BLUETTI AC180 review

The BLUETTI AC180 is the value pick. BLUETTI lists 1,152Wh of LiFePO4 capacity for $499.00, which works out to about $0.43 per Wh, lower than any other unit on this list. Output is 1,800W across four 120V outlets, and Power Lifting Mode lets resistive devices such as space heaters, hair dryers and kettles run at up to 2,700W. With 1,440W AC input it reaches 80% in 45 minutes, and it also charges from up to 500W of solar, a car outlet or a generator. BLUETTI rates the cells for 3,500+ cycles and lists a 5-year standard warranty. The downsides are weight and connectivity: the spec table lists 35.3 lbs, and the app connects over Bluetooth rather than WiFi. For buyers who care most about stored energy per dollar, it is hard to beat. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

Buyers who want the lowest price per watt-hour

Price

$499.00 on the BLUETTI US store.

AC180 | 1800W, 1152Wh, Portable Power Station $499.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 1,152Wh capacity and 1,800W AC output
• Power Lifting Mode runs resistive loads such as heaters and kettles up to 2,700W
• 0 to 80% in 45 minutes with 1,440W AC input
• 500W max solar input
• LiFePO4 battery rated for 3,500+ cycles

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: $499.00 for 1,152Wh is about $0.43 per Wh, the lowest on this list
• Strength: 5-year standard warranty listed in the specs
• Strength: Four ways to recharge: AC, solar, car and generator
• Weakness: 35.3 lbs, about 10 lb heavier than the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
• Weakness: Power Lifting Mode only helps heating devices, not motors
• Weakness: App control is Bluetooth only per the spec table

Key facts

• Price: $499.00
• Capacity: 1,152Wh
• AC output: 1,800W (2,700W Power Lifting)
• AC recharge: 0 to 80% in 45 min
• Solar input: 500W max
• Weight: 35.3 lbs
• Warranty: 5 years

Where it ranks

BLUETTI AC180 is No. 2 in our Best Portable Power Stations verdict.