Bluetti AC500 vs Ampace Andes 1500
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
Ampace Andes 1500 costs $1000 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Bluetti AC500 holds 110% more energy (3072Wh vs 1462Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Bluetti AC500 has 6400W more surge headroom (10000W vs 3600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Ampace Andes 1500 is 29.3 lb lighter (36.8 lb vs 66.1 lb).
- Bluetti AC500 is rated for 3,500 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Bluetti AC500
A modular home-backup system, not a portable unit — the AC500 has no internal battery at all until you add B300K packs.
Best for: Serious home-backup builds where you're designing a system, not buying an appliance.
Where it falls short:
- Requires separate battery packs to function at all — budget accordingly
- Total system cost climbs fast
Ampace Andes 1500
Backed by an Amperex/CATL cell pedigree, the Andes 1500 stands out on charge speed — 0-80% in well under an hour — and a light 36.8 lb for 1.5kWh.
Best for: Buyers who prize fast charging and low weight at 1.5kWh.
Where it falls short:
- Newer brand with a thinner track record
- Not expandable
| Spec | Bluetti AC500 | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1999 | $999 |
| Capacity | 3072 Wh | 1462 Wh |
| Continuous output | 5000 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 10000 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,500 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 66.1 lb | 36.8 lb |
| Max solar | 3000 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 45m | 55 min |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Bluetti AC500 | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 43.5 hrs | 20.7 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 82.9 hrs | 39.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 32.6 hrs | 15.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 65.3 hrs | 31.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | 3.3 hrs | 1.6 hrs |