That makes it a brilliant buy for a small home on or off-grid lifestyle.

However, its sheer bulk makes it much less suitable for portable use.

The Bluetti AC200L is specced to trigger the biggest of appliances and recharge its 2kWh capacity again quickly.

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Combined with smart schedule UPS modes, it’s ideal for tiny home or cabin life.

It has handles on either side, which dont protrude.

Remember to lift with your legs, though, not your back.

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The Bluetti AC200L is specced to run the biggest of appliances and recharge its 2kWh capacity again quickly. Combined with smart schedule UPS modes, it’s ideal for tiny home or cabin life. However, the sheer bulk means it’s barely portable, and the limited selection of USB ports is a little disappointing.

This design ensures good airflow.

One thing I appreciate about the design here is the beefy power button.

It feels good and inspires confidence that youve turned it on or offsomething often lacking on other power stations.

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The Bluetti AC200L is specced to run the biggest of appliances and recharge its 2kWh capacity again quickly. Combined with smart schedule UPS modes, it’s ideal for tiny home or cabin life. However, the sheer bulk means it’s barely portable, and the limited selection of USB ports is a little disappointing.

The screen and the illuminated buttons are reasonably visible in all but the brightest of sunlight.

For instance, a freezer doesn’t need to do much when the door is closed.

With a capacity of 2048Wh, first work out how much power your equipment will be drawing.

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For instance, a CPAP machine might be around 35W.

Again, this calculation only works for devices that have a continuous power draw.

Then, divide 2048 by the wattage to work out the number of hours itll last.

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For this example, 2048 / 35 = 58 hours.

Or, a 2.4kW hot water kettle would run continuously for 50 minutes.

DC and USB Output: Disappointing Port Selection

The DC and USB output sections are activated independently.

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DC output comes from a cigarette lighter port, and a 48V DC socket.

Theres no wireless charging pad on top, either.

If any of those are important to you, then the AC200 Max might be the better choice.

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That could be an issue if you only have a limited supply.

Charging from a wall socket requires no external power brickjust the cable.

The charging circuitry is hidden inside.

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The AC200L provides a number of UPS modes when grid-connected.

This is the simplest of operating modes.

Youll need to get the balance right, though.

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Then theres Time Control UPS.

This is easily the smartest battery Ive seen yet.

Should You Buy the Bluetti AC200L?

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TheBluetti AC200Lis not a one-size fits all power station for all your home needs and outdoor adventures.

The USB port selection is limited, with only two of each key in.

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