Fit and tradeoffs
Who it's for
- A smaller budget.
- Match the rated capacity and continuous output to devices you already own.
Who it's not for
- Backing up a whole house.
- Hiking or carrying it by hand for long.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 20 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 500 W.
Cons
- 35.3 lb. Too heavy to carry far.
- The battery cannot take an add-on pack.
Similar size
1,000–1,999 Wh, 4 models. This one is highlighted.
| Model | Capacity | Output | Score | List price | Price / Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker SOLIX C1000 (expandable) | 1,056 Wh | 1,800 W | 8.9 | $599.99 | $0.57 / Wh |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,070 Wh | 1,500 W | 8.9 | $559.00 | $0.52 / Wh |
| BLUETTI AC180 | 1,152 Wh | 1,800 W | 8.9 | $499.00 | $0.43 / Wh |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | 1,264 Wh | 2,000 W | 8.9 | $619.00 | $0.49 / Wh |
Score
8.9 / 10, from the four rows below. Each row is scored from 7.0 to 10.
CapacityWeight 35%
8.9
1,152 Wh
Continuous outputWeight 25%
8.9
1,800 W
WeightWeight 20%
8.2
35.3 lb · 16.01 kg
List priceWeight 20%
9.8
$0.43 / Wh
How to read this: The number compares models on the same specs. It is not a mark of absolute quality. The weights are on How we review.
Battery test
How much battery another site measured, next to the brand's number. Their test may use a different load.
| Source | Usable capacity | Share of rated | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIP | 929 Wh | 81% | Taken from the 230 V outlet. |
Runtime estimates
About how long BLUETTI AC180 runs common devices. Estimate, not a measurement: rated watt-hours × 85% ÷ the device's watts. Temperature, startup, and conversion loss change the real time.
| Device | Runtime (estimate) |
|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 97.9 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 65.3 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 24.5 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 16.3 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 15.1 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | About 1 hours |
Full specs
Published by the brand.
| Capacity | 1,152 Wh |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | Not listed |
| Battery test | 929 Wh · 81% of rated |
| Continuous output | 1,800 W |
|---|---|
| Peak output | 2,700 W |
| Ports | Not listed |
| Expandable | No |
| UPS | Yes, about 20 ms |
| Solar input | 500 W |
|---|---|
| Weight | 35.3 lb · 16.01 kg |
| Dimensions | 13.4 × 9.7 × 12.5 in (340 × 247 × 317 mm) |
| Noise | 40 dB · BLUETTI |
| List price | $499.00 on October 2026 |
Similar models
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
1,070 Wh · 1,500 W$559.00
Anker SOLIX C1000 (expandable)
1,056 Wh · 1,800 W$599.99
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
1,264 Wh · 2,000 W$619.00When to pick something else
- Phones and lights on a smaller budget: ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300, listed at less than half the price.
- A longer outage or more devices: Goal Zero Yeti 1500, with more capacity and more output.
- Hiking or packing light: BLUETTI Elite 10, at 3.97 lb · 1.8 kg.
Reviews that include this model
Editorial team · Updated November 1, 2026
Specs and the list price are checked against the sources linked on this page. About · How we review · Editorial policy
Specs and the list price are checked against the sources linked on this page. About · How we review · Editorial policy