Bluetti AC500 vs Growatt INFINITY 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
Growatt INFINITY 1500 costs $900 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Bluetti AC500 holds 103% more energy (3072Wh vs 1512Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Bluetti AC500 has 7000W more surge headroom (10000W vs 3000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Growatt INFINITY 1500 is 28.6 lb lighter (37.5 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
Growatt INFINITY 1500
A capable mid-size that flies under the radar. Solid 2,000W output and fast charging, let down mainly by a shorter warranty than the big brands.
Best for: Value hunters who want 1.5kWh and don't need the longest warranty.
Where it falls short:
- 3,000W surge is modest for the output
- 3-year warranty vs 5 from the majors
| Spec | Bluetti AC500 | Growatt INFINITY 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1999 | $1099 |
| Capacity | 3072 Wh | 1512 Wh |
| Continuous output | 5000 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 10000 W | 3000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,500 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 66.1 lb | 37.5 lb |
| Max solar | 3000 W | 800 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 45m | 1h 50m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Bluetti AC500 | Growatt INFINITY 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 43.5 hrs | 21.4 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 82.9 hrs | 40.8 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 32.6 hrs | 16.1 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 65.3 hrs | 32.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | 3.3 hrs | ❌ |