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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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Comments

  • warwagon86 on 25/03/2025 - 15:04
    +24

    I am posting this for all other Ozbargainers. DO NOT BUY FROM BLUETTI.

    Purchased the AC2A. Didnt work out of the box. Issues. Facebook groups for support. Finally customer support. Inital update seemed to fix but lasted only a short time.

    Went camping didnt work. Went to BCF bought some more cables no joy. Offered a replacement. Told me courier was coming and that was it. Courier arrived I didnt have the paperwork needed so he couldnt take it - they did not mention anything about paperwork. Had to take it to FedEx at Erskine Park, NSW myself. Sent off….AND ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. Told them we were going on a trip this coming Thursday and would need it before then. SILENCE.

    Some of the most frustrating customer service I have ever encountered. Rachel at Bluetti is abysmal at her job. Save yourself the hassle folks and pick someone else for your own sanity.

    • pogichinoy on 25/03/2025 - 15:14
      +5

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

      • warwagon86 on 25/03/2025 - 15:31
        +7

        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.

        • warwagon86 on 27/03/2025 - 23:39

          Update to all:

          Didn't work.

          This has been going on since 20/01/25. Which took 5 days and a large post on here complaining to have. An update and short resolution on 25/01/25. Understandably there was some delay on the long weekend here but at this stage I had been trying to contact them since with phone calls ringing out, emails unanswered, Reddit posts unanswered in their subreddit, 3 Facebook groups to finally get here thanks to help from a random stranger linking me.

          15/01/25 Wed - Purchased AC2A

          17/01/25 Fri - Arrived. Would not charge with AC cable. Try to contact support number listed for Sydney. Rings out multiple times and no answer.

          18/01/25 Sat - 08:21 Sent email to offical support email. Also made a post to their Reddit subreddit. Helpful American points me to Facebook.

          19/01/25 Sun - Post to the Facebook group and another I found linked. Some kind Aussie points me to the official AU/NZ group. Go there.

          20/01/25 Mon - Post in the AZ/NZ group. Lots of helpful tips and ideas but no luck. Admin joins conversation and is helpful. He is in Asia and states he is in a different timezone. Asks me to send screenshot of serial number etc for firmware update to be sent. Email response from Bluetti at 23:06 that night. Chandler asks for serial etc but lists the wrong unit. Simple enough mistake to make so no big deal.

          21/01/25 Tue - 08:24 I respond and thank Chandler for his email and state I will get the serial number when I get home from work.

          21/01/25 Tue - 14:10 email from Bon stating he/she is asking for the Bunnings team (Rachel) to take over and provide support.

          21/01/25 Tue - 18:10 screenshot of serial number and product ID sent to support team. 18:25 response asking for further information. 18:36 I respond with the further information.

          23/01/25 Thur - 00:05 email sent as I go to bed stating I had heard nothing further from Rachel and it was very frustrating.

          24/01/25 Fri - I continue to comment on the Facebook group and go on a tirade putting the customer service down and calling it for what it was. Complete BS. Jonas is kind enough to message and apologise however I tell him I just want the issue resolved and the lack of transparency and communication is infuriating. States he will get onto it and get a solution. Apologises again and I thank him.

          25/01/25 Sat - 04:14. 4am. Email from Rachel apologising and stating their is a firmware update to push using the phone.

          I wake up that morning push the update and all appears to be working. No errors and seems to be charging from the AC. Left on to charge and return from work to see it is 100%.

          10/02/25 Mon - 14:56 A further email from Rachel asking if everything was ok on which I replied at 15:12 and thanked her saying it appeared to charge from the mains with no issues. Rachel replies at 15:22 and apologises again for the lack of response due to Spring Festival.

          ——— AC2A appears to be charged. Place it with the camping gear with no trips planned in Feb ———

          13/03/25 Thur - before we leave on a trip I get the same error message as before. Email sent at 11:26 notifying Rachel.

          14/03/25 Fri - Response at 17:51 offering a replacement. A Friday evening at nearly 6pm. I am remote camping email not seen until the next day.

          15/03/25 Sat - 0932 I respond saying that would be great thank you.

          17/03/25 Mon - 1831 email asking when I would be home for courier to pick up faulty AC2A. Responded at 1831 stating the next day as I was WFH for training or Friday as my wife would be WFH.

          18/03/25 Tue - 1252 email from Rachel stating the courier is coming today.

          18/03/25 Tues - 1740 Courier arrived said I needed documents for him to take the faulty product. No mention of me having to print anything. 1742 I email Rachel and tell her she never mentioned anything about having to print documents for the courier. Her email had only stated they had arranged a door to door pickup.

          21/03/25 Fri - I had to then take the AC2A to FedEx in Erskine Park, NSW in person for them to accept the parcel and send it. Emailed her straight away when FedEx signed it and took it at 10:00. No response.

          25/03/25 Tue - 06:09 I emailed saying I was pretty pissed off again with no communication.

          25/03/Tue 14:54 Rachel responded and said communication will be delayed because of the weekend. States they received the faulty product on Mon 24/03/25.

          25/03/25 Tue - 19:05 Rachel sends an email stating the AC2A is out of stock can they send me an upgrade. Nice gesture but at this stage I'm done with the BS customer service. 19:06 stating as long as it works I don't care but yes thank you.

          27/03/25 Wed - No further communication at 2230 at time of writing.

          I told Rachel I was leaving on another trip with my family this weekend. Assured I would have the unit before Thurs night and yet here we are.

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 25/03/2025 - 15:56
      +7

      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.

      • dealhunter52 on 25/03/2025 - 16:09
        +3

        Allpowers S2000 offer similar specs and warranty. I had one from this(ebay.com.au) 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.

        • Jimothy Wongingtons on 25/03/2025 - 16:14
          +3

          Thanks for the tip brah

        • ozhunter68 on 25/03/2025 - 17:41

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

          • dealhunter52 on 25/03/2025 - 18:05
            +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.

      • dealhunter52 on 25/03/2025 - 18:12
        +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(ebay.com.au) for S2000 which is 2000w and has 1500Wh capacity for $915 after discount code.

      • warwagon86 on 27/03/2025 - 22:30
        +1

        Posted a further update. Will make sure everyone knows about the poor customer service.

  • Riczter on 25/03/2025 - 15:25
    +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.

    • ozmma on 25/03/2025 - 17:19
      +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.

      • Sleepycat3 on 25/03/2025 - 17:26
        +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.

      • Riczter on 25/03/2025 - 17:27
        +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.

      • Elyxar on 25/03/2025 - 18:11
        +1

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

  • WatchNerd on 25/03/2025 - 15:27
    +4

    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.

    • lovebargain87 on 25/03/2025 - 16:27

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

      • geekcohen on 25/03/2025 - 16:51

        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.

        • fantombloo on 25/03/2025 - 21:40
          -3

          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.

          • McFly on 26/03/2025 - 10:56

            @fantombloo: Have you read your own comment?

            • fantombloo on 26/03/2025 - 11:27

              @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.

          • bennybaubles on 26/03/2025 - 23:08

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

    • Sleepycat3 on 25/03/2025 - 17:26
      +5

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

    • wishing well on 25/03/2025 - 18:55
      +1

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

      • warwagon86 on 27/03/2025 - 23:43

        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.

  • DVD009 on 25/03/2025 - 15:28
    +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…

    • dealhunter52 on 25/03/2025 - 15:33
      +2

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

      • Sleepycat3 on 25/03/2025 - 15:56
        -2

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

    • warwagon86 on 25/03/2025 - 15:35
      +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.

      • dna level c on 25/03/2025 - 17:02
        +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.

  • Suzique on 25/03/2025 - 15:33
    +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!

    • dealhunter52 on 25/03/2025 - 15:35
      +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?

      • Suzique on 25/03/2025 - 15:46
        +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.

        • dealhunter52 on 25/03/2025 - 15:53

          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.

      • Magpye on 25/03/2025 - 16:55
        +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.

      • Gomo on 25/03/2025 - 22:58
        +1

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

      • skysurfer on 26/03/2025 - 00:24
        +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.

      • McFly on 26/03/2025 - 10:54

        No, Bluetti have only ever sold 3 units.

    • Headless on 25/03/2025 - 17:34
      +3

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

      • Elyxar on 25/03/2025 - 18:14

        So you had issues with your unit too?

        • Headless on 25/03/2025 - 20:35

          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

  • andresampras on 25/03/2025 - 15:40

    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."

    • Sleepycat3 on 25/03/2025 - 15:59
      +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).

      • andresampras on 25/03/2025 - 16:25

        Great response, thanks :)

    • Suzique on 25/03/2025 - 16:01
      +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.

      • ozmma on 25/03/2025 - 17:14
        +3

        Volts x amps= current (watts)

        I understand you meant it right but it should be

        Volts x Amps(current) = Power (watts)

        • Suzique on 26/03/2025 - 10:46

          Yes, you are quite correct….my bad!

  • GenerallyClumsy on 25/03/2025 - 15:42
    +2

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

    • dealhunter52 on 25/03/2025 - 15:59
      +2

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

      This is not even close to a deal.

      • Magpye on 25/03/2025 - 17:00
        -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.

        • dealhunter52 on 25/03/2025 - 17:35
          +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.

          • Magpye on 26/03/2025 - 00:39
            +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.

      • Sleepycat3 on 25/03/2025 - 17:29

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

        • dealhunter52 on 25/03/2025 - 17:48
          +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(samsung.com) 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.

          • DarrylD on 25/03/2025 - 17:58

            @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.

      • DarrylD on 25/03/2025 - 17:42
        -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.

        • dealhunter52 on 25/03/2025 - 17:59
          -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.

          • DarrylD on 25/03/2025 - 18:27

            @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.

            • dealhunter52 on 25/03/2025 - 18:44
              +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.

              • Magpye on 26/03/2025 - 01:15

                @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.

  • lacitis on 25/03/2025 - 16:01
    +4

    Mine has been absolutely great, very happy with it

    • dealhunter52 on 25/03/2025 - 16:04
      -5

      Congratulations!….buy a Lotto today.

  • DVD009 on 25/03/2025 - 18:45
    +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.

  • xins on 25/03/2025 - 19:43
    +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.

  • Gomo on 25/03/2025 - 21:19
    +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.

  • bennybaubles on 26/03/2025 - 23:10

    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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