CONCLUSION

    The AC180 by BLUETTI may not be among their top-end models but thanks to its LiFePO4 lithium-ion batteries and its battery management system it managed to outperform every other portable power station I’ve tested to date. On top of that at loads of up to 700W the AC180 is pretty much inaudible and it’s only when you move at over 1KW or start charging it that the fans start spinning for good. Build quality is also very good so I expect the AC180 to last at least for as long as its lithium-ion batteries. Having 2 AC outlets and just 1 USB-C port is probably its only drawback since I suspect some potential buyers may need more but that’s just about it.

    Currently the AC180 Portable Power Station is on sale by BLUETTI and so it retails for just USD429 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 649Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) so things couldn’t be any better here (you can also grab your very own directly from Bluetti USA for just USD417 with checkout code NIKKTECH5OFF). Only question now is if its output (1800/2700W) and capacity (1152Wh) are enough for your needs, if the answer is yes, you should be getting one before this sale ends. Performance, quality, size, cost, the AC180 delivers on everything and so it gets the Golden Award.

PROS

- Overall Build Quality
- Power Output (1800W / 2700W With Power Lifting Mode)
- Battery Capacity (1152Wh)
- Charging Ports (USB C PD100 /4xUSB A / 2xAC / 1xDC)
- Pure Sine Wave Model
- Price (Current)
- 5 Year Limited Warranty

CONS

- Connectivity (2xAC / 1xUSB-C)