The Bluetti AC70 is portable and delivers enough power for your basic energy-intensive devices. Right now you can get it for $320 off during Amazon’s fall sale event.
Bluetti AC70 power station.
Portable battery packs have revolutionized power. Forget noisy, smelly gasoline generators or trailing extension cables; these packs are a convenient way to carry power on the go.
Power stations come in all shapes and sizes, from small devices that can easily fit into a backpack to large units that must be transported on wheels. I prefer something in the middle — a power station that’s big enough to power heavy loads for extended periods but small enough to be easily carried around.
Over the past few months, I’ve been testing the Bluetti AC70, a portable power station with enough power to easily handle energy-intensive devices, such as hairdryers, electric kettles, and heaters.
When testing a power station for a review, there are a few key aspects I examine.
First, I verify that the device lives up to the claims made on its spec sheet, which, for power stations, includes the battery capacity and the loads the device can handle. I’m also keen to see how the power station copes with loads exceeding its rated capacity, looking for it to shut down gracefully rather than spit, spark, and make a ruckus.
The AC70 passed all my tests with flying colors. It’s a well-made, well-engineered unit that delivers exactly what it promises.
I am particularly impressed by the device’s longevity design. Bluetti has incorporated LiFePO₄ (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries into this power station, which are renowned for their durability. The cells in this unit are rated for 3,000 recharge cycles before they need to be replaced, significantly outperforming the typical 500 to 800 recharge cycles of standard Lithium-Ion batteries.
