I normally don't review expensive electronic items I purchase. Mainly for the bad karma that might be generated when something I give a good review fails. I also take both positive and negative reviews about products with a grain of salt.
This review isn't so much about the product and whether it is either good or not- it's more about what the manufacturer does with a good product when it happens to stop working.
But first, I'd like to state several things I like about the AC200L:
No charging brick. The AC200 Max I also have uses a charger brick that's noisy and the fan never
turns off.
AC200L's quiet internal cooling fan.
Smartphone app control with WIFI connection.
Solar charging up to 1,100-watt arrays.
Expandable with one B230 battery.
Expandable with up to two B210 batteries (with additional cost accessory cable).
B210 batteries can simultaneously charge with separate 500-watt solar arrays due to internal MPPT
controller.
PV (solar) Priority UPS mode which prioritizes solar charging over AC grid (user adjustable settings
determine when AC grid cuts in).
Two 100-watt USB C output ports. Plus, two USB A ports.
One 12v DC (lighter outlet) with separate on/off button from the USB ports.
...and many other features that are too numerous to mention or I don't typically use.
However, my AC200L suddenly stopped working, I called the 1-800 support number to see if there was a remedy. I stated the behavior, or lack thereof, to the representative and they indicated that somebody from Bluetti support would be contacting me soon. A day or so later, Anson the service representative assigned to the case, asked me to take a video of the unit to display what it was, or in my case wasn't doing.
The next day, after Anson reviewed the video, he instructed me to securely package the AC200L (I had retained the original box and foam) and asked me to photograph the packaging so Bluetti could determine the shipping method and generate a return label. I received the label and took the box to a local FedEx. They refused shipment due to the internal batteries. This was the only hiccup in the whole process. FedEx said they would, however, allow scheduled no-cost next day pick-up from my house. I wish Bluetti would have told me this!
Bluetti received the box several days later and immediately shipped a new unit out to me. I was both surprised and satisfied with Bluetti's (Anson's) speed and efficiency in the handling of my case!
Nobody ever wants or expects to require service or replacement of an appliance! If you are hesitating to purchase any of Bluetti products because you either believe or have read that service after the sale will be tedious, difficult or non-existent, I'd like to put your fears to rest. I'm satisfied with the product, service and with the replacement Bluetti expedited to me.
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| fuel type | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric | Electric |
| power source | Solar Powered | Solar Powered | Solar Powered | Solar Powered | Solar Powered | Solar Powered |
| engine type | 4 Stroke | 4 Stroke | 4 Stroke | 4 Stroke | 4 Stroke | — |
| runtime | — | 45 minutes | 43 minutes | — | — | 3 hours |
| power outlets | — | 9 | 6 | — | 9 | 3 |
| wattage | 2400 watts | 2400 watts | 2048 watt hours | — | 600 watts | 3072 watt hours |
| voltage | 120 volts of alternating current | 120 volts | 120 volts | 120 volts of alternating current | 120 volts | 120 volts of alternating current |
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Important warranty considerations!
[EDIT: I was wrong about the box, Bluetti recommends keeping the original box but as long as you properly ship it they don't care how its received for warranty service. Arin from Bluetti reached out to me to tell me that the warranty is actually 60 months regardless of who it is bought from, but the included warranty card attached is in direct opposition to what they say, so somebody is wrong, and it could be the consumer who pays the price. As always, when it comes to a formal statement made in writing vs a statement made informally by a person, the statement made in writing is probably the law of the situation]I've had this for a day - I don't really have an in depth review yet so I'll update this as time goes on. Initial impressions is that it is VERY well made and sturdy, quite heavy (a little more than normal for a power station in this capacity class) but again high quality. Everything works as it should.I do have an issue with the warranty though, and these crucial details were not provided on the amazon store page, I had to read it on provided materials in the box. (1) you must KEEP THE BOX IT CAME IN for it to be valid. This isn't as big of a deal for homeowners wanting backup power, weekend warriors etc. because they can just stash it in their closet or garage. But for RVers, van life people, off grid use etc - a large proportion of the target audience - having to keep up with that big box seems like an unnecessary burden on consumers. It would be hard to find other uses for it like storage because they could deny the warranty if the box is damaged. (2) if you buy the item from a third party (aka any non-Bluetti-direct channel) the 60 month warranty is shortened to only 24 but promises a free 'extension' if I register the product. I will update here with the amount of time the extension provided. So if you have purchased this recently or plan on it, make registering the device with Bluetti a top priority to get the actual full warranty you're entitled to.All in all, the warranty seems like its either poorly implemented, or simply designed to reduce the number of warranty claims via unfair and arbitrary restrictions. I pay the same for the product whether from Bluetti direct or Amazon, so I should get the same warranty by default, and those two arbitrary restrictions make me think that Bluetti is just trying to reduce the burden of warranty claims and does not inspire much confidence in the product.
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