: wall (28 kg) against floor (26 kg) → the Balco needs a suitable wall, the other just free floor space.
Which one to choose
Choose BLUETTI Balco 260 if…
you have up to 2400 W of panels to spread over four MPPT inputs and want a wall-hung battery that expands to 15.36 kWh and has an official Home Assistant integration. The trade-off: in a blackout there is a short gap before power returns (EPS), and grid charging tops out at 1.2 kW.
Choose Jackery HomePower 2000 Ultra if…
you want the router and computers to stay on through a blackout: the UPS switches over in 20 ms and delivers up to 1500 W, and grid charging reaches 2.3 kW. It stands on the floor, with no wall fixing. You accept only two MPPT inputs, 2000 W of solar at most and an expansion limit of 8 kWh; the app is needed for the first start-up.
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