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ALLPOWERS R1500 vs BLUETTI AC180

The ALLPOWERS R1500 holds the same 1,152 Wh for the BLUETTI AC180, and gives the same 1,800 W of continuous output. In October 2026 the R1500 cost $0.78 per Wh of rated capacity and the AC180 $0.43. Neither is ranked above the other here: each row below shows where one leads, so the right pick depends on what you need to run.

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The two in numbers

  • 1,152 / 1,152Wh

    Capacity

  • 1,800 / 1,800W

    Output

  • $0.78 / $0.43

    Price per Wh

  • 2.4 h / 3.1 h

    Solar refill, peak sun

Figures read R1500 first, AC180 second.

Which one suits what

One line per criterion, each with the numbers behind it. There is no overall winner: weigh the lines that matter for your list.

  • Longer runtime on the same load: a tie at 1,152 Wh.
  • Bigger loads at once: a tie at 1,800 W.
  • Motor and compressor starts: the ALLPOWERS R1500, with 3,000 W against 2,700 W for the AC180. The surge rating covers the start of a fridge, pump or tool.
  • Carrying it: the BLUETTI AC180, with 35.3 lb (16 kg) against 36.8 lb (16.7 kg) for the R1500. Lighter is easier to move.
  • Price per watt hour: the BLUETTI AC180, with $0.43 against $0.78 for the R1500. Prices as stored for October 2026; sale prices change often.
  • Solar refill: the ALLPOWERS R1500, with 2.4 h of peak sun against 3.1 h of peak sun for the AC180. From empty at each station's own solar limit.

Running time, side by side

Each appliance on its own on a full charge, at 85% efficiency. Loads used for minutes a day show minutes of use.

Common appliances on the R1500 and the AC180
ApplianceWattsR1500AC180
Phone charging20 W2.0 days2.0 days
Laptop (while charging)65 W15.1 h15.1 h
Wi-Fi router and modemestimate28 W35.0 h35.0 h
LED bulb, 60 W equivalent (800 lumens)8.5 W4.8 days4.8 days
TV, 55 inch LED (LCD)82 W11.9 h11.9 h
CPAP machine (no humidifier)11 W3.7 days3.7 days
CPAP machine with heated humidifier56 W17.5 h17.5 h
Oxygen concentrator (home, stationary)290 W3.4 h3.4 h
Box fan (20 inch)125 W7.8 h7.8 h
Refrigerator (modern, full size)275 W18.1 h18.1 h
Chest freezer300 W29.4 h29.4 h
Sump pump (1/2 HP)925 W1.1 h1.1 h
Drip coffee maker900 W1.1 h of use1.1 h of use
Microwave oven (1,000 W cooking power)1,530 W38 min of use38 min of use
Electric kettle1,500 W39 min of use39 min of use
Window air conditioner (5,000 BTU)525 W1.9 h1.9 h
Electric space heater (1,500 W)1,500 W39 min39 min

Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer.

Specifications

Published specifications of the ALLPOWERS R1500 and the BLUETTI AC180
SpecificationR1500AC180
Rated capacity1,152 Wh1,152 Wh
Battery chemistryLiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate)LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate)
Cycle life3,500 cycles (end capacity not published)3,500 cycles to 80% capacity
Continuous AC output1,800 W1,800 W
Surge rating3,000 W2,700 W
AC outlets44
AC voltage120 V120 V
USB-C2 ports1 port, up to 100 W
USB-A2 ports4 ports
12 V car outletup to 120 Wup to 120 W
Wall charging inputup to 1,500 Wup to 1,440 W
Solar inputup to 650 Wup to 500 W
Expansion batteriesyes, up to 4,608 Wh in total (B1000)no
Backup (UPS) switchover20 ms or fasterNot published
Weight36.8 lb (16.7 kg)35.3 lb (16 kg)
Size (box)16.3 × 12.3 × 10.4 in13.4 × 12.5 × 9.7 in
App connectionBluetooth, Wi-FiBluetooth
Warranty5 years5 years
Boost modeNot publishedPower Lifting Mode, up to 2,700 W for resistive loads
240 VNot publishedno 240 V output
TT-30 RV outletNot publishedno
L14-30 outletNot publishedno
Car charging inputNot publishedup to 200 W
Charges down toNot published32 °F (0 °C)
Runs down toNot published-4 °F (-20 °C)
NoiseNot published45 dB

Solar refill counts 75% of each station's own solar limit reaching the battery; at 4 peak sun hours a day, divide by 4 for days.

The two stations

ALLPOWERS's page for the R1500 (opens in a new tab) BLUETTI's page for the AC180 (opens in a new tab)

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