{"id":24228,"date":"2022-01-13T13:59:54","date_gmt":"2022-01-13T13:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/?p=24228"},"modified":"2023-04-04T18:20:02","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T18:20:02","slug":"the-ultimate-bluetti-b230-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecotality.com\/the-ultimate-bluetti-b230-review\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Bluetti B230 Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Ultimate Bluetti B230 Review<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Bluetti has long been one of our favorite solar system manufacturers. They\u2019ve recently launched a set of new expansion batteries for the reliable\u00a0<\/span>AC200 Max solar generators<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This new series is called the Bluetti B230, and we couldn\u2019t wait to get our hands on them. Here is our ultimate review of the new Bluetti B230 expansion batteries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ll determine whether they are any good, what you can do with them, and if they are worth your money. Let\u2019s get started!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Bluetti B230 (Our Review)<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Overview<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Bluetti B230 is an expansion battery pack for the impressive Bluetti AC200 Max solar power systems. It has the same sleek, futuristic aesthetics as the AC200 Max base unit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, the Bluetti B230 has the same footprint as the AC200 Max, so you can easily stack the battery pack on top of the base unit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By stacking them on top of each other, you\u2019ll manage to conserve space and build a pretty impressive-looking setup.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bluetti designed these battery packs to be robust, modular, and provide maximum wattage for thousands of charge cycles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, Bluetti states that you can comfortably recharge this battery pack for at least 3,500 charge cycles before its capacity drops down to 80%.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Those are pretty impressive numbers. So, it\u2019s no surprise that these powerful battery packs are helpful for various purposes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We find that the Bluetti B230 battery packs can provide power to an entire house and a large number of electronic devices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

They are also modular enough to take on the road in your camper or RV. Unfortunately, they\u2019re not as portable as the\u00a0<\/span>Bluetti AC200P<\/a>, so they may require some effort to take on a camping trip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The B230 battery packs weigh around 62lbs. This weight makes it slightly uncomfortable to lug around. <\/span>By comparison, the <\/span>Bluetti EB55<\/b> weighs only 17lbs.<\/span><\/p>\n

It may be best to use the B230 in a permanent installation or buy a custom trolley to move these battery packs around in.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yet, suppose you don\u2019t mind the more significant, heavy battery packs like this one. In that case, you\u2019ll find that they provide excellent capacity and fantastic performance.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Battery Capacity, Safety, and Overall Performance<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Unlike the<\/span>\u00a0Bluetti EB240<\/a>, which uses Lithium-Ion batteries, the new Bluetti B230 uses Lithium-Iron Oxide (LiFePO4) cells. <\/span>These types of battery cells are a pretty new technology and we haven\u2019t seen them in many battery packs<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news is that these cells are longer lasting than regular Lithium and even Lithium-Ion cells.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only will they last longer than standard batteries, but they are also safer. You\u2019ll find that LiFePO4 cells are less likely to overheat and catch fire.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

LiFePO4 cells are also much more efficient than regular Lithium-Ion cells.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All of this makes the Bluetti B230 an efficient, reliable battery pack that\u2019s incredibly safe to use, no matter where you plan to install your backup power supply.<\/span><\/p>\n

We were also impressed to learn that the B230 provides pure sine wave power. Pure sine wave power is the same power that the base unit, the powerful AC200 Max, provides.<\/span><\/p>\n

This type of power is safe for even the most sensitive electronics. So, you know that your solar power system won\u2019t end up damaging your expensive electronic devices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, plenty of solar systems provide modified sine wave power. This modified power is known for causing damage to sensitive machinery, such as CPAP machines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Luckily, this isn\u2019t an issue with the reliable B230 battery bank.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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As for capacity, we find that the B230 has an impressive capacity of 2,048 Watt-hour<\/span>s, nearly three times as much as the <\/span>Bluetti EB70<\/b>. This capacity is more than enough to recharge an iPhone at least 175 times.<\/span><\/p>\n

Recharging the B230 is also pretty effortless when you use the AC200 Max. This base unit has an impressive recharge speed of around 1,400W when connected to AC input.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you plan to recharge your batteries with solar power, you can expect to achieve a recharge speed of around 900W.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All of this works out at around 8 hours of recharge time when connected to AC input, or approximately 12 hours if you plan to recharge the battery pack with solar panels.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for something a bit faster, the <\/span>Bluetti EB500 Pro<\/b> can fully charge its battery in half that time.<\/span><\/p>\n

This recharge time is pretty standard and should make keeping your batteries topped up effortless.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Compatibility and Usage<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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It\u2019s important to remember that <\/span>unlike more advanced generator kits like the\u00a0<\/span>Bluetti AC100<\/a>,<\/span> the B230 is a battery pack only. So, ultimately its compatibility with your electronic devices will depend entirely on the base station that you plan on using it with.<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news is that the B230 battery pack is perfectly compatible with the AC200 Max base unit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When you combine the reliability of the B230 with the exceptional performance of the AC200 Max, you unleash a powerful and versatile backup power supply system.<\/span><\/p>\n

We find that the AC200 Max base station has enough power ports to plug in most of your devices. There are 4x standard three-prong AC plugs, 4x USB-A ports, and a single USB-C port.<\/span><\/p>\n

These ports and plugs are more than enough to keep the essentials going, even during long periods of power outages.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Since the B230 is modular, you can easily combine more battery packs to increase the total capacity. One base station is enough to run several battery banks at once.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, suppose you\u2019re concerned about being without power for long periods, or you\u2019re planning on going off-grid. In that case, the B230 offers you an excellent opportunity to expand your system.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Our Verdict<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Bluetti B230 is an excellent power bank. Its modularity means you can quickly build up a backup power system that\u2019s powerful enough to cover all of your needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s essential to remember that the B230 is only compatible with the AC200 Max base unit. As long as you build your solar power system around that base unit, you\u2019ll have an excellent eco-friendly power source that\u2019s perfect for going off-grid.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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