Head to head
Bluetti AC180 vs Bluetti Elite 100 V2
Bluetti · Power Station
Bluetti AC180
~$449
1,800 W / 2,700 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Bluetti · Power Station
Bluetti Elite 100 V2
~$499
1,800 W / 2,700 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Quick takeThe Bluetti AC180 lists about $50 lower.
| Spec | Bluetti AC180 | Bluetti Elite 100 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$449 | ~$499 |
| Type | Power Station | Power Station |
| Fuel | Battery (LiFePO4) | Battery (LiFePO4) |
| Running / output watts | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 2,700 W | 2,700 W |
| Battery capacity | 1,152 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | — | 30 dB |
| Runtime | Fridge (~150W): ~6.5 hrs on base unit | Fridge (~150W): ~6 hrs on base unit; portable fridge (50W): ~14 hrs per maker (noise: 30 dB at 600W) |
| Outlets | 4x 120V 20A AC, 1x 100W USB-C, 4x USB-A, 12V car, wireless pad | 4x 120V 20A AC, 1x 140W USB-C, 1x 100W USB-C, 2x 15W USB-A, 12V/10A car, 2x 12V/8A DC5521 |
| Fuel tank | — | — |
| Weight | 35.3 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 5-year | 5-year |
Highlighted cell is the better figure for that row.
Owner pros and cons
Bluetti AC180
- +Most capacity per dollar in the 1kWh class, frequently $399-449
- +Power Lifting runs 2,700W resistive loads like space heaters
- +0-80% AC recharge in ~45 minutes
- +Wireless charging pad and 4 USB-A ports - family-friendly port mix
- +3,500+ cycle LiFePO4 with 5-year warranty
- −Fan runs early and often, even during wall charging in Silent mode
- −No expansion battery support
- −35.3 lbs, heavy for its class
- −12V car port limited to 10A regulated
- −Single USB-C port feels dated in 2026
Bluetti Elite 100 V2
- +Four 20A AC outlets, no power strip for the basics
- +Up to 1,000W solar input, full charge in about 70 minutes of strong sun
- +10ms UPS switchover
- +140W USB-C charges laptops at full speed
- −2,700W is Bluetti's Lifting Power figure, not a published surge rating
- −Expansion batteries work only in Power Bank Mode with an extra cable
- −Bluetooth plus Wi-Fi app required for full control
- −No 30A outlet, so no transfer-switch feed