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BLUETTI 1,500W 900Wh

BLUETTI · 900 Wh · 1,500 W AC output

The short answer

The BLUETTI 1,500W 900Wh stores 900 Wh and the maker lists 1,500 W of continuous AC output. By our calculation a full charge runs a typical refrigerator for roughly 12.8 h, and the unit can power 17 of the 20 appliances we model. BLUETTI lists it at $799, about $888 per kWh of storage.

Capacity
900 Wh
AC output
1,500 W
Weight
35.3 lb
Price seen
$799

Good fit if

  • You want a refrigerator, router and lights covered through an overnight or short outage
  • You want a quiet, no-fuel backup that works indoors under the maker's rules

Look elsewhere if

  • You need multi-day backup without recharging
  • You need to start a well pump or central air conditioner
  • You need a confirmed surge rating — the sources we read do not state one
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What it can run, and for how long

A power station is a battery with an inverter: it stores energy as watt-hours (Wh) and delivers it as AC watts (W). The BLUETTI 1,500W 900Wh stores 900 Wh, of which about 765 Wh reaches your appliances after losses, and its inverter limits the load to 1,500 W at a time.

Appliances this unit can run, with estimated runtime on a full charge
Appliance (typical)Running / starting wattsCan it run it?Runtime on a full charge
Refrigerator (modern, about 18–22 cu ft)150 W / 600 W startYes12.8 h18%
Chest freezer (about 7 cu ft)100 W / 400 W startYes21.9 h31%
Sump pump (1/3 hp)800 W / 1,500 W startYes6.4 h9%
Well pump (1/2 hp)1,000 W / 2,100 W startCheck surge3.8 h6%
Gas furnace blower750 W / 1,500 W startYes2.0 h3%
Window air conditioner (5,000–8,000 BTU)600 W / 1,800 W startCheck surge2.1 h3%
CPAP with heated humidifier70 WYes10.9 h16%
Home oxygen concentrator300 WYes2.5 h4%
Wi-Fi router and modem25 WYes30.6 h44%
LED television (55 in)100 WYes7.7 h11%
LED lighting (10 bulbs)100 WYes7.7 h11%
Laptop and charger60 WYes12.8 h18%
Phones and tablets charging (4)40 WYes19.1 h28%
Ceiling or box fan75 W / 150 W startYes10.2 h15%
Microwave oven (1,000 W cooking)1,500 WYes5.1 h7%
Coffee maker900 WYes8.5 h12%
Garage door opener (1/2 hp)550 W / 1,100 W startYes2.9 days100%
Washing machine500 W / 1,300 W startYes3.8 h6%
Electric space heater (1,500 W)1,500 WYes31 min2%
Central air conditioner (3-ton)3,500 W / 10,500 W startNo—
Wattstanding calculationWattstanding calculation — runtime = capacity (Wh) × 85% ÷ (running watts × duty cycle). The 85% covers inverter and conversion losses; duty cycle is the share of time the appliance actually draws power. Appliance wattages are typical planning values, not measurements — read the nameplate on your own appliance. Real runtime also depends on temperature, battery age and the maker's inverter efficiency.
Outage scenarios
ScenarioRunning wattsStarting watts neededAverage drawFitsEstimated runtime
Essentials: refrigerator, router, lights, phones315 W765 W225 WFits3.4 h
Essentials + sump pump1,115 W1,815 W345 WCheck surge2.2 h
Essentials + furnace blower + TV1,165 W1,915 W700 WCheck surge1.1 h
Essentials + window air conditioner915 W2,115 W585 WCheck surge1.3 h
Practical noteCooling appliances cycle on and off, so a refrigerator draws far less than its running watts over a day, but each start needs a brief surge. If a load's starting watts exceed the maker's surge rating, the inverter can shut down.

Recharging

Recharge time depends on the source. Solar numbers below are our calculation for the panel wattage shown, assuming 75% real-world output and the approximate annual-average peak sun hours for each region; winter and cloud cover cut them sharply.

Days of sun to refill from empty
Panel totalBasisFlorida and the Gulf CoastTexasCalifornia
100 W—2.3 sunny days2.4 sunny days2.2 sunny days
200 W—1.2 sunny days1.2 sunny days1.1 sunny days
400 W—0.6 sunny days0.6 sunny days0.5 sunny days
  • solar input up to 500 W (as stated)
  • AC wall charging up to 1,400 W (as stated) — about 0.6 h from empty at that rate before losses

See the solar recharge calculator for your own panel size and sun hours.

Connecting it to a home

You can plug appliances straight into the unit's outlets. Powering a home's circuits is different: it needs a properly rated transfer switch or the maker's home-integration hardware, installed by a licensed electrician.

SafetyNever plug a generator or battery system into a wall outlet to power the house ("backfeeding"): it can send electricity back into the utility lines and injure line workers, and it can start fires. Connecting a generator to a home's wiring is a job for a licensed electrician, with the permit and inspection your local code requires. Wattstanding does not give wiring instructions.

If you plan to connect it to the house, compare it with the equipment in our transfer switch and hookup library and read the whole-house guide.

Fit check before you buy

Checks to make against your loads and your plan before ordering.

✓ Required? Check firsti Good to know
  • ✓Loads fit the outputAdd up the running watts of everything you will run together; keep the total under 1,500 W.
  • ?Starting surgeNo surge rating was stated in the sources we read; confirm with the maker before running motors.
  • ?Outlets and voltage4 × 120 V, 1,500 W total 50/60 Hz, up to 12.5 A each
  • iRecharge planDecide how you will refill it: wall power, solar or a generator, within its stated input limits.
  • iWeight35.3 lb as stated — plan how you will move it.

Specifications

Each figure is labelled with where it comes from. Numbered references link to the source list below.

Manufacturer storeRetailer listingWattstanding calculationNot verified

Published specifications

Battery capacity900 Wh[S1]Manufacturer store
Continuous AC output1,500 W[S1]Manufacturer store
Cycle life4,000 cycles[S1]Manufacturer store
AC outlets4 × 120 V, 1,500 W total 50/60 Hz, up to 12.5 A each[S1]Manufacturer store
USB-C ports1 x 100W Max.[S1]Manufacturer store
Solar input (as stated)500 W[S1]Manufacturer store
AC charging input1,400 W[S1]Manufacturer store
Weight35.3 lb[S1]Manufacturer store
Dimensions340 × 247 × 317 mm (13.4 × 9.7 × 12.5 in)[S1]Manufacturer store
App / connectivityBluetooth[S1]Manufacturer store
Warranty3 Years[S1]Manufacturer store

Wattstanding calculations

Usable energy (85% of capacity)765 WhWattstanding calculation
Refrigerator runtime (typical)12.8 hWattstanding calculation
Price per kWh of storage$888Wattstanding calculation

Limitations to weigh

  • Specifications are the maker's or seller's; Wattstanding has not tested this product.
  • Runtime figures are calculations with stated assumptions, not measurements.
  • Prices change; confirm the price, stock and what is included before ordering.
  • No surge rating was found in the sources we read.

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Questions buyers ask

How long will the BLUETTI 1,500W 900Wh run a refrigerator?
About 12.8 h on a full charge by our calculation (typical modern refrigerator, 40% duty cycle, 85% efficiency). Your refrigerator's nameplate and its door-opening habits change this.
Can the BLUETTI 1,500W 900Wh run a sump pump or well pump?
Sump pump (1/3 hp): yes. Well pump (1/2 hp): check the starting watts. These use typical wattages; read the pump's nameplate.
Can I use it to power my whole house?
Not by plugging the house into it. With 900 Wh it holds about 3% of one day's energy for a home that uses 30 kWh a day (an example figure — check your own bill), and connecting it to home wiring needs a licensed electrician.
Where can I buy the BLUETTI 1,500W 900Wh?
1 seller list it: BLUETTI.

Sources and verification

  1. BLUETTI — 1,500W 900Wh — product page and specifications Retrieved 30 Sep 2026

Wattstanding has not tested this product hands-on. This reference is compiled from the sources above; our calculations are labelled and show their working. Electrical work belongs to a licensed electrician. Last verified 30 Sep 2026. How we work