Bluetti is a famous innovator and global supplier of solar power stations. In many power options, the brand has on sale more than a dozen of incredible power stations.
In this article, I would like to have a spec comparison of two of the brand’s best-seller mid-range power stations – AC200P and its modular variant AC200 Max.
These two are the most distinctive mid-size power stations the entire portable power market has had for a while. Though EcoFlow has some alternatives to the Bluetties in its Delta series, both AC200P and AC200 Max are doing quite well even long after their releases.
The most visible difference between the Bluetti power stations is the expandability. The AC200 Max, as its name implies, is a modular power station, which you can crank up to 8.1kWh using the brand’s B230 external battery packs.
Bluetti AC200P at a Glance
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Bluetti AC200P Solar Power Station
The AC200P is a 2000Wh portable power station with an inverter of 2000 watts and it can surge at 4800 watts. With the new LiFePO4 battery, it can offer you 3500+ charging cycles up to 80%.
Coming up with as many as 17 charging outlets, including six 120V AC sockets, it can smoothly power almost all your essential AC appliances outdoors or back home.
The power station can be charged from a solar source of 700 watts maximum and a wall socket at 400W. That is, with a combination of AC and solar simultaneously, you can charge AC200P at the rate of 1100 watts.
Besides the AC sockets, the AC200P features multiple USB and DC charging options along with two 15W wireless chargers. The DC sockets include a 12V/25A RV outlet, a 12V/10A carport, and a pair of 12V/3A 5.5mm ports. The USB ports include a 60W USB-C PD port.
Bluetti has AC200P on sale in several attractive bundles with the B230 and B300 extra battery packs as well as PV350 and PV420 solar panels. The bundles also feature the required cables for linking together. Check out the link above to find AC200P and all its bundles.
Note: The AC200P is also expandable with the XT90 To DC7909 cable.
Bluetti AC200 Max Solar Power Station
The AC200 Max is actually a modular variant of the brand’s mid-size solar power stations, but it has got an increased storage capacity and a better AC inverter.
More specifically, the device comes with a 2048Wh LFP battery pack under the hood, which you can expand up to 6,144Wh with two units of the B230 and up to 8,192Wh with as many units of the B300 external battery packs.
The inverter inside s a 2200W unit, which makes it a little more powerful than its original variant, AC200P. Further, with the added option for extra storage capacity, you can use the Bluetti to run more devices and appliances for a longer period during your outdoor or indoor events.
Moreover, the AC200 Max has a clear edge over its original variant in terms of solar charging and AC charging rates. Integrating a 900W MPPT charge controller inside, you can charge it a bit smarter from a reliable solar source and its AC charging rate is 500 watts, letting you charge the backup system at a rate of 1400 watts from solar and AC simultaneously.
The AC200 Max features four AC sockets and a 30A NEMA TT-30 outlet.
The other charging options integrated are a USB-C 100W port, a fast-charge 18W port, a carport, a 30A DC RV port, and dual DC barrel ports apart from dual 15W wireless chargers.
Bluetti AC200P and AC200 Max – How Are They Different?
There are a lot of differences between AC200P and its max variant. In this part of the article, I would like to have a detailed look at the main differences between the mid-size power stations.
Storage Capacity: The AC200P equips a 2000Wh LiFePO4 battery, while AC200 Max has got a 2048Wh LFP battery. You can smoothly expand the storage capacity of the latter with the brand’s compatible extra battery packs – B230 and B300.
AC Inverter and Output: The original AC200P is a 2000W power station, while its max variant has got a 2200W inverter with both offering a surge capacity of 4800 watts.
Charging Options: As you see, there are some notable differences between AC200P and AC200 Max in the case of charging options. The former features 400W AC and 700W solar charging options, while the latter has 500W AC and 900W MPPT solar charging options.
Charging Outlets: The AC200P incorporates six AC outlets, while AC200 Max has only four AC sockets, but it additionally features a 30A RV port, making it a more perfect choice for RV and van users. Apart from the AC sockets, the models share almost the same charging options regarding USB, DC, and wireless facilities.
Size and Weight: Both the AC200P and AC200 Max have exactly the same size, i.e. 16.5 x 11 x 15.2 inches, but the difference (because of the change in battery and inverter power) is visible in weight as the former is weighing 60.6 lbs, while the latter at 61.9 lbs.
Bluetti AC200P Vs AC200 Max – Price
As of writing this, AC200P is priced at $1399, while AC200 Max is at $1599 after all the available discounts. Added with a unit of B300, the latter is priced at $3500. You get both models in several bundles with external battery packs and solar panels on the Bluetti website.
Final Thoughts
That has been our detailed take on the Bluetti AC200P and AC200 Max solar power stations.
Design-wise, both the power stations are indeed the same, but you get more power and storage capacity with the AC200 Max.
The former is also a good choice as long as you can expand it also with the specific cables and the same extra battery packs. But AC200 Max is more flexible in scalability, and you have got a more powerful inverter and an RV socket for perfect outdoor applications.
Vahid Vee is a full-time blogger who is highly passionate about portable and off-grid power backup systems. As a keen observer of the global portable power market, he is really excited to share with you the latest trends, new products, and other developments in the market. #Contact Email @ veevahid@gmail.com – LinkedIn – Full blog profile.