Bluetti AC180 portable power station
Bluetti

Bluetti AC180

Compact 1.15 kWh with the fastest AC charging in its class — 1,440 W.

Spec Reality 90/100
Capacity1,152 Wh
AC continuous1,800 W
Weight36.2 lbs
BatteryLiFePO4
UPS20 ms
Typical price$599

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Will it run your stuff? Scenario runtimes

Realistic estimates using LiFePO4 efficiency (~88%) and 92% usable capacity. Not best-case marketing numbers.

Device / scenarioDrawRuntime
Tent & weekend camping
LED lantern
5 W 186h 32m
Phone charging (2 phones) 20 W 46h 38m
12 V cooler 50 W 18h 39m
Camp fan 25 W 37h 18m
Drone battery charge 80 W 11h 39m
Home backup during blackout
Refrigerator (avg with cycling)
120 W 7h 46m
Internet router + modem 15 W 62h 11m
LED lighting (6 bulbs) 45 W 20h 44m
Phone + laptop charging 60 W 15h 33m
Microwave (brief use) 1100 W 51 min
Overnight CPAP
CPAP without humidifier
35 W 26h 39m
CPAP with heated humidifier (low) 80 W 11h 39m
CPAP with heated humidifier (high) 120 W 7h 46m
BiPAP 55 W 16h 57m
RV / van life
12 V RV fridge
60 W 15h 33m
Roof fan 30 W 31h 5m
LED interior lights 25 W 37h 18m
Induction cooktop (one burner, brief) 1200 W 47 min
Laptop charging 65 W 14h 21m
Refrigerator power
Mini fridge (compressor)
80 W 11h 39m
Full-size fridge (compressor avg) 120 W 7h 46m
Chest freezer 100 W 9h 20m
Wine fridge 90 W 10h 22m

Full specifications

Battery
Capacity1,152 Wh
ChemistryLiFePO4
Cycles to 80%3,000
Expandable maxNot expandable
Inverter
Continuous output1,800 W
Surge / peak2,700 W
Pure sine waveYes
UPS switchover20 ms
Charging
AC max input1,440 W
AC recharge~1 hr
Solar max input500 W
Solar voltage range12-60V
Solar connectorMC4
Ports
AC outlets4
USB-A4
USB-C1 (max 100 W)
12V car socket1
Low-amp DC0
Wireless charging padYes
Physical
Weight36.2 lbs (16.4 kg)
Dimensions13.4 x 9.7 x 12.5 in
Warranty5 years
Connectivity
App / wirelessWiFi, Bluetooth
Real-world tests
Real measured capacity1,095 Wh (95% of spec)
Real measured AC continuous1,760 W at sustained load
Noise at 50% load39 dB
Spec Reality Score90/100

Frequently asked questions

Will the Bluetti AC180 run a CPAP machine overnight?

A standard CPAP without heated humidification draws about 35 W. The AC180's 1,152 Wh real-world capacity gives you roughly 26h 39m — comfortably more than one 8-hour night. With heated humidification on (around 80 W), drop that to about 11h 39m.

Can the Bluetti AC180 power a refrigerator during a blackout?

Yes. The 2,700 W surge rating clears the 1,000–1,200 W startup spike most refrigerator compressors hit, and the 1,800 W continuous output covers the 100–150 W steady-state draw. Realistic runtime on a typical 120 W fridge: 7h 46m. In practice fridges only run their compressor about 40% of the time when full and not opened often, so you'll usually see closer to 2× that number.

How long can the AC180 charge phones, tablets, and laptops?

Phones (10 W): roughly 93 full charges. A laptop on continuous use at 65 W: about 14h 21m, or 3–4 full charge-and-go cycles. Tablets land between phones and laptops — most fully charge from about 15–25 Wh per session.

How long does it take to fully recharge the AC180?

From a wall outlet (1,440 W max input): around 1 hour. From a 12 V car port: 8–12 hours (slow trickle). From a 500 W portable solar panel in good sun: roughly 4 hours of direct sunlight, which usually translates to one solid summer day or two cloudy ones.

How many years will the battery last?

The LiFePO4 cells inside the AC180 are rated for 3,000 full cycles before degrading to 80% capacity. Cycle it daily (heavy use) and that's around 8 years. For typical occasional use — say, 1–2 cycles a week for weekend trips and the occasional blackout — you're looking at 15+ years before noticeable capacity loss. The bigger limitation in practice is the inverter and BMS electronics, which usually go before the cells do.

Does it accept solar input?

Yes — up to 500 W via MC4 connector. Voltage range 12-60V. Compatible with most portable folding solar panels in the 100–500 W range; check that the panel's open-circuit voltage stays within the listed range. Our solar pairing calculator will tell you how long a specific panel takes to refill.

Can the AC180 act as a UPS for a desktop PC or NAS?

Yes. Switchover from grid to battery is 20 ms, well inside the tolerance window of every modern desktop, NAS, and home network device we know of. Plug your device into the AC outlet, then plug the power station's own AC input into the wall. The unit passes grid power through until it drops, then switches to battery.

What's the warranty?

5 years on battery and main unit, covering manufacturing defects and capacity degradation below the rated cycle count. Doesn't cover physical damage, water exposure, or unauthorized opening. Register the unit with Bluetti within 30 days of purchase to activate.

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