BLUETTI AC200p - Is it Still Relevant in 2022? Full Testing & Review Video - 700 Watts of Solar!!

In this video I test the popular Bluetti AC200P premium power station! Packed with 2000 watt hours of capacity, this power station contains LiFePO4 chemistry batteries that provide 3500 lifecycles. The video is long because I thoroughly tested every function of the battery so that you guys can decide if this power station is right for you or not, everyone has a different use case. Use the included time stamps to check out the tests you are interested in. Thanks for checking out the video!
Learn More About the Bluetti AC200P 2000wh Power Station HERE:
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DUAL Charger T500 AC Charger with Adapter (500W) HERE:
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25 Amp Output Cable 12V RV Cable ("AC200/P-12V/25A RV CABLE") HERE:
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Solar Panels used in the Video:
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Video Timestamps:
Introduction: (0:00)
DC / USB Output Testing and Capacity: (1:33)
AC Inverter Capacity / Output Testing: (6:03)
Charging / Solar Testing / Pass Through Charging?: (13:29)
Display Walk-through and Features: (20:38)
24 Hour Fridge Testing (12v and Full Size): (23:22)
Does It Meet My 7 Requirements?!: (25:13)
Final Thoughts: (27:28)

[@Jasonoid]

Did you know that you can charge this power station with 12v solar panels?! Check out the "Charging" section of the video for more info!

[@DStein-jn9ls]

Just posted my experience in response. Would love to hear your input.

[@petecoventry6858]

If someone does not know this - they don't deserve to have one as they are too stupid

[@heatherk8931]

@@petecoventry6858 that's pretty harsh, and quite rude. You did not start out with whatever you currently feel you know, and there's always going to be someone who could say the same about you. Why not be helpful 😶

[@free2binnh]

I have 2 BourgRV 180 watt solar panels, I want to buy 2 more 180 watt solar panels, that will give me 720 watts for charging the AC200P. I will set them up when the snow is gone. I am near the 45 parallel, so the panels will be a fixed installation at 45 degrees. This is a DIY project.

[@Jasonoid]

@@free2binnh You mean something like this? haha That's my current setup! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5iuZKWorLicnLc

[@gregmgm06]

I have this unit. It runs our new Whirlpool refrigerator for 28 hours which is great since we have regular power outages. It will run the fridge, wifi, and most of the household requirements (not the heater though) during a typical outage, which is 6-10 hours. Very happy with my purchase.

[@Jasonoid]

Great to hear it's working well for you! I love this beast!

[@michaelallen5993]

Hi can you use it and charge it the same time ?

[@jefflunt9615]

@@michaelallen5993 Yes, it's in the video.

[@drcsep]

Still relevant for 2022 and years to come… we just had almost 3 days of a power outage in Puerto Rico and I used the almighty AC200/p with b230 battery… outstanding combo

[@billace90]

Saludos, cuánto le duró con la nevera conectada? 20 horas mas o menos? Gracias

[@cali-electro-dad]

As I suspected! You CAN charge off 12V PV. The voltage limitation makes sense now. I just got this and have only used AC to charge and was SO confused about the disparity in car vs. PV charging, not knowing that different settings change the input limits. 😅 Very thorough and SUPER helpful review Jason. You have a new channel member for life!👍

[@kimmer6]

Very nice review, thank you! I like how Bluetti keeps improving its units. I build my own solar generators and can't live without the run time/charge time battery state meters. It's nice to plug in a window AC unit and have that meter tell you how many hours and minutes the battery will last until the low voltage protection cuts off the power. Also, I enjoy watching the battery meter recalculate the remaining solar charge time after a cloud passes and the panels get full sun. Bluetti should add this feature as it is way more valuable than watching a percent meter. Keep up the excellent work!

[@Forevertrue]

Great testing! Very well demonstrated for practical use. That is the most important. I am interested in home back up and this unit will provide some needed power. Thanks for this.

[@AGilbert_81]

Ah man... the pv using the car charger mode was def a bonus. Awesome review.

[@matthewmerrill2586]

I bought this power station last Christmas and I am very happy with it. Great review and enjoyed all the testing methods that you performed in the video. I never knew that I could use 1 solar panel through the car charging 12 volt port.

[@Jasonoid]

It's a beast glad to hear you have had a good experience with it as well!

[@mrpheasant9174]

Awesome review! Got all the information i wanted and bought this beast straight away😊

[@htnowpro]

Great review, new sub here. I just ordered this on sale, today. I think it is very much relevant in 2022 and for $1200. it is the one I chose. My use scenario will be for EMERGENCY backup thru a transfer switch similar to the one you use. Time will tell the rest of the story. Your diligent work sorting out all of these units helps greatly to make a purchase decision. Thank you for all you do!

[@Jasonoid]

Glad you got it on such a great price! The transfer switch is a great safe way to power your circuits during power outages or even during the day with solar to recoup some costs.

[@litnoregrets7551]

Great video. You have become one of my favorite reviewers. Love that you tested the single panel input through lighter selection. Smart. Love to hear your thoughts about this unit vs. 200Max. I know you need to buy your units, so I am willing to wait. I know some people like the display on this unit, but I worry of it fails you have a huge paperweight. Also, it is nice to have physical buttons for things. Thanks again for your awesomeness.

[@Jasonoid]

The MAX is built more for RV dwellers since it had the 30amp plug to run their shore power. I don't know many of the other differences. Luckily I haven't had issues with the display, but I totally see your point about if something goes wrong. I guess thats what the 2 year warranty is for. If something broke down the road I'd probably harvest the cells out of it and make my own battery setup.

[@litnoregrets7551]

Jasonoid I agree. The MAX, I think also has a slightly larger inverter, supports their mobile app, and lowers the required voltage for PV, which you found a way around. Oh, the Max also supports their new battery boxes for expanding capacity. I might get a 200P or 200max some day, but I think I am still leaning towards the EcoFlow Delta Max. If they would just use LiFePO4 or have a great sale, I would be a buyer. Thanks for the great work.

[@philipmorgan1438]

@@Jasonoid Max has a receptacle rated at 30A but it is connected to a mere 18A supply so it’s pretty useless!

[@Jasonoid]

I didn't know that thank you for letting me know!

[@Xon333]

Thank you for testing the full size fridge!!!

[@Jasonoid]

You are very welcome! Most people will be using this PPS for that IMO.

[@jmonte2811]

Awesome learning and review. Thanks!!

[@allanw.gackstetter7969]

WOW…Thank you sooooo much…..You knocked it out of the park ! Outstanding 🙃

[@geobus3307]

Wow, your review of the AC200P is exceptional. I have a 200MAX yet your review actually provided more useful information about it than the dedicated MAX reviews I have seen. So much of what you said is directly applicable to this later model. I especially appreciate your concise coverage of the display functions. Also, as you stated, you are the first person I have come across who has discussed how to charge these units with a single 12-volt solar panel. I can envision circumstances where this capability, however seemingly minor, might prove useful. Your straightforward, no frills analysis and presentation of your findings is refreshingly pragmatic. By the way, how feasible is the viewer's suggestion of using a 36-volt charger to provide input?

[@Jasonoid]

Thanks Geo Bus! I try to include all the testing information I can in my review videos so viewers don't need to waste time watching another video :) A 36 volt power supply / charger will work just fine to charge this up, just make sure it's set to PV charging mode since it's over 35 volts.

[@cali-electro-dad]

Excellent reviews. THANK YOU!

[@kcfield1]

Jasonoid: Thanks for the outstanding, detailed reviews. Please compare and contrast the AC200p with the new EB200P. There are no reviews yet on the internet comparing these two. Thank you.

[@Saleh.Al-Ghamdi]

I think you covered the whole product and make the best review for the AC200P I have seen ever… note that 60w PD port is the best when the unit was produced

[@Jasonoid]

Thanks Saleh, appreciate the feedback! Good point about the 60watt port, their newer models have the higher output ports, this one still rocks, that's the only feature that shows its age.

[@Saleh.Al-Ghamdi]

@@Jasonoid thanks for the excellent overall review I believe it’s the best review of AC200 out there

[@drcsep]

I own one. Best choice made. Great review. Thanks

[@massachusettsrestorationte3826]

We have one of these and love it. The two things I wish they'd address and you touched on one of them is a bluetooth interface and also displaying the unit serial number in a better place. They want it for registration, but it took me a while to find it (it's a tiny label on the bottom, unmarked), should be in the rear badge or on the front included in specs once the unit is turned on. Great video, thanks.

[@deancarlyle7431]

Very thorough review. Thank you!

[@Jasonoid]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Zkpe02]

Excellent review👍

[@david-holmes]

Great review 👍🏻. I’d love to see an entire video on charging Bluetti/EcoFlow units from LiFePO batteries, especially using a boost converter. A 36v converter will charge this unit in PV mode. I’ve been reluctant to use a boost converter because the pigtails on the input side aren’t adequate to handle the potential amperage on most units I’ve seen.

[@Jasonoid]

The one used in the video has 12awg wires rated for 20 amps in and out, this one maxes out around 17 amps so not an issue luckily.

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

i'd like to see a video of that as well

[@docmacg6315]

Great in-depth review.

[@Jasonoid]

Glad you liked it!

[@Mike-.]

Great test!

[@rodrigosan9493]

Nice job thanks no cats dogs crazy music no wild sidekicks just a really nice and informative video .GREAT

[@pilinke11]

Nice!!! It is a great unit overall, capacity and power

[@Jasonoid]

I was impressed by the output numbers! This would work well for many different uses.

Hi Jason, Thank you for all your effort with these reviews! They are very informative! Can I ask if the AC200P has an MPPT charge controller built in? Thank you for your reply in advance! All the best! Adrian

[@Jasonoid]

Yes, mppt built in

[@yourfishwish2991]

Great review!! Do you have any plans to do an updated review on the ac200max?

[@Jasonoid]

I don't own that model, but it should be very similar to this one. It has a larger 30 amp receptacle better 100watt usbc port and takes 900 watts of solar input vs 700 watts. It also costs about $300 more

[@mikesablarry]

Thanks for the great review! I just bought it yesterday on a friend advises, he got the Jakery 1500 ant told me to buy the Bluetti , after seeing your review I’m happy with my choice! I will still keep my gas generator but this one looks awesome and I guess I can use it as a UPS? Thanks again!

[@Jasonoid]

This one doesn't support "real" UPS functionality, but I use it like that all the time. For example I power my home office off this power station all day. So 3 monitors, my work laptop and a few other devices and I have 725 watts of solar plugged in and it does great.

[@mikesablarry]

@@Jasonoid great, thanks for the quick answer, I will do the same for my office! 👍

[@johnhammerling6258]

Please do your review on the Anker 757 Power House Portable Power Station. Thank you!

[@malcolmrowe5031]

Just ordered one of these, that 12v solar panel truck is good to know, best video I've seen about this, thanks! Oh does it have polarity protection for the 12v input?

[@Jasonoid]

I haven't tested plugging in reverse polarity. I would hope they have a built in protection.

[@jeromebachel7336]

hi from🇫🇷, i just ordered it i think i like it to its true value.

[@sharpharmade]

Nice review ... I have the AC200P; as well as the AC200! I just watched your review! And, I did learn a few things that I wasn't aware of ... like charging using just the one 12V panel. I do just want to make sure that there is one thing that you are aware of. You do know that if you tap the large circle (that shows the amount of power/the battery percentage left) ... that you can see the BMS information there, also (like a shortcut to get that information)? Right?

[@Jasonoid]

These are beast power stations! There are 3 or 4 different versions of the BMS firmware on these models. My model is very vague about the battery voltage and some versions so every single cell voltage. I'm guessing they removed that information because people saw the cell voltages were slightly out of line and worried there was an issue.

[@sharpharmade]

@@Jasonoid No, I wasn't aware of this ... good information to know! Thanks!

[@foodforestretirement2799]

Really appreciated that you showed that this unit can solar charge at 12v 👍

[@Jasonoid]

Just be aware it's pretty picky with a 12v solar panel. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. For the best results, I'd recommend two 12v solar panels in series.

[@foodforestretirement2799]

@@Jasonoid Is it picky with the same panel or different 12v panels?

[@Jasonoid]

It's picky with the lower voltage. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

[@foodforestretirement2799]

@@Jasonoid Thanks for sharing your experience! I have panels with 22 VOC. Hopefully those get a response. I do have two in series but it will have to be shared.

[@Jasonoid]

Having those panels in series will work just fine since the total voltage will be over 35volts.

[@VincentsfamilyCali]

great unit, it was on sale for 1299 yesterday

[@mattbliven5345]

Great video

[@patriciadavis7444]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE INFORMATION

[@Jasonoid]

Glad you thought it was helpful :)

[@axlebarr275]

Thanks, I may get one. I have two already that are different older models. The ones I have tend to fault if the charging cable is left in overnight, hopefully this one has fixed that problem.

[@Jasonoid]

I left mine charging overnight many times during the testing process, never got any fault codes for that.

[@emirgoodman250]

Thanks for sharing the review. One thing I don't like is the LCD screen that is hard to read in bright sunlight.

[@Jasonoid]

It's not horrible in real life, the camera makes it seem that way. I have been able to see it in most lighting conditions

[@user--PM]

thank you for this very detailed review. I like everything about this unit, though it has more features that i could easily pass on. the first being the wireless charging, i really dont see the need for it, usb charging works just fine for me. not to mention i dont have a wireless device to charge. and if for some reason a device i get has wireless only, then i would use the wireless charger that the device comes with. wireless standards are weird and all over the place. even the usb ports can be optional, as long as it has the 12v plug, i can use one that would be for a car. even your 100 watt usb connection could be done with an external brick, not that i have anything that uses a 100 watt usb either, lol. i think the gold standard idea you have makes alot of sense, and perhaps the stations that earn this can get a special icon. one more thought, but it probably will work just fine, having 500 watts of solar input, but not using 500 watts from the ac outlet, perhaps for example, running the ac fridge off your solar panels, i would think that it would continue to run that fridge with the solar connected with out any issues. perhaps sometime when you get the solar panels permanently attached to your building this might become a possible testing parameter? i would think that if the sun was out enough, it could continue to run the fridge indefinitely.

[@Jasonoid]

Thanks for the feedback, I should make a 'Jasonoid PPS Stamp of Approval' haha As for your 500 watt solar input scenario, the AC200p will apply a charge anytime the battery is 99% charged or less. So you could indefinitely run a fridge forever, as long as you never had a cloudy day. I don't see any issues with that happening.

[@timkerwin6886]

Thank you for your video. I know very little about electronics. What things would I use the DC out for. Do the usb ports come under the DC outputs? Can you run both dc and ac outputs at same time? Also what does 100 usb c give you verses the current usb-c? Thank you I am thinking of buying this power station in case we lose power at our house. I would run my router/modem, tv/charge ipad and iphones, run a small fan and a few other devices like a kuerig coffee maker

[@zulmafigueroa9871]

Just got one it ran 4ft.frige on 42inch.tv 2 fans diret tv unit .internet unit.for 5 and a half hours. Satisfy with the unit.

[@kpboix99]

Good presentation of the ac200. Which solar cable did you use for the panels, a 15 amp one?

[@Jasonoid]

I'd recommend using 10awg wire, something like this will work well, they have multiple lengths available: amzn.to/3P9imyf

[@timkerwin6886]

If you use two battery packs to charge unit how long will it take? Also does the owners manual show how to hook up the additional charger into the car charger por5? Thank you for a great review

[@robertdillon9989]

This is the best of my 3 units, better than the Delta which died once already and has inferior chemistry too. You can also use two chargers at once with this

[@Jasonoid]

Yeah, I love using two chargers for 900 watts of charging! I showed that off in the charging section of the video, I also got about 600 watts of solar input! Pretty awesome!

[@user-vg2fq4jk2d]

Nice test

[@Jasonoid]

Thanks!

[@tech53tjw77]

Great information

[@Jasonoid]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brandonnelson4164]

I have the AC200P. It is a great unit but I didn’t find the 12v dc fridge efficiency you did while using my VL65 DZ (granted I had one side set on freeze). I also have AC300’s and B300’s for split phase 240v. It’s also great with an exception of charging while in split phase.

[@Jasonoid]

My basement is cold during the winter, it would use more power during warm temps, or if it was a larger model. The test was mainly to verify the DC output didn't shut off. The AC300 is a BEAST as well!

[@AM-ze4hr]

I will certainly look forward to your test with the splitter. I really do hope Oukitel is paying attention to your excellent reviews and suggestions if they truly want to compete with the likes of Bluetti and not just be the cheap alternative that you can "live with." Their branding is this arena is behind and they will have to offer at least or more quality and features if they want to charge the same. Many in the market right now might not just want a beefed up power supply for a weekend by the lake - UPC or not since that alone is not "the feature" that will get them in the game. You can bet Eco and Blu will have that on the list in their next iteration. I live in Downtown LA and an earthquake is 60 years past due and I was here during the Rodney King riots. Water, power and gas will be down; hospitals, emergency services will be overwhelmed and there will be looting. And lots of power on the occasional camping trip would be nice.

[@Jasonoid]

The splitter test worked by the way. The DC output stays enabled if I had a small usb fan running over 2 watts. I used a 12v splitter, one side had the fridge, the other had a 12v to USBa adatper plug. Then I ran a small USB fan that pulled 3 watts. Everything stayed powered on.

[@AM-ze4hr]

@@Jasonoid Thank you for the update. Your reviews and experiments make your channel among my top picks before I spend the hard earned cash. I ordered the Oukitel 2000w from the Kickstarter but have yet to receive it. Looks like they changed their name once again to FF-something or other. They really do need to stick with one if they want to create an important brand niche.

[@Jasonoid]

@@AM-ze4hr FFpower is actually from the company called BIBENE, they rebranded. OUKITEL went with the Kickstarter route, FFpower decided to go with the Amazon route. I spoke with both reps about this and clarified they are the same unit with a different brand marking.

[@JoseeEmma]

Hi ! Thanks for that clear review ! I have a question and a suggestion. Question: do you know how long the battery can keep its charge (or the loss) if com pletly shut off ? My use will be 1 month out of 3. Suggestion: exploring the possibilities of plugging in the DC a fuses boxe. Thanks again !

[@Jasonoid]

It's it's charged to 100% and then completely shutdown, the battery shouldn't lose much power over time. I'd say turn it on after 2 months to see what it's sitting at, charge it up if it's discharged.

[@christopherconklin8901]

I see you got the dc booster and used the car charger idea! Glad to see it working in use and the basic concept was sound. I’ve wanted one of these for ever! Just hard to justify the cost. Bleh

[@Jasonoid]

The one worry is that it pulls double the amps (20 amps vs 10amps) so you have to probably have a dedicated wire running from your vehicle battery, it will blow an automotive fuse pretty quick!

[@dnhman]

Thanks for sharing, good review, I have the earlier version AC200 for use at my off grid cabin. We recently add 4 of the bougeRV 180 panels in series. My question is can we leave the unit plugged into the solar panels while we are not there? We go up on the weekends and sometimes two weeks in between trips. Any safety concerns? thanks

[@Jasonoid]

There is always a risk of something going wrong. I always error on the side of caution when charging batteries unattended. If you shut it down and unplug it when not there, it won't lose much power while sitting completely turned off. That's what I would do personally.

[@billspaid9]

Great review , Thanks again for your knowledge. Here is a question, If you over panel this unit by watts, let's say 5 Bluetti Sp200 panels in series, and it goes over the 700w max, would it shut it down ?

[@Jasonoid]

Sup Bills! When I over paneled it with 12v solar panels via the car charging input, it was fine with overpaneling. The only time I have gotten an error is if the voltage was too high. So just keep the volts under 150v

[@thomasbaleno5822]

I have 1000w hooked up to mine(10 rich solar 100w pannels) but I stay under the amps by doing two strings of 500 paralleled together. The unit will cap at 700w and just happily stay there. I've had it for a year and had the power brick go bad and I got another under warranty. Support was great with this. One thing most people don't review is support. So from the support I needed they get a thumbs up.

[@williamoneill5498]

Great video, really well presented, clear and comprehensive. Thanks for making it. Just a couple of newby questions, I have never used one of these before. If you have one of these unites purely for emergency back up, what is the best way to keep llpo P batteries in good shape when not in constant use? For example, should I leave it fully charged up, 100% with AC/DC off and let it sit till needed or should you allow it to drain slowly, maybe AC/DC left on? or perhaps cycle it to zero at least once a month? Lastly, is it ok to use one output to an extension brick, like you would with normal wall supply, I guess it depends on how many things you got plugged into the brick, but for low loads, is that ok, or you should use one battery output for to each device? Thanks.

[@Jasonoid]

Storing it at 80% battery capacity long term is good. It's also fine to leave at 100%. You can chose either. Not sure I get your second question, you can use 1 device per outlet just fine. Hope that info helps!

[@williamoneill5498]

@@Jasonoid thanks for the swift reply and got it. My second part was about using an extension brick with a few devices plugged in, like say a tv and cable modem. I wondering if you can do that like normal from a single wall socket or its better to run each device directly to the battery. Many thanks.

[@Jasonoid]

@@williamoneill5498 using an extension cord is completely fine

[@Ethan.s..]

Got one of these delivered to me today. It is factory refurbished with full 2 year warranty, paid $806 total for it. It’s quite a bit different from my eb70s. I need to increase the size of my solar setup.

[@Jasonoid]

Great price! If you need help setting up some panels this video might be helpful for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anuqaX-sf9-hgrs

[@skatRdie0]

Hey where did you find this for that price?

[@robwinkler4668]

I've had the AC200P for two years but haven't used it much so this is an excellent video refresher for me. Question though, does your INFO screen show AC200 or AC200P? I just discovered mine shows AC200. I'm going to do a capacity test today to see if I get the same results as you which will help me believe I truely have an AC200P and not an AC200.

[@Jasonoid]

You might have the "Kickstarter" version that has lithium ion cells inside instead of the LFP batteries. Other than that yours should be pretty similar.

[@somethingelsehere8089]

Regarding fridges - if it runs a defrost cycle, there is a 300 - 600 W defrost heater that can also come on.

[@Jasonoid]

Yeah, that is true. The heaters don't cycle very often and don't run for very long.

[@maryrenaud6732]

Excellent…I would like to see how you wire the PV 200 panels in series…also, what extension wires to use for the solar panels…Should the extension wires have Mc4 connectors at just one end…if yes, what at the other end for the AC200p….? I just got the AC200p today….thanks!

[@Jasonoid]

Hey Mary, wiring in series is really easy and I'd recommend just watching a KZbin video on the topic: How to wire your solar panels in series. Once you get those connected (no adapters needed for a series connection) you just need to plug them into your power station. I like to use a 30 foot extension cable so my panels can be outside and my power station inside. Something like this will work great! amzn.to/3Oovjl6

[@petermashak3341]

Just purchased this, along with 2 Bluetti 350 Watt Solar panels.

[@Jasonoid]

I have been very happy with my AC200P! I love seeing so much solar power flowing into this power station. What are your main plans for using it?

[@petermashak3341]

For SHTF situations, or when I don’t want to run my diesel generator.

[@robertlueke3238]

You do a great job of reviewing products. Lots of pertinent information useful in making a purchase decision. I do have the AC200P but I have a question. You and other reviewers show that this unit should supply at least 1.75KWh of output. However, when I run my space heater (low setting at 835W), the AC200P shuts down at 0% battery and the Kill-A-Watt (KAW) meter shows that the sogen only put out 1.22 - 1.28KWh x 2 tests. That is a 60 - 64% efficiency rating! No where near what you and other reviewers get. Also, when I recharge that sogen from 0 - 100%, the KAW meter shows that total input was 1.81 - 1.9 kilowatts! So I am not sure what is going on here. Why am I not getting around 1.7KWh capacity on this? 40% efficiency loss seems way too much. Dead cell?

[@Jasonoid]

Higher discharge rates will produce much lower efficiencies. Draining at a 100% load you'll see lower output capacity as you have noted, this is normal. The most efficient discharge rate for LiFePO4 chemistry is .2C or 20% and that's why we discharge near that level, it's a "best case scenario" type of thing. Discharge at 400 watts and you should see much higher levels.

[@robertlueke3238]

Thanks for the quick reply. Kind of defeats the purpose of buying a sogen with a large inverter and battery if you can't expect to get anywhere near the stated capacity with the intended use of running a larger load. I just did the same test on my EB55 (700W inverter) running a space heater at 455W (.65C) and got 79% efficiency from it. May I suggest that you and other reviewers include a high C capacity test in your review. I know that these tests are long and laborious but maybe test units over 1500W inverter and Wh capacity. Again, keep up the good work.

[@Jasonoid]

@@robertlueke3238 Thanks for the feedback Robert, these tests and reviews take weeks to complete and there is a balance of what people will stick around and watch VS having the video too long. I can definitely mention you'll see less capacity at higher loads.

[@lon3918]

Super awesome review! This is top on my list. Do you think the AC200MAX is worth the $300 more? Also I saw the AC200MAX has a limiting feature so you can hook up more solar input than it can take. Does the AC200p have that feature?

[@DutchK75]

Yes. I would buy the Max. From what I've read these AC200's and AC200p's were not originally designed to be Lifepo4. And they had/have issues. Don't know if the firmware updates squared them away. The Bluetti/Millertech EB200 and P version was designed as a Lifepo4 power stations. And Millertech sells it for the US market. They are pretty good. The MAX was designed as a Lifepo4 power station as well. Same case roughly as AC200 and 200p.

[@lon3918]

@@DutchK75 Thank you. New to this. Really want to make a good purchase.

[@Jasonoid]

I just picked up the AC200MAX, review video will be coming out once I get a good amount of time testing it under my belt.

[@lon3918]

@@Jasonoid Awesome. You seemed pretty positive about the AC200p. Based on what you know now would the MAX be worth the $300 more? Want to pick one up soon.

[@Jasonoid]

@@lon3918 The AC200p is a great device but lacks expansion batteries. If you ever wanted to double the capacity of the power station easily it's not possible. The AC200Max has a few upgrades. 900 watts solar charging, expandable batteries, and wifi connectivity with the app so they can fix bugs with firmware upgrades. I think those features are worth the upgrade. I also have a small discount code that helps on my website here: jasonoid.com/discountcodes/

[@williamcohen3351]

Nice Unit. It would be nice if they would build all these units with UPS capability. Then one could leave these on all the time connected up and if the power goes out they would automatically turn on and kick in.

[@Jasonoid]

I hope they have that planned in the future!

[@Mike-.]

Does the AC200max have the UPS feature?

[@Jasonoid]

No, but it has pass through charging so it acts similarly to a UPS mode. The AC300 has a UPS mode!

[@michaelnalley3811]

Hi Jason two questions dose this emit any toxic fumes while charging I want to use it as a pass thru while driving a van mainly powering the cooler. Is it safe running while sleeping in your van camper? Thanks in advance great video!

[@Jasonoid]

No toxic fumes, you only get that on lead acid batteries while charging. It's safe to discharge and charge anytime in your van camper!

[@sccr44]

Great Video! I recently purchased the 200max and had a question about the parasitic draw when the AC is on. You say it's about 2% per hour, about 40w per hour. If I have one of the b230 batteries connected, is it still 2%, 40w per hour? Or because only the 200max main unit has the inverter, it would still be the roughly 40w per hour (now 1% with the battery)? I'm trying to use excess solar from my 800w panels, but leaving the ac inverter on would pretty waste all the excess solar.

[@Jasonoid]

The inverter doesn't use more power with an expansion battery so the drain will be slower overtime. It should last double the length while at idle.

[@kathylenn9153]

I have one & have had to use it since the hurricane caused power outage. Had a 6p qt q2 volt refrig freezer urged into it. It has keep my 4 usb fans charged so I didn't have suffer thru heat? & kept my electronics charged. Not knowing how one the sun would no shine thru the rain & clouds i did not plug other devices into it. It has gotten me thru until power came on

[@Knowfere]

Hello! Thank you for the info about charging this unit with 12v solar panels with the car port setting. Is this still a good idea? I just bought the ac200p and was not aware ahead of time about that higher voltage requirement.

[@Jasonoid]

It will kinda work, but I wouldn't recommend long term charging that way. For the best results get two 100w panels in series, that's a great amount of solar to start with.

[@ronbotex]

Nice review as always. However, I would look at the one and two star reviews on Amazon (which make up 10% of the reviews) before buying. Also I keep hearing reports of a persistent parasitic drain problems by some owners, but your tests seem to indicate that wasn't a problem.

[@Jasonoid]

Parasitic drain of 2 percent per hour when the AC inverter is on is pretty standard on large power stations. DC output is about 1 percent per hour. If you have solar panels always plugged in you can fight it off pretty well. I use mine all the time and it's still going strong!

[@rthomsonvw]

Picked a refurbished one up with full warranty last weekend for 599!

[@rthomsonvw]

AC200P...

[@TentacleseRex]

Did you measure the available wh's remaining? I'm looking at purchasing a refurbished AC200P, but that's a worry I have

[@donnamoss9650]

As a total newbie to these, I ordered the AC200P yesterday after watching a number of other videos. YOU were the first one to state that the PV NEEDS to be over 30V. The Bluetti website really sucks as far as info on what you get AND what may be needed to make the unit work. I just want a backup, that IF needed for my home, that will run the fridge, laptop and TV. No idea if internet would still be up or not. I live in the SW where people ride motorcycles 360 days so cheap compared to Bluetti priced solar panels was what I planned to buy. So from your video 2 100W x18v connected in series should = ???? but be over that 30v PV charge minimum. Thanks for the tip that you can PV < 30v by fooling it into thinking your charging from a 12v source. Dumb question WHAT USB needs a 20 amp feed??? 5v X 20 amp = 100 watts??? Thats a lot of power through a USB cable. My tablet, heart monitor, GPS etc are all on 5V 3 amp power supplies. And that 12v battery device that put out 24v ????? WHAT??? Could have used that 50 years ago. Any idea why Bluetti hates plants?

[@Jasonoid]

USB works really well on Laptops and Power stations. USBc devices have a smart chip in them so they automatically decide which power level they are rated for. The tech actually uses multiple 5v wires in parallel to charge at 20 amps. So you have a total of 4 wires X 5 amps so you get 20 amps total. Older USB connections had one 5v "rail/wire" and were limited to 5amps total.

[@donnamoss9650]

@@Jasonoid Thanks. Guess using a 10 yr old laptop and 17 yr old desktop & stopped using a cell phone in 2011 kinda keeps me out of the current information age. For 10+ yrs its been KISS - if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[@thomascrompton7775]

jason need your opinion. have ac200p. was looking at adding a b230 battery. battery currently 1299.00. yet another ac200p is o ly 100 bucks more at 1399.00. I'm thi king buying a 2nd instead of battery is way to go. I pan plug one into another to do a charge through. it also gives me option to charge each at 700 watts. unlike the b230 that will do 200 watts unless spend extra 200 bucks for adapter to allow higher charging. any opinions ion would be greatly appreciated.

[@petecoventry6858]

I have 2 of these - currently in a 4 day outage and doing good :) I have the dual charging bricks. My wife ran her 1985W hair dryer for 15 mins without issue

[@Jasonoid]

The dual charging bricks sure help get it back up to full quickly. You charging it up off solar or a gas genny?

[@Un4GivNX]

Hairdryer during a power outage? What a stupid selfish move

[@free2binnh]

I have the AC200P and a silent 400w changing brick. I do not like the noisy charging blocks, so my future solar-powered generator will most likely be the Delta Max.

[@brianjohnson4086]

Steve, which silent charging block are you using?

[@free2binnh]

The charging brick that came with the AC200P is "For 58.8 LI-ION BATTERY, Model: FY5880700, Input: 100-240V-50/60Hz 5A 500VA, Output: 58.8V = 7.0A 411.6W", Date: 01/21. I also also have a pic I can send to an email address. I will be buying the EcoFlow products in the future. The AC200P sits in my house and I don't want any noisy fans running 24/7. This charger came with the AC200P.

[@samtabby3373]

Steve, as I'm a newbie to all this could you clarify further on your 'silent' charging brick please - only I'm confused... you say in reply to Brian that you are using the one that came with your AC200P. So if that is the silent one, and you are using it, why do you want to change to the Delta Max? You like the silence yes... so why not keep using the one that came with your AC200P

[@randykrajniak3993]

hi enjoying your video . Please answer a question that I and others are asking , but can't find an answer to. I love my ac2oop unit ! I want to station my panels ( a couple 200 watt portable bluettis) about 165 feet from my house, where the unit will be. What guage of wire do i need to do that? i can live with a drop in wattage, to get daylong full sun , and to keep the ac200p warm in michigan. thank you so much

[@Jasonoid]

Thata quite the distance! Youll want to use 10 awg solar cables for best performance, wire the panels in series for a higher voltage / less amperage setup.

[@brianjohnson4086]

Awesome review - this is the model at the top of my list. RE: 60W USB-C, couldn't someone work around that with a cigarette lighter to 100W PD adapter (there are several on Amazon)? About charging. My truck has a 400W AC outlet. Is there any way to turn down the Bluetti AC adapter charge rate? Any other options to get 300-400W charging in vehicle (travelling between campsites) short of wiring in a dedicated DC to DC converter with > 12V output?

[@Jasonoid]

There are ways around the 100 watt option for sure. You cant change the charging input via software/the screen, so you'd have to come up with a smaller charger VS the included 500watt model.

[@brianjohnson4086]

@@Jasonoid do you know of the AC block is an actual charger (varying current and.voltage based on battery state of charge) or just an AC to DC converter powering a charger built into the device (as is the case for the solar input)

[@Jasonoid]

All the charging is built into the unit, the wall wart is just a 58v fixed power supply. If you could find a 36volt 8-10 amp power supply that would work well off your 400 watt inverter.

[@bobbymiller518]

How has this been holding up over the past few months? Mine is arriving this week and I’m mainly concerned about the inverter insufficiency/parasitic losses. How effective is the draining it to 0% and then recharge to 100%? Is it a major difference or just help out a little? If could provide any numbers regarding your inverter efficiency since you made this video I would sincerely appreciate it! We lose power about once a month in the summer due to storms, anywhere from 15 min to a full a day. I’m planning on using this for those days. Now I’m worried if it’s been sitting for a month or so and then the power goes out and it has lost all of its stored charge I am going to be completely screwed and there’s no point in me buying it if it can’t hold a charge in store for a month or longer

[@Jasonoid]

These hold their charge for months on end, no worry about letting it sit around awhile (as long as you completely turn it off). I'd still recommend using it and getting very familiar with how it works so you will feel confident in using it when the power goes out.

[@bobbymiller518]

@@Jasonoid thank you so much!

[@illiakutsenko595]

Hello, to charge ac200p with dual charge I need to buy second charger with XT90 to 7909 adapter, right? But this adapter should be connected to other adapter that goes into charging station. Where can I get it from? Or is it the same adapter that we have in the box (xt90 to aviation cable)?

[@Jasonoid]

I have the link in the video description where you can buy it.

[@johnkozaczok3713]

I'd really like to purchase one but I'm concerned with the negative revied and poor customer service when some had problems. Any reviews on consistent use 24/ 7 ?

[@Jasonoid]

I've been using it almost 24/7 and it's still going strong. I can't comment on their quality or support.... I haven't had a bad experience / good experience with Bluetti support yet.

[@Mike-.]

Hey Jason! I'm just starting to more heavily use and test my refurbished ac200p and noticed that it seems to heat up pretty quickly. It easily gets to 110f with just running my office equipment at 120w AC on it for a few hours. Does yours heat up too? Trying to see if that's normal or if I need to request a replacement. Also seems to use around 50w just to run the inverter. Does yours?

[@Jasonoid]

I don't think I have ever seen mine get to those temps, but I also don't really pay attention to it much. The fans don't kick on much on mine. When I'm using it I'll have to see what the temps show

[@Mike-.]

@@Jasonoid thanks for the reply! Any info is always helpful! Go jazz!

[@Jasonoid]

@@Mike-. What a game today! I was there in the stadium! Loudest game I have ever been to!

[@Mike-.]

@@Jasonoid oh man! I'm jealous. That was a nailbiter at the end. Don finally passed to Rudy! Definitely needed that one! 🤣🙏

[@tommyngo7739]

Do you if there different for b230 capacity used in ac200max and ac200p....it said b230 for ac200max....i know there is adapter work with ac200p....but dunno if you lost some capacity by doing that...

[@Christian_Harlow]

On the high load test what if you are charging via solar or ac wall outlet? I want to use this in my semi truck so it will charge when truck is running while I’m driving and I’ll use the stored power to run a portable AC.

[@Jasonoid]

You can use the inverter and charge the power station at the same time, no issues with that.

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

One issue I'm kinda torn with.........Do I backup my Ac200p with one of their own batteries like an AC300 with an adapter or should I just go with another generator like an eb240?

[@Jasonoid]

I don't think the AC200p takes extra batteries, only the AC200MAX and AC300 offer the expand ability option. The EB240 is on an awesome sale right now. You sure get an awesome price for the power.

[@elizabethtorres5384]

I recently bought the AC2200P, which fixed solar panel do you recommend and they are installed in series.

[@Jasonoid]

I'd recommend the BougeRV 9BB 200 watt panels. You'd get pretty good performance building a 800 watt array using four of those panels in series.

[@briant2259]

Can I plug my home frig into the AC200P and then plug it into the wall for grid power so if the power goes out it will then use battery power automatically? It says it can simultaneously recharge & discharge and I know it is not a UPS, but it seems like it would work.

[@Jasonoid]

Yes, that works just fine running a full size home fridge. You'll see the battery sit at 100%, then go down to 99% and charge, then go back up to 100% and stop charging.

[@Moes_Prep_and_Tech]

what kind of battery did you have that hooked up to at the 15 min mark. what kind of case is that around it. or is that another solar generator?

[@Jasonoid]

That's my DIY 100ah lifepo4 battery build, you can watch the video on it here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3-UmWOOftWZisk

[@user-zq8bd7uh1r]

I have heard by several people that this unit has a power drain of about 30percent.with such a quick drain I don't understand why they didn't call bluetti or go into the controls one gentleman said he had the power draw and solved it with the economy button,this unit has been out a while how long have you been using your unit. Thanks for your reviews.

[@Jasonoid]

The parasitic drain is around 2 percent per hour with the AC inverter enabled, 1 percent per hour with the DC output enabled. With solar panels its super easy to fight off the drain, night time is the only time it's a problem since no charging from solar. I suggest turning off the AC output anytime you aren't using it. I've been using it consistently for 3 months or so. I'll give an update video down the road if you want to check back later.

[@SergeyKo.]

Can this station work as a UPS? For example, when the station is fully discharged and then the mains power comes on, will the station turn on automatically?

[@Jasonoid]

This one does not have UPS functionality, but their AC300 and AC500 models do!

[@miledeep3810]

My Ac200p runs a medium sized chest freezer, 2 fridges(one very old power hungry), washer, bedroom and bathroom and it runs everything great off grid so far with no need to hookup to the grid yet for a boost this winter. 6 100 watt panels that bring me in 650+ watts under optimal solar conditions. The entertainment room and dryer will be on a dual Ac300 setup soon so I can achieve that 240v. Might go all out and grab the 24kWh batteries uncertain yet.

[@Jasonoid]

Sounds like a sweet setup!

[@lindaconway6146]

If you were to use the ac200p as a back up for your house, can you connect it to your home panel and if do is there a certain transfer box you would use? Thanks

[@Jasonoid]

I would use the 6 circuit transfer switch I have in the video or theres one by GoalZero thats a 4 circuit transfer switch. It would work well for that.

[@lindaconway6146]

@@Jasonoid thank you your input is appreciated.

[@davidpatrick1813]

Jason, ... I have heard people saying the unit drains a lot with it turned on and not much dc use and ac is off.. One site said drains 30% sure it powers things but .. I m worried.

[@Jasonoid]

From my extensive testing this is what I see on my unit. 2 percent per hour when the AC inverter in enabled. 1 percent per hour when you have the DC output enabled. You can have solar plugged into the system to fight off the drain. This is normal for any large inverter running on a power station. They use around 50 - 75 watts just sitting idle.

[@gerryarmintia4862]

Can the AC200P connects to a 2x 500W solar panel? I know it is only rated to take in 700W of solar power but I have an existing 1000W panels. I want to use it to charge the AC200P.

[@Jasonoid]

This video will show you how to tell if solar panels can work with a power station: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anuqaX-sf9-hgrs

[@markwalton300]

Would like to know if you can talk that 2000 h00kThe new power packs are coming out. To the 2000 blu

[@surfinwaves4769]

At 200W+ how loud was the fan? Unpleasant? How many Db?

[@johnhammerling6258]

When are you going to review the BLUETTI AC200MAX?

[@Jasonoid]

Video review should be out within the next month or so.

[@mcchris6917]

Could I use a 12V to 48V 8A converter to charge the Bluetti AC200P from my car battery? I know that car charging only takes up to 35V, but what if I set the Bluetti from "car charging" to PV charging instead? Any thoughts?

[@Jasonoid]

Here's a video on using different voltage batteries to charge a power station: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnyXe36jm9OXnpo

[@mcchris6917]

Thanks!@@Jasonoid

[@latymz]

I still consider it relevant as it remains the conerstone of my solar system until my Oukitel comes. But because of a issue I had, it's simply just one of many as my confidence has been shaken. And I didn't particularly care for Bluetti removing the individual bms screen either without telling me on the replacement. I feel I have a less informative device now. I will never spend over a grand for any other power station unless it's a new TITAN 2.0.

[@Jasonoid]

I was bugged also that the new firmware doesn't show the individual cell voltages like before. I was really hoping my version did but I have the upgraded firmware on mine.

[@nevrsurender]

go to bms menu tap too left corner in screen 6-7 times and booom the cell voltages show up. for real try it

[@nans.632]

Great review thank you. Have you done a review on the Ecoflow Max? I don’t want to have to be a rocket scientist to use these generators. I just want to be able to plug in my fridge, charge my devices, use my microwave and hook up the solar panels. Will I be able to use this?

[@Jasonoid]

Hey Nan, I have the ECOflow Delta MAX (2000wh model) that I am currently testing before I review it on the channel. Its a great power station with lots of solar input and output options. It also has a neat bluetooth app for phone connectivity. During testing I ran my full size fridge off the Delta MAX for a whole week straight.... but I had about 720 watts of solar plugged in and good sunny weather. The Delta MAX doesn't have LFP batteries in it so you will get less cycles if used EVERYDAY over and over. For occasional use it will work just fine (power outages and camping).This Bluetti AC200p has LFP batteries so it should last longer. You can't go wrong with either option really.

[@nans.632]

@@Jasonoid thank you😀. When will your video be finished?

[@nans.632]

Do you like the Bluetti better?

[@Jasonoid]

@@nans.632 At this point it looks like sometime in April, thats when they wanted to out.

[@Jasonoid]

@@nans.632 For my purposes of using it everyday to power my office off solar, I would rather have the 3500 lifecycles on the AC200p. There are SO MANY different use cases and everyone is different. I haven't had issues with either of them, and I do like how the DeltaMax has a smaller footprint and weighs less!

[@Niffer3378]

I have just tested mine to run my small ac unit in my squaredrop camper. I ran it for 30 min, it has a very brief 2,116v draw when the ac compressor kicks on. Started it with 68% power charge on the Bluetti. After 30 min there was 56% power left in the Bluetti. With ac set to 62° in eco mode auto fan (high fan) it drew 537-583 watts. Bluetti ac200p handles it very well. However, when I shut off the ac inverter, then turned off the ac power on the Bluetti and pushed the power button I got a fault of “low battery voltage”…. This is gibberish to me, do you have advice for us why I would get this fault code?

[@Jasonoid]

I get some random errors sometimes. To know exactly what they mean it's best to reach out to Bluetti support. Usually they don't stick around long and the power station still functions.

[@thomasmalenich6315]

Do you think the AC 200 max 2200 watt unit is a better buy?

[@Jasonoid]

I'll be doing a comparison of the AC200max, ac200p, and EB200p next month. The AC200max is the one that offers the most features but it is the most costly.

[@Trang-xq9fn]

Glad I found your video because I have not seen anyone else test the 12V/25A output. Could you let me know how to remove the 12V/25A plug? After I inserted it, I heard a click. When I tries to remove it, it would not detach as it stayed tightly attached.

[@Jasonoid]

Push in the plug slightly, then pull out on the outside ring that moves. Then the plug will come out. It's easy once you get the hang of it.

[@Trang-xq9fn]

@@Jasonoid Thank you very much for your fast response. I will give this a try. I have another question... Is it better for these battery generators to be completely drained before charging to 100% when brand new?

[@Jasonoid]

Watch this video for what to do with a new power station: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nme2mXx3f5iZaJY

[@Trang-xq9fn]

@@Jasonoid Thank you for help!!