Power Almost Everything With the BLUETTI AC500 and B300 Portable Power Stations

Don't sweat the next power outage; let BLUETTI do the hard work when you face an electric supply issue.

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: every home should own a backup portable power station. And when it comes to power stations at home, BLUETTI knows a thing or two that could be the difference between keeping your home cool and ending up with a freezer full of spoiled food.

BLUETTI's second-generation modular AC500 portable power station is the most powerful solar generator the company has ever made and, when paired with the B300S companion battery pack, makes for the perfect cover for any home emergency or outdoor activity.

It's been a hot summer across most of the world, that's no secret. But as the temperatures soar, there's nothing worse than the thought of your power going out during a heatwave. That's where a BLUETTI AC500 modular power unit steps in.

If your home power supply suddenly drops out, the BLUETTI AC500's 24/7 uninterrupted power supply (UPS) will automatically detect the power failure and pick up the slack, taking over 99 percent of your power needs within 20 milliseconds. That means the AC500 will power your fridge, freezer, washing machine, lighting—almost anything you can throw at it.

In fact, as it comes equipped with a 5,000W pure sine wave inverter, you can even power your more sensitive devices, like a CPAP machine. That 5,000W inverter also has a maximum surge rating of 10,000W, which is quite frankly bonkers, but will give you the peace of mind you need, especially if you do have sensitive electrical equipment in the house.

One of the best AC500 features is its modular design. The base AC500 unit delivers up to 3,072Wh with a maximum 5,000W output. Which on its own, is great. But as it is a modular design, you can extend your home power backup solution with BLUETTI B300 or B300S external battery packs for a maximum capacity of 18,432Wh. The additional capacity will keep your household powered up during the next blackout, making the BLUETTI AC500 and B300 an excellent combination.

Another plus to the AC500's modular design is that you can take or leave the additional batteries as you desire. If you're heading out into the wilderness for a few days, you could take the AC500 and just one or two B300 external batteries for a handy power source.

The design also helps to reduce the overall footprint of the AC500, reducing the weight of the single unit while increasing flexibility and adding configuration options to suit your needs. Because let's face it, everyone has different power needs when it comes to powering your home in a blackout!

Most of us rely on the power grid working. Sure, it has its moments, but it's not something we have to think about all too much. Now, while that is nice, preparing for the moment when you are plunged into darkness is worth considering.

The AC500 and B300S combination are a great option for anyone looking to build out a robust power backup solution for their home, especially as you can charge the combo using a regular wall outlet, a 12V cigarette lighter port, or your favorite solar panel.

In that, the AC500 is fully upgraded from its predecessor, the AC300. In terms of solar charging, the BLUETTI AC500 is rated for 3,000W Max., VOC 12-150VDC, 12A, which is a serious amount of solar charging. You can massively upgrade its charging capacity (as well as your backup power capacity!) with the addition of two or more BLUETTI B300S battery units, pushing its rated input to 8,000W (W/ 2 or more B300S) with simultaneous AC and solar input.

One final note—if you're picking up the BLUETTI AC500 and a B300 or B300S battery unit, make sure to download the BLUETTI App, which you can use to manage and track your power usage across all of your BLUETTI units using either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

Once downloaded, you can also see your power generation, too, tracking your solar and AC input to see how much backup power you have stored before the next blackout comes.

Download: BLUETTI App for Android | iOS (Free)

The time when your home backup power solution had to be a noisy gasoline generator are gone. There's no need to suffer those toxic fumes when you can deploy a renewable battery backup solution like the BLUETTI AC500 and B300/B300S, which you can charge purely with solar.

The AC500 isn't the lightest bit of kit in the world—it weighs 66.2lbs/30kg—but that isn't really a worry, as the AC500 isn't meant to be something you throw in your backpack for a weekend hiking trip. No, the BLUETTI AC500 is an all-encompassing backup power solution that you can use to power your home and keep your important electronics juiced up during any moment of power loss, be that a small issue with the local grid or if you're planning to move to a more off-grid lifestyle entirely.

Gavin is the Technology Explained Section Editor, co-host on the Really Useful Podcast, and a frequent product reviewer. He has a degree in Contemporary Writing pillaged from the hills of Devon, and more than a decade of professional writing experience. He enjoys copious amounts of tea, board games, and football.