Anker 757 PowerHouse vs Bluetti AC180P
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
Bluetti AC180P costs $300 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Bluetti AC180P holds 17% more energy (1440Wh vs 1229Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Bluetti AC180P has 300W more surge headroom (2700W vs 2400W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Bluetti AC180P is 6.9 lb lighter (37 lb vs 43.9 lb).
- Bluetti AC180P is rated for 3,500 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
We'd skip the Anker 757 PowerHouse in this matchup. It costs $300 more than the Bluetti AC180P while matching or trailing it on capacity, surge and cycle life — there's no spec here that justifies the premium.
Anker's older flagship, now a discount play. Solid and durable, but heavy for its capacity and outclassed on charge speed by the newer C-series.
Best for: Buyers who find it discounted below the newer Anker C1000.
Where it falls short:
- 43.9 lb for 1.2kWh is heavy
- 300W solar input is low
- Outclassed by the newer C1000
A higher-capacity take on the AC180, adding 25% more watt-hours for the same 1,800W output — a useful step up if you catch it near the AC180's price.
Best for: Buyers who want more than 1kWh from a mainstream brand on sale.
Where it falls short:
- 37 lb
- 2,700W surge is mid-pack
- Not expandable
| Spec | Anker 757 PowerHouse | Bluetti AC180P |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $699 |
| Capacity | 1229 Wh | 1440 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1500 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 2400 W | 2700 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 43.9 lb | 37 lb |
| Max solar | 300 W | 500 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker 757 PowerHouse | Bluetti AC180P |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 17.4 hrs | 20.4 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 33.2 hrs | 38.9 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 13.1 hrs | 15.3 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 26.1 hrs | 30.6 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |