Bluetti EB3A Review. What a Powerhouse!

Bluetti was kind enough to send me a EB3A Solar Power Generator to review and IT IS AMAZING! This thing is a powerhouse for being such a small device. It can pump out 600w of AC power! It also packs a LifePO4 battery so you are going to get over 2500 cycles! That is a lot of years of constant use. The Bluetti EB3A can also double as a UPS battery backup for a CPAP or Computer System and it costs about the same.
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[@Roll2Videos]

Wow bluetti 👍 Very nice Jim, Things are moving fast.

[@OffGridBasement]

Thanks! They are moving very fast.

[@jcleichtnam8288]

I really appreciate and enjoy your videos , it's pronounced Blue T, or Blue Tea ☕. You've taught me so much thanks brother!!

[@OffGridBasement]

I've never heard it pronounced like that! Thanks for the info and comment!

[@bdmenne]

Call me crazy but I like the more exotic sounding pronunciation.

[@jcleichtnam8288]

😂 fair enough

[@jcleichtnam8288]

😂​@@bdmenne

[@Steve-Goff]

I wish more manufacturers had an option to leave the display on or allow it to time out. I prefer to always have it on. It basically doesn’t require hardly any wattage at all. Having all the ports on the front really helps if your power station is in a cart/stand

[@OffGridBasement]

That is true. I just think the unit is meant to be very mobile. That's why I was suggesting inputs in back. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@togeika]

The app gives you a constant display if you need it.

[@bobsmith5134]

i was just looking at this exact model thx for the detailed review

[@OffGridBasement]

You're welcome. I hope you got something out of it.

[@arto1313]

nobody tests power lifting mode to angle grinder, its motor is not induction motor I suppose it is universal motor and should handle voltage swings which may occur in power lifting mode.

[@OffGridBasement]

My angle grinder is cordless! I could try a circular saw or reciprocating saw. I don't know the type of motors they use. Thanks for the comment.

[@togeika]

It will wirelessly charge my airpod pros. This is a great sized for my sidecar. At home, I make up for the limited storage by connecting it to my two 12v forklift batteries and 2 100w solar panels. That gives it plenty of power storage acting as a hub.

[@OffGridBasement]

I just did a video of connecting it to a 12v battery bank. Thanks for the comment!

[@togeika]

@@OffGridBasement Thanks! I will look for the new vid.

[@jime9305]

Thanks...nice thorough review

[@OffGridBasement]

Thank you and you're welcome.

[@DD-sc4il]

Hi Jim, Thank you for your videos. I have a question about the Eb3a coupled with a 100ah lifepo4 battery. I saw your other video where you showed multiple connections to charge. Let's say I am boondocking with a friend who has dead AGM house batteries in her class C RV and no solar nor generator are available. Would the Eb3a plus a 100ah lifepo4 plus the 20A Hasito battery charger you reviewed be able to charge up the house batteries? Would the Bluetti be able to keep up was drawing from the Lifepo4 Or would it be better to plus the RV (with a dogbone) directly into the Bluetti with the lifepo4 connected for capacity? OR is there another way? This scenario would just be for recharging house batteries while at camp while the RV refrigerator (works on propane when unplugged/ works on electric when using shore power) is running and everything else off except for internal monitors. I'm wondering about this for an upcoming trip when we will be away from plug ins for 5 to 6 days. Thank you for any input!

[@OffGridBasement]

The EB3A would power the charger just fine. The battery would put about 100w of power in the Bluetti, but the charger would take out at least double that. It wouldn't be able to keep up. I would suggest getting a small 1000w inverter to power the charger. Take the EB3A out of the equation. Hope that helps!

[@DD-sc4il]

@@OffGridBasement Thank you so much for your reply!

[@mannyfragoza9652]

I had to order my RC4 connector on amazon .when i ordered the specs said it was supposed to come with the EB3A but a lot of people complained they didn't get the RC4 connector either.

[@OffGridBasement]

I also watched other videos of people not getting the rc4 connectors. I hope they are now sending them with all the units.

[@budmartin3344]

What is the 'RC4' connector? or do you mean MC4 connector?

[@mannyfragoza9652]

@@budmartin3344 lol yes

[@OffGridBasement]

@@budmartin3344 haha! Yes. I meant to say MC4. Sorry Bud!

[@debbiedogs1]

They were short of them for a while, mine came without one - I emailed after giving them time to catch up with orders because mine had still not arrived. They responded that day and I got it 2-3 days after that!! Impressed.

[@timz7548]

Curious if you've done any more testing with this unit on concurrent charging/discharging. The battery size isn't all that great, but if you can supplement from your solar 24v battery system or even tool batteries to extend the life, it would be a game changer.

[@OffGridBasement]

Not yet. Right now I'm doing a slow burn test by just charging my phone every night. I'm planning on doing a full efficiency test in a 3 month review. After that I plan on using it like a UPS. Thanks for the comment.

[@supremeautomotive6749]

I have this same unit go to my channel and watch my newest video I have made my lead acid golf cart batteries work with this and it helps keep my lead acid batteries run my ac all night

[@OffGridBasement]

@@supremeautomotive6749 That's pretty interesting. I'll have to try and re-create it. Thanks for the info!

[@porky7753]

Great video.

[@OffGridBasement]

Thank you!

[@personabovefarts1244]

It does remind me of the Ecoflow River which has a better build quality and lasts longer.

[@OffGridBasement]

If I get my hands on one I'll definitely do a comparison review. Thanks for the comment!

[@budmartin3344]

Wow! on sale for $239 on Bluetti website, I just wish it has bigger batteries, 12Ah is very small.

[@OffGridBasement]

If you considering it to be 12v system it would be 22.3ah. With these generators it's always better to refer to the watt hours IMO. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@budmartin3344]

@@OffGridBasement The spec from Bluetti shows 12Ah, so 268.8Wh/12Ah = 22.4V nominal battery Voltage, I do not think it is using 12V system. BATTERY INFO Capacity: 268.8Wh (12Ah) 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.

[@OffGridBasement]

@@budmartin3344 My apologies Bud. I completely missed that. Thanks for the info! I find that very interesting. I need to get a dc battery capacity tester to compare this with other Solar generators I've reviewed.

[@budmartin3344]

@@OffGridBasement There is tear down video, the battery pack is wired as 7s2p. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bl6vqKxqZ9KVqdk

[@debbiedogs1]

@@budmartin3344 - Even better price today on Amazon is $299 and then $90 off!! I just might decide to get a second one...

[@kennethlittrell2105]

the bluetti solar panel is pricy but I will get anyway

[@OffGridBasement]

I actually haven't looked into the Bluetti panels.

[@kennethlittrell2105]

@@OffGridBasement I ordered the 200 watt but I will be happy if it puts out 140 or so

[@blueee100]

Do you need a smartphone to charge this? Is there a default charge speed? Can this work with no smartphone? How noisy is the fan?

[@OffGridBasement]

You don't need a smartphone to use this device. The default is a medium charge of around 200w. Thanks for the comment.

[@saadomar1101]

I am wondering if you can charge this with 2 DC batteries, 1 at solar input and 1 at usb PD, ?

[@OffGridBasement]

You might be able to connect a battery to the Solar Barrel plug. That would charge at 8.5amps. That would give you about 114w of charging if the battery is at 13.4v, but realistically you would probably get around 100w. The unit doesn't allow charging from the USB-C port. It's output only. I hope that helps!

[@kennethlittrell2105]

you can use this and have it on charge at the same time

[@OffGridBasement]

Yes you can. It has full UPS functionality.

[@tomatogrw]

Do you have a video showing your solar panel stands? I have 3 PV 350s and they are very cumbersome to reposition.

[@OffGridBasement]

I sure do! Hope this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4emYoKajtlnl7M

[@wherami]

Wow prices really coming down on those ! I paid that much for half the power 6 months ago

[@OffGridBasement]

It's crazy isn't it! Thanks for the comment 👍

[@debbiedogs1]

Depends on the deals, sometimes I just wait to get the specials, the price can be a big difference or just a small one.

[@mannyfragoza9652]

im not that happy with the B3A i find it depletes energy too fast. It charges fast but also discharges way too fast. I sometimes run my 10 amp battery charger that only uses 150 Watts. The EB3A will become fully discharged in a little over an hour. I'm guessing i should bought a bigger unit.

[@OffGridBasement]

That is a downside. Twice the battery capacity would make a huge difference. Thanks for the comment!

[@mannyfragoza9652]

@@OffGridBasement exactly

[@thefiwstwowmgetssnappedeaw849]

I doubt that it is a powerhouse. You can't even increase the capacity or add an extra battery to it.

[@OffGridBasement]

I guess I should've added "relative to battery size"... Thanks for the comment 👍

[@kennethlittrell2105]

you do not need a smart phone to use this, the default settings are good.

[@OffGridBasement]

That is true. You can also change some of the settings by pressing the buttons on the device itself.

[@kennethlittrell2105]

I have a dumb phone

[@kennethlittrell2105]

I am old a.f. I am a senior citizen, I am not a fan of todays cell phones

[@DaveSquibbSr]

My ALLPOWERS R600 is much better then my EB3A

[@OffGridBasement]

I actually have an All powers s300 and it is really nice as well. Allpowers makes some well made stuff. Thanks for the comment.

[@DaveSquibbSr]

@@OffGridBasement absolutely 😎😎

[@nh.3188]

DO NOT BUY THIS JUNK ! Bluetti will ignore you if you have a defective unit,and Bluetti has ALOT of defects !

[@OffGridBasement]

I've heard their customer service is garbage. I will definitely let you know if my Bluetti starts having issues.

[@kennethlittrell2105]

made in china has a problem with dealing with customers