BLUETTI AC180 Portable Power Station Review
A 1,152 Wh LiFePO4 station with 1,800 W of AC output, cells rated for 3,500+ cycles and a wireless charging pad on top.
By Watt Versus Editorial· Updated
This page was drafted with AI assistance and reviewed by our editor before publication.
Our verdict
A little more capacity and a longer cycle rating than its rivals, in a heavier body with fewer outlets. A sound pick if it will mostly stay in one place.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The largest capacity of the 1 kWh models we cover, at 1,152 Wh
- Cells rated for 3,500+ cycles, with a 5-year warranty
- Charges to 80% in 45 minutes from a wall outlet
- Wireless charging pad for phones on the top panel
Cons
- The heaviest in its class: BLUETTI lists 35.3 lb in its table and 37 lb elsewhere on the same page
- Four AC outlets, where the Anker SOLIX C1000 has six
- We could not find a backup switchover time on BLUETTI's product page
Specifications
| Capacity | 1,152 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 (LFP) |
| Rated cycle life | 3,500+ cycles |
| AC output | 1,800 W |
| Peak output | 2,700 W in Power Lifting mode |
| AC outlets | 4 |
| Wall recharge | 0-80% in 45 minutes (1,440 W input) |
| Max solar input | 500 W |
| Expandable to | Up to 4,224 Wh with BLUETTI B80, B230 or B300 batteries, per BLUETTI |
| Weight | 35.3 lb |
| Dimensions | 13.4 x 9.7 x 12.5 in |
| Warranty | 5 years |
The full review
Who it suits
Buyers who want the most watt-hours in the 1 kWh class and expect to use the station often enough for the 3,500-cycle rating to matter.
Who should skip it
Anyone who carries the station regularly, since it weighs 8 to 10 lb more than the EcoFlow DELTA 2. If you need more than four AC outlets, look at the Anker SOLIX C1000.
What we could not confirm
BLUETTI's 2,700 W figure is its Power Lifting mode, intended for heating-type appliances, and is not a continuous rating. BLUETTI lists compatible external batteries, but we have not confirmed how they connect or what accessories they need.
Frequently asked questions
- How fast does the BLUETTI AC180 charge?
- BLUETTI states 0-80% in 45 minutes from a wall outlet at up to 1,440 W of input. Solar input is up to 500 W.
- What is Power Lifting mode on the AC180?
- It is a mode BLUETTI rates at 2,700 W for running higher-wattage heating appliances. The continuous AC output remains 1,800 W.
- How heavy is the BLUETTI AC180?
- BLUETTI's specification table lists 35.3 lb. Another section of the same page says 37 lb (17 kg).
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