BLUETTI Solar Generator AC180, 1,152Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup w/ 4 1,800W (2,700W peak) AC Outlets, 0-80% in 45Min, for Camping, Off-grid, Power…

9 reviews for BLUETTI Solar Generator AC180, 1,152Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup w/ 4 1,800W (2,700W peak) AC Outlets, 0-80% in 45Min, for Camping, Off-grid, Power…

1. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   JOHN B. – 24/02/2025

   The power generator and solar panel were a great addition to our camping season! So far, everything has worked perfectly, and the overall impression has been very positive. Reliable, efficient, and a must-have for outdoor adventures.

2. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   M. D. Bridges – 27/02/2025

   I recently purchased this product and I’m incredibly impressed with its performance (so much that I bought a second one). It was a lifesaver during recent power outages in Southern California, keeping my full-sized fridge and router/modem running without any issues. It even handled the surge of power required for the compressor to start up and run smoothly. I hooked it up to power my gas furnace when it got cold, and it had no problem running the ~750W blower.

   Another great feature is the very fast charging capability. However, there’s a point to note here. Customer service informed me that some units, like mine, might require calibration after leaving the factory. The calibration process is not too hard:
   1) Fully charge the unit. It might seem stuck at 99% for a while, but that’s okay. This initial charging helps the Battery Management System (BMS) understand what “full charge” truly means for your specific unit.
   2) Once fully charged, use the generator with a constant power draw until it completely shuts down. Don’t worry, even at “0%” the battery still has about 10% charge remaining, so there’s no risk of damaging it through full depletion.
   3) Following this calibration process (full charge, then full drain), my unit now charges much faster (around 1kW when plugged into the wall) and the battery level indicator reads accurately.

   Overall, I’m very happy with this product. It’s a reliable and powerful backup power solution that provided peace of mind during a power outage. The calibration process was a breeze, and customer service was helpful in explaining it. The associated Bluetti app is great, although I wish they would provide graphical data of power consumption, etc.

   I highly recommend this product!

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   jared – 01/03/2025

   I’ve had the machine for two weeks and have tested all of the features. It is everything that Bluetti claims it to be. It looks and feels like a quality device and it’s not too heavy (~16kg/35.27lbs) to take car camping.

   The UPS function actually works, even on devices with an electronic power button (such as a desktop PC) and that is unlike the emergency power source (EPS) system on a competitive model from another popular brand.

   I do wish the built in MPPT controller could handle more input current from solar. It is difficult to get close to the maximum 500W input from solar because of the input current limitation of 10A. 15A (like it can handle on AC) would be ideal on a machine in this class; however, a more robust MPPT controller and heavier gauge wiring would be required and that would increase the cost slightly.

   My only other wish for the AC180 would be rubber port caps for all ports, including the USB ports. If you charge the internal batteries outdoors with solar, dust and debris can collect in the ports. I purchased some vanilla port covers to take care of that, but they are not attached to the device so I may lose a few.

   The cooling fan does kick in when it is charging or discharging at a high rate but the sound is not as high pitched as it is on competing models. It isn’t quiet, but it isn’t horrible either.

   I downloaded the phone App to update the firmware. I don’t normally use phone Apps, but it was necessary in this case because you cannot update it with a jump drive or a PC. It works. I do wish you could set the display screen time out in the App. 30 seconds is okay, but when you are trying to optimize the position of your solar panels to maximize the input watts it would be nice to have the choice, rather than pushing the power button to turn the timed out display back on.

   Over all, an excellent machine and a good value if you can purchase it on sale for ~$1000. It will run a fridge over night in an emergency and has a large enough inverter (pure sine wave) to run almost anything for a short duration.

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Collins – 01/03/2025

   I purchased the Bluetti AC180. Very nice unit. I am happy with it but people should be aware of the following facts that are not well explained in advance by the manufacturer:
   1. The unit itself consumes 20 watts every hour with the inverter ON. This means , the unit can consume almost 500 watt-hours (50% of the battery capacity) just sitting there not producing any useful energy. For small loads, this self consumption or idle consumption may become a very important issue. Don’t expect the same energy capacity especially when using it under small loads.
   2. The user manual clearly states that only 90% of the battery capacity can be used to protect the battery.
   3. So, for example, this means that you only get 800 watt-hours energy capacity when using 80 watts of power for 10 hours. So, you get 800 watt-hours instead of the advertised 1,154 watt-hours and this is perfectly normal and reflects exactly the performance stated in the user manual. Unfortunately, this is not well explained before buying. People should buy bigger or smaller units depending on their needs. Smaller units will have smaller self-consumption (Idle consumption) and probably more adequate for smaller loads. When using these power stations for smaller loads, you should plan on using a smaller power station with lots of extra batteries instead of buying a very large unit with no extra batteries. I think this is a very important information that the manufacturer should explain before people buy these power stations.
   3. Recharges in 2 hours at standard speed.
   3. You can recharge using the DC MPPT Input (12-60 V). Works very well. I tested it with a 12 volts battery and it works very well.
   4. Some parameters cannot be modified through the user interface (Display/Keyboard). This is unfortunate. The user should normally be able to modify all parameters without having to use a smart phone with a special app. It is possible to use the power station without using a phone but keep in mind that some parameters like charging rate can only be modify using a smart phone.
   5. The unit comes on and start charging by itself as soon as it detects power either coming from the AC or DC inlets. If you don’t want that functionality, you will have to disconnect the unit or install a switch before the unit in order to prevent it from starting by itself.
   6. The information available online and the user manuals should be improved in order to better explain many aspects of these power stations, what should be expected in different situations and how to use them properly.

5. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Amazon Customer – 01/03/2025

   Came in handy for any kind of camping, had no problem running fans all night in the tent keeping phone charged I used with my little compressor cooler to have a little fridge, also for beach days using this power bank in combination with the compressor cooler to pull out frozen popsicles and cold drinks, keeping everyone’s phone charged to keep the music going, it’s awesome. Works good on road trips – plugged right into the car no problem. I did a car camping trip across 7 states and this fits perfectly into the car and lasted for my needs, I got a solar panel to charge it that works awesome too. Even worked amazing during the last hurricane we had, I took it to my grandma so she could keep her phone charged to contact us but also to pass the time playing FarmVille lol, run a fan all night for almost a week straight till she got the power back on in her area. If bluetti ever decides to send free ones out I’ll take one lol, I have this one and the Eb3a both are great no problems going strong, I’m currently trying to saving up for a bigger one. These are definitely quality and come in so many uses.

6. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   jared – 08/03/2025

   Used this a few times and I am really satisfied with it. The 200W solar panel does a great job in direct sunlight not taking long to charge (from 50% to 100%). Great piece of kit that I recommend to anyone. My brother saw it in action and now he wants one. I used power tools off it, accidentally left it on and still kept its charge. When on sale great value for your money. Not sure how it will handle the elements but seems durable for indoor use and outside not in the rain/snow etc

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Sucker – 29/03/2025

   Works as advertised! This unit rocks! The weight is bearable for the power. The handles are very nice. The readout is Bright and very Usable. I like the multi segmented circular bar graph, and the large digital read out. You must understand this: it’s not 100% full until the input wattage goes to zero. At 1% left and 0.1 hours remaining, it’s not done yet. I put a 150-Watt Lamp load on it from a full charge. It stated 6.5 hours at 100%. The calculations as described in manual yield 5.3 hours, however this was a lower estimate as it assumed 85% efficiency. Hours = (Wh * DOD * Eff)/(output Load + 15 watts), where DOD (Depth Of Discharge) is assumed 90%. At 4:47 Hours it was at 1% and 0.1 Hours remaining. However, the lamp continued up to 5:47 Hours, and died sometime after that. I repeated these 2 more times and got the same results every time. Understanding the readout estimates gives me confidence the unit is operating as advertised.

8. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Sucker – 19/04/2025

   Works great for running fridge, microwave, tv during power outage. WH capacity is enough to run a big fridge for couple hours, and peak W enough to run a microwave oven. Weight is low enough that one person can lug it around (carefully). Charges fast on AC input. Phone app is nice. Sometimes wished it had 5521 DC outputs like other models.

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   Rated 1 out of 5

   Amazon Customer – 02/05/2025