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BLUETTI AC180

The BLUETTI AC180 stores 1,152 Wh and delivers 1,800 W continuous through its inverter. It accepts up to 500 W of solar via DC7909. Of 11 checked solar panels, 6 fit directly and 0 with an adapter cable.

At a glance

  • Covers the first 24 hours: CPAP overnight
  • Not enough: Home blackout (only 12.7 of 24 hrs of use), Camping with cooler (only 16.5 of 24 hrs of use), Working from home (only 8.8 of 16 hrs of use), Job site (startup too high), Fridge only (only 15.7 of 24 hrs of use)

Calculated with the simulator's starter profiles, no sun and no recharging. Calculate with your devices and solar: runtime simulator → · Details under “Runtime”

Key figures

Capacity
1,152 Wh[1, 2, 3, 4]
Cell chemistry
LFP (lithium iron phosphate)[4]
Inverter continuous output
1,800 W[4]
Surge output
2,700 W[4, 5]
Idle draw, AC on, no load
not sourced
Total solar input, max.
500 W[1, 2, 3, 4]
Weight
16 kg[6]
Dimensions L × W × H
34 × 24.7 × 31.7 cm[6]
AC charging (120 V)
1,440 W[4]
Warranty (years)
5[6]
Charge cycles
3,500[6]
AC outlets
4[6]
USB-C
1 × up to 100 W[6]
USB-A
2[6]
12 V outputs
1[6]

Note: The manufacturer states 2700 W as surge power; Power Lifting mode for heating loads also goes up to 2700 W[4, 5]

Solar input

Ports (DC7909)
1[1, 2, 3]
MPPT voltage range
12–60 V[1, 2, 3]
Open-circuit voltage (Voc) max.
60 V[1, 2, 3]
Input current max.
10 A[1, 2, 3]
Solar power max.
500 W[1, 2, 3]
Restrictions per source

Independent bench test measured only ~8A below 32V, so 12V-class panels are practically limited to ~8A.

Connector per source: DC7909 (BLUETTI MC4-to-DC7909 solar cable)

Runtime for typical uses

Calculated like the runtime simulator: typical scenario, no sun, full battery. Idle draw 16 W (estimate). Bars up to 72 hours.

Compatible solar panels

11 solar panels, each checked against this station's limits. Open-circuit voltage is multiplied by a cold factor of 1.10. How the check works

  • Fits directly 6
  • With adapter 0
  • Special wiring 2
  • Unclear 3
  • Doesn't fit 0
Solar panels on the DC7909 input, sorted by status
Solar panelStatusConnectionQuantityCold margin
LONGi Hi-MO 6 LR5-54HTH-430M · 430 WFits directly
  1. MC4
  2. DC7909 BLUETTI solar cable (included)
up to 1sufficient
EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel · 400 WFits directly
  1. MC4
  2. DC7909 BLUETTI solar cable (included)
up to 1sufficient
EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel · 220 WFits directly
  1. MC4
  2. DC7909 BLUETTI solar cable (included)
up to 2sufficient
BLUETTI PV200 · 200 WFits directly
  1. MC4
  2. DC7909 BLUETTI solar cable (included)
up to 2sufficient
EcoFlow 110W Portable Solar Panel · 110 WFits directly
  1. MC4
  2. DC7909 BLUETTI solar cable (included)
up to 2sufficient
Renogy 100W 12V Flexible Monocrystalline · 100 WFits directly
  1. MC4
  2. DC7909 BLUETTI solar cable (included)
up to 2sufficient
Goal Zero Nomad 200 · 200 WSpecial wiring
  1. HPP
  2. MC4 third-party adapter
  3. BLUETTI MC4 solar cable
up to 2sufficient
Jackery SolarSaga 200W (JS-200D) · 200 WSpecial wiring
  1. DC8020
  2. Jackery DC8020
  3. DC7909 adapter
  4. BLUETTI DC7909 input
up to 2sufficient
Anker SOLIX PS400 (A2437) · 400 WUnclear
  1. MC4
  2. DC7909 BLUETTI solar cable (included)
up to 1below 10%
Anker 531 Solar Panel 200W · 200 WUnclear
  1. XT60
  2. MC4 third-party adapter
  3. BLUETTI MC4 solar cable
up to 1can't be checked
Jackery SolarSaga 100 Air · 100 WUnclear–up to 2sufficient
Check notes per panel
LONGi Hi-MO 6 LR5-54HTH-430M

Voc 39.13V x1 = 39.1V; cold-adjusted 43.0V <= 60V. Isc 14.15A > 10A; station caps input current (Independent bench test: unit self-limits input current (8A at <=32V)). Output clipped to ~328W.

Max per port: 1 in series x 1 parallel string(s); ports: 1.

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EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel

Voc 48V x1 = 48.0V; cold-adjusted 52.8V <= 60V. Isc 11A > 10A; station caps input current (Independent bench test: unit self-limits input current (8A at <=32V)). Output clipped to ~410W.

Max per port: 1 in series x 1 parallel string(s); ports: 1.

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EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel

Voc 21.5V x1 = 21.5V; cold-adjusted 23.7V <= 60V. Isc 12.4A > 10A; station caps input current (Independent bench test: unit self-limits input current (8A at <=32V)). Output clipped to ~368W.

Max per port: 2 in series x 1 parallel string(s); ports: 1.

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BLUETTI PV200

Voc 26.1V x1 = 26.1V; cold-adjusted 28.7V <= 60V. Isc 10.3A > 10A; station caps input current (Independent bench test: unit self-limits input current (8A at <=32V)). Output clipped to ~410W.

Max per port: 2 in series x 1 parallel string(s); ports: 1.

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EcoFlow 110W Portable Solar Panel

Voc 21.8V x1 = 21.8V; cold-adjusted 24.0V <= 60V. Isc 6.5A <= 10A (allows 1 string(s) in parallel per port).

Max per port: 2 in series x 1 parallel string(s); ports: 1.

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Renogy 100W 12V Flexible Monocrystalline

Voc 24.4V x1 = 24.4V; cold-adjusted 26.8V <= 60V. Isc 5.16A <= 10A (allows 1 string(s) in parallel per port).

Max per port: 2 in series x 1 parallel string(s); ports: 1.

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Goal Zero Nomad 200

Voc 23.0V x1 = 23.0V; cold-adjusted 25.3V <= 60V. port-rated current bound 14A > 10A; station caps input current (Independent bench test: unit self-limits input current (8A at <=32V)). Output clipped to ~382W.

Max per port: 2 in series x 1 parallel string(s); ports: 1. Not manufacturer-documented; verify polarity.

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Jackery SolarSaga 200W (JS-200D)

Voc 24.8V x1 = 24.8V; cold-adjusted 27.3V <= 60V. Isc 11.2A > 10A; station caps input current (Independent bench test: unit self-limits input current (8A at <=32V)). Output clipped to ~400W.

Max per port: 2 in series x 1 parallel string(s); ports: 1. Cross-brand DC7909 pinout/polarity not confirmed by either maker; prefer DC8020->MC4 + BLUETTI MC4 cable and verify polarity.

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Anker SOLIX PS400 (A2437)

STC Voc 57.6V is within 60V but cold-adjusted 63.4V exceeds it (<10% headroom). Isc 8.75A <= 10A (allows 1 string(s) in parallel per port).

Max per port: 1 in series x 1 parallel string(s); ports: 1.

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Anker 531 Solar Panel 200W

Voc not published; voltage limit cannot be verified. Imp (Isc unpublished) 4.17A <= 10A (allows 2 string(s) in parallel per port). Isc unpublished; parallel count uses Imp and is optimistic.

Max per port: 1 in series x 2 parallel string(s); ports: 1. Not manufacturer-documented; verify polarity.

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Jackery SolarSaga 100 Air

Voc 29.7V x1 = 29.7V; cold-adjusted 32.7V <= 60V. Isc 4.1A <= 10A (allows 2 string(s) in parallel per port).

Max per port: 1 in series x 2 parallel string(s); ports: 1. Panel connector type not confirmed in sources; connector chain cannot be validated.

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Sources

Manufacturer pages and manuals take priority. Retailer listings appear only where no manufacturer source exists.

  1. Third party notebookcheck.net/BLUETTI-AC180-launches-as-new-compact-portabl…
  2. Manufacturer bluettipower.co.uk/products/solar-charging-cable
  3. Third party thetechnologyman.com/bluetti-ac180-review-best-1800w-power-stat…
  4. Manufacturer bluettipower.ca/products/ac180
  5. Manufacturer bluettipower.eu/pages/ac180
  6. Manufacturer bluettipower.com/products/ac180

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