Brand | BLUETTI |
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Wattage | 2000 Watt-hours |
Fuel Type | Electric |
Power Source | Solar Powered |
Recommended Uses For Product | Camping |
Item Weight | 60.6 Pounds |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Output Wattage | 2000 |
Special Feature | Portable |
Included Components | Solar_panel |
Color | Black, Grey |
Product Dimensions | 16.5"L x 11"W x 15.2"H |
Material | plastic |
Model Name | AC200P |
Engine Type | 4 Stroke |
Tank Volume | 1 Gallons |
Engine Displacement | 79 Cubic Centimeters |
Total Power Outlets | 6 |
Frequency | 50 Hz |
Starting Wattage | 4800 Watts |
Manufacturer | BLUETTI |
Part Number | AC200P |
Item Weight | 60.6 pounds |
Item model number | AC200P |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Size | 16.5"L x 11"W x 15.2"H |
Style | BLUETTI AC200P |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Special Features | Portable |
Batteries Required? | No |
Battery Cell Type | Lithium-Phosphate |
Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer |
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BLUETTI AC200P Portable Power Station, 2000Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup w/ 6 2000W AC Outlets (4800W Peak), Solar Generator for Outdoor Camping, RV Travel, Home Use (Solar Panels Optional)
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Brand | BLUETTI |
Wattage | 2000 Watt-hours |
Fuel Type | Electric |
Power Source | Solar Powered |
Recommended Uses For Product | Camping |
Item Weight | 60.6 Pounds |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Output Wattage | 2000 |
Special Feature | Portable |
Included Components | Solar_panel |
About this item
- [Power Monster] - With the remarkable 2000Wh of capacity and a strong 2000W inverter, this AC200P power station can power 99% of home devices, giving you confidence in any emergency.
- [3500+ Life Cycles to 80%] - The ultra-safe LiFePO4 battery cells and premium BMS tech offer multiple protections to your AC200P, making it a reliable power backup that can last longer than a decade.
- [Efficient Recharging Rate] - AC200P supports up to 700W solar and 500W AC input, allowing you to fully recharge it in 2.5 hours by solar+AC or dual AC charging.
- [17 Versatile Outlets] - 6 AC ports, standard USB-A/Type-C/Car port plus 2 wireless charging pads always can service your various needs, while a 12V/25A DC port will power your DIY work.
- [What You Get] - BLUETTI AC200P portable power station, AC adapter, solar/car charging cable, XT90-aviation cable, user manual, 48-month warranty, and friendly local customer service.
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Portability | 3.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 3.1 | 4.0 |
Value for money | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 4.0 | — | 4.0 |
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Noise level | — | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | — | 4.3 |
Sold By | Bluetti | Bluetti | EF ECOFLOW-US | Bluetti | Bluetti | Bluetti |
fuel type | Electric | Electric | — | Electric | Electric | solar generator |
power source | Solar Powered | Solar Powered | Solar Powered | Solar Powered | Solar Powered | Solar Powered |
engine type | 4 Stroke | 4 Stroke | — | 4 Stroke | 4 Stroke | 4 Stroke |
power outlets | 6 | 11 | — | 8 | — | 4 |
wattage | 2000 watt hours | 1800 watts | 1024 watt hours | 1800 watts | — | 2200 watts |
voltage | 120 volts | 120 volts of alternating current | 120 volts | 120 volts of alternating current | 120 volts of alternating current | 120 volts of alternating current |
weight | 60.6 pounds | 37.4 pounds | 27 pounds | 37.4 pounds | 47.62 pounds | 61.9 pounds |
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BLUETTI AC200P | BLUETTI AC200L | BLUETTI AC180 | BLUETTI AC200MAX | BLUETTI AC300&B300 | BLUETTI EP800&2*B500 | |
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Capacity
| 2000Wh | 2048Wh | 1152Wh | 2048Wh | 3072Wh | 9920Wh |
AC Output
| 6×120V (2000W Total) | 5×120V (2400W Total) | 4×120V (1800W Total) | 5×120V (2200W Total) | 7×120V (3000W Total) | 7600W |
AC Input
| 500W Max. | 2400W Max. | 1440W Max. | 500W Max. | 3000W Max. | 7600W Max. |
Solar Input
| 700W Max. | 1200W Max. | 500W Max. | 900W Max. | 2400W Max. | 9000W Max. |
Battery Type
| LiFePO₄ 3500+ Cycles | LiFePO₄ 3000+ Cycles | LiFePO₄ 3500+ Cycles | LiFePO₄ 3500+ Cycles | LiFePO₄ 3500+ Cycles | LiFePO₄ 4000+ Cycles |
Dimensions
| 16.5×11.0×15.2 in | 16.5×11.0×14.4 in | 13.4×9.7×12.5 in | 16.5×11.0×15.2 in | 21×13×14 in (AC300) | 25×13×15 in (EP800) |
Weight
| 60.6 lbs | 28.0 kg / 61.6 lb | 35.3 lbs | 61.9 lbs | 47.6 lbs (AC300) | 97.0 lbs (EP800) |
What devices can be charged/powered by AC200P?
With its 2000W (4800W surge) AC inverter, this solar generator can power most of your appliances under 2000W.
How long will AC200P power my device?
Working time (estimation) = 2000Wh * 0.85 / operating power of your device. (0.85 = Conversion Rate) Kindly note the actual working time may vary under different circumstances.
What kind of solar panel should I choose?
The total Open Circuit Voltage should be between 35-150V. 1 × BLUETTI PV120 / PV200 cannot charge this portable power station; we recommend 3 × BLUETTI PV200 / PV350.
Why only one fan is running?
There are intelligent control programs in the unit, when the output power is between 1000W-1500W, only one fan is running when lt exceeds 1500W both fans are running.
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ASIN | B08MZJW9Y5 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #86,294 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #293 in Outdoor Generators |
Date First Available | November 9, 2020 |
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Customers like the performance of the electricity generator. They say that it works better than expected, the solar panels work well, and is easy to use. Customers also appreciate the ease of use, and features. That said, opinions are mixed on efficiency, charging, quality, portability, and value.
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Customers like the performance of the electricity generator. They say it works better than expected, the solar panels work well, and is virtually silent. They also say it's easy to use and works in a pinch. Customers also say the built-in handles and touch screen work well. Overall, customers recommend the product as a great alternative to building a DIY system.
"...The built-in handles work great, and one reasonably fit person can move it around, but I plan to find a good location and leave it there, and I..." Read more
"...Worked flawlessly. The Bluetti powered what I needed it to for more than 3 hours and at that time it was still at 46% capacity...." Read more
"...I thought it would be great to cook with it and my air fryer oven ran great using it...." Read more
"...I had to explain to Helen why the unit wasn't actually performing properly and that at this point I was completely disappointed with both the..." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the electricity generator. They say it's easy to find and understand, and can be set up quickly. They also say the GUI is logical and easy to use, making the setup awesome. Customers also mention that the screen is easy to read and the battery is easy-to-install.
"...and info/data related to the solar generator which makes it really easy to use and one of if not the best value solar generators out there in the..." Read more
"...The powerful inverter that comes with it makes it possible to run almost any appliances you like to throw at it. I mostly only use its ac functions...." Read more
"...Display is nice, but, at 61 pounds, it’s really hard to pick it up to look at the display...." Read more
"...The GUI or layout is very logical as I didn’t need the manual. It’s very intuitive unless you haven’t used a Maxoak product before...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the features of the electricity generator. They mention that it is versatile, well-featured, and convenient. Some say that it's very useful in an emergency and that it will be great for their use case.
"...7. The touch screen is brilliant, bright and has all the information you would ever want even tracks errors.8...." Read more
"This thing is going to be great for my use case!..." Read more
"...Final thoughts, this is an amazing unit. It is so versatile and there are a lot of uses for the AC200P. I highly recommend it!" Read more
"...Use it regularly, with solar panels and AC recharging. Very useful for the recent crappy commercial power with outages and brownouts this past..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the efficiency of the electricity generator. Some mention that it has enough energy to run their refrigerator, the LiFePO4 battery is powerful, durable, and long lasting, and it has a 2-kilowatt battery for reserve power. However, others say that the AC converter seems to use a lot of power to drive very small loads, and the overall pass through efficiency is poor at 70%.
"...The thing I like most about the AC200P is that it allows the highest solar power recharging input of any portable generator I’m aware of (700 watts)...." Read more
"...not using it, since with the 12 volt system turned on, it loses around 1% per hour when nothing is drawing current...." Read more
"...What I like.1. It holds a lot of power 2000W with a GIANT 4800W surge. I’ve tested it and it will start a small AC window unit or RV AC...." Read more
"...It can power a small air conditioner, a refrigerator, or the microwave if the power goes out! I ordered it and it took about a week and a..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the charging of the product. Some mention that it has pass-through charging, which means you can use it while it is charging, and provides fast wireless charging. However, others say that it doesn't charge at all, won't start, and that the unit will never fully charge.
"...The reason is it charges quickly which uses a lot of power.If your charging from solar then its game on...." Read more
"...The AC200P has pass-through charging, which means you can use it while it is plugged into either the wall charger or solar power...." Read more
"...No WIFI. You need a MINIMUM of 35 volts of solar power to charge...." Read more
"...of power outputs, multiple and fast charging options, even wireless phone charging. It’s a solid generator that is well worth the price." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the electricity generator. Some mention it's well made, a robust piece of emergency equipment that will give you essential power when you need it, and it will easily last many years. However, others say that it'll be faulty and won't be able to hold out in an event of a power outage.
"The AC200P is a 2000 watt-hour power station, with long-lasting Lithium Iron Phosphate cells...." Read more
"...TO NOTE: My unit arrived with 6 pages of error codes on the LED dashboard. This makes me wonder if I received a used unit. Check yours as well...." Read more
"...That should translate into a more reliable, longer lasting AC inverter since it doesn’t need to boost the voltage as far and thus keeping the..." Read more
"...This means that it will easily last many years. You can also buy expansion batteries to add capacity at 2k a piece. You could expand it 6k or more...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the portability of the electricity generator. Some mention that it's very portable, lightweight, and perfect for portable power. However, others say that it may be a little heavy for some individuals.
"...Now the unit is not really that portable at 62lbs. It's portable but at 62lbs your not going to be carrying it very far...." Read more
"...The combination of large capacity, portability and price still make them a popular choice...." Read more
"...The build quality is very good. It is durable plastic. The unit is pretty heavy but there are two very well designed handles to aid in moving the..." Read more
"...-This thing ways 61lbs and isn't very mobile but you have to understand why it weighs so much is mainly due to battery technology and battery size...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the electricity generator. Some mention it's excellent value for the money, while others say it'd be better spent on a different product. The price of the expansion battery is expensive and the unit is not well worth the money.
"...It’s a solid generator that is well worth the price." Read more
"...But.... well... Honestly, for me, this was not money well spent considering it only ran for 2 days before draining all the way to 0%...." Read more
"...bringing out updated hardware while giving more features for very competitive pricing and I'm not sure how Bluetti's competition still have several..." Read more
"...consider: These solar panels are not the most mobile, but they are far cheaper than the "portable" ones and can produce more wattage...." Read more
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The AC200P is similar in every detail to the wildly popular AC200, which sold thousands of units on an Indiegogo campaign in the summer of 2020. The only difference is the switch to Lithium Iron Phospate cells, with an increase of 300 watt-hours over the 1700 available on the AC200.
The AC200/P is the successor to the EB150 and EB240 power stations, which took the world by storm when they were released in 2019. The combination of large capacity, portability and price still make them a popular choice. Their AC inverter is limited to 1000 watts (1200 surge), which for some applications is not sufficient. Maxoak got the message loud and clear, and put a much more powerful inverter (and more AC outlets) in the AC200/P. For many people, the EB series is still preferable.
The AC200P weighs in at 60.6 pounds. This is at the high end of what I’d call a portable power station. The built-in handles work great, and one reasonably fit person can move it around, but I plan to find a good location and leave it there, and I reckon most people will do the same.
The AC200P has a built-in fan to keep it cool when needed. It seems my CPAP doesn’t draw enough current to cause the fan to kick on, so it is perfectly quiet all night long. In situating the unit, be sure to leave space for the fan to draw air without straining. A four-inch margin on all sides will be sufficient.
I’m not going to go further into technical specifications. For those who are unfamiliar with these products, there are numerous reviews on YouTube which go into considerable detail on the technical aspects. I highly recommend two channels for this purpose: DIY Solar With Will Prowse, and Hobotech. Both of these presenters are kind of quirky, but their information is impeccable and thorough.
My goal is to provide information on usage rather than specs. In my world, that boils down to 4 principal uses: CPAP, ham radio, emergency preps, and camping. Rather than do one long video covering all of those, I’ll present several short videos, focusing on one use-case at a time. I’ll post links here as the videos are published. Today, we’re looking at the CPAP.
I live in hurricane country, in Eastern North Carolina. We have been through some doozies in the decades I’ve lived here, including Hurricanes Floyd and Florence, which devastated the whole region, and several smaller ones like Fran and Irene which had a major impact but not as wide-spread. In addition to hurricanes, we have power outages due to occasional severe storms, ice storms, and sometimes for no discernible reason. If the power goes out at night, I don’t want my CPAP to stop working. So I use a power station at all times for the CPAP. Some of you may want to do the same, and came here for information on how to do this.
I’ve had the AC200P for a month and have been using it for my CPAP that entire time. Every night before turning on the CPAP I take a photo of the screen, and again upon waking up, so I have a series of photos showing the percentage of battery used each night. My conclusions are drawn from that data.
My CPAP is a Philips Dreamstation. It is a quiet and efficient machine. With the humidifier, it draws an average of 50 watts per hour over an 8 hour period. When first turned on, as the humidifier heats up the water, the current is higher. After the water has heated up, the current drops. Without the humidifier, the average power needed is 10-12 watts. Clearly, for a long-term power outage or off-grid camping (boondocking), if you can get along without the humidifier, you will extend the usage considerably.
I’ve powered the CPAP with both the AC power brick that came with it, and with a 12 volt adapter which I purchased separately. I also ran the CPAP with and without the humidifier. While I prefer the humidifier for everyday use, in a lengthy power outage I would disconnect it, as the humidifier more than doubles the current needed.
On average, with the humidifier, on the 12 volt outlet, I will lose about 20% battery capacity per night, so it could run at least 4 and maybe 5 nights without recharging. On the AC inverter, it loses 25% or more, which would be 3-4 nights. If your CPAP has a 12 volt adapter cord, that’s the way to go.
Without the humidifier, at 10-12 watts per hour on the 12 volt port, I could get easily 10 days’ use. In a power outage situation, if it went on this long, we would bug out to another location, as there would be other issues affecting our safety and comfort besides just the lack of electricity. For camping, this would be very useful.
For everyday use, I leave the AC200P turned on all the time. If I were maximizing it, I would turn it off when not using it, since with the 12 volt system turned on, it loses around 1% per hour when nothing is drawing current. The 12 volt regulation circuitry takes some power and produces this loss. If the AC inverter is turned on, the drain is much higher. This is another good reason to invest in a 12 volt power cord for your CPAP.
The AC200P has pass-through charging, which means you can use it while it is plugged into either the wall charger or solar power. In my current home, I don’t have a solar power set-up, so I use the wall charger to keep it powered. I prefer not to leave the wall charger active at all times, and it will shorten the life of the battery cells to keep them at 100%. So I have the wall charger plugged into a smart outlet, which is programmed to recharge the AC200P for a couple of hours, every other day. Basically, I run the unit between 20-80% state of charge, which is recommended by many experts as providing the greatest longevity for batteries with a lithium chemistry. Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries already have a great lifetime, so I’m not so worried about that. But since it’s simple enough to do, why not? The smart outlet I use is rated for 3 times the amperage that the wall charger draws, which is a generous safety factor. If you choose to use a smart outlet, I suggest you follow this plan.
We had a brief power outage during the night, the first week I had the AC200P. The only way I know this is that the clock on the stove and microwave were blinking when I got up. The CPAP never stopped, because it wasn’t plugged into the grid.
Prior to getting the AC200P, I was using a Bluetti EB150 for the CPAP. While the EB150 has nominally 500 watts less than the AC200P, I get a couple more nights of CPAP use out of it under the same conditions described above. I believe, although I can’t prove, that the 12 volt regulation circuitry is more efficient in the EB150 and thus the drain during the day is less. Again, in a long-term power outage or boondocking situation, I would turn either battery off during the day to avoid parasitic loss.
Either of these – the AC200P or the EB150 – would do the job for my CPAP over a week’s use or more. I see the EB150 as better for 12 volt usage, and the AC200P as optimized for AC. For that reason, I will be moving the AC200P downstairs where I would have a need for AC in a power outage, and return the EB150 to CPAP service.
Full disclosure: I received an AC200P from Maxoak in order to do this review. The testing is all mine, and they did not ask to see this review before it was published. You might be seeing it before they do.
I hope this review is helpful for all of my fellow CPAP users. I will also be testing other power stations, such as the newer Bluetti AC30, a light-weight, mid-range power station with different applications. That’s all for now.
1yr review - it's been a year and the ac200p has worked flawlessly. I have since purchased 4 bB230 expansion batteries bringing my backup power reserve to over 10KWh. I have 2 405watt solar panels mounted on my roof that I can charge from during the day. At night I run half my house off of battery power and recharge them the next day while I'm at work. On the weekends I run off the batteries most of the day. If it's mostly sunny the power generated by my solar panels easily keeps up with my power consumption during the day and I rarely need to charge the batteries from the AC wall charger. I've not had a power outage during this time but just knowing I have backup power should I lose power is a great comfort. I don't worry about losing power since I'm now prepared for it.
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I have gotten back from a two+ week car camping road trip. The AC200P performed reliably with no issues. It powered the 12V fridge during the day and evenings when it is not being charged through the car's 12V outlet. Even with camping sites with electrical hookups, I still left the 12V fridge hooked up to the AC200P and connected the electrical to the power brick to top up the power station and another extension cord to the tent to power electrical devices and my CPAP. This kept the power station fully charged and provided safe clean power to my electronic devices. There was one site for two days with no electrical and I tried charging with solar with three 200W panels. Unfortunately, the site was quite shaded with tall trees everywhere and it was cloudy. So, I got just enough charge to replenish the power lost through charging the fridge. With my heavy electrical usage, running the 12V fridge two days, my CPAP device 8 hours per night for two nights, I ran the battery down to about 15%. So, in summary, I got about two days of power. Fortunately, my stay at this site was only for two days. When camping, don't choose a site that is too shaded. The unit has performed reliably and running out of power is only due to my heavy usage and blaming myself for choosing an overly shaded campsite. There were ways I could have optimized the power consumption but this was my first time using it. Still a happy camper.
For Canadians sitting on the fence or concerned with long product or customer support delays, the Canadian distributor has been stellar. Really quick responses and excellent communication. I ordered the AC200P on Sunday and received via UPS to rural Ontario on Tuesday! Incredible shipping time especially when you hear about the product shipping delays in the U.S. and often sold out.
For the unit itself, I'm just going through the testing of the unit now, but so far so good. Build quality is excellent. Quite surprised that it is not as heavy as I expected. That said, one of those small $10 moving carts are an excellent investment to move it around. Has an excellent touch screen to monitor ingoing and outgoing watts... just wish I could crank up the brightness to the max when the sun is directly shining on it.
I intend to use it primarily for boondocking with a 20' travel trailer for replacing shore power, while charging it up with solar panels or in cloudy/rainy conditions, via a propane generator using the massive power brick. The size and simple box shape make it well suited for storage and day to day use.
Solid product and best in class.
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Pros: This is in a work mobile vehicle field situation where it may get drained to 0%, and then recharged over night every night. It has sat in my car as a secondary power source all that time and have been through hot summers and cold winters. So I have beaten this thing pretty good. It is still running like a champ. No issues with supplying the power I need which is roughly 300-500w for several hours work.
What I really like is, if I need to take it out and use it somewhere else, it's possible and fairly easy. A traditional fixed secondary battery in car this not possible. This is a huge advantage to me.
Cons: the dc charging from 12v car voltage doesn't seem to work??, I've changed the setting to PV input car and still no good. I have checked dc voltage from car and it is steady 12v so something in the 200p isn't right.
2nd. The screen doesn't seem to update refresh always. I run it all day, maybe down to 20%, then I'll plug it in overnight so I know there is 100% by next morning. However, the screen may say still 20-30%. What you need to do is power it all off, and then reboot then the screen seems to update. Weird?
[2023]: update: still runs strong, I have bought the dc to dc charger for car charging and it works well, maybe 90W input steady from car.
[2023]: update: for this price I'm pretty impressed.
Conclusion so far: for this price it is the best option IMO for a secondary aux battery source in an overnight car camper or field work solution, it's a champ. It's very solid and reliable over 2 years of daily use.
Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2023
Pros: This is in a work mobile vehicle field situation where it may get drained to 0%, and then recharged over night every night. It has sat in my car as a secondary power source all that time and have been through hot summers and cold winters. So I have beaten this thing pretty good. It is still running like a champ. No issues with supplying the power I need which is roughly 300-500w for several hours work.
What I really like is, if I need to take it out and use it somewhere else, it's possible and fairly easy. A traditional fixed secondary battery in car this not possible. This is a huge advantage to me.
Cons: the dc charging from 12v car voltage doesn't seem to work??, I've changed the setting to PV input car and still no good. I have checked dc voltage from car and it is steady 12v so something in the 200p isn't right.
2nd. The screen doesn't seem to update refresh always. I run it all day, maybe down to 20%, then I'll plug it in overnight so I know there is 100% by next morning. However, the screen may say still 20-30%. What you need to do is power it all off, and then reboot then the screen seems to update. Weird?
[2023]: update: still runs strong, I have bought the dc to dc charger for car charging and it works well, maybe 90W input steady from car.
[2023]: update: for this price I'm pretty impressed.
Conclusion so far: for this price it is the best option IMO for a secondary aux battery source in an overnight car camper or field work solution, it's a champ. It's very solid and reliable over 2 years of daily use.