The NEW Bluetti AC240 - Rain Tested! Full In-Depth Testing & Review Video

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Video Timestamps:
Bluetti AC240 In The Rain: (0:00)
AC240 Features: (2:02)
AC Inverter Testing: (4:10)
DC / USB Output Testing: (11:05)
Charging the AC240: (15:45)
60v Solar Cut Off: (24:57)
B210 Expansion Battery: (26:15)
Support & Warranty Coverage: (27:29)
Grading the Power Station: (28:17)
AC200L VS AC240: (29:11)
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[@Jasonoid]

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[@lynnbb]

Thanks Jason what a beauty 😎

[@Jasonoid]

It's a high quality device for sure!

[@Evirthewarrior]

As much as I like bluetti's products, the fact that they have all these different batteries that all require different ports and cannot be used interchangeably is a complete swing and a miss. Any power station that accepts a battery expansion, should be able to accept any battery from bluetti's line up of batteries directly with their normal cables.

[@mrkevin365]

I agree. My last and only purchase is the AC200l because it still works with the b230. I refuse to buy more batteries

[@Jasonoid]

Excellent feedback about how a brand should have compatibility through it's whole product stack. When you spend thousands of dollars and something new comes out, you'd hope it would be compatible. I think the best example of product interchangeability that is Apple!

[@WeThePeopleSurvival69]

Agreed 👍🏻💯

[@bcmmike]

Yeah the entire reason I bought 2 of the Bluetti units I did, is because they both take the same battery. If they want to say it's because of the weather sealing, just make a weather sealed version of an existing battery.

[@CAPTALISM]

Completely agree and have brought this up so many times. I have an ac500 and a massive b300s battery yet if I buy another bluetti unit that massive battery is completely useless and I’m forced to buy another one. It’s a sales gimmick in my opinion to get you to spend more.

[@dannydivine7699]

Definitely looking forward to seeing the 60 volt solution, as well as interested in how / if it will work with my Anker C1000

[@Jasonoid]

That's my hope!, with a slight modification to the cable it can be compatible with any 60v charge controller.

[@RadiantJasmin]

Thanks! I may get one of these, as water resistant IS ALWAYS a PLUS! +

[@Jasonoid]

It's a plus for sure!

[@markspencer1551]

If you’re watching this and don’t own one yet? This is basically your own electricity grid and prevents you from being inconvenienced by power outages from storms or power outages from maintenance outages by your electric company!! I have a AC200L that saved me from 8 outages from 2023-2024! Mine is connected to solar panels 840w and powers my TV,WiFi,Computer and recharges back to 100% by 9am…

[@Jasonoid]

Excellent breakdown of how you use yours!

[@MethosFilms]

I have the ac500. I got it for the inverter size and its fully modular. No hsttery to worry about in the head unit if it fails

[@covecarpentry]

Been waiting for you to get this. Lets go

[@Jasonoid]

That's what I like to hear

[@ericspeltier]

I've said this on other Bluetti reviews - The unsung hero here is the port covers. Many/All other generators don't have the covers.

[@PeaceChanel]

Thank You for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ ☮ ❤

[@jimoray3]

Your highly professional reviews are by far #1 on the “ Trust Factor”! Thanks for always being so detailed. Amongst all the different facilitators of reviewers go, I rank you #1 as your attention to detail is beyond reproach. Just Outstanding Jason and keep up the great work. By the way, I have followed your recommendations for configuration of my new RV solar implementation and am extremely pleased. You are the go to expert for sure.

[@Jasonoid]

Glad to hear it's working well for you!

[@stevesshotts]

Your videos and reviews are always informative and helpful! I watched your 2024 CES video of the AC240 teaser and was considering purchasing... but I liked the existing AC200L better for my requirements. The end of your video you compared the AC240 to the AC200L but did not go into the expansion battery compatibility/connection between the two units. Understanding that new B210 expansion battery would connect to the AC200L, I purchased the "L". Now that the B210 is available, believe an extra-cost cable will be required. What knowledge can you add to this? When will it be available and at what price?

[@Jasonoid]

Yes, from my understanding the B210 is compatible with the AC200L but would require an additional cable. I have no information about pricing or availability. I'm sure it will be available soon. Bluetti doesn't have that info available right now.

[@markspencer1551]

Yeah this is a nice unit but I do prefer my AC200L the performance has been flawless and I love the fact that it saved me from being on the grid and experiencing a 8 hr maintenance outage my neighbors experienced 2 weeks ago!!

[@jefflunt9615]

Thanks for the concise review, Jason. I haven't a need for either one of these as I have the 200MAX and so far, it's just right. I have 6-180 panels on the south side of my home face south and get 900watts during the wintertime. It slips slightly over 900 for a bit here and there but that is for a short time only and everything still works fine. I leave it plugged in 24/7 unless I go camping. It really helps with running my office as I do a lot of high-end photo and video processing. 4k 60fps takes a lot of power. Thanks again, and all the best to you and yours.

[@seniorslaphead8336]

So long as the panels are in series and you don't exceed the maximum voltage the current doesn't matter, it just caps it at around 900W. I have 3x395W panels plugged into mine and it's fine. Over-paneling is a thing.

[@persiaandclaude3505]

Hi Jason thanks for the review. Do you have a estimated timeframe for the review of the anker c1000

[@Jasonoid]

I am aiming for this Friday.

[@davidpaine7398]

This unit is huge! And what the hell is a bleed valve? Great review as always,,,

[@Jasonoid]

Since the battery is sealed completely, if the pressure builds up for some reason, the valve is there to release pressure. Is it ever going to be needed? I have no idea.... I can definitely read the little letters and call it a bleed valve to sound cool though in the video! LOL

[@ryanyoder7573]

Should have called this Blame it on the Rain

[@RadiantJasmin]

😄😄😄😄😁🤪🌧⛈💧💧💧💧☔☔☔☔

[@teuton6167]

Another great video-thank you. My only question is couldn’t you charge this unit using 3 180 watt Newpowa panels in series and another 3 180 watt Newpowa panels in series both combined in parallel to get closer to 1,200 total watts? Or is that what you did in the video?

[@Jasonoid]

Yes, you can use those special 180w solar panels with the lower rated VOC. I didn't show that in this video since those panels aren't made anymore. The stock could end at any time. In extreme cold you'll probably see higher voltage above 60v so you'll want to make sure you use them in warmer temps (Above freezing or so).

[@teuton6167]

@@Jasonoid ok thank you. 🙏

[@ryanyoder7573]

I’d like a dedicated review of the B210 if you can. I have some B230s B300s and 2 B300Ss so been there done that but am interested in the B210.

[@Jasonoid]

What would be different than the B230 or the B300? Just the capacity right? The B300s has built in heaters.

[@ryanyoder7573]

@@Jasonoid well I see 500 watts of solar on B210 and you can use four pin the AC200L vs 1 B230 or 2 B300s. I’m a Bluetti junkie and just got an AC200L and am slightly disappointed I can’t plug-in two B230s. BTW I credit you and the8 bit guy for my addiction.

[@litnoregrets7551]

Thank you. This is a great video. I prefer the AC200L for size, weight, solar input voltage. These are more important to me right now than dialing, waterproofness, no app access to features.

[@i_LOVE_solar]

I think this device with the higher solar input would have been much better.... why didn't they use the AC200L solar charge controller?! I think the water resistance is cool but it seems to add additional cost and weight!

[@MichaelBurko]

I was recently considering a similar unit (water resistant, LiFePo4, under 1500 Wh) and I think Montek X1200 is a better deal. It's way smaller/lighter, more convenient form factor and cheaper. The only downside compared to Bluetti is a little bit smaller battery. Thoughts?

[@Jasonoid]

I haven't tested the new Montek X1200. From reading the specs it seems like a great device. My friend Todd Parker did a super great video testing the Montek X1200 HERE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX-WY2R6g8p-mdUsi=FrgrLx4OsqwO__pa

[@RadiantJasmin]

​@@Jasonoid Thanks! This is the first I've heard of this brand, I may get one of these as well

[@michelleevans9869]

I have the montek and also has shock resistance

[@RadiantJasmin]

Thanks, I'm thinking about getting one of those as well

[@TavondaConyers]

I need to run my air-condition in my RV witch on should i choose ? 29ft one AC unit 30amp RV

[@Jasonoid]

Can you clarify your question?

[@skye1212]

Nice unit. But for about the same money, wondering if new 200L a better choice. Just watched HBO techs review.

[@Jasonoid]

I compared the AC200L to the AC240 at the end of the video 👍

[@rcguymike]

No one has tested the parallel kit...🤔🤔🤔 Thought that would be a big point of this one. If the charge input and/or discharge outputs are different do they try to load balance at all or will you end up with one unit at 50% and one that's dead and reduced output, or will the whole system stop working?

[@Jasonoid]

That's a great question! I bet they would be more balanced than other dual power stations running a 240v split phase setup. With split phase you have two different hot legs and each power station is putting out their own phase. With this unit, since it's 120v in parallel, it seems that the loads would balance together equally.

[@deetheodore9485]

Can this ac240 run a 12000btu mini split air conditioner and for how long?

[@Jasonoid]

A 12k AC usually pulls around 1000 to 1300 watts. It will run on the AC240 but not for very long. Maybe an hour or so. You'd need a bunch of solar and expansion batteries to run an AC consistently.

[@deetheodore9485]

@@Jasonoid thank you! I might have to go with the ac2000

[@BigStipowski]

Another review states you can't do 240 with this unit. Even with the adapter.. say it's limited to doubling watts but still at 120..

[@Jasonoid]

That's correct, you can parallel the output (voltage stays at 120v, but amperage doubles). That means you can have 4800w continuous @ 120v with two units together.

[@user--PM]

video on a tuesday this week, alrighty. ill watch it while i fall asleep, lol

[@Jasonoid]

May my voice put you to sleep. Dream of solar power! LOL

[@user--PM]

indeed it worked out just like that, thanks

[@johntate5284]

A nice surprise to see an early of the week review:) This one is a head scratcher. It is nice that you can hook up 4 B210's and they are pretty reasonably priced when compared to the B300 and B300S. I think Bluetti really missed an opportunity by not including split phase, which has about the same level of difficulty as paralleling. Very thorough and useful review! I hope that the PV charging enhancer is fairly cheap. They have one already for use the the AC200's AC300's and AC500's but it is made for the 150 volt limit with input voltage range up to 500 VDC and an output voltage of 145 VDC. From what you were showing, it looks to a lot smaller and lighter.

[@Jasonoid]

Yeah, from my understanding it will be called the D120S. Looking forward to testing it to see how it performs.

[@techvillage]

Hi, great review, my main reason for watching was to see more about the rain testing. So my thoughts are- that if you accidentally left it outside and it rained, with all the rubber covers on, the unit would not be damaged. But generally you would have it outsife with something plugged into it - so what then when it rains? If it was pllugged into a solar panel then will the solar panel plugs be resistant enough to prevent water ingress. Ditto for 12v. How about 110v? Thats why to me, it sounds great to say a product is rain resistant, bit in what real world scenario is that?

[@Jasonoid]

The charging cables (AC and Solar) are twist lock water tight connections so charging isn't a problem. The high DC output is also a twist lock water tight connection. The only ports I wouldn't recommend using would be the AC outlets and USB ports during a rain storm.

[@twloughlin]

Thanks Jason. Sort of a mixed bag with this unit, I think. Bluetti IMO should really look at simplifying their offerings. Your comparison of the two units at the end makes this apparent, at least to me.

[@Jasonoid]

The one thing that bugs me about Bluetti is it seems their naming convention has no direction and their product lines are all jumbled around. In my opinion this product shouldn't be called the AC240 since it's so different than the AC200L series... it should be something like the IP150 (AC240), and maybe the the smaller on could be called the IP40 (AC60). Someone else mentioned that the product lines need to be more compatible as well.

[@martinstoianov91]

Maybe you can add a true AC/DC usable capacity per dollar to the spreadsheet (WH per dollar / AC or DC efficiency)

[@walterhughes5765]

Can't get over the goofy size I think the ac200L is a much better unit with more capacity and better form factor

[@Jasonoid]

You forgot to mention the better charge controller in the AC200L as well

[@josephdonnaway5755]

What happens when the flimsy socket covers break off, as they surely will?

[@Jasonoid]

I have never broken a port cover on any power station. When you spend this type of money on a product, you make sure you take care of it LOL.... saying that, the port covers are a thick rubber and seem higher quality than other models I have tested. I'd hope they hold up for a long time.

[@josephdonnaway5755]

Taking care of an expensive power station includes not leaving it uncovered out in the rain. A hefty garbage bag would offer better rain protection than multiple rubber socket covers.

[@shelley131]

As always I love your videos. I had seen another influencer review this unit and with his reviews I never would consider the unit, with your review I would be on the fence. It makes a difference how a message is received or how it is interpreted. Regardless, I never would consider this unit based on my needs. I wonder why it is so heavy and it provides less energy capacity.

[@Jasonoid]

It's heavier than the AC200L since it has a reinforced, waterproof metal box on the inside (one for the inverter and one for the battery).

[@nascar427]

Nice, but this is big and heavy with a small battery. I will stick to my Max.

[@Jasonoid]

The AC200Max is a great option as well!

[@cryptowolf-zf3fs]

Does that thing come with its own Forklift? I always one of those nifty Toyota forklifts. Maybe this is my chance to get one lol

[@Jasonoid]

I'm sure they will come out with one eventually! 😂🤣👍

[@user-pp9ot5ul4n]

Excellent as always Jason! I love my Bluetti power stations but, like you, am frustrated with the PV input voltage limit of 60 volts. Bluetti is not the only one to do that but I had hoped for better. My preference minimum would be 12-100 VDC with 20 amps, to enable more options to get solar charging. I waited for the 200L and now for the 240, both are great options. I had hoped for an introductory price of $850 for the 240 as there are others even lower (I know, NOT IP65 rated). I also am not a fan of the add-ons to enhance the operational value, to include proprietary A/C cables. Thank You for the great job and keep them coming.

[@robertlee6781]

Make a separate head and battery like an AC300 and batteries that work in cold weather. That would be cool.

[@Jasonoid]

Cool idea!

[@zodaguado6655]

Too heavy for 1500wh

[@Jasonoid]

In order to make it IP65 rated, the unit is encased in a metal cage I think! Definitely adds to the weight of the power station!

[@nascar427]

Try it with electrical cords plugged in in the rain and see if anyone can electrocute themselves.

[@Jasonoid]

🤣😂👍 No thanks.

[@iamgrowler]

I can't be the only one feeling jerked around by Bluetti with regards to the AC200L. We were told back in October that they were going to release a dongle that stepped down the 48v DC output to 12v. Umm... Still waiting on that all these months later.

[@Jasonoid]

Yep.... it's called the D40. It still awaiting final production. It should come soon and I'll be testing it to see what it's all about.

[@grindychum]

Instead of designing the 1200w PV properly for at least a 3S setup (75V would be nice) they will design an additional product for you to buy. Still no right angle external battery cable.

[@Jasonoid]

Yep, making money on addition accessories. The only cool think about that upcoming D120s voltage regulator is that I think it will be compatible with any of these 60v power stations. I'll have to test that for sure.

[@stevenenders97]

It would be nice if it had 145v solar input and an option to reverse phase the second unit for 240v.

[@Jasonoid]

At least they have the PV regulator coming out, the D120S which will take in 145v of solar.

[@eightwheels2114]

There is so much talk about running an RV with these power stations, but its not really accurate. I've not heard any power station that charges the RV house lithium batteries. One just cannot unplug everything running in the RV into the battery supply, like the air conditioning. Ideally, the power station should charge the RV batteries and then the batteries run the RV. Have you tried any power station with an RV?

[@Jasonoid]

Yes. I have helped a couple people with their setups. You would replace the normal lead acid house battery with something like this. You could also add something like this to the existing system and leave the stock system in place. Most people don't run air conditioners off house batteries. They run their lights, fans, pumps, and other smaller loads off the house batteries. The on board generator runs the large loads like the microwave and air conditioners. You could however run the bookdocking 30amp rv cable into the port on these power stations and run the microwave and air conditioner and other loads like Starlink and laptops and such. It's not a complicated change and adds a bit of convenience to a setup.

[@twloughlin]

I'd also add the caution that, even though these types of units are sporting what's commonly known as "30 Amp RV plugs," you will only get as many amps out of the unit as it's rated for - in this case 20 amps. The RV plug is for convenience only. You can't run a typical 13.5 BTU rooftop RV AC unit with this - you'd need at least a 3600W inverter to pull the 30 amps.

[@eightwheels2114]

@@Jasonoid Can't do that. As mentioned, I have lithium house batteries not lead acid, and they can run the a/c. I do not have a generator, if I did it would charge the house batteries, and I would not need the power station. Its not feasible to rewire or convenient to run separate cords from the a/c or refrigerator. I think its a misnomer it can run an RV. I don't believe this power station can charge house batteries which is the purpose I'm seeking, only run separate smaller loads directly plugged in it.

[@rwstarke]

And you can use it as a boat anchor ⚓️.

[@Jasonoid]

It sure is heavy enough to be used as an anchor.

[@brianclevenger5521]

I am leading to hate Bluetti. Bad experiences with the EB3A,

[@Jasonoid]

The EB3A was their first device with the integrated AC charging and UPS mode. They definitely learned a lot from that device and made some changes on their newer models like the AC200L and this one. I have seen big improvements since that product launch. I'm not going to lie, the EB3A was a bit buggy at launch but upgrading the firmware helped mine a bit.

[@CuriousinNY]

I’m sorry you have had a bad experience. I bought the AC 200 Max 3 years ago and I love it. I haven’t had any issues or problems. Maybe try a larger model? I bought my power station for the times I am camping and the parks don’t have electricity. Where I live there aren’t very many power outages and when they do occur it’s only a few hours at most. So I only use my AC Max for camping