BLUETTI AC180
#6 in Mid-sizeFull review
A heavy but efficient older 1.1kWh LiFePO4 unit that remains a strong value buy when discounted; the Elite 100 V2 is its lighter replacement.
Amazon $449$449
The BLUETTI AC180 rates 4.4 among mid-size portable power stations; the BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 rates 4.3 among large ones. The BLUETTI AC180 costs $450 less ($449 vs $899).
BLUETTI Elite 200 V2
#4 in LargeFull review
For buyers who want the most usable energy per rated watt-hour in a 2 kWh unit and can buy it at BLUETTI’s direct price.
Amazon $1,399 BLUETTI $899$899
Prices were last checked October 24, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (mid-size and large), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | BLUETTI AC180 | BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Value 25% | 95 $0.39 per rated Wh | 79 $0.43 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 72 86% of rated capacity delivered (2 tests) | 100 96% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 82 1,800 W continuous AC | 63 2,600 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 95 0-100% on AC in 1 h | 76 0-100% on AC in 1 h 36 min |
| Portability 10% | 49 72 Wh per kg (35.3 lb (16 kg)) | 74 86 Wh per kg (53.4 lb (24.2 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 33 500 W max solar input | 39 1,000 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (20 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (15 ms), 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
BLUETTI AC180
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCWorld | 970 Wh | 84% | 800W space-heater load. |
| PCWorld | 1,007 Wh | 87% | 200W incandescent-bulb load. |
BLUETTI Elite 200 V2
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNET | 1,988 Wh | 95.9% | 480W load logged with HOBOware; round-trip efficiency 81.08%; recharge 1 h 50 min; ran a test fridge about 26.3 h |
Specifications
| BLUETTI AC180 | BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,152 Wh | 2,073.6 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 988 Wh (86%) | 1,988 Wh (96%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,500 | 6,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | Yes | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,800 W (2,700 W surge) | 2,600 W |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 2,700 W | 3,900 W |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 4 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 4 | - |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | - | 4 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 1 (100 W) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 4 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | Yes (15 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,440 W | 1,800 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h (0-80% in 45 min (manufacturer)) | 1 h 36 min (0-80% in about 1 h in Turbo mode; AC + solar up to 2400W) |
| Max solar input | 500 W | 1,000 W |
| Solar input voltage | - | 12-60V, 20A |
| Car charging | - | 192 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 35.3 lb (16 kg) | 53.4 lb (24.2 kg) |
| Dimensions | 13.4 x 9.7 x 12.5 in | 13.78 x 9.84 x 12.74 in |
| App | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2023-05 | 2024-11 |