Bluetti Portable Power Station Reviews: eb70s, AC180, AC60 + B80 Expansion Battery, 200W Solar Panel Kit

Portable power stations can be important tools when a reliable power source is limited. Whether for tent camping, RV travels, or emergency power backup – or even for content creators and remote workers – you may be trying to figure out how to keep electronic devices charged.

In this post, we review the Bluetti EB70S, the Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station + 200W Solar Panel Kit, and the Bluetti AC60 Portable Power Station + B80 Expansion Battery.

We’ll go over each product, its specifications, and features.

We will share our personal experience and insights while using the products, to help you decide if one of these options might be the best portable power station set for you.

But first, you might want to know…

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Do I Need a Portable Power Station?

There was a time when we questioned the need for products like portable Power Stations. But these days, with the heavy news of climate-related natural disasters and the importance of staying “connected”, our attitudes are shifting.

Surprisingly, even for the minimalist in me, I get more and more convinced that I should have a portable power station on hand.

Here are 2 reasons:

‘Just in case you need it’ power: These days we rely heavily on our rechargeable devices, especially our smart phones. A power station gives peace of mind to know you can get a couple of recharges whenever access to electricity is challenging.
Portable power: When we need to use an electrical device but know there will be no outlet available, such as on an off-grid camping trip, a portable power station provides quiet power to accomplish the task.

Portable power stations are ideal for outdoor activities, camping trips, road trips and RV travels, short events (like family gatherings) and emergency power backup.

This can even be a great solution for content creators or remote workers that have all kinds of small devices that need to stay charged while on the go.

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We received a complimentary sample product from Bluetti to conduct our tests. Rest assured that all opinions in this article are our own.

Bluetti AC60 and B80 Portable Power Stations

What are Portable Power Stations?

Portable power stations are essentially big, rechargeable batteries.

Ever use a portable powerbank to keep your phone charged up on day trips and hikes? Power stations are just bigger versions of this.

Power stations can be recharged via an outlet (fastest), solar (slower), and even a cigarette lighter outlet (slowest).

Because they are electric, they are also safer than gas generators (no carbon monoxide concerns) and quieter (no motor).

These big power stations are not meant to be brought along for hikes, backpacking, or carried for long distances. That being said, they are portable, in that you can bring them to campgrounds or events – or any place where outlets are not available.

This is not a new product segment, and there are a lot of different models available in the market.

Typically, portable power stations consist of a powerful, high-capacity battery, an inverter, and multiple charging ports to support USB, DC, and AC outlets. Solar power compatibility is also an important, optional feature.

Bluetti brand: What to know

Bluetti is a well known and liked brand in the portable power market. Their product lineup includes portable power stations, power backups, solar generator kits, expansion batteries, solar panels, and various accessories.

Their commitment to excellence and continuous innovation has earned them accolades and favorable reviews from both users and tech experts, establishing them as a dependable choice within the portable power sector.

A couple of things we liked immediately when we unboxed the Bluetti EB70S, Bluetti AC180, Bluetti AC60 and Bluetti B80 portable power stations were the small details in their packaging and the initial feel/build of the power station.

When companies are intentional about their packaging, it indicates their dedication to product quality.

The materials of these products seem to have good durability and reliability – no flimsiness or gimmicky elements.

Bluetti eb70s Portable Power Station Review for Camping

What is the Bluetti Portable Power Station EB70S

The Bluetti EB70S is a compact portable power station designed to power your devices on the road or help you out during emergency situations. The power station boasts of a 716Wh capacity and 800W rated wattage and runs on a 716Wh LiFePO4 battery pack (more on that below).

It has 12 output ports, allowing you to charge multiple devices at the same time. The output ports include AC outlets, USB-C ports, USB-A ports, DC outlets, a car lighter port, and even a wireless charging pad.

In the box you’ll get the EB70S Power Station unit, AC adapter and charging cable, a car charging cable, a solar charging cable, user manual, warranty card, and certificate.

Bluetti Portable Power Station EB70S specifications

Battery

Capacity: 716Wh (22.4V, 32Ah)
Type: LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
Life Cycles: 2,500+ Cycles to 80% Original Capacity
Shelf-life: Recharge to 80% Every 3-6 Months
Management System: MPPT Controller, BMS, etc.

Output

AC Outlets: 4 x 120V/20A AC Outlets, 800W In Total
Inverter Type: Pure Sine Wave
Surge Power: 1,400W
USB-C Port: 2 x 100W Max.
USB-A Port: 2 x 5V/3A
12V DC Outlets: 1 x 12V/10A (Car Outlet) and 2 x 12V/10A (DC5521)
Wireless Charging Pad: 1 x 15W Max.

Input

AC Adapter Input: 200W Max.
Solar Input: 200W Max., VOC 12-28V, 8A
Car Input: 12/24V from Cigarette Lighter Port

Recharge time

AC Adapter (200W): ≈4-4.5 Hours
Solar (200W): ≈4-4.5 Hours (With prime sunshine, ideal orientation and low temperature)
12V/24V Car Outlet (100W/200W): ≈7.5 or 4.0 Hours

General

- Pass-through Charging: Yes
- Weight: 21.4lb
- Dimensions (LxWxD): 12.6 x 8.5 x 8.7 in
- Operating Temperature: -4 to 104 F
- Storage Temperature: 14 to 113 F
- Certifications: CEC, DOE, FCC, QC3.0, CA Prop 65
- Warranty: 24 Months

Price

Check the website for current price:
Bluetti EB70s portable power station

Setting up and using the Bluetti EB70S

When you first get the Bluetti EB70S, it will come partially charged at 60%. Before the first use, we recommend charging the power station fully.

Simply use the AC adapter and corresponding cables and plug into a wall outlet.

For our testing purposes, it took us a little over 2 hours to go from 60% to the 100% indicator on the display.

When charging, you can also easily see the battery capacity level on the LCD screen by pressing any of the 3 on/off buttons (more about this below).

For wattage geeks, you can monitor the current wattage going in (and out) while charging. The charging level (note the battery indicator) has % levels of charge that vary by 20%.

As it’s charging, it will blink showing each level. Once charged to a specific level, that level will stop blinking while the others will still blink.

For example, when we first charged the power station we knew we had around 60% because that level stayed solid while the 80% and 100% indicator levels kept blinking while being charged.

Personally, we prefer a number% indicator for better accuracy, i.e. knowing it has 75% capacity instead of round up to 80%, but it wasn’t a deal breaker.

Notice the green indicator light above? This will turn red when actively charging and green when your power station is fully charged. Such a simple, helpful design element.

In addition to any outlet, the Bluetti EB70S power station can also be powered by:

compliant solar panels (OCV3: 12-28V, InputPower: 200W max) and MC4 connectors
cigarette lighter outlets
generators

Is the Bluetti EB70S power station loud?

Yes and no. When charging from an outlet, it is loud, as both the power supply and the power station itself have fans to help keep their components cool while charging.

It’s not an unpleasant sound per se. It sounds like white noise but it’s definitely noticeable.

When used as a power station (and not being charged), it’s silent. The onboard fan *might* come on if we had taxed it. We never seem to get it to that point with our multiple devices plugged in, the largest being a laptop.

Charging devices with the Bluetti EB70S

Once it’s charged up, there are 3 different areas with 3 separate on/off buttons. This is for the DC output, AC output, and built in light.

IMPORTANT – you must press, hold, and release any of these buttons to turn them on and off. A slight push only turns on the display. You’ll have to play around with the exact timing and feel.

You’ll know any area is “on” when the button indicator turns to green. This is important, as you may think your power station is defective. You need to manually turn on the charging area you want to use before any charge is sent out from the power station.

Another quick tip is that if you want activate the wireless charging pad on the top of the power station, you’ll need to make sure the DC Output area is turned on.

Quickly pressing any of the 3 buttons also turns on the display screen and will last up to 30 seconds.

You must manually turn off the charging area again by pressing, holding, and then releasing. The green indicator on the button will turn off.

Can you charge multiple devices with the Bluetti EB70S power station?

Yes! We didn’t max it out but we did test 3-4 devices being charged at once.

The display will show you total wattage output. So if you want to know the kind of wattage/charging capabilities for each device (maybe you want to test cables, power bricks, etc..), you’d do so one at a time. If you have multiple devices plugged in, you’ll see the current wattage output for all of those devices.

If you read their manual, they’ll even suggest that you could use this to keep a fridge running, or even a TV. This was beyond the scope of our tests, and the manual does not give any indication how many hours you’d get with these appliances plugged in, but you get the idea.

More on battery management and efficiency

The EB70S features a robust LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) that provides longer-lasting power. It can withstand more charge cycles compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. It offers 2,500+ life cycles up to 80% original capacity.

The battery management system and MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) is designed to handle charging multiple devices using the different outlets at once without overloading.

It also has a built-in solar charge which enables efficient charging from solar panels. The maximum solar input is 200W, meaning that it can accept a maximum input of 200 watts of solar power from compatible solar panels.

Bluetti EB70S review in the wild

We took the Bluetti power station for a test drive while camping for a week at an Oregon state park, and it was impressive.

Our real life test with the Bluetti EB70S

We used it as our primary power source. I was not shy about plugging things in and offering it up to other family members who needed a charge. Over the course of 7 days starting at 100%, we left the camp with a 40% level indicator.

A couple of things to note:

It’s heavy. By no means do you want to take this backpacking or hiking unless you had a very specific reason to do so (maybe you live up in the mountains and this is your only power supply – that’s cool!). It weights over 20lbs and we joked that it could easily be a dumbbell for workouts, though we wouldn’t recommend using it as such.
It’s quiet. I didn’t know what to expect but we had it in our tent and we would have never even realized it was running.
It’s about the size you’d expect it to be. For what it’s supposed to do and thinking about user case scenarios, we think it’s a decent size. Small enough to fit in a car or tent. Easy enough to carry between places, though you wouldn’t want to carry it long distances.
Might be more practical than people realize. Many of us might think of using a power station to power up devices like phones, tablets or computers. But having a portable power supply could be really helpful for things like parties, events, people with drones or video cameras, etc…
You can use it while charging. Say you only have access to one outlet (for whatever reason). You can use the power station as a hub and connect to multiple devices while it’s being charged. Here’s an image of the EB70S power station being charged while also sending some output wattage to a device:

More on durability and design

The Bluetti EB70S has a sleek, sturdy and compact design, perfect for portable outdoor use. It has a built-in ergonomic handle so it can be easily lifted and moved with just one hand. You can carry it comfortably and also store it without taking up too much space.

It’s built with high-quality materials which ensures durability. This is great for those looking to use it for RV camping or more rugged environments.

It has a large, easy to read LCD screen showing all relevant charging information. The power station also has a built-in LED flashlight with three different modes: full brightness, half brightness and SOS for emergency use.

It also promises a 24-month hassle-free warranty and lifetime customer support for any help you may need.

Overall we really liked EB70S design and build. Everything felt tight and well made. It was mainly intuitive and the LCD was bright and readable.

We weren’t willing to test a fall, nor go near water – and you should also, clearly, avoid those scenarios as much as possible. We wouldn’t recommend taking this to the beach either, as there are just too many holes that sand could get into.

As with most power supplies, it’s best to keep this dry, cool, and away from granular things that can get into it.

Bluetti also recommends that for long term storage and the health of the battery that you charge it to 80% every 3-6 months (so set a reminder to do that).

Additionally, it’s not good for the battery if the power station remains plugged in to an AC adapter all the time. It’s better to keep keep discharging the battery once in a while and recharging it back to 80% as directed.

Comparing the EB70s vs EB55

The EB70S delivers up to 800W AC power while EB55 provides 700W.

The 70S also has more Watt-hour capacity than the 55, so it can recharge your devices more times without being plugged in. Of course, with more capacity, the price is also higher.

Final thoughts on the Bluetti EB70S

The Bluetti EB70S Portable Power Station is a reliable, top choice for anyone looking for an efficient power source during outdoor adventures or emergency situations.

Its long-lasting battery, portability and durable design make it a valuable companion for any camping trips or off-grid travels. With Bluetti’s reputation for quality, the EB70S is a solid investment.

Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station + 200W Solar Panel Kit Review

What is the Bluetti Portable Power Station AC180

The Bluetti AC180 Portable Power Station is also designed to power your devices on the road or help you out during emergency situations. This power station boasts of a 1152Wh (36Ah) capacity and 1800W rated wattage and runs on a 1152Wh LiFePO4 battery pack (more on that below).

It has 5 output ports, allowing you to charge multiple devices at the same time. The output ports include 4 AC outlets, 1 USB-C ports, 4 USB-A ports, a car lighter port, and even a wireless charging pad.

In the box, you’ll get the AC180 Power Station unit, AC adapter and charging cable, a car charging cable, a solar charging cable, user manual, warranty card, and certificate.