Bluetti ac200p Review and 6 Alternative Portable Power Stations

Why do a Bluetti ac200p review on a food site? Well, if you have ever lost power with the prospect of losing $700 worth of groceries you may understand the value proposition. A portable generator to buy you 6 to 24 hours without power can be a real money saver.

Due to making great technological strides, the use of portable power stations has skyrocketed in recent years. The increase in demand is due to the number of electronics people use daily. However, the uptick is also due to portable power stations becoming more reliable. 

When it comes time to survey the market for the best power station, the output power is the highest concern. Following close behind, comes the battery quality and expected life. The unit cannot help anybody if it has great output, but the battery loses the ability to keep going long enough. 

Rounding out the key concerns, the number of outlets provided is important for some consumers, and how fast the battery charges will be important to most people. 

Many different portable power stations are available on the market, so we’re going to take a look at a few of the best options.

Best Portable Power Stations:

• Bluetti AC200P
• EcoFlow Delta Pro
• Zendure SuperBase Pro 2000
• Jackery Explorer 1500 
• Maxoak Bluetti EB150
• EF EcoFlow
• Blackfire PAC505

1. Bluetti AC200P Review

One of the greatest advantages of the Bluetti is that the unit delivers quite competitive power output, 2000W, at a reasonable price. The various options, even including wireless charging, will satisfy most customers and not leave them with buyer’s remorse. 

Furthermore, the AC200P has a sleek and intelligent touchscreen interface that feels intuitive, so most people should find it easy to operate. Just as important, the high contrast screen makes everything easy to read, so viewing input, output, and power availability should be simple.  I also like the idea of pairing this with a set of their solar panels to make it a solar generator.

Pros 

• LiFePO4 Battery Technology 
• High output power and battery capacity 
• Color graphic LCD and high contrast 
• Wireless charging 
• Reasonable price 

Cons 

• A bit too heavy 
• Non-standard socket for high-current 12V output 
• Always-on LCD unnecessarily drains power 

Bluetti AC200P 2000Wh Power Station Video Review

I thought this was an excellent review of the product. Most online reviews are positive and why we listed it as #1 and why we decided to purchase this Bluetti power generator model.

2. EcoFlow Delta Pro Review

If entered into a portable power station contest, the EcoFlow Delta Pro would stand a solid chance of coming out on top. Its performance and options are just a little too good. Since battery technology innovation is experiencing a renaissance right now, this company took advantage, offering 3600W. 

This unit is powerful enough to provide power to a small bungalow, and you can even control it via Wi-Fi using an associated app. Any company wanting to challenge this unit truly has an uphill battle in its hands. 

Pros 

• Massive battery and inverter capacity 
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth compatible 
• Expandable with battery and electrical panel 

Cons 

• Too heavy to qualify as portable, nearly 100lbs 
• The second battery makes charging less efficient 

3. Zendure SuperBase Pro 2000 Review

The SuperBase Pro is a competent entry into the portable power station market. While it does not excel in any one area, such as non-unique battery power at 2000W, it offers enough options to satisfy most buyers and does it at one of the cheapest prices found anywhere. 

It is Wi-Fi capable, and it even has extra options available on its companion app that are not on the unit’s interface. Furthermore, it is likely to be popular with families as it offers ample AC and DC output ports along with enough USB sockets for smartphones and other portable devices. 

Pros 

• Plenty of charge cycles 
• Large battery capacity 
• Strong inverter power 
• Power Factor indicator 

Cons 

• The screen never turns off when in use 
• Slightly noisy fan 

4. Jackery Explorer 1500 Review

The Jackery Explorer 1500 is another unit that offers nice value for the money. It has an impressive inverter and high-capacity batteries, offering a continuous 1800W, along with ample power outlets. 

Compared to some other units on our list, the Jackery is not overly cumbersome to move around. It qualifies as validly portable and compact at just over 30 lbs. The Explorer is the type of product that feels right. The power is there, and it does not get bogged down by compromises, like some other units, such as great power but too heavy. 

Pros 

• Great battery capacity 
• Powerful inverter 
• Family-friendly with ample power outlets 
• Solid tech support should problems arise 

Cons 

• The fan is too noisy

5. Maxoak Bluetti EB150 Review

It’s true, the Maxoak is an expensive portable power station for what you get, but high quality usually comes with high cost. It incorporates the latest battery technologies delivering a high-power and high-capacity off-grid generator at 1500W. 

It suffers from a considerable drawback because of its charging time, about six hours, much longer than other more powerful units. However, Maxoak has been performing solidly in this market for a long time, and they know how to craft quality, even when it’s in a compact package that does not seem powerful by the numbers. 

Pros 

• Large battery capacity 
• Family-friendly offering ample power outlets 
• Low price, but not much lower than considerably more powerful units 
• Solid inverter efficiency 

Cons 

• Needs better technical support 
• Surprisingly heavy for its small size

6. EF EcoFlow Delta Review

The EF EcoFlow Delta offers great battery power at 1800W and enough AC power outlets to qualify as family-friendly with six and four USB outlets.  

It is also decently lightweight and compact, considering that it offers enough power to keep the lights on all night if needed. The price is also attractive because EcoFlow is one of the smaller companies in this market and needs to be competitive wherever it can get an edge. 

Pros 

• Family-friendly outlets 
• Strong battery 
• Lightweight 

Cons 

• Lacking technical support 
• Perhaps too lightweight, feels slightly cheap

7. Blackfire PAC505 Review

Sometimes people need a solid amount of power, but they also need something reasonably portable, even if walking a decent distance. Enter the midrange portable power station from Blackfire offering a 500W battery. 

This unit offers plenty of outlets, for its size. But it suffers from a grave drawback that has nothing to do with the unit’s design and everything to do with the company: It’s only available on backorder at present.

Pros 

• Good portability 
• A good number of outlets for its size 

Cons 

• On backorder

Final Thoughts 

There are quite a few considerations to deliberate on when shopping for a portable power station. Fortunately, the market provides a wide range of options. 

There are many considerations such as price points, portability, power capacity considerations, and family-friendly needs of potential customers.  

Whatever your needs are, we are sure the best power station for you is out there. 

You may want to also check out our posts on electric kettles and pressure cookers.