Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
BLUETTI vs Shelly
What sets them apart
| Compare |  BLUETTI |  Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $249.99 | €16.90 |
| Highest continuous output (W) | 5,000Higher | 65 |
| Warranty | 2 to 6 yearsHigher | 2 to 5 years |
| Markets | US | AU, AT, BE, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GB, GR, HU, IE, IT, LV, LT, LU, NL, NZ, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH |
| GaN chargers | Not confirmed | Yes |
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Key differences
- Shelly scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 8.8.
- Highest continuous output (W) is higher at BLUETTI: 5,000 vs 65.
- Warranty is higher at BLUETTI: 2 to 6 years vs 2 to 5 years.
- Support channels: only BLUETTI offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Shelly offers Chat.
- Shelly is available in 28 more countries.
- Products: only BLUETTI offers Power bank.
- Markets: only BLUETTI offers US.
- Markets: only Shelly offers AU, AT, BE.
Our verdict on each
BLUETTI
BLUETTI suits people who want one brand for portable power, from power banks to full-size stations, and who can buy in the US. It is strong on the offer side, scoring 9.8, with a starting price of $249.99 and a warranty of 2 to 6 years.
Shelly
Shelly keeps charging simple: chargers and cables from €16.90, peak output of 65 watts, and a warranty of 2 to 5 years. It suits phone and tablet buyers who want plain hardware with long cover, and not shoppers who need a power bank or laptop level output from one charger.
Score breakdown
| Area | BLUETTI | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.1Entry price of $249.99 ranks 53 of 56 brands, and the cost score part is 8.1. | 9.5HigherEntry price of €16.90 ranks 21 of 56 brands, under the category's typical €30.68. |
| Offer | 9.8HigherRange covers charger, power bank and cable with output to 5,000 watts and warranty of 2 to 6 years, the strongest score part at 9.8. | 9.0Gallium nitride chargers, warranty of 2 to 5 years, support on email, chat and help centre, longer cover than the 1 year norm. |
| Trust | 8.1Warranty of 2 to 6 years beats the 2 year group median, with support on email, phone and help centre; trust scores 8.1. | Not confirmed |
Licences and countries
| Country | BLUETTI | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Bulgaria |
Additional countries for BLUETTI: 1. Additional countries for Shelly: 29.
A third option
WattCycle LiFePO4 has highest continuous output (w) at 15,360, against 5,000 for BLUETTI and 65 for Shelly.
WattCycle LiFePO4 reviewWhere these facts come from
BLUETTI
- bluettipower.com: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Shelly
- shelly.com: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- corporate.shelly.com: 1 fact, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | BLUETTI | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Chargers and power banks | 2 of 115 | 15 of 115 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BLUETTI | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Charger, Power bank, CableCovers more | Charger, Cable |
| Legal entity | BLUETTI Power Inc | Shelly Group SE |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Bulgaria |
| Founded | 2021 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Cameras and drones
| Fact | BLUETTI | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Top video resolution | Not confirmed | 1080p |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BLUETTI | Shelly | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest continuous output (W) | 5,000highest quarter | 65lowest quarter | 140 |
| Warranty | 2 to 6 yearshighest quarter | 2 to 5 yearshighest quarter | 2 |
Median across 52 listed brands.
Pros and cons
BLUETTI
Pros
- The range spans charger, power bank and cable under one roof, so a cable, a power bank and a larger unit can come from the same seller.
- Maximum output of 5,000 watts puts BLUETTI near the top of the field on raw power, ranking 5 of 55 brands.
- Warranty of 2 to 6 years sits above the 2 year median for chargers and power banks.
Cons
- Entry price of $249.99 places BLUETTI at 53 of 56 brands on price from, well down the field.
- Shipping covers US only, which narrows where the warranty and support are easy to use.
- Wireless charging is not among charger, power bank and cable, while INIU lists it in charger, power bank and cable.
Shelly
Pros
- Delivery and returns are published for AU, AT and BE, so a buyer can check the market before ordering rather than after.
- The charger line uses gallium nitride, and the range stops at charger and cable so a charger and a cable come from one seller.
- A narrower range than INIU, which lists charger, power bank and cable, or Akkuk.hu, which lists charger, power bank and cable, for shoppers who know what they want.
Cons
- Peak output of 65 watts puts Shelly at rank 49 of 55 brands on output, short of the 555 upper quartile in this category.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, while 47.5% of the brands in this category list a phone line.
- A warranty of 2 to 5 years varies by product, so the cover you get depends on which unit you pick rather than on the brand.
Who each suits
BLUETTI
Who it suits
- US buyers who want one seller for a power bank, a charger and a large power station
- People planning for outages who care more about total output than the lowest sticker price
- Shoppers who want phone and email support from the same brand they bought the hardware from
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers outside the US, since shipping is listed for US only
- Shoppers on the tightest budget, because price ranks 53 of 56
- People who want a wireless charger, which INIU lists among charger, power bank and cable
Shelly
Who it suits
- Shoppers buying a single charger or a spare cable, who want a short range rather than a catalogue to sift.
- Households and small offices that weigh cover length heavily, since the warranty runs 2 to 5 years.
- Phone, tablet, earbud and camera owners who charge within the published delivery markets.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a portable battery beside a wall charger: INIU lists charger, power bank and cable and Akkuk.hu lists charger, power bank and cable, while this range is charger and cable.
- Buyers who want one seller to cover a charger, cables and extra devices: DeWalt lists charger only, and this range is charger and cable, so neither fills that list.
Current offers
BLUETTI
Current offer
Discount code
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | BLUETTI | Shelly |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
8 of 30 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
BLUETTI
What does BLUETTI cost to get started?+
The entry price is $249.99, which is the cheapest item rather than a typical price across the range. BLUETTI ranks 53 of 56 brands on this measure, so it is not a premium name at the bottom of the range. Larger power stations cost more.
How much power can a BLUETTI unit deliver?+
Maximum output is listed at 5,000 watts, taken from the power station range. That ranks 5 of 55 brands, and it is well above the 145 watt median across the group. The smaller power banks in the range deliver far less.
Shelly
How much does a Shelly charger cost to start with?+
Entry sits at €16.90 on the plug and play range, which puts Shelly at rank 21 of 56 brands on starting price. The middle entry price in this category is €30.68, so the opening figure sits at the budget end. The upper quartile reaches €65.33.
Are there recurring fees on top of a Shelly charger?+
The published figure is hardware, not a plan. The range covers charger and cable, entry sits at €16.90, and cover comes as a warranty of 2 to 5 years. Support is included through email, chat and help centre at no listed extra cost. Buyers budgeting over time should weigh the purchase price against the length of that warranty.