The catch
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
Despite a similar 1kWh battery, its 1,800W continuous inverter is lower than the C1000 Gen 2’s. X-Boost leaves that normal output limit unchanged.
Side by side
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus vs BLUETTI AC180: AC180 holds more energy beside a fixed load, while DELTA carries lighter
Quick verdict
Easier lifting and a two-input solar setup point to the DELTA 3 Plus. For longer use from the base battery next to a fixed appliance, the AC180 fits.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Using a common load makes reserves easier to compare
At a steady 300W load, BLUETTI AC180 models to 3.1 hours and EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus to about 2.7 hours.
Where this comes from
With inputs of 1024Wh and 1152Wh, hours = nominal Wh × 0.8 / 300W. The 80% factor is a shared planning allowance for unusable energy and conversion losses and not a measured efficiency. Runtime shifts with idle draw, temperature and the real load.
The catch
BLUETTI AC180
It weighs about 35.27 pounds, much more than newer 1kWh models, and has just one USB-C port.
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
- Why pick it
- Lift the station often
- Make use of two solar inputs and later expansion
- The catch
- Despite a similar 1kWh battery, its 1,800W continuous inverter is lower than the C1000 Gen 2’s. X-Boost leaves that normal output limit unchanged.
BLUETTI AC180
- Why pick it
- Slightly longer runtime from the base battery
- The unit stays put in a fixed spot
- The catch
- It weighs about 35.27 pounds, much more than newer 1kWh models, and has just one USB-C port.
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What this page compares
The DELTA 3 Plus is the choice for easier lifting and a two-input solar setup. The AC180 suits longer use from the base battery beside a fixed appliance.
Solar differs more than battery capacity does
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Lift the station often
At 27.6 lb against 35.27 lb, DELTA 3 Plus saves 7.67 lb per lift, whereas the AC180 battery adds about 20 modeled minutes at 300W.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
- Better fit
- BLUETTI AC180
- Depends
Slightly longer runtime from the base battery
The DELTA weighs 27.6 pounds, versus 35.27. The AC180’s capacity advantage is worth about 20 modeled minutes at 300W, so the carry penalty is easy to weigh.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
- Depends
- BLUETTI AC180
- Better fit
The battery has to carry a steady 300W load
In the shared planning case, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus gets 2.7 hours and BLUETTI AC180 gets 3.1. Measure actual wattage before choosing a required overnight reserve.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
- Depends
- BLUETTI AC180
- Depends
I want solar to refill the battery
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus tops out at 1000W of input and BLUETTI AC180 at 500W. Compare your actual panel strings with the voltage and current limits as well as this total.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
- Depends
- BLUETTI AC180
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
Using a common load makes reserves easier to compare
At a steady 300W load, BLUETTI AC180 models to 3.1 hours and EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus to about 2.7 hours.
How we worked this out
With inputs of 1024Wh and 1152Wh, hours = nominal Wh × 0.8 / 300W. The 80% factor is a shared planning allowance for unusable energy and conversion losses and not a measured efficiency. Runtime shifts with idle draw, temperature and the real load.
The return on every pound you carry
BLUETTI AC180 stores 32.7 nominal watt-hours per pound, while EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus stores about 37.1.
How we worked this out
Nominal energy over published weight works out to 1024 / 27.6 and 1152 / 35.27. It compares stored energy per lifting weight only. Neither efficiency nor handle comfort was measured.
A lighter cabinet with twice the solar ceiling
Versus AC180, DELTA 3 Plus reduces carry weight by about 22% and doubles the maximum combined solar intake.
How we worked this out
1000 / 500 = 2, and (35.27 - 27.6) / 35.27 × 100 = 21.7%. Two compatible inputs are required to reach the DELTA total.
Option A
EcoFlow, DELTA 3 Plus
DELTA 3 Plus
This 1,024Wh station cares more about quick solar recovery and high-power USB-C than about headline battery size. Its two 500W solar inputs can each take a separate panel string.
- Best for
- Backup built around laptops, plus daily solar
Facts we checked
- A 1,024Wh LFP battery paired with 1,800W rated AC output
- Two 140W USB-C ports and sub-10ms transfer, at about 27.6 lb
- Supported expansion to roughly 5kWh, and two 500W solar inputs with 11–60V windows
Option B
BLUETTI, AC180
AC180
This 1,152Wh station has four US AC outlets, a wireless charging pad and a 1,800W inverter. The extra battery reserve means a noticeably heavier carry.
- Best for
- Weekend power that stays put, with four AC plugs
Facts we checked
- 1,800W rated AC output from a 1,152Wh LFP battery, within stated temperature limits
- Four 120V outlets, 100W USB-C and a 15W wireless pad, at about 35.27 lb
- A 1,440W Turbo AC charging mode, plus 500W solar input at 12–60V and up to 10A
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | BLUETTI AC180 | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal battery energy | 1024 Wh | 1152 Wh | The starting runtime budget comes from stored energy. |
| Continuous AC output | 1800 W | 1800 W | Load screening uses this sustained rating, which is separate from surge and boost modes. |
| Lifting weight | 27.6 lb | 35.27 lb | Flat ground is where wheels help. A trunk, step or shelf still takes a lift. |
| Maximum solar input | 1000 W | 500 W | Panel voltage, current and per-port limits have to fit as well. |
| Dedicated battery expansion | Supported with compatible equipment | Fixed base capacity | Integrated battery expansion is not the same as charging from an external source. |
| Published transfer limit | 10 ms | 20 ms | Check the exact device being connected. Even a short transfer specification can’t guarantee that every load runs without interruption. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
- IP65 applies to the battery pack, so it isn’t a license to run the whole station in the rain. Expansion batteries and alternator hardware are sold separately.
With BLUETTI AC180
- In ambient temperatures of 86–104°F, BLUETTI caps continuous output at 1,500W. The 2,700W lifting mode isn’t a general continuous rating.
Decision guide
How to decide
Pick the DELTA 3 Plus for easier lifting and a two-input solar setup. Pick the AC180 for longer use from the base battery beside a fixed appliance.
Solar differs more than battery capacity does
The DELTA 3 Plus can take 1,000W across two inputs, versus 500W for the AC180. The AC180 has only 128Wh more battery capacity, so off grid, solar layout can matter more.
The lighter carry means less stored energy
The DELTA weighs 27.6 pounds, versus 35.27. The AC180’s capacity advantage is worth about 20 modeled minutes at 300W, so the carry penalty is easy to weigh.
They share the same rated load limit
Continuous output is 1,800W on each. Once your appliance fits that rating, decide on runtime, charging and handling, and leave boost-mode headlines out of it.
What this page can’t tell you
- Runtime numbers here are estimates for planning, derived from published capacity rather than hands-on discharge testing.
- Never tie a station into home wiring unless you have approved transfer equipment and a qualified installation. A battery station does not guarantee medical continuity.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the portable power stations we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 6 of the 50 models checked meet every need here: “I need power at campsites and on weekends away”, “I want backup power for the essentials at home”, and “Solar will be a real part of how I recharge”.
6 models fit, out of 50 checkedThe gap in numbers
BLUETTI AC180 lists 1,152 Wh for battery capacity, 13% more than the 1,024 Wh on EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus
- 1,024 Wh
- BLUETTI AC180
- 1,152 Wh
- Models with this figure
- 50 of 50
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I need power at campsites and on weekends away”, “I want backup power for the essentials at home”, and “Solar will be a real part of how I recharge”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedThese are nominal watt-hour ratings. How much energy you get out depends on inverter losses, temperature and load. For context, 50 of 50 models publish comparable figures.
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Lift the station often
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Slightly longer runtime from the base battery
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