BLUETTI EB55: How does it stack up against the competition?!

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Let's see how the Bluetti EB55 stacks up against its mid-range power station competition.
For current pricing and more info of the power stations I reviewed in this video, here are some links for your convenience:
EB55 on Amazon: amzn.to/3HPPVSZ
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ToGo Power A650: amzn.to/3hJ92mZ
Jackery E500: amzn.to/3FFY8q2
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[@jasonbroom7147]

Having the AC charger outside the unit explains how the EB55 has so much more capacity. For a small unit like that, I think it's an excellent trade-off.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Excellent point!

[@CanadianDreamer]

I just ordered one. Thanks for the review so I know what to expect.

[@SDsimplelife]

How do you like it so far?

[@CanadianDreamer]

@Josh Ferkins well to be honest is a little to small for much. I was just trying to run my 45 w cooler and it won't keep up. I have a 100 w panel. If I get more panels it will charge faster but will not make it through the night on a full charge. I bought a proper solar system and will just use the BLUETTI for My electronics.

[@emonty62]

Loving the Ecoflow River 2 Max

[@wrxs1781]

Good video, and in the new year will make the decision on a power box for our new trailer and on road adventures. With an outlay of 1k+ with solar panels my wife is included with the purchase decision. Her questions are, can I make toast in the morning, with a cup of tea. These are the real world questions people want to know before taking the plunge. Analytics are great but power a toaster and an electric griddle, with a coffee pot for real world use.

[@northcountry32]

Great channel and great reviews with a common sense approach. I am not a fan of the apps. I prefer a power station that is stand alone without any possibility of needing "updates" and intrusive apps stealing information off of my phone. I have a EB70S with the 200 watt solar panels and it works great so far. Cheers

[@williamcohen3351]

Nice review. The one thing you did not mention is the eb3a has UPS capability where the eb55 does not. That is another thing Bluetti needs to update in the eb55 size unit.

[@zonker845]

They sell a second AC adapter with a cable for the solar port for 400 Watts. An AC to 24V DC adapter with cigarette lighter outlet is cheap and can be used with bluettis lighter cable

[@ib516]

You can turn off the auto shut off by toggling off the ECO mode. It's in the manual.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Thanks for that clarification!

[@toddfeltman3748]

I was really hoping the EB55 had App support. Thanks for letting me know!

[@maximaleffort]

good analysis

[@WeThePeopleSurvival69]

I think they all need at very least industrial strength Velcro to mount the charger to the unit..if not a decent lockable way to mount it for potability..as not to forget it in a Real emergency 🦺..Great video..just bought my mother a 3ba unit to run her heating pad and blanket during a power outage or evacuation do to our almost yearly fires here in The sierra Nevada mountains..Cali side..400 ft

[@billbraun6846]

I recently bought an EBL Voyager 1000. 999 WH and a 1000 watt inverter. It's size and weight is similar to these 500 watt power stations at similar price. Even after 500 full cycles it will have more capacity than the units in this video. I'm not sure if having 3000 cycles to 80% is a better deal in the long run. Will the other components in the EB55 last as long as it's battery? Or will it be an unusable unit with a good battery. Time will tell. Great video. Keep them coming.

[@kevinriley7834]

Thanks for the reviews and use case comparisons. Are you planning any reviews for the EB series (3a, 55, 70s) and EcoFlow River 2 Max units? The new Ecoflow line appears comparable to the EB series.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Yeah I think I will try and do that as I have more access to these other models. I do have both the River 2 and the EB3A which are a pretty close match-up. I might try and work that in when I can. :)

[@doodieman4009]

I think the EB55 is lacking in features especially missing a port wherein I can connect an extra battery to increase the capacity.

[@sccphilly]

Good video, does the coffee come out piping Hot using the black decker single serve coffee maker or is it Luke warm?

[@larryhawes8295]

Nice review! The state of charge indicator seems like such a major oversight and perhaps even a deal breaker?

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

As I said in the video, I don't find it a dealbreaker for everyday use...but for precise testing results in various use-cases...it's a beeotch!!! haha

[@larryhawes8295]

@@ReeWrayOutdoors Thanks for the reply. My thought is that with a relatively small power station one might be using most of the battery capacity a lot of the time and to know there's 4% left instead of the indicated 20%ish might be nice to know. And the choice of SOC display just seems weird compared to many other units? Still a great review and thanks for the video.

[@leovanorden4243]

Thank you for the review. Could you comment on how often and for how long the internal cooling fan runs under a load? Looking at this unit to power a CPAP device during a power outage. As the unit will be next to the bedside quiet operation is a critical factor.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

I'll have to try it and see to know for sure, but I doubt the low power draw of a CPAP would cause the fans to come on at all, unless it was running in a pretty hot environment already.

[@zonker845]

The Brick is why the EB55 isn't much bigger than the 3A

[@brianwilliams3146]

Its nice and I considered buying one, but I don't want one with that huge charging brick.

[@beamusedrev]

I’d like to use my 700 watt microwave. What might be a good model for me? Love your reviews. Thanks.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Hi Brenda! I think it's probably going to depend on your budget. I'd recommend anything that provides at least 1000W continuous (just to give you some overhead on that 700W microwave use-case), but how much actual battery capacity you'll want will depend on how often you need to run that kind of load, what else you might want to use it for, and of course, how much you want to spend. I think the Delta 2 from EcoFlow is a great all-around choice, and is priced competitively, but not the cheapest option. You might be able to get away with something less expensive and lower capacity, like the Pecron E600LFP - has plenty of inverter capacity at 1200W continuous, but a smaller battery capacity at 600Wh. Still, might be worth a look. Here's a link to my Delta 2 video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2PciJSYjsqHpdU Here's a link to my Pecron E600LFP video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6vNZnZpnNunrbc I hope that helps! :)

[@GreenlifeFin]

Are xt60 and mppt solar inputs the same? I think this has MPPT?

[@cherielektra]

Can you turn off the bluetooth? I tried in the eb3a and couldn't. Can't have emf where I need this thing and I like the overall value better than jackery at similar pricepoint.

[@EscapeVelo]

Im not a fan of a Bluetooth App. I would much rather have physical controls on the unit.

[@stormk-1130]

wich one its your favorite?

[@rallyraul1]

I have the eb70s and wish it had a bigger inverter.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

yeah, I find it a bit curious that the EB55 and the EB70s are so close in spec....especially when they don't have a 1000Wh option...it just jumps to 2000Wh in the AC200P. So they've got a gap in the product line there. If I were advising them, I'd recommend dropping the EB55 and replacing it with something in the 1200Wh range with a 1500W inverter in the $999 range. I think that'd be a popular choice for a lot of people since that gives you the capacity and ability to do things like make coffee (heat water) and run small appliances without the investment that the 2000Wh AC200P requires.

[@kevinriley7834]

@@ReeWrayOutdoors They used to have the mid-tier EB150 and EB240 machines with 1000w inverters. Both models were discontinued. I have a EB150 and it's a great machine. They need to fill the void.

[@carolannbest1925]

You can take your brick and plug it into your AC..and you can another brick using the xt60... plug into the solar port..resulting in 400 watt input..

[@bboymac84]

How is it with DJ equipment? Like speakers and turntables outdoors?

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Surprisingly good, actually. I think a 700W+ inverter would be plenty for that purpose. The question is how long you need to power the equipment....and what is the average hourly power consumption of your particular setup. I'd definitely recommend picking up an inexpensive Watt meter and running your equipment through it under typical load for at least a couple of hours to see what the average watt-draw is and then go from there.

[@bboymac84]

@@ReeWrayOutdoors average event is about 4-5 hours

[@DeanMGray_DesertVortex]

Funny thing... just got our EB55 yesterday. For use car camping in our Prius RV and music performance events. My wife is a solo performing musician using electric keyboard (Yamaha 125) with Ui12 Soundcraft wireless mixer and two channel Bose S1 Pro PA. We have great expectations for the EB55. I'm ordering our portable 200 watt solar panels next. We will be going on the road here in the US after the first of the year and with the EB55 will not have to plug in a bunch of wires. Later in the year, relocating to live in Italy. Taking the Prius RV and all the music equipment with us. Having the EB55 means not getting stuck with EU 220v plugs. At least, that is my expectation.

[@truesight91]

Does the fan always go on and off every 5 minutes during solar charging? EB55? Mine is doing this and very loud I cannot have peace and quiet unless I disconnect the solar. Even on cloudy/cool days it does this anything above 20 - 40 watts the fan kicks in. I think I have a faulty one or solar panel is the issue?

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

Hmmm...I know it will definitely cycle on/off when higher charge inputs, but 20-40W seems surprisingly low. I'll try and test mine again with lower Watt input when I get a chance.

[@truesight91]

@@ReeWrayOutdoors Thanks, would appreciate it, because I feel mine is faulty and I agree cannot be normal when low wattage or when cool to touch/cool environment.

[@drewspencer9769]

Would you recommend this or the pecron e600lfp ?

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

I think the only advantage of the EB55 would be the 2 yr warranty vs the 1 yr on the E600. But on the E600, you get faster AC charging, more flexible solar charging options, and a battery expansion option. So it depends on what you prioritize. They're both solid choices for the money.