Bluetti AC180: what will it run?
The Bluetti AC180 stores 1,152 Wh and its AC outlets are rated for 1,800 W continuous, with 2,700 W surge and up to 500 W of solar input.
Specs checked
Bluetti AC180 specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 1,152 Wh |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| AC continuous output | 1,800 W |
| AC surge output | 2,700 W |
| 12V car port | 10 A max |
| Maximum solar input | 500 W |
Source: manufacturer document. How we calculate
How long does the Bluetti AC180 run common devices?
Runtimes are calculated from the rated 1,152 Wh, not tested. Each row is one device, mode and power path. A row reads "Won't run" when the device needs more than the Bluetti AC180 can supply, with the reason.
12V fridges and coolers
16 of 18 appliance, mode and power-path combinations run, for 25.0 to 94.0 hours.
| Device | Mode | Power path | Runtime (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dometic CFX3 25 | 12 V, 90 F ambient, 39 F internal | AC | 88.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 25 | 12 V, 90 F ambient, 39 F internal | 12V DC | 94.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 35 | 12 V, 90 F ambient, 39 F internal | AC | 83.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 35 | 12 V, 90 F ambient, 39 F internal | 12V DC | 88.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 45 | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal | AC | 79.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 45 | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal | 12V DC | 84.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 55IM | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal | AC | 73.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 55IM | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal | 12V DC | 78.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 55IM | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal, ice maker on (maintenance) | AC | 68.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 55IM | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal, ice maker on (maintenance) | 12V DC | 72.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 75DZ | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal | AC | 57.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 75DZ | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal | 12V DC | 60.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 75DZ | 12 V, 32 C ambient, large zone 4 C, small zone -15 C | AC | 27.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 75DZ | 12 V, 32 C ambient, large zone 4 C, small zone -15 C | 12V DC | 28.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 95DZ | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal | AC | 45.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 95DZ | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal | 12V DC | Won't run (Draws 10.4 A at 12V, port limit is 10 A) |
| Dometic CFX3 95DZ | 12 V, 32 C ambient, large zone 4 C, small zone -15 C | AC | 25.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 95DZ | 12 V, 32 C ambient, large zone 4 C, small zone -15 C | 12V DC | Won't run (Draws 10.4 A at 12V, port limit is 10 A) |
Assumptions: AC efficiency 85% assumed; Average load from 265 Wh per day ÷ 24; 12V DC efficiency 90% assumed; Average load from 282 Wh per day ÷ 24; Average load from 297 Wh per day ÷ 24; Average load from 320 Wh per day ÷ 24; Average load from 346 Wh per day ÷ 24; Average load from 412 Wh per day ÷ 24; Average load from 876 Wh per day ÷ 24; Average load from 521 Wh per day ÷ 24; Average load from 948 Wh per day ÷ 24. Compare stations for this: How long will a power station run a 12V fridge?
Air conditioners
8 of 8 appliance, mode and power-path combinations run, for 1.2 to 1.8 hours.
| Device | Mode | Power path | Runtime (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow WAVE 2 | Cooling, rated input (AC) | AC | 1.8calculatedsurge unverified |
| EcoFlow WAVE 2 | Cooling, maximum power | AC | 1.4calculatedsurge unverified |
| EcoFlow WAVE 2 | Heating, rated input (AC) | AC | 1.6calculatedsurge unverified |
| EcoFlow WAVE 3 | Cooling, rated input (AC) | AC | 1.4calculatedsurge unverified |
| EcoFlow WAVE 3 | Cooling, maximum power | AC | 1.4calculatedsurge unverified |
| EcoFlow WAVE 3 | Heating, rated input (AC) | AC | 1.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| LG LW1017ERSM 10,000 BTU window AC | Cooling, rated watts (115 V) | AC | 1.2calculatedsurge unverified |
| LG LW8017ERSM 8,000 BTU window AC | Cooling, rated watts (115 V) | AC | 1.5calculatedsurge unverified |
Assumptions: AC efficiency 85% assumed. Compare stations for this: How long will a portable power station run an air conditioner?
Coffee makers
4 of 4 appliance, mode and power-path combinations run, for 0.9 to 1.1 hours.
| Device | Mode | Power path | Runtime (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Beach Grind and Brew 12-Cup 45500 | Brewing, rated electrical power (manufacturer label figure) | AC | 0.9calculatedsurge unverified |
| Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker 46290 | Brewing, rated electrical power (manufacturer label figure) | AC | 1.1calculatedsurge unverified |
| Hamilton Beach Coffeemaker 49618 | Brewing, rated electrical power (manufacturer label figure) | AC | 1.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Hamilton Beach 2-Way FlexBrew 49940 | Brewing, rated electrical power (manufacturer label figure) | AC | 0.9calculatedsurge unverified |
Assumptions: AC efficiency 85% assumed. Compare stations for this: Can a portable power station run a coffee maker?
CPAP machines
10 of 10 appliance, mode and power-path combinations run, for 12.0 to 164.5 hours.
| Device | Mode | Power path | Runtime (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breas Z1 | Typical power consumption (manufacturer figure) | AC | 49.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Breas Z2 Auto | Typical power consumption (manufacturer figure) | AC | 49.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Philips DreamStation 2 | Power supply rating (80 W; upper bound, not typical draw) | AC | 12.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Philips DreamStation 2 | Power supply rating (80 W; upper bound, not typical draw) | 12V DC | 13.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| ResMed AirMini | Typical power consumption (HumidX waterless) | AC | 155.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| ResMed AirMini | Typical power consumption (HumidX waterless) | 12V DC | 164.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| ResMed AirSense 10 | Typical power consumption (manufacturer figure) | AC | 18.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| ResMed AirSense 10 | Typical power consumption (manufacturer figure) | 12V DC | 19.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| ResMed AirSense 11 | Typical power consumption (manufacturer figure) | AC | 17.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| ResMed AirSense 11 | Typical power consumption (manufacturer figure) | 12V DC | 18.5calculatedsurge unverified |
Assumptions: AC efficiency 85% assumed; 12V DC efficiency 90% assumed. Compare stations for this: How long will a portable power station run a CPAP?
Laptops
4 of 4 appliance, mode and power-path combinations run, for 4.0 to 32.5 hours.
| Device | Mode | Power path | Runtime (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025) | Bundled 30 W USB-C charger rating (maximum, not typical draw) | AC | 32.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (2024, M4 Pro/Max) | Bundled 140 W USB-C charger rating (maximum, not typical draw) | AC | 7.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022, GA402) | 240 W adapter rating (maximum, not typical draw) | AC | 4.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (Intel) | 65 W USB-C AC adapter rating (maximum, not typical draw) | AC | 15.0calculatedsurge unverified |
Assumptions: AC efficiency 85% assumed. Compare stations for this: How long will a portable power station run a laptop?
Microwaves
5 of 5 appliance, mode and power-path combinations run, for 0.7 to 0.9 hours.
| Device | Mode | Power path | Runtime (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danby DDMW0075 | Microwave at full power, rated input | AC | 0.9calculatedsurge unverified |
| Farberware FMO09AHTBKE | Microwave at full power, rated input | AC | 0.7calculatedsurge unverified |
| Panasonic NN-SD372S | Microwave at full power, rated input | AC | 0.8calculatedsurge unverified |
| Panasonic NN-SN966S | Microwave at full power, rated input | AC | 0.7calculatedsurge unverified |
| Toshiba EM925A5A-BS | Microwave at full power, rated input | AC | 0.7calculatedsurge unverified |
Assumptions: AC efficiency 85% assumed. Compare stations for this: Can a portable power station run a microwave?
Space heaters
10 of 10 appliance, mode and power-path combinations run, for 0.7 to 1.3 hours.
| Device | Mode | Power path | Runtime (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vornado AVH2 | High heat setting (rated) | AC | 0.7calculatedsurge unverified |
| Vornado AVH2 | Low heat setting (rated) | AC | 1.3calculatedsurge unverified |
| Vornado AVH4 | High heat setting (rated) | AC | 0.7calculatedsurge unverified |
| Vornado AVH4 | Low heat setting (rated) | AC | 1.3calculatedsurge unverified |
| Vornado VMH300 | High heat setting (rated) | AC | 0.7calculatedsurge unverified |
| Vornado VMH300 | Low heat setting (rated) | AC | 1.3calculatedsurge unverified |
| Vornado VMH500 | High heat setting (rated) | AC | 0.7calculatedsurge unverified |
| Vornado VMH500 | Low heat setting (rated) | AC | 1.3calculatedsurge unverified |
| Vornado VTH | High heat setting (rated) | AC | 0.7calculatedsurge unverified |
| Vornado VTH | Low heat setting (rated) | AC | 1.3calculatedsurge unverified |
Assumptions: AC efficiency 85% assumed. Compare stations for this: How long will a portable power station run a space heater?
Starlink
7 of 7 appliance, mode and power-path combinations run, for 10.0 to 26.0 hours.
| Device | Mode | Power path | Runtime (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink Mini | Average power consumption (manufacturer range 25-40 W, upper end used) | AC | 24.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Starlink Mini | Average power consumption (manufacturer range 25-40 W, upper end used) | 12V DC | 26.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Starlink Mini X | Average power consumption (manufacturer range 25-40 W, upper end used) | AC | 24.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Starlink Mini X | Average power consumption (manufacturer range 25-40 W, upper end used) | 12V DC | 26.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Starlink Performance | Average power consumption (manufacturer range 75-100 W, upper end used) | AC | 10.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Starlink Performance | Average power consumption (manufacturer range 75-100 W, upper end used) | 12V DC | 10.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Starlink Standard 4 X | Average power consumption (manufacturer range 75-100 W, upper end used) | AC | 10.0calculatedsurge unverified |
Assumptions: AC efficiency 85% assumed; 12V DC efficiency 90% assumed. Compare stations for this: How long will a portable power station run Starlink?
What about electric blankets?
We show no runtimes for heated blankets. The Berkshire Blanket & Home Co. manual says not to use its blankets with generators, power converters or inverters, and a power station's AC outlet is an inverter. Read why.
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