# Bluetti AC180: specs and price

**Price (US):** $499 at bluettipower.com, as of 2026-07-26. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 19 portable power stations we track it is #2 cheapest of 19; category median $899.
**Brand:** Bluetti
**Released:** 2023
**Deskmark:** Silver Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 46/100, #6 of 25 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026 (last change 2026-07-26: $429 → $499)

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $499 |
| Brand | Bluetti |
| Released | 2023 |
| Capacity (Wh) | 1152 |
| Ac output (W) | 1800 |
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Recharge full min | 93 |
| Weight (lb) | 35.27 |
| Outlets ac | 4 |
| Expandable | No |

## Where it stands

At $499, the Bluetti AC180 is #2 cheapest of the 19 portable power stations we track, where the median is $799. On the spec sheet, its recharge full min of 93 is above the median of the 12, its capacity of 1152 Wh is at the median of the 25, and its ac output of 1800 W is at the median of the 25.

## Price over time

Since 2026-06-27, the Bluetti AC180's price has risen 16.3%, from $429 to $499. The lowest we have recorded is $429 (2026-06-27).

## What reviewers say

Only PCWorld hands-on-tested this exact model. It measured class-leading AC efficiency (84% at 800W, 87% at 200W) and strong value (~69 cents per rated watt-hour at debut price), but flagged worst-in-class DC efficiency (71% over a 60W USB-PD load) and heavy weight (35 lb, 32.5 Wh/lb). Single verified tester, so treat as one data point. (Based on 1 review, 1 lab-tested, 2023-07-11.)

Praised: Class-leading AC efficiency, 84% at 800W and 87% at 200W load; Strong value for capacity (~69 cents per rated watt-hour at debut price); Full-featured iOS/Android app with offline Bluetooth control.
Flagged: Worst-in-class DC efficiency (71% over USB-PD 60W load); Heavy for its capacity (35 lb, 32.5 Wh/lb).
Disagreement: No cross-source comparison is possible: only one whitelisted tester (PCWorld) bench-tested this exact model, so all praised and flagged points rest on a single source.
Sources: PCWorld (2023-07-11, pcworld.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Bluetti AC180?**

Only PCWorld hands-on-tested this exact model. It measured class-leading AC efficiency (84% at 800W, 87% at 200W) and strong value (~69 cents per rated watt-hour at debut price), but flagged worst-in-class DC efficiency (71% over a 60W USB-PD load) and heavy weight (35 lb, 32.5 Wh/lb). Single verified tester, so treat as one data point. Praised: Class-leading AC efficiency, 84% at 800W and 87% at 200W load; Strong value for capacity (~69 cents per rated watt-hour at debut price); Full-featured iOS/Android app with offline Bluetooth control. Flagged: Worst-in-class DC efficiency (71% over USB-PD 60W load); Heavy for its capacity (35 lb, 32.5 Wh/lb). (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Bluetti AC180 cost?**

The Bluetti AC180 has a US price of $499, as of 2026-07-26.

**How does the Bluetti AC180 compare on price?**

At $499, the Bluetti AC180 is #2 cheapest of the 19 portable power stations we track, where the median is $799.

**Has the Bluetti AC180's price dropped?**

No — since 2026-06-27 the Bluetti AC180 has risen 16.3%, from $429 to $499; the lowest we have recorded is $429 (2026-06-27).

**What is the lowest price the Bluetti AC180 has been?**

The lowest we have recorded for the Bluetti AC180 is $429 on 2026-06-27.

**Is now a good time to buy the Bluetti AC180?**

The Bluetti AC180 is currently $499; the lowest we have recorded is $429 (2026-06-27). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

**When was the Bluetti AC180 released?**

The Bluetti AC180 was released 2023.

**What are the Bluetti AC180's key specs?**

Bluetti AC180 (Bluetti): capacity wh 1152, ac output w 1800, battery chemistry LFP, recharge full min 93, weight lb 35.27. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/ac180 (bluettipower.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.bluettipower.com/ (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/portable-power-stations/bluetti-ac180/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Bluetti AC180 price of record was $499 as of 2026-07-26 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/portable-power-stations/bluetti-ac180/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl