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BLUETTI AC180 Portable Power Station 1800W 1152Wh $996.55 Delivered @ BLUETTI

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  • 1,800W AC Output / 2,700W Power Lifting Mode
  • AC180 : 1,152Wh Larger Capacity
  • 9 Output Ports for Multiple Devices
  • Flexible 4 Recharging Ways (AC/Solar/Car/Generator)
  • Smart Control & Monitor with BLUETTI App
  • 0-80% Recharging in 45Mins with 1,440W AC Input
  • Eco-friendly/Clean/Quiet/Cost-effective

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    • +6

      Cheers for the tip, but wow, what terrible service.

      • +8

        Oh it is not worth the mental stress. Life is busy and fast enough without having to chase tails and follow up on stuff that should be relatviely straight forward.

    • +6

      Cheers mate

      Negging for issues with the brand as per your report - shame as I am in the market for one of these types of power stations.

      • +3

        Allpowers S2000 offer similar specs and warranty. I had one from this eBay listing on my watch list and they offered $800 by a private offer. I didn't need it so didn't try to counter offer $750 or $700 but you can try and give it a go.

        • +3

          Thanks for the tip brah

        • That link is for the R1500 and no option to make an offer.

          • +1

            @ozhunter68: You're right, my bad. R1500 is equivalent model to this Bluetti AC180.

            Just add to your eBay watchlist and they would contact you with an offer. At least, that's what they did when I added it last week. Once they make an offer there is option to accept the offer or make counter offer.

      • +1

        Sorry, my bad. Link was for Allpowers R1500 which has same specs as Bluetti AC180.

        S2000 is bit bigger and better. Here's a link for S2000 which is 2000w and has 1500Wh capacity for $915 after discount code.

  • +3

    I got one of these for $1169 over a year ago. Very happy with it. Use it as an overkill UPS 99% of the time, that I can also disconnect to take camping with me. Runs a modem, router, switch, and PC for roughly 8 hours.

    • +1

      From their manual I see the swithcing time is <= 20ms. Those stuffs that you use require <15ms? Wonder if it switches quicker than claimed spec.

      • +2

        I use an old Cyberpower UPS in between my PC and the powerstation. Eventhough the Cyberpower's battery is in shit condition, it takes care of just the switchover time.

      • +2

        Don't know the switching time sensitivity of my devices, but do know it has kept everything running smoothly through about 5 power outages without any problems and without the devices restarting.

      • +1

        EcoFlow River 3 Plus offers <10ms. Not sure what else is in that ballpark.

  • +3

    Neg for issue with the seller as mentioned in the 1st comment.

    If stores want to post here customer service should be a step above, not a few steps below.

    • So you didn't have any problem with Bluetti but still neg, just to be a copycat?

      • Its a growing trend on OzBargain. Lots of Negs on this Starlink deal and people haven't even used the service. Just negging because they do not like or agree with Elon Musk.

        • -2

          They're quite different issues. The starlink negs are tiny political jabs at musk based on users' actual opinions of him, right or wrong, developed through their own appraisal of current events. This above instance does seem to be an unsubstantiated copycat.

          • @fantombloo: Have you read your own comment?

            • @McFly: Yes. Please enlighten me. I am working on the assumption that WatchNerd did not have any experience with Bluetti, as echoed by other commenters above.

          • @fantombloo: Oh the irony. So who’s the copycat now eh?

    • +5

      You did not even use this product, yet you neg it for the service? WTF

    • +1

      Downvoted for negging without firsthand experience. 1st commentor probably works for a competitor ffs.

      • Why would I work for a competitor and post something like that. Catch yourself on. People like you are the issue. I'm posting to warn people about absolutely shocking customer service for a still ongoing issue.

        Yet your here making wild assumptions and accusations because I have the balls to tell people and not hold back on it?

        Monkeys and peanuts. FML.

  • +4

    I had the complete opposite experience. Bought ac70 6 months ago and it was going fine, until it stopped working. Logged a ticket with them and they arranged pick up within a week. It was picked up with no issues.

    About a week later I got a email from them that the unit is repairable, but it will take a couple of weeks due to Chinese new year. So instead they sent me a new replacement unit without me asking for it. The new unit was delivered within a couple of days of the email.

    For me a very pleasant experience…

    • +1

      2 reported failures from 5 people who have commented so far doesn't instil any confidence for perspective buyers.

      • -1

        The 5 people who commented do not represent all the customers who purchased a Bluetti product.

    • +2

      I wish mine had been that smooth. I have screenshots of emails back and forth. being told to call numbers that were disconnected or that just rang and rang until it hung up. I had to go on 3 seperate Facebook groups before finally being pointed to the AU/NZ one. In there I got some wonderful help from 2 admins - not sure if they were Bluetti staff but there was on called Jonas who wa very helpful and he finally got me a response from Rachel at the customer service team.

      But communication was dire. And I posted on the fb group again kicking off a bit and saying it was bs because I had raised it for over a week and not a peep. Just been a shit show from the start with them and really put me off buying anything else.

      I have decided my next big one will be one of the Ecoflow's or something from Voltx.

      • +1

        I can vouch for EcoFlow, they're expensive, and their fans are culty, but their products are pretty good.

        I did have an issue with my unit at one point, but the process was fairly straight forward and took 2 weeks because it was over a long holiday weekend.

        I'm thinking about upgrading to the Delta Pro 3, but that's probably overkill for camping.

  • +2

    I bought the AC180 and have loved it. I had a couple of minor issues I queried on a Facebook group, and Bluetti proactively contacted me to problem solve and then they offered to replace my unit with a brand new. Mine was sent back on a Thursday, picked up from home, and my new one arrived Monday. I've also found the dedicated Facebook groups very helpful and a few members on there seem to have direct access to Bluetti. I would happily recommend them…the easiest warranty issue I've ever "not" had to deal with!

    • +3

      3 reported failures out of 6 people to comment here…it keeps getting better.

      Edit: So 3 people bought and all 3 had issues and needed units replaced. Is there anyone who didn't had any issue?

      • +2

        Not a particularly balanced statistical analysis though. The topic of that initial comment was the customer service/ warranty….which drew in further comments from people with first hard experience.
        Another way to look at it…so far…is that 3 out of 4 people are very happy.

        • Not sure about you but if I buy an item, which needs to replaced shortly due to quality issues, it doesn't make me very happy.

          On the other hand, I bought this Yard Force Power station for $269 and it makes me very happy each time I use it.

      • +2

        Bought both a E6A and an AC200Max. So far, haven't had an issue with either that has needed customer support.

        Whilst learning about solar, batteries and inverters has been fun, if I were to fit out another vehicle, I'd just pay the coin and put a decent sized Bluetti system in with additional batteries.
        Much less hassle and comes with a warranty I hope I never need.

      • +1

        Bluetti AC2A 🔋 owner here no issues to report working as intended!

      • +2

        Yep no issue here. Mine has been on and powering two freezers 24/7 for nearly two years straight. Charges itself up every day from 3 solar panels I put up on the pergola roof.

      • No, Bluetti have only ever sold 3 units.

    • +3

      I got the AC200P and its a beast of a unit.
      5 star rating for customer support in my experience

      • So you had issues with your unit too?

        • Seems to work fine, I had some questions about the unit and they responded within 24 hours. Admittedly you have to make sure you contact AU support, otherwise you may get the run around, it seems their website sometimes doesn't work right

  • For those that have one of these - how does the 2700W mode work? Just for short periods?

    "BLUETTI equips AC180 with 1,800W constant output power and 1,152Wh capacity to cover most power demands. It also has a Power Lifting Mode that delivers 2,700W output to run high-powered devices effortlessly."

    • +3

      The 2700W power lifting mode allows devices which are rated at up to 2700W be operated in a way where the voltage is reduced so that it can still supply 1800W to to the appliance eventhough it is asking for up to 2700W and get it to work. It does not magically give it a 2700W capacity. This works with simple resistive loads such as a toaster, kettle or element heater.

      Because the voltage is reduced, appliances with electronics will either not work or get damaged. So don't buy it based on the 2700W power lifting mode. It will not be able to help you power your modern devices with electronics.

      If you need 2400W output, get a proper 2400W power station. The AC200L is good if you want to expand battery capacity in the future. If you know you will never need more battery capacity, then the newer Elite 200 V2 is better as it can output 2600W and has some newer features. Both of these power stations are twice the price of the AC180, but they also have more capacity (2048Wh for the AC200L vs 1152Wh for the AC180).

      • Great response, thanks :)

    • +4

      The powerlifting mode enables you to run high power wattage appliances…eg 2000W kettle, but it does this by reducing the voltage.
      It's about keeping this equation balanced….Volts x amps= current (watts)

      So when I run my 2000W kettle on normal mode, the AC180 would cut out, as the kettle wants to draw more than 2000W, given the standard 240V input.
      On powerlifting mode, the kettle will run, but the watts stays just under the 1800W, as the Bluetti reduces the voltage. It will take slightly longer to boil.

      Because of this, you don't use powerlifting with sensitive electronics, as they won't like the changing voltage.

      • +3

        Volts x amps= current (watts)

        I understand you meant it right but it should be

        Volts x Amps(current) = Power (watts)

        • Yes, you are quite correct….my bad!

  • +2

    To me it's not a bargain unless it's less than 80c/whr

    • +2

      This model is selling for USD 449 in US which is equal to AUD 714. Even if you add GST, it would come under $800.

      This is not even close to a deal.

      • -2

        Even if you did add GST, it wouldn't have the correct plug sockets, inputs would be rated for 110v not 240v and would not have been through the Australian standards testing. That's the extra you're paying for, plus the fact the US market has greater scale of economy.

        It's a silly example to make.

        • +2

          Even if you did add GST, it wouldn't have the correct plug sockets, inputs would be rated for 110v not 240v and would not have been through the Australian standards testing.

          What makes you think I'm proposing to buy it from the US? I'm simply pointing out that these are 25% - 30% cheaper in the US compared to Australia all year round. Not sure why some people like to shill for these greedy companies.

          • +1

            @dealhunter52: No ones shilling, they've just had different experiences to you

            If you want to hate Bluetti, go for it - I'm certainly not trying to persuade you otherwise.
            But ignoring basic economics of making a variant of their base (US) model for the low profit market of A/NZ, doesn't support your argument at even a casual glance.

            Otherwise, iTech who make solar generators for the Australian market would be able to sell their equipment at the same price point, and we'd all be delighted to buy locally made goods.

      • Never came across something that was the same price in Australia as in USA.

        • +1

          There are lot of things cheaper in Australia compared to US. For example, many phones are cheaper in Australia.

          Here's an example of Samsung S24 which is USD 759 (AUD 1208 Ex GST) but I bought it last month for AUD 499 from this deal. It was $700 even without trade-in.

          • @dealhunter52: Another product where Australia smashes the USA is solar PV. It's been a couple of years since I did comparisons but we can be as little as a third of the cost of some US States.

      • -2

        You've missed the part where it says: "Taxes calculated at checkout."
        Most US states add sales and other taxes which I believe can total up to 16%.
        Shipping costs into Australia, customs duties, warehousing, distribution - all potentially more expensive in Australia.
        We're often not as touched up in Australia as people think.

        • -1

          I just put in a random TX address which added USD 36 of tax and the total came out to USD 475 = AUD 755 with free f**king delivery.

          Shipping costs into Australia, customs duties, warehousing, distribution - all potentially more expensive in Australia.

          That potentially more expensive just sums it up. You have no idea what you're talking about and just making baseless assumptions to justify paying higher prices.

          • @dealhunter52: I don't understand why you're so aggressive with the NFI stuff. I do have direct knowledge of import costs and handling but it isn't possible to know what Bluetti is up to. Therefore, the word, "potentially."
            Maybe you're right and they're simply charging what the market will pay. Good on them for conducting business.

            • +1

              @DarrylD: I'm bit sick of the notion to just accept 'Australia Tax' and take it up the backside. When someone questions unfair pricing, fellow Australians will come up with random excuses to justify it on behalf of these greedy companies. If you know the hard facts, please educate me and others. Otherwise, please don't shill on behalf of these greedy companies.

              • @dealhunter52: Well that's how capitalism works. If you're not invited to the table, then you're on the menu, and Australia doesn't have enough market or industry to change that in the near future.

                But getting mad at everyone else in the lifeboat because you're getting wet, isn't going to change a thing.
                Instead, vote in governments that aren't going to sell off taxpayer funded infrastructure, that will support local business instead giving billions to foreign companies, that keep market forces in check instead of letting family budgets get gangraped by utility, real estate, supermarkets etc, and it's only going to get worse if Australia doesn't diversify in its global offerings, Trump tariffs and global sabre rattling notwithstanding.

                Solar and mineral refinement are two industries that would take off with not much effort, and would help Australia pin down this corner of the map.

  • +4

    Mine has been absolutely great, very happy with it

    • -6

      Congratulations!….buy a Lotto today.

  • +2

    Just to add to my earlier comment. I have 5 units spanning different capacities. Only had issue with that one unit.

    We have daily power outages in the complex were we live. Using it as UPS units for fridges,freezers,PCs and NAS.

  • +2

    Adding my thoughts here. I have multiple units with multiple extension batteries totalling more than 20kWh and Charger1. Only had issue with AC70 and they picked it up and had it repaired within a week. Other units have all been working fine over last 6 months+ of continuous use. Currently, having problem with Charger1 and now with support.

  • +1

    AC2A Bluetti owner here!

    I even posted the deal a while back,
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/891281

    Unit arrived quickly and I've personally used it many times now, I charge it with a solar mat, no issues here!

    Even if there was an issue support team are always available to contact.

  • Project farm who I rate for reviews as he buys them all himself, recommends the Jackety 300 after a number of tests.
    https://youtu.be/qtFOSmIXvwg?si=xIrMD4XhonY2HZW3

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