AC200MAX
- you already own one
- your RV takes a TT-30 cord
- you run 2,200W from four outlets
FridgePower
- it guards a fridge 24/7
- 10ms switch, Wi-Fi alerts
- refills at 1,440W from the wall
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Both grow past 8kWh. Only one of them is built to take over when the grid drops.
BLUETTI US lists the BLUETTI AC200MAX as End of Sale: a 61.9 lb box with 2,048Wh, 2,200W from four 20A outlets and a TT-30, a 12V/30A RV port, 900W of solar up to 145V and two B300 batteries for 8,192Wh, but a 500W wall adapter and, per BLUETTI’s own FAQ, no UPS use. The BLUETTI FridgePower, on sale, stores 2,016Wh in a 3-inch slab, delivers 1,800W with a 3,600W surge from two outlets, switches in 10ms, charges at up to 1,440W from the wall and takes three BlueCell 200 for 8,064Wh. For a fridge that must never notice an outage, the FridgePower; keep an AC200MAX you own for the RV.
Below: every difference with numbers, a 20-second calculator for your own gear, seven modeled situations, the Elite 200 V2 that BLUETTI recommends in the AC200MAX’s place, and what published tests found.
If you’re buying today, the FridgePower or the Elite 200 V2: BLUETTI US has ended sales of the AC200MAX. Against it, the FridgePower switches to battery in 10ms (BLUETTI says the AC200MAX isn’t a UPS), charges almost three times faster from the wall, adds Wi-Fi and is 18.5 lb lighter. It gives up 400W, the TT-30, the USB ports and the 12V sockets.
- it feeds an RV on its TT-30
- you charge USB and 12V gear
- you run long 145V solar strings
- it guards a fridge 24/7
- you need a 10ms switch
- you refill fast: 1,440W
The five differences that decide it
Both are BLUETTI LFP units of about 2kWh that grow past 8kWh with extra batteries, with pass-through charging and an indoor-only build. These five gaps decide it.
Will it run your setup? Check in 20 seconds
Estimates use 85% usable capacity and 70% of rated solar output. Real results vary with temperature, inverter load, shade and appliance cycling. Fridge and freezer watts are daily averages and do not include compressor startup surges.
Runtime by appliance, one at a time
Simple energy estimates, not measured runtimes. About 1,741Wh usable on the AC200MAX and 1,714Wh on the FridgePower before extra batteries. NextPit measured 1,764Wh out of the AC200MAX (EU unit); reviewers measured 1,558 to 1,749Wh out of the FridgePower.
Practically a tie: the AC200MAX holds only 2% more than the FridgePower.
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What the current options cost today
BLUETTI rates the FridgePower at 4,000 cycles and the Elite 200 V2 at 6,000+, both to 80%; the cycle rows are a ranking, not a bill. On its discontinued-models page, BLUETTI US recommends the Elite 200 V2 in the AC200MAX’s place: 2,073.6Wh, 2,600W from four 20A outlets, a 15ms UPS and 1,800W wall charging, at 53.4 lb, with no TT-30 and no battery port.
The third option: the BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 at $899
BLUETTI Elite 200 V2: $899 today
BLUETTI’s own recommendation in the AC200MAX’s place: 2,073.6Wh and 2,600W from four 20A outlets, 3,900W Power Lifting, two 100W USB-C ports and a 12V socket, a 15ms UPS, 1,800W Turbo wall charging and 1,000W of solar, rated for 6,000+ cycles, at 53.4 lb. It has no TT-30 and no battery port. Pick it over the FridgePower if you need the ports and the output in a box you can still carry. Our Elite 200 V2 review goes deeper. See the Elite 200 V2 at BLUETTI.
Seven modeled situations, worked out
Same formula as the calculator above, with no extra battery unless stated. The fridge averages 60W, about 525kWh a year, in the range printed on typical EnergyGuide labels; that average does not include compressor startup surges.
24-hour outage, essentials only
A tie on energy: about 19 hours each. The difference is the first second: the FridgePower takes over by itself in 10ms; BLUETTI doesn’t rate the AC200MAX as a UPS, so plan to switch the fridge over by hand.
A fridge while you’re away
The FridgePower was designed for this: plugged in between wall and fridge, it switches in 10ms and pushes an outage alert to your phone over Wi-Fi. The AC200MAX connects over Bluetooth only, and BLUETTI’s US FAQ answers no to UPS use.
An RV with a 30A shore inlet
The AC200MAX’s TT-30 takes the RV cord directly; Android Central ran a 1,400W heater and a shop vacuum together through it. The FridgePower has two household outlets and an IP20 indoor rating.
Home office through an outage
Only the FridgePower keeps a desktop PC on through the cut: 10ms, inside the roughly 16ms an ATX power supply rides through, and CyberShack’s 400W PC kept running. TechRadar also found the AC200MAX’s fan too noisy for office UPS duty.
Refill from the wall after the outage
The FridgePower is back to full in about 80 minutes in Turbo, per BLUETTI; iPhone in Canada saw about 105 minutes. The AC200MAX’s 500W adapter takes most of a working day; a second adapter, sold separately, halves it.
Refill from solar, each at its maximum
Close. The AC200MAX accepts up to 145V, so long series strings work; the FridgePower stops at 60V, so plan parallel wiring for bigger arrays.
Growing the system
Almost the same ceiling. BLUETTI US lists the B300 as End of Sale too; the BlueCell 200 is on sale and connects with a built-in cable, though TechRadar notes it only chains one way.
Eight more differences, the spec sheet and the box
Smaller gaps that rarely decide the purchase, then the full specifications and what ships in the box.
AC200MAX and FridgePower weight, dimensions and full specifications
Weight: 61.9 lb for the AC200MAX and 43.4 lb for the FridgePower. Dimensions: 16.5 × 11 × 15.2 in and 22.83 × 13.78 × 3.07 in. Everything else is in the sheet below.
BLUETTI AC200MAX and BLUETTI FridgePower full specifications
Every published figure for both units, grouped. Green marks the better value.
What’s in the box
AC200MAX
- AC200MAX2,048Wh, 61.9 lb
- T500 AC adapter500W
- Solar charging cable
- Car charging cable
- Manual
FridgePower
- FridgePower2,016Wh, 43.4 lb
- AC charging cable2.5 m
- Wall bracket, screws and anchorsplus four leveling feet and a handle strap
- Solar cable sold separately
From the brands’ US product pages and manuals.
07 · ChargingHow fast each one refills
Shorter bar, faster refill. Each row is scaled to its slower unit.
AC200MAX: 500W adapter, 1,000W with two; AC plus solar 1,400WFridgePower: Turbo 1,440W, Standard 1,000W, Silent 600W; AC plus solar 2,200W
Our solar times assume panels deliver 70% of their rating; the brands’ figures assume ideal sun.
Every port, side by side
AC200MAX
FridgePower
Practical consequence: the AC200MAX has a port for everything, including an RV cord; the FridgePower is two AC outlets for a fridge and one more appliance.
09 · NoiseNoise and heat: AC200MAX vs FridgePower
The BLUETTI FridgePower is the quieter: just under 45dB at 1 m at 1,800W (The Technology Man). TechRadar found the BLUETTI AC200MAX noisy, and NextPit measured its external adapter at 57dB.
BLUETTI publishes no noise rating for the AC200MAX.Every figure we found, with its source
What reviewers heard: TechRadar found it noisy enough to make office UPS use painful; NextPit heard the station’s own fans stay silent while the external adapter hummed at 57 dB.
What reviewers heard: Barely audible at typical loads, under 45 dB at 1 m at 1,800W (The Technology Man, UK unit); the fan cycles on and off at light load (Trusted Reviews) and ramps up when charging fast (CyberShack).
Measured by a tester Brand figure
- Charge the FridgePower in Silent mode overnight, 600W.
Cold, heat and storage: AC200MAX vs FridgePower
The BLUETTI AC200MAX and the BLUETTI FridgePower share the same ranges: charging 32°F to 104°F, running −4°F to 104°F. Neither is weatherproof; the FridgePower is rated IP20, indoor use.
Figures from BLUETTI US pages and the manuals of both models.- Charge either one above freezing.
- Store the FridgePower at 40 to 60% and run a full cycle every 3 months, per BLUETTI.
App, UPS and smart features
The BLUETTI FridgePower is the home backup: a 10ms UPS, Wi-Fi, UPS modes and storm alerts. The BLUETTI AC200MAX is Bluetooth only and, per BLUETTI, not for UPS use.
Both take extra batteries. The gap is the switchover and the Wi-Fi.Does it work as a UPS? BLUETTI’s US FAQ says the BLUETTI AC200MAX is not for UPS use; the BLUETTI FridgePower switches in 10ms or less (The Technology Man measured 6.2ms).
Can it charge off-peak? BLUETTI lists no off-peak mode for the BLUETTI AC200MAX; the BLUETTI FridgePower has a Time Control mode, though Trusted Reviews saw it keep drawing about 60W from the grid at peak.
Does it prepare for storms? BLUETTI lists no storm mode for the BLUETTI AC200MAX; the BLUETTI FridgePower fast-charges ahead of storms from local weather data.
Can it run a heater or kettle above its rating? BLUETTI lists no Power Lifting for the BLUETTI AC200MAX, so plan heaters under its 2,200W; the BLUETTI FridgePower runs resistive loads up to 3,000W in Power Lifting, at 1,800W real output.
Can you add a battery later? The BLUETTI AC200MAX takes two B300 batteries, for 8,192Wh; the BLUETTI FridgePower takes up to three BlueCell 200 batteries, for 8,064Wh.
How does the app connect? The BLUETTI AC200MAX connects over Bluetooth only; the BLUETTI FridgePower connects over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and works with Alexa, Google Home and Home Assistant.
Warranty and support
The BLUETTI AC200MAX gets 2 years, plus 2 more when bought on BLUETTI’s own site, or after applying through BLUETTI’s extension link, and BLUETTI keeps servicing it after its end of sale. BLUETTI US lists the BLUETTI FridgePower at 5 years (60 months) from the purchase date.
At least a year longer on the FridgePower, and more rated cycles.Subject to each brand’s warranty terms and eligibility.
BLUETTI rates the AC200MAX at 3,500+ cycles and the FridgePower at 4,000, both to 80% capacity: about 9.6 and 11 years at one full cycle a day.
- Buy the FridgePower from BLUETTI or an authorized seller and keep proof of purchase.
- For a used AC200MAX, ask for the original receipt and where it was bought: BLUETTI’s warranty follows proof of purchase, and the 2 extra years need a BLUETTI.com order or an approved extension.
What reviewers report
We have not lab-tested these two units. Here is what 14 published reviews found, with the source, author and date for each point. Reviews of UK and EU units are flagged: those models charge from 230V outlets and have different sockets, so their charge times and outlet findings don’t carry over to US units.
AC200MAX: CleanTechnica (May 2023), Android Central (February 2022), How-To Geek (February 2023), TechRadar (May 2022), The Gadgeteer (August 2023), NextPit (Germany) (February 2023, EU unit)FridgePower: Trusted Reviews (September 2026, UK unit), The Technology Man (August 2026, UK unit), Reviewed (June 2026), TechRadar (May 2026, UK unit), CyberShack (May 2026, Australian unit), Basic Tutorials (April 2026, EU unit), iPhone in Canada (April 2026, Canadian unit), CleanTechnica (March 2026 (updated May 2026))
Usable capacity
- AC200MAXReviewer Running two small camper fridges on a road trip, it was at about 65% after some 14 hours of driving and 20% after about 30 hours. Android Central, Chris Wedel, February 2022
- AC200MAXReviewer In NextPit’s benchmark the battery delivered 1,764Wh of its rated 2,048Wh, about 86%. NextPit (Germany), Stefan Möllenhoff, February 2023, EU unit
- FridgePowerReviewer In a constant-load drain test at the full 1,800W, the unit delivered 1,558Wh. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
- FridgePowerReviewer At a steady 1,000W load it delivered 1,696Wh, for a best round-trip efficiency of 84.3%. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
Charging
- AC200MAXReviewer Wall charging through the external brick peaked at 470W in their test, so a full charge takes about 5 hours. CleanTechnica, Kyle Field, May 2023
- AC200MAXReviewer With 200W of solar panels connected, a 0 to 100% charge would take upwards of 12 hours. CleanTechnica, Kyle Field, May 2023
- AC200MAXReviewer The included 500W adapter is called slow for the battery size, and it is big and loud. Android Central, Chris Wedel, February 2022
- FridgePowerReviewer From empty, a Turbo recharge to 100% took 83 minutes and pulled 2,089Wh from the wall (UK unit, 1,800W Turbo; US Turbo is 1,440W). Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
- FridgePowerReviewer Silent mode drew 600W, took close to four hours and used 2,011Wh; Standard drew about 1,200W and took around two hours. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
Noise and heat
- AC200MAXReviewer The reviewer found it noisy, which would make office UPS use painful. TechRadar, Jack Laurent, May 2022
- AC200MAXReviewer The station’s own fans were inaudible while charging, but the external adapter measured 57dB. NextPit (Germany), Stefan Möllenhoff, February 2023, EU unit
- FridgePowerReviewer Not fully silent: even at light load the fan cycled on and off often, audible from across a living room. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
- FridgePowerReviewer After 20 minutes at a constant 1,800W, the exhaust vent read just under 58°C. The Technology Man, Gidon, August 2026, UK unit
- FridgePowerReviewer At full 1,800W load the meter read just under 45dB at one metre; at typical loads it is barely audible. The Technology Man, Gidon, August 2026, UK unit
UPS and output
- AC200MAXReviewer It ran their kitchen appliances at any setting, pushing about 1,350W for roughly ten minutes. CleanTechnica, Kyle Field, May 2023
- AC200MAXReviewer Charging from the wall while delivering 100W from USB-C ran for several hours without issue. CleanTechnica, Kyle Field, May 2023
- AC200MAXReviewer Plugged straight into a camper through the 30A RV outlet, it ran a 1,400W heater and a shop vacuum together. Android Central, Chris Wedel, February 2022
- FridgePowerReviewer With the fridge connected, cutting and restoring mains power had no noticeable effect on the fridge. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
- FridgePowerReviewer Only two mains sockets, with no USB or DC outputs on the main unit. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
Daily use and issues
- AC200MAXReviewer The reviewer calls the slow wall charging the weakest part of the unit, versus rivals pulling 1,000 to 1,800W. CleanTechnica, Kyle Field, May 2023
- AC200MAXReviewer The screen is easy to read indoors but hard to see in bright outdoor light. Android Central, Chris Wedel, February 2022
- AC200MAXReviewer The app works over Bluetooth only, so no long-distance control; the reviewer wanted Wi-Fi. Android Central, Chris Wedel, February 2022
- FridgePowerReviewer In Time Control mode the unit kept drawing about 60W from the grid even during peak hours, which undermines off-peak savings. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit
- FridgePowerReviewer BlueCell 200 cables are too short to stack batteries, so expansion packs must sit side by side. The Technology Man, Gidon, August 2026, UK unit
Practical limits before you buy
- BLUETTI US has ended sales of the AC200MAX. It is on the discontinued-models page as End of Sale, with the Elite 200 V2 recommended instead; its B230 and B300 batteries are End of Sale too.
- The FridgePower has two AC outlets and nothing else. No USB, no 12V socket and no screen; you read it in the app or on the optional Display 1.
- It is built to stay put. 43.4 lb in a 3-inch slab that sits on the fridge or hangs on a wall; there are handle holes and a strap, no carry handle.
- Leave it room to breathe: 3.94 in clear above and 1.97 in on the left. iPhone in Canada found that, on top of a fridge, it covers the space the fridge vents through.
- Turn ECO mode off for a fridge. BLUETTI warns it can cut the outlets during the compressor’s quiet phases.
- Charging stops at 90% by default on AC and solar; raise the limit in the app if you want the full 2,016Wh.
- Idle draw: BLUETTI says about 4W; The Technology Man measured about 12.1W with AC on and nothing plugged in.
- The AC200MAX is not a UPS, per BLUETTI’s US FAQ, and its 500W adapter is slow.
- The FridgePower stops at 1,800W. A microwave and a coffee maker together overload it.
- The FridgePower’s solar input stops at 60V; the AC200MAX takes up to 145V.
- AC200MAX, per its US documentation: Not usable as a UPS according to the US product page FAQ.
- AC200MAX, per its US documentation: AC charging needs the external 500W T500 adapter; 1,400W max only with 500W AC plus 900W solar.
Frequently asked questions
Is the BLUETTI AC200MAX discontinued?
BLUETTI US lists it as End of Sale on its discontinued-models page and recommends the Elite 200 V2 instead. All its variants were unavailable on October 31, 2026; BLUETTI keeps servicing it under warranty.
What is the difference between the AC200MAX and the FridgePower?
The AC200MAX stores 2,048Wh and delivers 2,200W from four 20A outlets and a TT-30, with USB and 12V, at 61.9 lb, but BLUETTI says it isn’t a UPS. The FridgePower stores 2,016Wh, delivers 1,800W from two outlets, switches in 10ms and refills at 1,440W, at 43.4 lb.
Is the FridgePower a refrigerator?
No. It is a battery backup that plugs in between the wall and your fridge, freezer or pump, and takes over in 10ms or less.
Can I use the AC200MAX as a UPS?
BLUETTI’s US FAQ says no. The FridgePower is designed for it.
Which is better for an RV?
The AC200MAX, for its TT-30 outlet and 12V/30A RV port.
Can both be expanded?
Yes: the AC200MAX to 8,192Wh with two B300 (End of Sale at BLUETTI US), the FridgePower to 8,064Wh with three BlueCell 200.
How much do they weigh?
61.9 lb for the AC200MAX and 43.4 lb for the FridgePower.
Related comparisons and reviews
How we compared and sources
Research-based comparison. We have not physically tested these two units. Specs come from BLUETTI US product pages and user manuals; the AC200MAX page is still online though its sales have ended. Usage observations are attributed to named reviewers. Checked on October 31, 2026.
- Specs: BLUETTI US, AC200MAX and the AC200MAX user manual linked from it (120V values), and BLUETTI US, FridgePower and the FridgePower US user manual (EN-FR), read on October 31, 2026.
- Reviewer reports on the AC200MAX: CleanTechnica, Kyle Field, May 2023, Android Central, Chris Wedel, February 2022, How-To Geek, Mark LoProto, February 2023, TechRadar, Jack Laurent, May 2022, The Gadgeteer, Joe Porletto, August 2023, NextPit (Germany), Stefan Möllenhoff, February 2023, EU unit; on the FridgePower: Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, September 2026, UK unit, The Technology Man, Gidon, August 2026, UK unit, Reviewed, Danielle DeSiato, June 2026, TechRadar, Jack Laurent, May 2026, UK unit, CyberShack, Scott Hunt, May 2026, Australian unit, Basic Tutorials, Simon Lüthje, April 2026, EU unit, iPhone in Canada, Austin Blake, April 2026, Canadian unit, CleanTechnica, Zachary Shahan, March 2026 (updated May 2026).
- Runtime = capacity × 0.85 ÷ watts. Solar harvest = min(panel watts, max input) × sun hours × 0.70. Cost per lifetime kWh = price ÷ (cycles × capacity in kWh).
Both grow past 8kWh. BLUETTI US has ended sales of the AC200MAX, which isn’t a UPS; the FridgePower switches in 10ms and refills at 1,440W.
Prices checked November 12, 2026 at 7:59 PM EST
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Originally published: November 11, 2026