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BLUETTI AC180P
1,440 Wh and 1,800 W of AC, on an LFP battery. It has the third-highest AC output of the 25 stations in the 700 to 1,500 Wh class.
- 1,440 Whcapacity
- 1,800 WAC output
- 500 Wsolar input
- 35.27 lbweight
- 3,500rated cycles
By the Power Station Chart team, from BLUETTI's manuals and spec pages. Reviewed before publishing; last reviewed October 31, 2026.
The AC180P in brief
At 35.27 lb, the AC180P weighs less than the AC180 it follows, yet it stores 1,440 Wh against that model's 1,152 Wh. Output stays at 1,800 W with a 2,700 W surge, and the LFP cells are rated for 3,500 cycles to 80% capacity under a 5-year warranty. Wall charging takes 1.3 hours at 1,440 W, and a 500 W solar feed through the DC7909 port refills the battery in 3.8 hours. Extra capacity comes from the B80, an 806 Wh battery BLUETTI lists for this series. A 100 W USB-C port and a 10 A car port handle small gear directly. BLUETTI's PV200 at 24.6 V and PV100FX at 41.4 V both sit inside its 12 to 60 V solar window.
How long the AC180P runs things
Times use about 85% of the rated capacity, the part left after inverter and battery losses. Usable energy is estimated at 1,224 Wh, so a refrigerator lasts 13 to 35 hours and LED lights 5 to 6 days. The 1,800 W ceiling is what rules out the 1,875 W hair dryer.
Work out your own mix of loads. A red bar means it draws more than the 1,800 W this station can supply.
How fast it refills
Solar time assumes panels reach 75% of their rating. Figure it for your state and panels.
Solar panels for the AC180P
Its DC7909 port takes 12 to 60 V, up to 10 A and 500 W. A panel's voltage rises in the cold, so the marks below show each one at 14 F, and a pass here keeps 10% of headroom under the maximum.
- BLUETTI PV350 (350W Solar Panel)350 W, 44 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
Needs an MC4 to DC7909 cable. The station holds current to 10 A, so some output goes unused.
- BLUETTI PV120S120 W, 24.4 V open circuit Inside the window, up to 2 in series
- BLUETTI PV200 (200W Portable Solar Panel)200 W, 24.6 V open circuit Inside the window
Needs an MC4 to DC7909 cable. The station holds current to 10 A, so some output goes unused.
- BLUETTI SP100L (100W)100 W, 24.62 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
- BLUETTI PV100FX (flexible, 100W)100 W, 41.4 V open circuit Inside the window
- BLUETTI SORA 60 (60W)60 W, 27.5 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
Needs a DC5521 to DC7909 adapter.
- BLUETTI SORA 500 (500W Portable Solar Panel)500 W, 49.1 V open circuit Close to the limit when cold Check price on Amazon
- Jackery SolarSaga 500 X500 W, 48.5 V open circuit Inside the window
Needs an Anderson to DC7909 adapter. The station holds current to 10 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel220 W, 21.8 V open circuit Inside the window, up to 2 in series Check price on Amazon
Needs an MC4 to DC7909 cable. The station holds current to 10 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow NextGen 220W Portable Solar Panel220 W, 21.5 V open circuit Inside the window, up to 2 in series Check price on Amazon
Needs an MC4 to DC7909 cable. The station holds current to 10 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel220 W, 21.5 V open circuit Inside the window, up to 2 in series
Needs an MC4 to DC7909 cable. The station holds current to 10 A, so some output goes unused.
- Anker SOLIX 440W Rigid Solar Panel440 W, 39.16 V open circuit Inside the window
Needs an MC4 to DC7909 cable. The station holds current to 10 A, so some output goes unused.
- Jackery SolarSaga 200200 W, 22 V open circuit Inside the window, up to 2 in series Check price on Amazon
Needs a DC8020 to DC7909 adapter. The station holds current to 10 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow 400W Rigid Solar Panel400 W, 37.1 V open circuit Inside the window
Needs an MC4 to DC7909 cable. The station holds current to 10 A, so some output goes unused.
"Inside the window" compares printed numbers. It is not a maker's approval. Check any panel or layout, or read how the voltage window works.
Extra batteries for the AC180P
- B80806 Wh eachListed by the maker
Who the AC180P suits
Take this for a long outage where a chest freezer, listed at 31 to 53 hours, has to stay cold. Buyers who want a lighter case could look at the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 at 23.8 lb, though it holds 1,070 Wh and has a 3-year warranty. Anyone who needs more than 1,800 W of output should check the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus, which lists 2,000 W and 800 W of solar input.
Full AC180P specifications
| Capacity | 1,440 Wh |
|---|---|
| Usable after losses | about 1,224 Wh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 3,500 to 80% capacity |
| AC output | 1,800 W |
| AC surge | 2,700 W |
| Boost mode | 2,700 W |
| 240 V | no |
| UPS switchover | 20 ms |
| AC outlets | 4 |
| USB-C ports | 1, up to 100 W |
| USB-A ports | 4 |
| 12 V car port | 10 A |
| Wall charging | 1,440 W, 1.3 h to full |
| Weight | 35.27 lb |
| Watt-hours per pound | 41 |
| Size | 13.39 x 9.72 x 12.48 in |
| Operating temperature | -4 to 104 F |
| Noise | 45 dB |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Certifications named | UKCA, PSE, TELEC, RCM, CE, CA65, UL Standard |
| Extra batteries | yes |
What these figures mean: usable watt-hours, surge and continuous watts, battery types, switchover time, car charging and UL listings.
Other generations
- Earlier model: BLUETTI AC180, 1,152 Wh
Closest alternatives by capacity
- BLUETTI AC180T1,433.6 Wh
AC 1,800 W, solar 500 W, weight 58.4 lb, port XT60
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus1,264.64 Wh
AC 2,000 W, solar 800 W, weight 32 lb, port DC8020
- BLUETTI AC1801,152 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 1,800 W, solar 500 W, weight 36.16 lb, port DC7909
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v21,070 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 1,500 W, solar 400 W, weight 23.8 lb, port DC8020
- Anker SOLIX C10001,056 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 1,800 W, solar 600 W, weight 28.44 lb, port XT60
- Anker SOLIX C1000X1,056 Wh
AC 1,800 W, solar 600 W, weight 28.44 lb, port XT60
FAQ
Can the AC180P keep a refrigerator running?
Its 1,800 W output handles a refrigerator's 104 W running draw and 1,305 W startup draw. The printed runtime is 13 to 35 hours, and UPS switchover is listed at 20 ms.
What temperature range does the AC180P list?
BLUETTI lists -4 F as the lowest operating temperature and 104 F as the highest.
Which solar panels sit inside its voltage limits?
The DC7909 port takes 12 to 60 V at up to 10 A. BLUETTI's PV350 at 44 V is inside those limits, and so are two PV120S panels in series at 24.4 V each. BLUETTI's approval of a given pairing is separate.
Where these figures come from
Every figure above is BLUETTI's own unless a note says otherwise.