Bluetti AC180 vs DJI Power 1000
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 AC180 costs $200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Bluetti AC180 holds 13% more energy (1152Wh vs 1024Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- DJI Power 1000 has 1700W more surge headroom (4400W vs 2700W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- DJI Power 1000 is 9.4 lb lighter (28 lb vs 37.4 lb).
- DJI Power 1000 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
A solid mid-size unit that competes on price rather than any standout spec. 1152Wh is a useful step above the 1kWh crowd.
Best for: Buyers who catch it on sale and want slightly more than 1kWh.
Where it falls short:
- 37.4 lb is heavy for its capacity
- 2700W surge is mid-pack
- Not expandable
DJI's first power station is a genuinely strong 1kWh unit — 2,200W output and a 4,400W surge put it ahead of most rivals its size, though the ecosystem leans toward DJI's own drone and camera kit.
Best for: Content creators and drone operators already in the DJI ecosystem.
Where it falls short:
- 400W solar input is modest
- Accessory ecosystem is DJI-centric
| Spec | Bluetti AC180 | DJI Power 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $999 |
| Capacity | 1152 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 2200 W |
| Surge output | 2700 W | 4400 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,500 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 37.4 lb | 28 lb |
| Max solar | 500 W | 400 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 10m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Bluetti AC180 | DJI Power 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 16.3 hrs | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 31.1 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 12.2 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 24.5 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 1.1 hrs |