ANKER C1000 vs BLUETTI AC180 - Direct UK Power Station FACE-OFF!

We give you the head to head face-off everyone has been asking for - the Anker Solix C1000 against the Bluetti AC180. Both very similar power stations in terms of price and specifications, but which one is best? We go in deep!

#powerstation #camping #solargenerator

[0:00] Intro
[00:42] Price comparison
[1:35] Similarities
[3:31] Dimension comparison
[6:20] Displays
[7:16] Inputs and outputs
[14:29] Fan noise
[17:15] 2.6kW kettle test
[19:00] Smartphone apps
[22:37] Capacity comaprison test
[28:00] 0% to 100% charge time
[31:50] Verdict

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[chadperling]

For your United States viewers: As of March 25, 2024, both are on sale for $650 but the Bluetti has 4 AC outputs and takes an expansion battery, matching the Anker on both counts. The Anker expansion battery is rated at 1064 Wh, while the Bluetti is 806 Wh. I Love the competition between all these companies which is leading to more power, more Wh and more features at lower prices.

[JohnDoe-xt]

Both great units..the U.S. Bluetti now has 4x120 volt plugs..pure sine inverter..regulated at 13.1 volts
the whole time..great for electronics..I do have the AC180..love the more info display..either one great. Can't go wrong

[tomrum]

Excellent comparison review with actual live visual and sound comparisons. Sale prices on Amazon (12/24/2023) for both units are the same at $649.00 here in the U.S. I really don't need a power station with that large of a capacity, but with the prices so extremely low I am going to buy the C1000. The main reason I have chosen the C1000 is primarily the difference in size and weight plus of course, your outstanding video comparison. Thank you for a taking the time to produce the video.

[hiramnoone]

Informative as well as entertaining vid watching the two face-off that way.
Thanks.

[UrjunkMygold]

The expansion battery for the Anker is what got me to buy it. Plus at the time, the power pack with a 200 W solar panel was $100 US cheaper than the Bluetti 180 with the 200 W solar panel. Both seem to be great machines. For my situation (boat camping) with all loads at or under 1000W either would work, but the Anker’s abilty to easily double the capacity to 2100 Whr was key.

[ymmij]

Guys you gotta keep in mind anker has customer service and bluetti does not. Anker is well known..just saying

[rogerlikes]

My observations... I think the handles sticking out on the Anker are to provide the space needed if packed in for airflow, and the charging cords. I also think the handles sticking out would be great tie off points. One thing that struck me about the anker is I think they use top quality components, so the fan may be of a higher quality, time will tell. for me the kicker was the 600watts in and 12.5 amps in past 32v. I am purchasing this over the Bluetti because I happen to have a Lifep04 36V 30ah battery that I want to charge this thing with if needed. My prior unit was an original Jackety 500 that thing could not recharge fast enough to be usefull for my cpap or any other use. Charging on ac at 85watts, sollar at 65 watts and 12v at 46ish volts just sucked. Thanks for making the video. Wireless charging doesn't seem to work for me in California in summertime when the temperatures could be over 100F. In the run time test it was interesting that the Anker cut off at 1% and the Bluetti cut off at 0% this might fibe the edge to battery life vs total power. In the charge test how long dit the Ankler run before changing it to high speed charging? Was Surgepad enabled during the kettle test? I liked the display and app on the bluetti better, but chose the Anker because of the faster solar charging, and the out of warranty support I received from Anker as a company on another product. Time will tell;")

[SKSK-rzbr]

4 x USB on A180 (also higher power) as well as wireless charging .... For me 2 x AC is enough (fan quieter on 180)... 180 able to power larger wattage items. Better display and app on bluetti .. Apparently you can join extra battery to unit, , Like the light on the Anker and the reduced size and weight .. As you said both great power stations - Nice review btw

[robertarnobit]

Good comparison 👍 I prefer the smaller size of the Anker and 4 AC outlets. Good video 👍

[cynthiabreault]

I’m upgrading my hurricane kit so I’m shopping for a new emergency backup power supply and really appreciate you comparing these. As I shop in the states, the Anker C1000 has 6 power outlets. Also, I may have missed this but did you notice the light on the Anker? I can see it on yours so I don’t think that’s a difference.

[mowcowbell]

I picked up the Anker Solix C1000 for $449 for Amazon's black friday sale. Purchased a couple of 200watt solar panels to charge it.

[loui]

I just got the anker solix c1000, I wanted the bluetti and was going to buy it while it was on sale for $559 but waited until the following day and it went up to $669 lol. The solix I got it for $549, kind of happy with the purchase because of the smaller footprint, I do wish it would have wireless charger on top but oh well. On the bluetti my main concern was the single usb-c, I did want at least 2 usb-c. Also, my solix c1000 comes with 6 sockets.

[romantashevRT]

Can anyone explain to me what is the point of the expansion battery when its price now is the same as the Anker Solix C1000. Can't you just get another unit? Way more versatile?

[withexpectancy]

This video is wonderfu, and fun. Thanks so much. Subbed😊😮

[georgecostanza]

You should use a plug in watt meters to measure each station’s capacity, rather than timing two space heaters. Even if the heaters are the same make and model, variance in their parts and manufacturing tolerances could account for a significant portion of the difference in run times.

[CampingSecretsUK]

A few people have pointed out that the Bluetti can accept a DC input from an external battery like the B80. Whilst this is true, I don't see this as a proper expansion battery which is supported by the BMS and visible on the app etc. That being said, I should have mentioned it in the video as it is an option. However you could just as well charge your ac180 with a petrol generator!

[mange]

If the Bluetti reduces power to keep high demand appliances running rather than cutting off, would that damage some devices?

[wevegonetouring]

Great review and seeing them side-by-side was really useful. I’d like to see the C1000 v the Delta2. Thanks. Michael.

[JoeDplummer_]

Just for clarification, Toasters are resistive loads. 14:30

[eggyful]

Anker for me with an led light is a plus