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Bluetti AC180 vs Bluetti Elite 100 mini
Choose the AC180 for
capacity, output, solar, value, expandability
The differences that matter
- Bluetti AC180 stores 15% more energy (1,152 vs 1,004.8 Wh).
- Bluetti AC180 can power 1,800W of devices at once vs 700W.
- Bluetti Elite 100 mini is lighter: 23.6 lb vs 35.2 lb.
- Bluetti AC180 recharges faster from solar (500W vs 350W max input).
- Bluetti AC180 costs less per Wh ($0.39 vs $0.43).
- Bluetti Elite 100 mini is rated for more charge cycles (6,000 vs 3,500).
- Bluetti AC180 can grow larger with add-on batteries (up to 1,152 Wh).
Runtime side by side
| Running just this | AC180 | Elite 100 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (full-size) | 18.7 hrs | Too much power |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 24.5 hrs | 21.4 hrs |
| TV (55-inch LED) | 9.8 hrs | 8.5 hrs |
| Microwave (1000W) | 39 min | Too much power |
Full specs
| Bluetti AC180 | Bluetti Elite 100 mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 1,152 Wh | 1,004.8 Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 1,800 W | 700 W |
| Surge / peak output | 2,700 W | Not published (we assume no surge above continuous) |
| Weight | 35.2 lb | 23.6 lb |
| Max solar input | 500 W | 350 W |
| Wall charge time (0–100%) | ~70 min | — |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,500+ | 6,000+ |
| Expandable to | Not expandable | Not expandable |
| Add-on battery | — | — |
| AC voltage | 120V | 120V |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Price at Bluetti's store (checked 2026-09-27) | $449 | $429 |
| Price per Wh | $0.39 | $0.43 |