With many of the same conventions and design, the slightly upgraded model delights in all the same ways.
The 2,048Wh battery has a 3,000-plus life cycle and can be charged within 1.5 hours using an AC outlet.
So, I packed up my car with a few essentials and set out for the desert.
Mark LoProto / How-to Geek
Carrying the Bluetti across uneven terrain was a chore.
Size may be the AC200Ls crutch, but the units power output offsets its bulkiness.
At 100%, the battery was expected to run for just under 10 hours with this setup.
BLUETTI’s AC200L Portable Power Station features 5 AC outlets, 2 DC outlets, and four USB ports ideal for emergency scenarios and camping. The 2,048Wh battery has a 3,000-plus life cycle and can be charged within 1.5 hours using an AC outlet.
The Many Ways to Charge
The AC200Ls upgrades can really be seen in its inputs.
While I didnt have solar panels, I did put the AC input to the test.
At a steady 1,800W, the battery went from 25% to 100% in just under two hours.
BLUETTI’s AC200L Portable Power Station features 5 AC outlets, 2 DC outlets, and four USB ports ideal for emergency scenarios and camping. The 2,048Wh battery has a 3,000-plus life cycle and can be charged within 1.5 hours using an AC outlet.
According to Bluetti, at maximum efficiency, it should only take 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery.
Considering its predecessor took about four to five hours, thats an impressive leap.
Ive since changed my mind.
Mark LoProto / How-to Geek
The AC200L is my new companion for disaster preparedness and acontender for the best power station.
The AC200L is also expandable, up to four times its standard capacity, withtwo B300 3,072Wh expansion batteries.
If itsemergency scenarios and power outagesyou want to prepare for, then an expandable battery is highly recommended.
Mark LoProto / How-to Geek
Keeping Up to Date With the App
Theres not a lot to say about Bluettis dedicatediPhoneorAndroidapps.
Its a fine companion piece, keeping you in tune with how much power youre using.
I just dont think its essential to the Bluetti experience.
Mark LoProto / How-to Geek
Using the app is simple enough, so I guess you might as well since its available.
It even gives a reading on any attached expandable batteries.
Should You Buy the Bluetti AC200L Portable Power Station?
Its one of those devices that you want to have on hand but never want to have to use.
I take portable with a grain of salt.
The unit is a hefty 62 pounds, and its more than a foot tall and wide.
It takes up quite a bit of space if youre considering using it as a campsite companion.
The tradeoff is you wont be left wanting for anything.
