Bluetti AC180 Review vs EcoFlow Delta 2 Max: Deep Dive into Features and Performance (Video)
I recently reviewed the Bluetti AC180 versus the EcoFlow Delta 2. In this article, we’re revisiting this topic to look at how this Bluetti model compares to the upgraded version of the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max.
Bluetti AC180 Review vs EcoFlow Delta 2 Max
We’re going to look at the key features that you need to know when you’re looking at a portable power station.
- Battery type – the type of lithium ion battery.
- Storage capacity – how much energy can the power station hold.
- Power output – how much power can it deliver to your devices?
- Recharge time – how long does it take to replenish the battery.
- Outlets & Ports – what you can plug into the power station.
- Weight – how easy is it to transport?
- Internet – does the power station have wifi and/or Bluetooth?
- Price – how much is the investment?
- Warranty coverage
- Noise level
Battery type
Both of these have lithium iron phosphate batteries, which is great. These batteries are more stable, less likely to overcharge or overheat, and you get significantly more charge cycles, which means you get a lot longer battery life.
Capacity
- The Bluetti AC 180 can store 1152 watt hours of energy, while the EcoFlow Delta 2 max can store a lot more, 2048 watt hours.
- The key thing here is the EcoFlow Delta 2 max is also expandable up to 6144 watt hours by buying two additional battery packs. The Bluetti doesn’t have this option. You can dramatically increase the storage capacity without having to buy an entirely new power station.
Output power
This determines what types of devices you can plug into the power station. Higher output allows the power station to run more energy intensive devices, like refrigerators or power tools.
- The Bluetti AC 180 gives you 1800 Watts of output and 2700 Watts of surge power. Surge is a temporary boost of power for short amounts of time.
- The EcoFlow Delta 2 max gives you 2400 Watts of output and 4800 Watts of surge output. It’s a lot more powerful.
Charge cycles
- The Bluetti actually gives you more charge cycles – 3,500. While the EcoFlow Delta 2 max gives you 3000 – charge cycles.
The more charge cycles you have, the longer your battery is going to last and function at its full efficiency. 3500 to 3000 charge cycles can last 10 years if you maintain your power station correctly and use it regularly.
Outlets and ports
The Bluetti AC 180 gives you 11 outlets and ports.
- You get four AC outlets at 120 volt each. Four USB-A with 15 Watts of power per port. You get one USB-C with a 100 Watts of power. You get one wireless charging pad, at 15 watts and you get one standard 12 volt DC carport.
The EcoFlow Delta Max 2 gives you 15 outlets and ports.
- Six AC outlets. Two USB-A at 24 Watts per port. Two USB-A at 18 Watts per port. Two USB-C at a hundred Watts per and two DC ports at 38 Watts per port. And you get one car port with 126 Watts of power.
Definitely a more diverse variety of outlets and ports on the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max.
AC charging time
If you plug into an AC wall outlet, the Bluetti AC 180 takes about two hours, but the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max takes 70 minutes – much faster.
Solar input
- The Bluetti AC 180 can receive a maximum of 500 Watts of solar input
- The EcoFlow Delta 2 Max can receive a 1000 Watts of solar input.
The EcoFlow Delta 2 Max should be able to charge faster by solar energy.
DC recharge
If you connect to the DC car port in your automobile, the Bluetti AC 180 takes five to six hours and EcoFlow Delta 2 Max takes an estimated six to seven hours.
The Bluetti is technically faster. DC charging is handy when you’re camping.
Alternate recharge
Both of these power stations give you alternate ways that you can recharge the battery, which is great.
- The Bluetti AC 180 allows you to recharge it using a gas generator. And it’s a pretty quick recharge in 1.3 to two hours.
- The EcoFlow Delta 2 max allows you to combine AC and solar energy to charge the power station in two to four hours.
Weight
Bluetti is 37 pounds and EcoFlow Delta 2 Max is 42 pounds technically heavier, but they’re kind of similar.
Noise level
Noise is something that people sometimes don’t think about in their portable power station. Portable power stations are way quieter than traditional gas generators, which have to be outside because they’re toxic and really noisy.
The Bluetti AC 180 is about a 45 decibel level of noise – similar to the sound of a quiet office. The EcoFlow Delta 2 Max is 30 decibels – similar to the sound of a watch ticking, so much quieter.
Warranty
You get a lot longer warranty coverage on the Bluetti AC 180 – five years of coverage. With the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max, you get two years.
Price
The Bluetti AC 180 is $999. That’s a standard retail price. However, it’s been on sale at Amazon for $549 for a while. The EcoFlow Delta 2 Max is basically $1,400.
App control, Bluetooth and wifi
Both of these power stations allow you to connect them to the internet. this is helpful because you can control the power station remotely using an app. The next benefit is you can receive automatic updates, security patches, and software upgrades.
As long as your power station is connected to the internet, it’ll keep itself up to date. However, the EcoFlow Delta 2 max also has Bluetooth capability. This is beneficial because having Bluetooth allows you to remotely manage it, even if you are not connected to the internet. This is very useful when you’re camping.
Emergency power supply
Both of these power stations have EPS switchover. This allows your power station to kick into gear if you have a sudden blackout. You can connect this to your home power grid, and if the power goes out, the power stations will automatically come on and support anything that’s connected to them.
The Bluetti has a faster 20 millisecond EPS, while the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max has 30 millisecond EPS. This is good for sensitive devices like medical equipment, or a server.
