
Product Review · Power Stations · #10 Ranked
Bluetti AC180
Large · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 28 2026
Why it scored a 85
1,152Wh LiFePO4; 1,800W AC/2,700W Power Lifting; 1.3-1.8hr turbo recharge. Satisfaction scores the strongest here at 92, while Warranty comes in softest at 66.
What you're getting
- 1,152 Wh LiFePO4 battery for long cycle life
- 1,800 W continuous AC output, 2,700 W with Power Lifting mode
- 1.3-1.8 hr turbo recharge from a wall outlet
- Up to 500 W solar input for off-grid recharging
- 100 W USB-C port plus multiple AC and USB-A outlets
- Bluetooth app control for monitoring and charge settings
- 35.3 lb, so it is more a base-camp unit than a grab-and-go one
- 5-year manufacturer warranty from Bluetti
ViperScore breakdown
Should you buy the Bluetti AC180?
The AC180 is for base-camp and home-backup use where weight doesn't matter and capacity per dollar does: 1,152 Wh and 1,800 W for $499.00. It's the biggest battery in the under-$500 group.
Where it earns its score
- 1,152 Wh LiFePO4. More capacity than the DELTA 2 or Jackery 1000 v2.
- 1,800 W, 2,700 W Power Lifting.
- 500 W solar input; 1.3–1.8 hr turbo recharge.
- Value 88, Satisfaction 92.
What to know first
- 35.3 lb. The heaviest 1 kWh-class unit here; not for carrying far.
- Warranty 66. Bluetti's coverage on the AC180 is shorter than on the Elite line.
- Bluetooth-only app. No Wi-Fi remote monitoring.
Our verdict
The AC180 scores 85, a Strong Buy. Buy it if the unit will sit in one place and you want the most watt-hours for $500.

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Questions buyers ask
How heavy is the Bluetti AC180?
35.3 lb, the heaviest in its capacity class in our rankings.
AC180 or DELTA 2?
The AC180 has 12% more capacity; the DELTA 2 is 8 lb lighter, expandable and has the longer warranty. Similar price on sale.
Can the AC180 charge from solar?
Yes, up to 500 W of solar input.
Ready to check it out?
Bluetti AC180 · ViperScore 85 · Strong Buy · $449.00
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86Anker SOLIX C300
85Bluetti Elite 30 V2
85Anker SOLIX C800X
85Bluetti Elite 100 V2
82EcoFlow RIVER 2
79Jackery Explorer 300
75Goal Zero Yeti 700
74Goal Zero Yeti 1500 + Nomad 200 Solar Generator Kit
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