BLUETTI · Mid-size (600 to 1,499 Wh)
BLUETTI AC180
A mid-size unit, 1,152 Wh, 1,800 W (2,700 surge), 35.3 lb, $499 ($0.43 per Wh). It clears 3 of the six jobs on this site (cpap, rv, phones and laptops) and not home backup, camping, van life.
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Should you buy it?
Buy it for: a night of CPAP (a CPAP with its humidifier for one 8-hour night); a day in an RV (a 12 V fridge, lights, TV, coffee maker, phones and a laptop for a day); a laptop and two phones (a laptop for six hours and two phone charges).
Not for: a day of home backup (too little capacity: needs 2,323 Wh and 1,351 W at start-up); two nights of camping (too little capacity: needs 2,066 Wh and 157 W at start-up); a working day in a van (too little capacity: needs 2,295 Wh and 244 W at start-up).
At $0.43 per watt-hour compare its cost with the charging speed and carry weight you need. It stores 32.7 Wh per pound. 17 other current units share its size class; the nearest four by capacity are compared below.
What it runs, and for how long
Hours = capacity × 0.85 ÷ device watts, with the draws from the device table.
| Device | Draw W | Hours | Can it start it? |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPAP machine (no heated humidifier) (without humidifier) | 45 | 21.8 | yes |
| CPAP machine (with heated humidifier) (with heated humidifier) | 53 | 18.5 | yes |
| Refrigerator (full-size, ENERGY STAR, ~18 cu ft top freezer) (average draw, compressor cycling) | 41 | 23.7 | yes |
| Laptop (MacBook Air, charging) (charger rating, continuous) | 40 | 24.5 | yes |
| Wi-Fi router | 24 | 40.8 | yes |
| Starlink Standard kit (dish + router) | 88 | 11.2 | yes |
| TV, 50-inch LED / Crystal UHD | 89 | 11 | yes |
| Camp LED light set (4 chainable lights) (one bulb) | 6 | 155.4 | yes |
At a glance
3.6 / 5
| Criterion | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Fit for the job | 3.5 | Clears 3 of the 6 jobs on this site (cpap, rv, phones and laptops); starts 15 of the 16 devices in the table |
| Value per watt-hour | 3.9 | $0.43 per Wh, 2nd lowest of 18 mid-size units |
| Portability | 3.4 | 35.3 lb, 16th lightest of 18 mid-size units |
| Recharge speed | 3.5 | 500 W of solar input, about 2.3 hours of full sun to refill; 1,440 W from the wall |
| Chemistry and cycle life | 4.5 | LiFePO4, rated 3,500 cycles to 80% |
| Expandability | 3.2 | No extra batteries; 20 ms UPS switchover |
| Owner-reported reliability | 3.3 | Fan noise, app, firmware, failures and warranty handling across 3 reviews |
Full spec sheet
| Capacity | 1,152 Wh |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycle life | 3,500 to 80% |
| Expandable | no |
| Continuous AC output | 1,800 W |
|---|---|
| Surge (peak) output | 2,700 W |
| AC outlets | 4 |
| USB-C ports / highest output | 1 / 100 W |
| USB-A ports | 4 |
| 12 V outputs | 1 |
| Wireless charging pad | yes |
| UPS / EPS switchover | 20 ms |
| Max AC input | 1,440 W |
|---|---|
| Wall recharge time | 1.8 h |
| Max solar input | 500 W |
| Stated solar recharge time | 3.3 h at maximum input |
| App control | yes |
| Weight | 35.3 lb (16 kg) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.39 x 9.72 x 12.48 in (340 x 247 x 317 mm) |
| Wh per lb | 32.7 |
| Release year | – |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| List price | $499 |
|---|---|
| Store price | $499 |
| Price per Wh | $0.43 |
Before using the battery's cycle rating to judge value, read what LiFePO4 versus NMC means for lifespan and weight.
The solar-input wattage alone does not establish panel compatibility. Check how to match panel watts, voltage and connectors, then confirm the limits in this unit's manual.
Alternatives at this size
Listed smallest to largest by capacity; this unit is among them.
| Unit | Overall score | Wh | Output W (surge) | lb | Solar in W | Chemistry | Cycles | Price $ | $ / Wh | Store |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | 3.7 | 1,024 | 2,000 W (3,000 surge) | 24.9 | 600 | – | 4,000 to 80% | $530 | $0.52 | See it at Anker SOLIXCheck price on Amazon |
| 4Patriots Patriot Power Solar Generator 1200 | 2.8 | 1,030 | 1,200 W (2,400 surge) | 28 | – | LiFePO4 | 4,000 to 80% | $1,499 | $1.46 | See it at 4Patriots |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 | 3.9 | 1,056 | 1,800 W (2,400 surge) | 28.4 | 600 | LiFePO4 | 3,000 to 80% | $500 | $0.47 | See it at Anker SOLIXCheck price on Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 3.8 | 1,070 | 1,500 W (3,000 surge) | 23.8 | 400 | LiFePO4 | 4,000 to 70% | $499 | $0.47 | See it at JackeryCheck price on Amazon |
| BLUETTI AC180 | 3.6 | 1,152 | 1,800 W (2,700 surge) | 35.3 | 500 | LiFePO4 | 3,500 to 80% | $499 | $0.43 | See it at BLUETTICheck price on Amazon |
See it at BLUETTICheck price on AmazonEvery current BLUETTI unitDoes it hold enough for your devices?
Sources
- specs: bluettipower.com, 2026-09-06
- specs (manual PDF, p.17 and UPS section): cdn.shopify.com, 2026-09-06
- warranty_years: bluettipower.com, 2026-09-06
- price: bluettipower.com, 2026-09-06
- independent test: OutdoorGearLab, 2026-01-13
- independent review: 3Dprintbeginner, 2023-07-26
- independent test: Wowlithium, 2025-07-23
- How the figures and scores are made