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The AC60 and B80 superficially look like tiny versions of those.
They’re extremely portable, expandable, and have one killer superpower: they’re IP65 splashproof.
Is this the rugged, outdoor, expandable, AC-capable portable power station you’ve been looking for?
Design and Key Specs
Both the AC60 and B80 have one surprise: IP65 splashproof rating.
That means they’re protected from light water jets and dust ingress from any direction.
That’s a pretty big superpower, and definitely a key point if you’re regularly using this outdoors.
As for AC power output, the AC60 can achieve 600W continuous output with 1200W peak.
However, the AC output can be boosted to allow high inductive load appliances that would normally draw 1200W.
For instance, a mini kettle or small power toolsomething with a strong motor or heating element.
That means that you have 340Wh to draw from the AC socket.
Considering it’s only 403Wh, the overall weight of 9kg or 20lbs is quite heavy for the capacity.
So, this is strictly a portable unit for relatively short burst of high power needs.
That consists of a 12V car cigarette lighter, 100W USB-C, and two USB-A 15W ports.
Lastly, one feature I appreciate is the large LED panel area light on the back.
On a portable battery designed for camping, these should be mandatory.
One very minor thing that just feels bizarre to me is the battery indicator around the percentage.
Every even segment then features a small zap mark in the middle, for … reasons.
It’s a weird UI choice and one which might have been best left on the design board.
To my knowledge, this is the first sub-1000Wh Bluetti battery that can be expanded in this way.
The B80 is strictly a battery unit, though, and not an AC inverter.
It can also be charged separately from the main unit, with AC or solar, as outlined later.
As for size and weight, the B80 is only about 3cm shorter and weighs about the same.
Once plugged in, the percentage remaining automatically adjusts to reflect the fact that you have an expansion added.
The benefit of having an expandable system like this is two-fold.
But it also means you might have up to 2000Wh without sacrificing the ease of portability.
Perhaps the 600W output limit doesn’t matter to you; you just want more capacitythen this is ideal.
It’s a lot easier to transport a number of smaller boxes than one larger one, after all.
You don’t need to take the expansion battery on trips if you don’t need it.
A suitable MC4 to 8mm DC input cable is provided.
It produced nine amps in bright sun, and I got about 120-150W into the battery.
Who Is the AC60 and B80 for and Should You Buy Them?
Five main features define the AC60 and B80 units.
it’s possible for you to always connect a second smaller panel to the B80 expansion separately.
Warranty, Lifespan, and Value
Bluetti offers a six-year warranty.
That’s the best lifespan you’ll find in any portable battery.
It is good value for the set, although the price is set to increase to $1400 soon.
It’s a fair premium, though it’s to be expected given the larger inverter and weatherproof features.
However, I wouldn’t recommend buying just the AC60 if you just wanted a small power station.
