MAXOAK Bluetti EB150, is it Really Worth It Review

[@nsabina850]

*Came in very handy on my last 10 day trip keeping my 500 topped off at all times accessories for the electric **Generater.Systems** so I could fun my fridge!!*

[@tanvir13101991]

This is a great portable power station, just got mine yesterday :)

[@samhorani9423]

Best review of this generator on KZbin Thanks

[@minutemanprep]

Thank you!

[@mreverybody1150]

The EB150 AC adapter has been upgraded from 160W to 212W and has an internal fan now. But I hear you can also use the 400 watt AC adapter from the AC200 to charge it up. When i first got my EB150, I thought it had a fault because it took almost 2 days to reach a warm enough temperature to run (E005 under temp protection error). The DC 12V is now 13.5V now.

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

Yeah I just got mine today and was wondering about the different charge brick. Mine has a fan and gives about 210W to my solar generator

[@user70331]

Also real capacity is closer to 1kwh, not 1.5kwh

[@Trekker246]

The Bluetti Owners Manual (p. 4) says, “Please fully charge the product if you are going to idle for a long period.” However, the Apex Owners Manual (p. 6) says, “Storing the Apex at half charge ensures the longest battery life.” Both are lithium batteries. Why the different recommendations? By "idle" I'm assuming Bluetti means "store," rather than leaving it turned on without a load ( as in 'idle' a car engine). My understanding is that storing a lithium battery at 100% charge is not best practice.

[@minutemanprep]

Hey Forrest, that's a great question. There are two sides to this. If you want best storage where you come back and has the most charge left then you leave it fully charged. If you want the highest battery health then you leave it at 50%. One is simply saying to have the highest charge when you need it make sure it's full. The other simply says to make sure the battery gets closer to 2,000 cycles leave it at 50%.

[@ekoms108]

If you store a lithium ion battery long enough and it reaches zero capacity that also can seriously damage the battery. So both statements are true.

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

@@ekoms108 Reaching 0 on its own without expending the energy is bad for lithium batteries??

[@revolutioneric]

Thanks for the video, I really didn't want to buy the Bluetti because of their fakespot.com score on their amazon url, and how they don't have an email to contact and their only number on their website is an international number. So I went on your site and saw that the Expert Power Alpha is practically the same. I went to their website and they have an email and phone number. Talked to a worker there and Maxoak is one their distributors, i'm guessing taking their original product and slapping their label on it. Anyways, Expert Power people were really friendly and their fakespot.com score on one of their solar generators got an A, so getting the Alpha sent out to me to test it out.

[@minutemanprep]

That's awesome. I have the Alpha as well and have a video coming up about it. They are in fact identical in every way but the logo. Here's a link to the Alpha: amzn.to/2NgapHR

[@shaggymcdaniel3216]

It’s $200 cheaper. That’s awesome!

[@revolutioneric]

@@shaggymcdaniel3216 Yeah the Alpha is awesome. The customer service is top notch. I had an issue with my voltage output on the AC side of the device, and they paid for my shipping label to have it sent and fixed. Top notch customer service.

[@chriscaarnold]

1200w peak is to aid longevity of the battery banks

[@jameskim62]

You are nitpicking. Maxoak is Great! I used everyday for last 6weeks in a Honda Odyssey camper van. I love it. Perfect. I wish AC adapter has 300plus watt option.

[@GrayManPrepping]

Great review Ben. Thank you for all of the information

[@minutemanprep]

Thanks Gil!

[@cameraman1234567890]

Im building a power station with 600 watt input limit, 120 5000MAH 21700’s (2,200 WH) 1000W Pure sine wave inverter plus a homemade enclosure, bms and temperatre controlling parts for $1200

[@minutemanprep]

Very cool. The Bluetti EB240 (the next step up from EB150) has 400w input, 2,400wh battery, 1000w PSW and is about $1,800 so that's pretty good that you got it done for $1,200

[@cameraman1234567890]

@@minutemanprep Yes, Its shockingly cheaper to build it yourself, your labor is worth alot, plus I plan on build it out of thick polycarbonate sheets and aluminum brackets, I see no logical reason why everyone runs 18650, 21700's are cheaper for the extra capacity you get, and can safely deliver more current. Im hoping to have this weighing less than 35 LBS.

[@ATI331]

Which is best machine for off grid tent, a Bluetti Maxoak EB180 or the Eco Flow Delta ?. thanks.

[@minutemanprep]

It depends. The EB150 has a little bit bigger battery at 1,500wh but only a 1,000w inverter. The Delta has a slightly smaller battery at 1,260wh but 1,800w inverter. So it all depends on what you need to run. But probably the Delta: amzn.to/2WB2nhV but the EB150 would work very well too: amzn.to/32gBYos

[@ATI331]

@@minutemanprep Thanks for replying. I ended up getting a EB240 in the end, hope I will be happy with it. Have a nice weekend.

[@BILLYtheKidster]

I reside at an apartment. I was thinking of purchasing multiple units to have as back up in the event of a power outage (one for my chest freezer, one for the fridge, one for lights, etc). All would generate their power from my wall outlet. Could I plug my devices into the units while they are charging from my wall outlet and just leave as is 24/7, or would that not be advisable?

[@minutemanprep]

Yes you can do that but I think it would make more sense to just have something like the Titan poweredportablesolar.com/ that all of those devices could be connected to and it could run them with ease rather than having 3 Bluettis which would cost more in the end.

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

@@minutemanprep GUN TO HEAD..SAME COST....THIS OR JACKERY 1000 ? OR WHATS THE BEST U CAN GET FOR 900$?

[@minutemanprep]

@@BOOSTEDLASER Bluetti all the way. It has the larger battery, larger solar input, and same inverter size.

[@gooberus]

Thanks for the thorough review. I received mine recently and also wished there were more outputs. I plan to run a dc fridge and lights in a van. Rookie question...Are there any hacks to combine the power of all the USB ports into a fuse box?

[@minutemanprep]

I don't know of any fuse box/combination option.

[@gamergeek8933]

What would you recommend for a cpap while camping? Not looking to spend a ton of money, just want to be able to sleep 8 hours without going dead and recharge on solar.

[@LeftyMcgee808]

When not using the Bluetti what percentage of power should it be kept around? I heard not 100% and not at 20% ???

[@minutemanprep]

I believe it's recommended to have it between 50 and 80% but I always leave mine at 100% and just make sure to use it once in a while to keep the battery healthy.

[@bryh9427]

Dear Minute, I`m employee from Bluetti, would you mind if we forward your review to our Chinese audience and we will put your link and ID on it, Chinese subs wil be put on it

[@minutemanprep]

sure thing that's fine.

[@bryh9427]

@@minutemanprep appreciate man, personally I love your review.

[@humblebumble07]

Good info. Thanks!

[@DylanFan51]

I am a senior and would like to get a solar generator to run my refrigerator/freezer and a separate freezer near my fridge. Would this Bluetti be sufficient for my needs? I saw on one of your videos that you increased the effectiveness of the generator by attaching a timer for your fridge. Any info would be helpful. I have also looked at the Patriot Power generator but am on a budget and not sure which would be best. I love the Titan but the cost is prohibitive.

[@minutemanprep]

The B150 is definitely not big enough for both a fridge and freezer even while using the outlet timer. You may be able to get away with the Bluetti EB240 if you use the outlet timer but you will for sure need six 100w solar panels as well. This is what I would recommend if you need something right away. The Titan is really what you need but if you can't afford it then I'd go with this setup: One Bluetti EB240: amzn.to/2O29Nph Six Renogy 100w Mono Rigid Panel: amzn.to/2ERd0q5 One Set 70ft 12 AWG Panel Cables: amzn.to/2Ne9ZBv One Set 2-Way Cable Branch Connectors: amzn.to/33fhxK9 Two Outlet Timers: amzn.to/2n2iWDX

[@codyearhart-barnett43]

Any recommendations on a powerful solar generator for daily home use? Also an specific panel's you would recommend to use with Maxoak

[@minutemanprep]

Nothing beats the Titan: poweredportablesolar.com/ But the EcoFlow Delta will work okay as well: amzn.to/2WB2nhV

[@johnbondola3246]

wow, a 14 hr "night," that's some heavy duty shut down time.

[@minutemanprep]

Sorry 14hrs meaning there isn't strong enough sun to make power. During the winter sun up in northern USA is around 730a and sun down about 530p. That means there's only 10 hours of light where the sun is actually able to touch the solar panels. But there are only about 3 peak solar hours where the solar panels can make their maximum potential.

[@TheRed6263]

you placed solar panels in a 2x2 array which would have the VOC at around 42 to 46 volts and the ISC in the 10 to 12 amp range. I know that during real world conditions you might never get near these values but if for some reason it did would that have damaged the charge controller internal to the unit since it is limited to 10 amps?

[@minutemanprep]

Great question. Luckily no. If it gets too many amps or volts it simply causes an error code and the charge controller shuts off until reset. This takes away the worry of it charging, getting too much energy and causing a fire. It won't have any issues with fire it will just go into error mode.

[@lauralcl]

Hi!! I’m wanting a solar generator strictly for home power outages. Would this run a regular home refrigerator/freezer combo along with fans? Our summers are scorchers

[@minutemanprep]

You'll need the next step up which is this: amzn.to/3s5HoB2

[@minutemanprep]

plus seven 100w solar panels and an mc4 cable set to connect them together

[@thesurvivalist.]

If I had Titan with two external batteries, no way would I look at that! The Plastic case says it all!

[@rayberger2694]

The case is aluminum not plastic

[@minutemanprep]

The Titan is unrivaled no question there. The point is some people don't need a 3,000w inverter but just something to run a fridge and CPAP machine. Others also can't afford a Titan because it's so powerful and the Bluetti is a decent alternative. My channel and website often focuses on a particular unit but in reality I am reviewing many units for people to consider.

[@thesurvivalist.]

Minute Man Prep I hear you, I still have the Kodiak So compared to the Titan it is a step down from it. Is there a limit to how many external batteries you can connect to the Titan? Is it like the Kodiak or Apex is it unlimited?

[@minutemanprep]

@@thesurvivalist. I still have my Kodiaks as well. The Titan can expand to infinite amount of batteries as well but in addition to that it can also expand it's solar capacity which no other unit can do. For example the Kodiak can have 4 more batteries attached to it but it's still limited to 500 watts of solar panels. The Titan can have 4 more batteries attached and can go from 1000w max input to 2000w max input. So it grows more with the expansion of batteries.

[@thesurvivalist.]

@@minutemanprep Looks like a great option, for a home or a long term basecamp! What is the price point?

[@zbest109]

What kind of heater can you recommend for Titan solar generator with one battery and can run Dometic refrigerator/freezer 95 thanks

[@minutemanprep]

No heater. Heaters and A/C eat up a ton of power so don't run heating or cooling off a solar generator. It'll run the domestic fridge for a very long time very easily.

[@zbest109]

@@minutemanprep Thanks I appreciate you.

[@minutemanprep]

@@zbest109 Thanks!

[@zbest109]

@@minutemanprep can I run heater blanket and Maxfan deluxe ?

[@minutemanprep]

@@zbest109 Yes

[@tecnolover2642]

What about 2x 240w 24v panels in series. That's 480w @ 48v.

[@minutemanprep]

That may work! Doing a quick look around the lowest VOC I could find on a 240w panel is 30.67v and the amps are 7.87. When I was testing the Bluetti I once did get it just barelly over 60v and it was still working. So two of those panels would make 61.34v which may just barely be allowed to go in and the amps would be still 7.87amps.

[@sultana.6375]

Thanks for the great info. This was a couple of years ago. Do you happen to have found any cons during this time that were not mentioned in the video? I found this art amazon for $799, I’m considering buying it.

[@robertp2131]

I just ordered one today. I think they increased the voltage to the cigarette plug to over 13v

[@sultana.6375]

@@robertp2131 Nice. Congrats on your purchase. Are you considering buying solar panels?

[@robertp2131]

@@sultana.6375 thanks! I already have 2- 100 watt panels and 2- 125 watt panels. I've used solar for many years, but this is my first lithium battery 👍

[@sultana.6375]

@@robertp2131 I have no experience with solar panels. Do you have any suggestions on what kind and size I should get to power the EB150 when camping or in case of emergency? Thank you.

[@MikeAndNary]

I'm saving up for a Titan and batteries.

[@minutemanprep]

The Titan is definitely the way to go but the Bluetti is another decent option.

[@tecnolover2642]

I really want the Titan as well. The Bluetti is really nice but one thing that people forget is that charging flexibility is critical. Titan is superior in that regard. Also Titan allows battery expansion. What happens if you don't have any sun? Storms often can last days and your ability to charge is severely compromised so additional storage of at least 2-3 times your daily requirement is needed. The Titan fits the bill for me perfectly. Now if I could only afford it!

[@minutemanprep]

@@tecnolover2642 The Titan is definitely the best way to go in my opinion. As a backup you could have a small gas generator to recharge the Titan batteries with the wall chargers.

[@tecnolover2642]

@@minutemanprep Yeah having a backup power source for redundancy is always smart.

[@ryancello8314]

Is it still true that the EB150 has the upper limit of 60V? The User Guide now shows:16-60Vdc(OVP 73V±2V)

[@GlorifiedGremlin]

It's still 60V to my knowledge but it has gotten a few upgrades. The power brick is now beefier and has a fan, and the DC cigarette port is 13.5V instead of 12V. I like that they heard complaints and noticed issues and just quietly fixed them

[@johnvistawall9722]

Isn't lithium batteries charge cycles around 2,000 rather than 1,000?? Chart says otherwise??

[@minutemanprep]

Generally that is what they're rated for but that is 100% dependent on the charging voltage that is put in by the manufacturer. You can really only get 2,000 cycles out of lithium battery if it's never charged above 90% and not below 10%. So basically if a battery is 1,500wh and you can use all 1,500wh then you're using the entire capacity of the battery. But if the battery is actually 1,650wh but the charge parameters are set to where it shuts off at 10% on the low end and 90% on the high end then it will have more like 2,000 cycles. You wouldn't know that it wasn't using the entire battery because on the screen it show you 100% when in reality it would only technically be 90%. This is what is done with the Titan solar generator. It is actually over 2,200wh but it's usable capacity is 2,000wh. This keeps the battery healthy and ensure more cycles are achieved. So the Bluetti EB150 has rated it to 1,000 cycles because of how they've have set up the charge parameters within the system.

[@johnvistawall9722]

@@minutemanprep as for the bluetti eb240 , the charge cycles are the same as eb150??

[@minutemanprep]

@@johnvistawall9722 Yes

[@CamppattonFamilyCompound]

Cool beans, how does the Bluetti ($1,399.99) compare to the ExpertPower Alpha ($1,199.99) which it looks a lot alike or to the inergy Apex ($1250.00) performance wise?.

[@minutemanprep]

The Bluetti and Alpha are 100% identical. I have a review on it here: poweredportablesolar.com/maxoak-bluetti-vs-expertpower-alpha/ I will have another review coming out where I compare them to the Apex as well. You can find a good comparison right now here: poweredportablesolar.com/top-5-solar-generators-for-the-pge-california-blackouts/

[@bjsorensen]

What is the name of the connector you used in your diagram (part #6; dc7909 to mc4 adapter)? I'm having a tough time finding one.

[@minutemanprep]

It comes with the EB150 and EB240 in the box. This is the one I bought as an extra and it works: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07ZPF51N6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@BedsitBob]

Can you get it in 220v?

[@minutemanprep]

Sadly no.

[@rayberger2694]

can you tell me on the Bluetti the one in this video on the charging port, is the center pin the positive ? I don't want to get this wrong when hooking up solar panels to it, Thank you for your help. I tried to test it with a fluke meter but there is no reading ?

[@minutemanprep]

I really don't know. What I do know is that it uses a DC7909 barrel connector. You might research how those work a bit more to find out.

[@1ENDUSER]

I wanted to confirm. If I have a single 400 watt panel with under/close to 10 amps and under the 60 volts, it would in theory work correct?

[@minutemanprep]

Yes.

[@1ENDUSER]

@@minutemanprep Hell yeah!!! Thank you for the reply. Most tubers rarely due. It's great to have that. Makes the channel actually a real one. rather than just a tube TV show for just the hits & to get paid.

[@minutemanprep]

@@1ENDUSER You're welcome =)

[@jaimegasca9556]

What about the bluetti 120w solar panel will that work

[@minutemanprep]

Yes

[@vinmartin1269]

can you use it while charging at the same time?

[@minutemanprep]

Absolutely. And you can actually have six 100w solar panels connected to it.

[@vinmartin1269]

@@minutemanprep thank you

[@vinmartin1269]

@@minutemanprep can you recommend foldable/portable panels for the bluetti?

[@minutemanprep]

@@vinmartin1269 Sorry I cannot. I don't know of foldable panels that can be connected together in series. I always stick with the standard rigid panels not the folding.

[@DrewTimelapse]

Hi, I have 14/2 ran from my cargo area to my roof - will this gauge be strong enough for just a 200w solar setup to power this unit?

[@minutemanprep]

Yes that should be good

[@DrewTimelapse]

@@minutemanprep thanks for your video. May be sponsored, but felt less like it. Good info. Do you still like the EB150 with newer tech coming out these days? It’s attractive to me because of how thin it is. I wish I hit 1,500+ surge wattage, but alas...

[@minutemanprep]

@@DrewTimelapse It is not a sponsored video. I paid for that unit with my own hard-earned money. No endorsement or anything. That is how it is with almost all my units. I try to clarify that now with people if I get a unit for free or not. But still only a couple have been free to me. I'd rather have the EB240 over the EB150 simply because you get lots more battery capacity and everything else is the same, so you might as well have a bigger battery. Seriously nothing beats the Titan. poweredportablesolar.com/ I know it's on backorder but you're going to spend a few thousand dollars on a cheap unit that doesn't work, might as well save up and get the best. New units are coming out and still not besting the Titan.

[@wildbillo68]

it's not a 2000 watt inverter cause these companies want to make maximum profit ...a bigger inverter would make the unit bigger and cost more to manufacture. and they could not charge more for it really... they would probably lose that extra expense..

[@imbonnie]

Can you hook up other batteries to it?

[@minutemanprep]

No

[@J.D_7]

I think now you can hook up B230 and B300 batteries but I don't know if you run from the batteries through the EB 150/240 or that these batteries just power the EB 150/240 up. I only realised this a few hours ago so I'm not entirely clued up. It needs a D050S. Minute Man Prep might know better, I'm still learning and it's only been a week since I discovered solar battery generators.

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

Bluetti told me 2500 cycles not 1000. Thats odd

[@minutemanprep]

Correct, they made a couple of updates since this video.

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

@@minutemanprep So for under 900$ is the EB 150 good for backup home use? Also, the ac outlets ...is the 1000 w split between them ( as in 500 for one and 500 the other) ? OR can 1 outlet do 1000? we are wondering about power tool use. It is 8.4 amps always and a "initial" 9 (spike I guess) according to MFG.Not worried about the charge speed. I was told the round 12v car port is UNregulated? Seems odd for a item that lists at 1500 bucks

[@minutemanprep]

@@BOOSTEDLASER It's good for running something like a fridge, not much more. You can pull up to a total of 1,000w from either port or a combination of the ports up to 1,000w. One outlet will do 1,000w. For the tool, 8.4a x 110v = 924w. The surge would be 9a x 110v = 990w. So it will likely work. The DC port is now regulated. That was something changed after my video came out.

[@BOOSTEDLASER]

@@minutemanprep got one (EB 150) backed up for 6 years for 800 and change ! I have a question that 7 "youtube experts" and 2 techs cant answer...perhaps you can So I had to charge 8 x 18650s I use for various things. My charger can use home 120 AC plug OR USB (DC) My impossible question is : (not sure how to word this) Is the AC plug in back OR the USB in front more effecient? Meaning ....will plugging in my 18650 charger ( or any device that can use either or) draw less juice from the EB 150 with DC or AC? I hope you understand. One "expert" told me it is always 100% exactly the same" That just cant be right Semper FI Gunny

[@minutemanprep]

@@BOOSTEDLASER DC power is always more efficient than AC power, so USB.

[@kingerz]

This is a very old video and even at the time was a bit odd. 2 plugs is fine, 4 is a silly thing to ask for. The reviewer does not seem to grasp what a USB -C output is. The fan blows out hot air, so WHY PUT THE BRICK THERE YOU MADMAN???? Cycles are about 2500 not 1000.