So, which BLUETTI power station should you pick up and use as your backup power option?

1. BLUETTI AC200P

BLUETTI AC200P: $1,499 down from $1,599

Topping the list is BLUETTI’s AC200P portable power station, an absolute unit of a battery that delivers a whopping 2000W with a substantial 2,000Wh capacity—that’s some 625,000mAh at 3.2V!

The AC200P, then, is a proper backup power source. Its massive 2000W capacity means you can use the AC200P to power or charge even your most power-hungry devices. For example, say the power goes out during a storm, and your fridge and freezer start warming up. The AC200P will power both with ease and with some to spare. Of course, your mileage may vary, depending on the age of your fridge, freezer, or whatever you’re attempting to power (a modern fridge consumes way less energy than an old one!).

Fridges and freezers aside, the BLUETTI AC200P has a few other bells and whistles that make it a worthwhile contender for your backup power source.

First up, the AC200P produces pure sine wave AC. Pure sine wave output means you can use the AC200P to power your more delicate electronic devices and is more akin to the smooth power you pull from your home outlet (rather than the blockier modified sine wave, which isn’t good for devices that require stable power).

Then you have the substantial number of ports. There are six 120V/20A AC outlets situated on the front of the AC200P, meaning you can power several devices simultaneously. You’ll also find a 60W USB-C port, perfect for charging mobile devices, along with four USB-A ports. But then, wait, there’s more! There are also four additional 12V DC outputs, each with a different amp rating to suit a wide range of hardware, and to cap things off, there are two 15W wireless charging points.

To recap:

6x 120V/20A AC 60W USB-C 4x USB-A 4x 12V DC 2x wireless charging

Now, the big question when it comes to such power stations is the charge time. Just how long does the BLUETTI AC200P take to charge?

Precise charge time depends on the power source you use, as you might expect. Using a 400W AC adapter, the AC200P takes up to six hours to charge.

However, swap that out for a 700W solar charger, and your charge time drops to around four hours. What’s great about the AC200P is that you can combine your charging sources, reducing your time to a full battery. So, if you combine your AC adapter and a solar charger (for a combined 1100W), the AC200P will reach full capacity between 2.2 to 2.8 hours.

It really is a great backup power source. Due to its weight, coming in at 27.5kg (60.6 lbs), it’s not something you’ll carry around with you. But for home use, camping, and other outdoor events, the BLUETTI AC200P is just what you need.

2. BLUETTI AC200MAX

BLUETTI AC200MAX: $1,799 down from $1,899

Next up is the BLUETTI AC200MAX, the expandable power station that you can link to other BLUETTI hardware to create a behemoth power system! Indeed, adding two BLUETTI B230 (2,048Wh) or B300 (3,072Wh) builds a portable power system with a maximum capacity of 8,192Wh, which is frankly bonkers.

The AC200MAX is brimming with output ports, just like the AC200P. You’ll find four 120V/20A AC outlets, plus a higher capacity NEMA TT-30 rated 120V/30A AC outlet for your more powerful devices. The extra plug makes the AC200MAX a versatile option (and handy for RV-owners!), as do the array of USB-C ports: four USB-A and one USB-C. Then, rounding the array of ports up, there are also four 12V outlets of varying ratings, plus two 15W wireless charging pads.

Like the AC200P, you can combine power inputs to charge your AC200MAX faster. Combining an AC adapter with a solar charger can reduce the total charge time to around two hours!

Again, like the AC200P, the AC200MAX is a weighty unit. Weighing in at 28.1kg (61.9lbs), you won’t stick this in your rucksack. At least, not for long.

3. BLUETTI AC300 & BLUETTI B300

BLUETTI AC300 & BLUETTI B300: $3,399 down from $3,698

Let’s take things up a notch and talk about BLUETTI’s comprehensive modular home battery backup kit, the BLUETTI AC300 and B300.

These combined units differ from the other BLUETTI batteries, the modular design allowing for the creation of a monumental 12,288Wh capacity unit that will keep your home up and running for days in the event of an emergency.

It works like this: the AC300 unit is the core, featuring inputs, outputs, and power management. However, the AC300 doesn’t include any battery capacity of its own. Instead, you pair the AC300 with a B300 battery unit, which has a capacity of 3,072Wh. The AC300 supports a maximum of four B300 batteries, which really will keep you up and running for days at a time.

Perhaps most intriguingly of all, you can daisy-chain two AC300 units together using the BLUETTI Fusion Box Pro. The additional hardware, the Fusion Box Pro, allows the creation of a 24,576Wh power station with the maximum allowance of eight B300 units.

A quick note on the AC300 connection options. You’ll find six 120V/20A outputs, with an additional 120V/30A TT-30 rated outlet for additional functionality. There’s a 100W USB-C port, along with four additional USB-A ports, four 12V outlets of varying capacities, and two 15W wireless charging pads.

Similarly, the B300 (the actual battery in this modular unit) comes with ports and outputs, though not nearly as many as the AC300. On the B300, you’ll find a 100W USB-C port, an 18W USB-A port, and a 12V/10A outlet. The B300 takes up to seven hours to charge with an AC adapter but using a combined solar charger and AC adapter, you can reduce that charging time to five hours. When you consider the capacity of a single B300 unit, that’s pretty good going.

Other BLUETTI Prime Day Deals to Watch Out For

The BLUETTI AC200P, BLUETTI AC200MAX, and BLUETTI AC300 & B300 are three of the best BLUETTI Prime Day deals, making some of the most powerful portable power stations and backup home power sources available for a song.

They’re not the only BLUETTI power units on sale, though, and we’ve compiled a list of a few other options you should keep an eye out for:

EB3A 268Wh, 600W | Mini Solar Generator—$239 (was $299) EB55 537Wh, 600W | Portable Solar Generator—$399 (was $499) EB70S -Green color 716Wh, 800W | Portable Power Station —$499 (was $599) B230 2048Wh LFP Expansion Battery—$1299 (was $1,599) B300 3072Wh LFP Expansion Battery—$2099 (was $1,899) EP500Pro 5120Wh | 3000W Home Backup Power—$4899 (was $5,999)