BLUETTI
BLUETTI AC180
Ranked #32 of 46 power stations we track.
A 1,152Wh LiFePO4 portable power station with an 1,800W inverter, four AC outlets and a 15W wireless charging pad, aimed at campers and households wanting mid-size backup power.
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Strengths
- 1,440W Turbo AC charging, about 1.3-1.8 hours to full.
- Surge rating of 2,700W.
- LiFePO4 cells rated for 3,500+ cycles to 80% capacity.
- Built-in 15W wireless charging pad.
Watch out for
- Not expandable; B80/B230/B300 can only charge it via Power Bank Mode.
- Single 100W USB-C port.
- Solar uses a DC7909 input and is capped at 500W.
Score breakdown
How the BLUETTI AC180 scores: 6.9/10Methodology
- Battery chemistry16% weightLiFePO4
- Rated cycle life12% weight3,500
- AC output12% weight1,800 W
- Energy density12% weight32.66 Wh/lb
- AC recharge time12% weight78 min
- Solar recharge rate8% weight0.43 W per Wh
- Expandable8% weightNo
- UPS switchover8% weight20 ms
- Warranty8% weight5 yr
- App control4% weightbluetooth
Full specifications
| Brand | BLUETTI |
|---|---|
| Model | AC180 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 1,152 |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles to 80% | 3,500 |
| AC output, continuous (W) | 1,800 |
| AC output, surge (W) | 2,700 |
| AC outlets | 4 |
| Pure sine wave | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 1 |
| USB-C max per port (W) | 100 |
| USB-A ports | 4 |
| 12V car outlet | Yes |
| AC charging input, max (W) | 1,440 |
| Fastest AC recharge (min) | 78 |
| Solar input, max (W) | 500 |
| Solar input, min voltage (V) | 12 |
| Solar input, max open-circuit voltage (V) | 60 |
| Solar input connector | DC7909 |
| Car charging input (W) | 200 |
| Expandable with extra batteries | No |
| UPS switchover (ms) | 20 |
| Weight (lb) | 35.27 |
| App connectivity | bluetooth |
| Warranty (years) | 5 |
Specs last checked 2026-10-21.
What will it run, and for how long?
| Appliance | Draw | Inverter | Runtime | Runtime as a share of 24 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ResMed AirSense 11 CPAP | 56 W | Runs | 17 h | |
| Wi-Fi router | 6.5 W | Runs | 6.3 days | |
| Smartphone charger | 10 W | Runs | 4.1 days | |
| Laptop computer | 50 W | Runs | 20 h | |
| LED bulb (60 W equivalent) | 9 W | Runs | 4.5 days | |
| Full-size refrigerator (ENERGY STAR) | 160 Wavg 51 W cycling | Runs | 19 h | |
| 12V portable fridge (Dometic CFX5 45) | 58 Wavg 7 W cycling | Runs | 5.8 days | |
| LED/LCD TV (about 45-inch) | 162 W | Runs | 6.0 h | |
| Window fan | 153 W | Runs | 6.4 h | |
| Drip coffee maker | 1,300 W | Runs | 45 min | |
| Microwave oven (1.25 cu ft) | 1,500 W | Runs | 39 min | |
| Submersible sump pump (1/2 HP) | 1,000 W3,000 W to start | Start surge too high | — |
Runtime = usable energy ÷ average draw. We count 85% of the rated 1,152 Wh as usable (979 Wh) to cover inverter and DC conversion losses. Fridges and freezers are averaged over their compressor cycle. An appliance runs only if its running watts fit the 1,800 W inverter and its start-up surge fits the 2,700 W surge rating. Wattages come from our appliance wattage table; try your own mix in the runtime calculator.
Which solar panels fit it?
- Solar input up to 500 W
- Voltage window 12–60 V
- Connector DC7909
Recharge time is from empty with one panel in full sun: 1,152 Wh ÷ the lower of75% of the panel's rating or the station's solar input limit. A panel rated above the input limit is safe as long as its Voc fits, because the station only draws what it can take. MC4 panels need a standard MC4 adapter cable, which many stations include. Wiring two panels in series doubles the Voc, so check the total against the voltage window. Try any pairing in the solar panel matcher.
7 panels that don't fit
- Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel: its 8mm DC plug doesn't fit the DC7909 solar port
- EcoFlow 125W Bifacial Modular Solar Panel: its XT60 plug doesn't fit the DC7909 solar port
- Goal Zero Nomad 400: its brand-specific plug doesn't fit the DC7909 solar port
- Goal Zero Nomad 200: its brand-specific plug doesn't fit the DC7909 solar port
- Goal Zero Nomad 100: its 8mm DC plug doesn't fit the DC7909 solar port
- Goal Zero Boulder 100 Briefcase: its 8mm DC plug doesn't fit the DC7909 solar port
- Goal Zero Boulder 200 Briefcase: its brand-specific plug doesn't fit the DC7909 solar port
How it compares
| Spec | BLUETTI AC180 | BLUETTI AC50B | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 6.9 | 7.0 | 6.9 |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycle life | 3,500 | 3,000 | — |
| AC output | 1,800 W | 700 W | 2,000 W |
| Energy density | 32.66 Wh/lb | 30.27 Wh/lb | 39.5 Wh/lb |
| AC recharge time | 78 min | 70 min | — |
| Solar recharge rate | 0.43 W per Wh | 0.45 W per Wh | 0.63 W per Wh |
| Expandable | No | Yes | Yes |
| UPS switchover | 20 ms | 20 ms | 20 ms |
| Warranty | 5 yr | 5 yr | 3 yr |
| App control | bluetooth | bluetooth | wifi+bluetooth |