Key takeaways

• Bluetti AC70 is currently available fromAmazon for$499 , which is$200 off the regular price.
• A powerful unit, capable of 1,000W output for regular loads, increasing to 2,000W for resistive loads, such as heaters and hair dryers.
  
• You'll need to companion app to access more advanced features.

Portable battery packs have revolutionized power. Forget noisy, smelly gasoline generators or trailing extension cables, these packs are a convenient way to take power with you on the go.

Power stations come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, from small devices that can easily fit into a backpack to large units that need to be transported on wheels. My preference is for 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.

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Over the past few weeks, I've been testing theBluetti AC70 , a portable power station that won't break the bank or your back. The pack has enough power to easily handle energy-intensive devices, such as hairdryers, electric kettles, and heaters. 

Bluetti AC70 features

• Power: 1,000W Rated Power/2,000W Lifting Power
• Capacity: 768Wh
• AC Charging: 950W Turbo charging, 45 minutes to 80%
• Solar Charging: 500W Fast solar charge, fully charge in two hours
• Outputs: AC: 2