Portable power stations seem to be all the rage lately, as they let you and your devices stay juiced up no matter where you’re going. Bluetti is a brand that has emerged as a popular one, and they recently sent us their AC180 for a hands-on review. We’ve been impressed with its performance over the past few months. Here’s a quick look at its specs, usage, and why it’s been a pretty cool addition to our tech gear.
The AC180 is a portable power station with a 1152Wh battery capacity, featuring Lithium Iron Phosphate cells known for their durability and safety, with over 3500 life cycles. It delivers 1800W of continuous AC power and can boost up to 2700W for high-wattage appliances. The package includes the power station, AC charging cable, car charging cable, and solar charging cable. It measures 340mm x 247mm x 317mm and weighs about 16 kg, designed with a convenient handheld design for portability (it’s not light so you’ll get a workout from this thing).
There are four AC plugs, four USB-A ports, a USB-C port (100w), 12V cigarette port, a DC input and the ability to be recharged by solar panels, up to 500w solar input (solar panels not inluded).
The AC180 has been incredibly useful during outings where power is not available, such as picnics, camping and more. It powers our cooler, keeping food frozen and drinks ice cold throughout our trips. Despite its robust capacity, it remains portable enough for easy transportation. It has a long battery life depending on what you’re powering and can be recharged quickly.
The AC180 has also been a lifesaver during winter power outages. It powered our air fryer and kept our home internet running smoothly. Before, we would have just been kept in the dark without any internet. The uninterrupted power supply (UPS) function switches over to battery power seamlessly, providing reliable backup when the grid goes down.
What’s cool about the AC180 is there’s a built-in wireless charging pad on top of the power station (yes it worked with our iPhone despite having to line it up precisely). We didn’t try it with our fridge, but Bluetti says it can keep your 120w refrigerator going for 8 hours from a full charge.
The AC180 has some impressive battery life, as it was able to retain its charge for up to six months in our tests. It supports various charging methods, including AC outlet, solar power, car, and generator. The Turbo Charging feature allows it to recharge from 0 to 80% in just 45 minutes, which is decent considering the size of this thing.
There are advanced safety measures like a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) controller and Battery Management System, which prevents overcharging. The silent charging mode reduces noise to a near-whisper level. Additionally, the smart app control enables remote monitoring and management of power consumption via Bluetooth range.
Overall, the AC180 portable power station has exceeded our expectations. Its excellent performance, versatile charging options, and reliable battery life make it a great choice for both outdoorsy people and those needing a dependable backup power solution. Whether powering a cooler on camping trips or keeping essential appliances running during a power outage, the AC180 looks to be able to do it all. But these power stations are not exactly priced like an iPhone portable battery pack. The AC180 is regularly-priced at $1,499 CAD but is on sale right now for $849 on Amazon.ca, savings of 43% off, saving you $651.
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Do the AC outlets supply the pure sine wave? It is usually noted as much in the print next to the outlets which is not the case as far as it can be seen in the photos.
You can see from the hype-filled language used on the site lately—words like "impressive" and "revolutionary"—that they're aiming for clickbait. What's missing are practical details like whether it supports true sine wave output, works with refrigerators and A/C units, and how long it can run these power-hungry devices.
Apparently, asking questions related to the article is pointless as the person who wrote it doesn’t read the comments.
Yes they do!
Sorry, he might be reading the comments; I should have said he doesn’t reply to comments 🙂
Usually does if you're a regular far right troll. 🤣