Head to head
Bluetti Elite 30 V2 vs Bluetti AC180
Bluetti · Power Station
Bluetti AC180
~$449
1,800 W / 2,700 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Quick takeThe Bluetti Elite 30 V2 lists about $169 lower; the Bluetti AC180 puts out more sustained power (1,800 W).
| Spec | Bluetti Elite 30 V2 | Bluetti AC180 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$280 | ~$449 |
| Type | Power Station | Power Station |
| Fuel | Battery (LiFePO4) | Battery (LiFePO4) |
| Running / output watts | 600 W | 1,800 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 1,500 W | 2,700 W |
| Battery capacity | 288 Wh | 1,152 Wh |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | 30 dB | — |
| Runtime | Fridge (~150W): ~1.5 hrs on base unit; CPAP (~40W): ~6 hrs (noise: under 30 dB at light load) | Fridge (~150W): ~6.5 hrs on base unit |
| Outlets | 2x 120V AC (600W total), 1x 140W USB-C, 1x 100W USB-C, 2x 15W USB-A, 12V/10A car, 2x 12V/8A DC5521 | 4x 120V 20A AC, 1x 100W USB-C, 4x USB-A, 12V car, wireless pad |
| Fuel tank | — | — |
| Weight | 9.5 lbs | 35.3 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 Elite 30 V2
- +9.5 lbs with a 140W USB-C that tops laptops up quickly
- +Low 4.5W standby draw preserves charge while stored
- +10ms UPS switchover with up to 980W bypass
- +LiFePO4 rated 3,000+ cycles
- −Only two AC outlets
- −288Wh runs a fridge for only an hour or two
- −1,500W is a resistive Lifting Power figure, not motor-starting surge
- −Not expandable
- −Wi-Fi app needed for full settings
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