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Portable + Powerful: BLUETTI AC50B Power Station

  • September 11, 2024
  • Ned Morgan
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We can’t say enough good things about the BLUETTI AC50B power station. With a 448Wh capacity and 700W high power output, you have ample energy to run all the essentials. And at just 8.7″ tall, 11″ wide and 7.9″ deep—and weighing just 14.8 lbs—it is portable enough to stow and bring anywhere, including off-grid minimalist trips.

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Photo: Bluetti

The AC50B isn’t just a power station; it’s a personal energy hub you can carry one-handed (thanks to the solid integrated handle). With an array of outlets, including 2 x 700W AC outlets, 2 x 65W USB-C ports, 1 x 15W USB-A port, and 1 x 120W cigarette lighter port, it keeps your off-grid life pulsing with energy.

This small but mighty power station is flexible to charge via solar panels and battery packs (and AC and 12-volt, of course) so you can enjoy continuous power without interruption, during outdoor adventures or hydro outages.

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Input-Charging the BLUETTI AC50B via solar panel while output-charging a speaker, lantern, Macbook, e-motor battery and SUP pump. Photo: Mountain Life Media

The AC50B boasts the newly developed BLUETOPUS BMS, an AI-powered battery management system that continuously optimizes energy use, ensuring sustained power throughout your journey and maxing out your longevity.

And you have plenty of advanced recharge options. You can recharge during the day with solar panels, allowing you to power your devices while simultaneously replenishing the battery. And at night you can pair with the BLUETTI B80 expansion battery for an additional 806Wh of power, giving you peace of mind and extended usage.

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Using the Bluetti app. Photo: Bluetti

The AC50B boasts 700W rated power, surpassing many peers by 200W, making it easy to power more devices. You can also activate the Power Lifting Mode, which can drive devices up to 1000W, such as kettles, rice cookers, etc.

And with Turbo Charging, the AC50B can charge to 80% in just 45 minutes, and fully charge in 70 minutes. So while you enjoy a meal or pack your gear, your device will be ready to go in short order. Or if you’re out in the field shooting with a drone, you can quickly re-juice and make the most of your outing.

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With upgraded hardware circuits and intelligent control, the AC50B significantly reduces no-load power loss, delivering longer runtime for the same load and less power drain when idle compared to similar products on the market.

The AC50B uses safer LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) battery cells, offering a lifespan of up to 10 years. It operates smoothly in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 40°C, making it resilient to overheating and safe to use under extreme cold conditions.

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Photo: Bluetti

During charging you can also continue to immerse yourself in nature without the intrusion of annoying noise. The AC50B operates at an ultra-low noise level of 45dB (about as quiet as a modern refrigerator). So you can listen to the therapeutic sounds of nature undisturbed, and sleep soundly in your tent/van/RV, while keeping your life powered up.

More on the BLUETTI AC50B here.

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