MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Massive 2000Wh Bluetti Portable Power Station

[Apple Core]

For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with MAXOAK to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a Bluetti AC200P 2000Wh Portable Power Station, a Bluetti AC50S 500Wh Portable Power Station, or a Bluetti AC30 300Wh Backup Battery, all of which are fantastic to have on hand for camping, RV use, off-grid living, power outages, emergencies, and more.

Priced at $1,599 after a $100 discount from Amazon, the Bluetti AC200P is just about one of the biggest and most powerful portable power stations you can get.

The AC200P features a 2000Wh battery that supports a maximum of 2000W continuous power draw, which means it can be used with a wide range of appliances. It works with refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, small air conditioners, grills, CPAP machines, heaters, and more. Many portable power stations are not able to support high-powered appliances, so this is a good choice if you need to run something that draws a lot of power.

At 60 pounds, the Bluetti AC200P is hefty, but the two handles at the side make it easier to carry. There are six AC outlets, a 12V/25A RV port, two built-in wireless charging pads that support up to 15W, a 60W USB-C port, four USB-A ports, one 12V/10A car port, and two 12V/3A ports, which means it has all of the ports you could possibly need for charging up all of your devices and powering appliances. MAXOAK says that up to 17 devices can be powered simultaneously.

Ports are all covered to protect them from the elements or small fingers, and there's an LCD display that shows charge level, current, voltage, temperature, and charging status. A power button lets you turn the AC200P off when not in use to conserve charge. The AC200P can be charged up with an AC adapter, car, or by a solar panel, with charging times varying on method used.

The Bluetti AC200P is designed to work for more than 3,500 charging cycles, and a built-in fan keeps the AC200P cool when it's charging up devices. It is designed to activate only when it's hotter than 113 degrees Fahrenheit, which means it stays quiet when used for things like CPAP machines. MAXOAK says there is a built-in Eco mode that can prevent up to 50 percent of wasted electricity cost so each charge lasts longer.

MAXOAK also makes a range of smaller portable power stations that are included in the giveaway. The 500Wh Bluetti AC50S is priced at $400 and supports devices up to 300W, so it's ideal for smaller appliances and electronics. It features two AC ports, four USB-A ports, a 45W USB-C ports, two 12V/3A ports, a 12V/10A car port, and a 10W wireless charging pad.

There's a built-in LCD display that provides information on charging status, and it weighs just 13.6 pounds, so it's much more portable than the pricier AC200P.

For those looking for something even smaller, MAXOAK makes the Bluetti AC30 300Wh (96,000mAh) backup battery, which is priced at $200. This smaller power station is ideal for charging up a whole group of iPhones or iPads, but it can also power small appliances. It includes a 15W wireless charging spot, a USB-C port, two USB-A ports, two AC ports, and a 12V DC port for car powered devices.

MAXOAK is giving away one grand prize that includes the Bluetti AC200P 2000Wh Portable Power Station. Three second prize winners will receive Bluetti AC50S 500Wh Portable Power Station, and three third prize winners will receive a Bluetti AC30 300Wh Backup Battery.

To enter to win, use the Gleam.io widget below and enter an email address. Email addresses will be used solely for contact purposes to reach the winners and send the prizes. You can earn additional entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, subscribing to our YouTube channel, following us on Twitter, following us on Instagram, or visiting the MacRumors Facebook page.

Due to the complexities of international laws regarding giveaways, only U.S. residents who are 18 years or older and Canadian residents (excluding Quebec) who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory are eligible to enter. To offer feedback or get more information on the giveaway restrictions, please refer to our Site Feedback section, as that is where discussion of the rules will be redirected.

Bluetti Giveaway
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The contest will run from today (May 28) at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time through 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time on June 4. The winners will be chosen randomly on June 4 and will be contacted by email. The winners will have 48 hours to respond and provide a shipping address before new winners are chosen.

Article Link: MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Massive 2000Wh Bluetti Portable Power Station

Wonder if you can use it as a backup to charge a Tesla.

 

[Ant.honey]

This is a helluva giveaway. Fingers crossed.

 

[Carlanga]

Nice giveaway!

 

[Eric5h5]

The Honda has very clean sine wave like power. It is also super quiet. You can keep gasoline for many months with a fuel stabilizer.

It may be "quiet" but it's not silent, it still pollutes, and it still requires you to deal with petroleum fuel. So you have to haul around fuel, which is going to be very hard to come by if you run out and you're in the middle of nowhere, but you'll always have the sun available for recharging anywhere.

Wonder if you can use it as a backup to charge a Tesla.

Sure, for about 100 feet.

 

[justperry]

These would be great in the Philippines.. so many brown outs that last hours. Nothing better than being able to keep the fans running so you don't feel like you're going to melt.

There is a much cheaper solution for this.
I lived in Indonesia for a decade, lots of power outages, I bought a UPS and some external batteries, didn't cost more than a few 100's of dollars.

 

[justperry]

Wonder if you can use it as a backup to charge a Tesla.

Sure, for about 100 feet.

More like a mile or a bit more, still I agree with your reply, it does not make sense.
There are video's on YT doing the above, charge a Tesla with a battery pack/booster, waste of time.

 

[Razorpit]

It would not be better, because of a) pollution, b) noise, c) requires petroleum fuel (which must be stored properly and goes bad after a while if you don't use it). Oh, and the electricity output is clean, rather than the noisy electricity you get from generators, which can damage electronics.

In certain cases gas generators can be much better. Instant power, efficient conversion of BTU’s to KW, excellent performance during inclement weather, days of use from an easily refillable 5 gallon gas can. (Which lasts a long time if you add a small bit of stabilizer to it to neutralize all the junk CA puts in it to save ourselves.)

And while yes you can get noisy electricity from cheap generators. Some generators are better than others.

It all comes down to what you are using your generator for, as to which type is better for you. While what MR is giving away is super cool, it’s not a generator. It’s a big battery that relies on a generator of some type to charge it.

 

[Razorpit]

It may be "quiet" but it's not silent, it still pollutes, and it still requires you to deal with petroleum fuel. So you have to haul around fuel, which is going to be very hard to come by if you run out and you're in the middle of nowhere, but you'll always have the sun available for recharging anywhere.

Sure, for about 100 feet.

Always have the sun? Not when my power goes out.

 

[dumiku]

Love this!

 

[TechGranny]

For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with MAXOAK to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a Bluetti AC200P 2000Wh Portable Power Station, a Bluetti AC50S 500Wh Portable Power Station, or a Bluetti AC30 300Wh Backup Battery, all of which are fantastic to have on hand for camping, RV use, off-grid living, power outages, emergencies, and more.

Priced at $1,599 after a $100 discount from Amazon, the Bluetti AC200P is just about one of the biggest and most powerful portable power stations you can get.

The AC200P features a 2000Wh battery that supports a maximum of 2000W continuous power draw, which means it can be used with a wide range of appliances. It works with refrigerators, microwaves, coffee makers, small air conditioners, grills, CPAP machines, heaters, and more. Many portable power stations are not able to support high-powered appliances, so this is a good choice if you need to run something that draws a lot of power.

At 60 pounds, the Bluetti AC200P is hefty, but the two handles at the side make it easier to carry. There are six AC outlets, a 12V/25A RV port, two built-in wireless charging pads that support up to 15W, a 60W USB-C port, four USB-A ports, one 12V/10A car port, and two 12V/3A ports, which means it has all of the ports you could possibly need for charging up all of your devices and powering appliances. MAXOAK says that up to 17 devices can be powered simultaneously.

Ports are all covered to protect them from the elements or small fingers, and there's an LCD display that shows charge level, current, voltage, temperature, and charging status. A power button lets you turn the AC200P off when not in use to conserve charge. The AC200P can be charged up with an AC adapter, car, or by a solar panel, with charging times varying on method used.

The Bluetti AC200P is designed to work for more than 3,500 charging cycles, and a built-in fan keeps the AC200P cool when it's charging up devices. It is designed to activate only when it's hotter than 113 degrees Fahrenheit, which means it stays quiet when used for things like CPAP machines. MAXOAK says there is a built-in Eco mode that can prevent up to 50 percent of wasted electricity cost so each charge lasts longer.

MAXOAK also makes a range of smaller portable power stations that are included in the giveaway. The 500Wh Bluetti AC50S is priced at $400 and supports devices up to 300W, so it's ideal for smaller appliances and electronics. It features two AC ports, four USB-A ports, a 45W USB-C ports, two 12V/3A ports, a 12V/10A car port, and a 10W wireless charging pad.

There's a built-in LCD display that provides information on charging status, and it weighs just 13.6 pounds, so it's much more portable than the pricier AC200P.

For those looking for something even smaller, MAXOAK makes the Bluetti AC30 300Wh (96,000mAh) backup battery, which is priced at $200. This smaller power station is ideal for charging up a whole group of iPhones or iPads, but it can also power small appliances. It includes a 15W wireless charging spot, a USB-C port, two USB-A ports, two AC ports, and a 12V DC port for car powered devices.

MAXOAK is giving away one grand prize that includes the Bluetti AC200P 2000Wh Portable Power Station. Three second prize winners will receive Bluetti AC50S 500Wh Portable Power Station, and three third prize winners will receive a Bluetti AC30 300Wh Backup Battery.

To enter to win, use the Gleam.io widget below and enter an email address. Email addresses will be used solely for contact purposes to reach the winners and send the prizes. You can earn additional entries by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, subscribing to our YouTube channel, following us on Twitter, following us on Instagram, or visiting the MacRumors Facebook page.

Due to the complexities of international laws regarding giveaways, only U.S. residents who are 18 years or older and Canadian residents (excluding Quebec) who have reached the age of majority in their province or territory are eligible to enter. To offer feedback or get more information on the giveaway restrictions, please refer to our Site Feedback section, as that is where discussion of the rules will be redirected.

Bluetti Giveaway
​

The contest will run from today (May 28) at 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time through 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time on June 4. The winners will be chosen randomly on June 4 and will be contacted by email. The winners will have 48 hours to respond and provide a shipping address before new winners are chosen.

Article Link: MacRumors Giveaway: Win a Massive 2000Wh Bluetti Portable Power Station

After losing all the food in our freezer TWICE b/c outages (which happen frequently in my rural area) we finally bought a gas generator but it is so cumbersome.

 

[doctor-don]

It would not be better, because of a) pollution, b) noise, c) requires petroleum fuel (which must be stored properly and goes bad after a while if you don't use it). Oh, and the electricity output is clean, rather than the noisy electricity you get from generators, which can damage electronics.

You didn't mention carbon monoxide produced by gas-powered generators.

 

[Dauliffe]

This would be so amazing on a camping trip!

 

[bsimpsen]

I don't see how that thing is 2000wh. According to the marketing sheet, it can power a 500W load for 2.8Hrs. That's 1.4Kwh. It can power an 1800w hair dryer for 50 mins, that's 1500wh. It can power a 2000W induction cooker for 40 mins. That's 1.33Kwh.

It might do better under light loads, but that's not stated.

 

[ryanwarsaw]

They say it runs a fridge. Yeah okay for how long? It seems to me like it is expensive and overkill for just charging phones and laptops. Almost anything on the market can do that. Yet it seems unrealistic to run anthing like an oven or fridge on.

I take a Honda generator up to my land where I camp. I have a few things like a toaster oven I run on it. Tell me it runs a fridge for 5 days and you may have me interested. Does it charge from a car when depleted? How long would that take? For very light loads you can get all kinds of things much cheaper.

If this thing doesn’t replace a generator in the woods you need it in addition to one. At that point it offers little advantage for the price. If you live in a city and you need it to run a fridge when the power goes out for a few hours maybe it shines at that.

How long does it take to charge full from empty?

 

[I7guy]

Lithium is more expensive than petrol. My 8000 watt generator cost less than this and will go for 8 hours. (although generator is not portable) But this is an interesting item.

 

[Val-kyrie]

“Power! Unlimited power!”

 

[DanTSX]

The thing about a generator is the engine has to be running constantly even when only drawing a tiny bit of power.

If you pair one of these power stations with solar panels, you can have quiet, clean energy without having to keep an engine running. And if you don't want to go solar, you can actually pair one of these with a generator. Run the generator for a few hours to charge it up during the day, then at night turn off the generator and still have power overnight without making noise and smells.

These things are great for RVing and camping, and better than generators for many tasks. The only downside is they're still absurdly expensive. I hope the price comes down on them soon.

You barely hear Honda generators.

that’s why they cost 3-5x what cheap Chinese or American made garbage tier generators cost. Also, they deliver clean power.

That being said, this thing has a lot of juice built into it. Neat product. But a Honda EU1000 is a known quantity and you don’t have to worry about it failing like some unknown quantity oversized battery pack,

 

[DanTSX]

It may be "quiet" but it's not silent, it still pollutes, and it still requires you to deal with petroleum fuel. So you have to haul around fuel, which is going to be very hard to come by if you run out and you're in the middle of nowhere, but you'll always have the sun available for recharging anywhere.

Sure, for about 100 feet.

Honda Gen is very very reliable. Would trust it much more than this product if I’m going to be dependent on it.

Honda Gen uses a very small amount of fuel. In your scenario, hauling a small gas can isn’t a big deal.

battery pack outsources it’s pollution to whatever it is charging from. Solar would take forever with this. Solar is for marginal recharging, not a primary method IMO.

worrying about the minimal pollution of a Honda generator appears commendable. But it is fretting over nothing and, misses the big picture. The pollution caused by making the battery pack is substantial despite being hidden overseas. The Honda will last 20+ years if maintained. The battery pack is just more disposable Amazon components. I could run a used Honda generator non stop for a month and less pollution than it took to make this thing,

 

[jonnysods]

Holy cow this thing is a beast!

I think if I had an emergency in mind I'd go for a generator - at least you can gas it up.

 

[SegNerd]

We lost power for almost a week, and I relied on a smaller unit to power my CPAP. I ended up having to take it to Starbucks every day to partially recharge it. Hoping I win the bigger unit!

 

[cbns]

gleam? eww. go away

 

[Apple_Robert]

Checking in to make sure @jclo has my email address to send me the winning notification.

 

[ryanwarsaw]

We lost power for almost a week, and I relied on a smaller unit to power my CPAP. I ended up having to take it to Starbucks every day to partially recharge it. Hoping I win the bigger unit!

I guess that’s where it fails for me. You need a secondary power source to use it. Seems like it is meant for a power outage that lasts maybe a night or something more than camping.

 

[Westside guy]

Checking in to make sure @jclo has my email address to send me the winning notification.

I use a dedicated email address for stuff like this - not so much because of MacRumors, more because I don't really trust companies like Gleam to not misuse my information.

All that just to say... every so often I send a test email to the address to make sure it's working for the next time I win one of these. 😁

 

[Apple_Robert]

I use a dedicated email address for stuff like this - not so much because of MacRumors, more because I don't really trust companies like Gleam to not misuse my information.

All that just to say... every so often I send a test email to the address to make sure it's working for the next time I win one of these. 😁

Sage advice. May the best Mac man win.