Home Power Facts BLUETTI AC180 vs EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic
The BLUETTI AC180 delivers more usable capacity than the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic (about 950 Wh vs 819 Wh). A typical refrigerator runs about 14.2 h on the BLUETTI AC180 and 12.3 h on the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic.
Specs verified 2026-10-18. Every value below links to its source.
Where they differ
- BLUETTI AC180: more usable capacity (950 Wh vs 819 Wh, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic).
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic: higher surge rating (3,600 W vs 2,700 W, BLUETTI AC180).
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic: lighter (26.7 lb vs 35.3 lb, BLUETTI AC180).
- BLUETTI AC180: lower list price (499 USD vs 599 USD, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic).
- BLUETTI AC180: lower price per usable Wh ($0.53 vs $0.73, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic), the fairest value measure across sizes.
- BLUETTI AC180: faster AC charging (1,440 W vs 1,400 W, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic).
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Specs side by side
| Spec | BLUETTI AC180 | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 1,152 Wh[source]AC180 is 1,152 Wh; the AC180P (1,440 Wh) on the same page is a different variant. OutdoorGearLab notes BLUETTI has released the Elite 100 v2 as the AC180's successor. | 1,024 Wh[source]1024Wh 51.2V 20Ah. Not the same product as the DELTA 3 / DELTA 3 Plus / DELTA 3 Max. |
| Usable capacity (measured) | 950 Wh[source]OutdoorGearLab measured 950 Wh at 80% load (82%). StorageReview measured 1,030 Wh at a 350 W load; the lower figure is used. | Not publishedno independent test found. thesolarlab.com reports about 83% inverter efficiency but does not publish a measured Wh figure. |
| AC continuous output | 1,800 W[source]4 x 120V/15A, 1800W in total. | 1,800 W[source]'120V~60Hz 1800W total'. |
| AC surge output | 2,700 W[source]Spec table 'Surge Power: 2700W'; the manual also says it 'can handle a surge of 2700W'. The same 2,700 W figure is used for Power Lifting Mode, which only applies to resistive heating loads. | 3,600 W[source]'3600W surge output'. X-Boost (resistive loads up to 2600 W) is a separate feature. Some retailer listings give X-Boost as 2400 W; the official page says 2600 W. |
| 240 V output | No[source]AC outlets: '4 x 120V/15A' ('4x120V(1800W Total)'); no 240V output listed. | No[source]AC Output: '120V~60Hz 1800W total'; no 240V output listed. |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4[source] | LiFePO4[source]'LFP(LiFePO4)'. |
| Cycle life | 3,500+ cycles to 80% original capacity[source] | Not publishedOfficial page gives no cycle count, only an estimated ~10-year lifespan from internal simulation. Retailer cycle figures (3000 or 4000) conflict and were not used. |
| AC charging | 1,440 W[source]Turbo mode 1440 W (enabled in the app); standard mode 1000 W max. | 1,400 W[source]'AC Input (Charge Only) 100-120V~15A 50/60Hz 1400W Max'. |
| Max solar input | 500 W[source]500W Max., VOC 12-60VDC, 10A. | 500 W[source] |
| Expandable | No[source]Official FAQ: 'the AC180 doesn't support capacity expansion with B80, B230, or B300 batteries'; they can only charge it through Power Bank Mode. The page description's 'up to 4,224Wh' wording refers to that charging, not true expansion. | Not publishedOfficial page does not state expandability. An independent review (thesolarlab.com) lists it as non-expandable. |
| UPS / EPS switchover | 20 ms[source]Official user manual: 'Switching time 20ms'; Grid Enhancement mode must be off for UPS use. The product page does not state it. | 10 ms[source] |
| Weight | 35.3 lb[source]Spec table: 'About 16kg / 35.27lbs'. Official figures conflict: the same page's description says 37 lb / 17 kg and the user manual says 36.16 lb / 16.4 kg. | 26.7 lb[source]Official net weight '12.1kg+0.3kg', converted to lb (12.1 kg = 26.7 lb). |
| Warranty | 5 years[source] | 5 years[source]3-year standard + 2-year extension only after EcoFlow app registration. |
| List price | $499[source]$499.00 for the standalone unit, no discount shown, out of stock (restock late November), seen 2026-10-18. | $599[source]Regular price $599; sale price $499 (pre-order) shown on 2026-10-18. |
| Usable capacity used for runtimes | 950 Wh | 819 Wh (est. 80%) |
Runtime on one charge
| Appliance | BLUETTI AC180 | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.2 h | 12.3 h |
| Chest freezer | 38.6 h | 33.3 h |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 21.1 h | 18.2 h |
| CPAP with heated humidifier | 10.6 h | 9.1 h |
| Sump pump (1/3 hp) | 1.5 h | 1.3 h |
| Sump pump (1/2 hp) | 1 h | 0.9 h |
| Gas furnace blower (1/2 hp) | 1.7 h | 1.5 h |
| Window AC (5,000 BTU) | 2.7 h | 2.4 h |
| Microwave | 1.1 h | 0.9 h |
| Coffee maker | 0.8 h | 0.7 h |
| Laptop charger | 15.8 h | 13.7 h |
| Phone charger | 47.5 h | 41 h |
| Wi-Fi router / modem | 2.6 days | 2.3 days |
| TV (LED, 32-55 inch) | 14 h | 12 h |
| LED light bulb (each) | 4.4 days | 3.8 days |
| Space heater | 0.6 h | 0.5 h |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, 5 L/min) | 2.7 h | 2.3 h |
| Starlink (Standard kit) | 10.8 h | 9.3 h |
| Desktop PC + monitor | 10.6 h | 9.1 h |
| Electric blanket (queen) | 3.7 h | 3.2 h |
| Box fan (20 inch) | 11.4 h | 9.9 h |
| Dehumidifier (35-50 pint) | 2 h | 1.7 h |
| Portable air conditioner (8,000-10,000 BTU) | 0.8 h | 0.7 h |
| Electric kettle | 0.6 h | 0.5 h |
| Portable induction cooktop (single burner) | 0.5 h | 0.5 h |
| Air fryer | 0.6 h | 0.5 h |
| Mini fridge (compact, ~3 cu ft) | 38 h | 32.8 h |
| Garage door opener | 1.3 h | 1.1 h |
Runtime = usable capacity ÷ average draw, the same formula for both models (no idle draw added to either), after checking continuous output and startup surge. Usable capacity is an independent test's measured figure, or 80% of rated where none exists. See the methodology.