BLUETTI Our score 7.5/10 #7 of 9 large for real capacity
BLUETTI FridgePower
Updated
A slim 2 kWh station designed to sit behind a fridge or mount on a wall, with AC outlets only and room for up to three extra batteries.
Independent tests put this portable power station's usable capacity at 1,621 Wh, 80% of the rated 2,016 Wh (one test so far).
Real capacity
1,621of 2,016 Wh
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CNET
80%
AC output
1,800 W
More than 0 of the 7 other large models we review. 3,600 W surge.
Cost per usable Wh
$0.55
#17 of 33 models we've priced.
Good valueWeight
43.4 lb
37 usable Wh per lb
Battery
LiFePO4
Long-life chemistry
Warranty
5 years
Wall charge
1 h 45 min
BLUETTI's figure; 80% in 60 min.
How much of the 2,016 Wh do you get?
Each bar is the full rated capacity. Blue is what the tester measured coming out of the AC outlets; the striped end is what was lost.
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CNET 1,621 Wh · 80%
Running a fridge
In CNET's fridge test, the BLUETTI FridgePower ran a full-size refrigerator for 23.43 hours (1.0 days). That's #7 of the 10 models we track. It used 20.24% of its energy on itself.
How long every tested model runs a fridge · Work it out for your own fridge
How long will it run your devices?
Add what you want to power and see how long the BLUETTI FridgePower lasts on its tested 1,621 Wh, counting the power it uses on itself and any solar panels you add.
Our score: 7.5 out of 10
Worked out from the tested capacity and the specs on this page, compared with the other models we track. Capacity, power and charging are compared with the 9 large models; battery, build and features with all 37. Price isn't part of it. How we score.
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Capacity and power 35% of the score 6.0
What goes into capacity and power Measure This model Score Tested usable capacity 60% 1,621 Wh 6.4 Continuous AC output 25% 1,800 W 5.3 AC surge 15% 3,600 W 5.8 Compared with the 9 large models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Charging 25% of the score 8.1
What goes into charging Measure This model Score Wall charge to full 40% 1 h 45 min 6.7 Max solar input 35% 1,000 W 8.8 UPS switchover 25% 10 ms 9.4 Compared with the 9 large models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Battery and build 25% of the score 9.0
What goes into battery and build Measure This model Score Battery type 30% LiFePO4 10.0 Cycle life to 80% 25% 4,000 cycles 8.6 Warranty 25% 5 years 8.5 Usable Wh per lb 20% 37 Wh/lb 8.9 Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Features 15% of the score 7.4
What goes into features Measure This model Score Expandable battery 25% Yes 10.0 AC + USB-C outlets 20% 2 5.1 USB-C max output 15% Not known Left out 240 V output 15% No 5.0 App control 15% Yes 10.0 Wheels 10% No 5.0 Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group. Measures we have no figure for are left out.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Slim, wall-mountable design made to live behind a fridge.
- Expandable to 8,064 Wh with up to three BLUETTI batteries.
- Battery backup (UPS) mode with a 10 ms switchover.
- Up to 1,000 W of solar input.
Cons
- Its figure comes from CNET's fridge test, which includes the unit's own running costs, so it isn't directly comparable with models measured at a steady 480 W.
- AC outlets only: no USB or 12 V ports.
- "Power Lifting" (3,000 W) is for heating loads only.
- Only one test so far.
Who it's for
Homeowners who want a permanent fridge backup that stays plugged in and out of the way.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you want a portable unit for camping or USB devices.
Features
- Battery backup (UPS) mode : yes
- Takes extra batteries : yes
- LiFePO4 battery : yes
- Solar input, 1,000 W : yes
- Car charging : not published
- 240 V output : no
- RV outlet (TT-30) : no
- App control : yes
- Wheels : no
How it compares with other large models
| Model | Usable | Delivered | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUETTI FridgePower 2,016 Wh rated | 1,621 Wh | 80% | $899 | Good value |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th gen) 1,505 Wh rated | 1,320 Wh | 88% | $1,499.95 | Pricey |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 2,042 Wh rated | 1,709 Wh | 84% | $899 | Good value |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 2,048 Wh rated | 1,812 Wh | 89% | $899.99 | Great value |
| Dabbsson 2000L 2,048 Wh rated | 1,887 Wh | 92% | $649 | Great value |
| Pecron E2400LFP 2,048 Wh rated | 1,536 Wh | 75% | $649 | Great value |
| BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 2,074 Wh rated | 1,989 Wh | 96% | $899 | Great value |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 2,765 Wh rated | 2,159 Wh | 78% | $1,499 | Fair price |
Questions
How much usable power does the BLUETTI FridgePower have?
CNET recorded 1,621 Wh delivered during its full-size refrigerator test, against a rated 2,016 Wh. That test includes the unit's own running costs, so it reads lower than a steady-load test would.
Can the FridgePower power USB devices?
Not directly. It has AC outlets only; BLUETTI sells a separate DC hub.
Full specs
From the maker's US manual or product page unless noted. Each value links to where we found it.
Capacity and battery
- Cycle life (to 80% capacity)
- 4,000 cycles
- bluettipower.com (source for Cycle life (to 80% capacity))
Output and ports
- Boost mode (heating loads only)
- 3,000 W Power Lifting: resistive loads only, enabled in the app.
- s4.bluettipower.com (source for Boost mode (heating loads only))
- USB-C maximum
- Not published
Charging
- Wall charge to full
- 1 h 45 min BLUETTI's figure; 80% in 60 min.
- bluettipower.com (source for Wall charge to full)
- Car charging input
- Not published
Size and build
Warranty and certification
- Certifications
- FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED (Canada) licence-exempt RSS
- s4.bluettipower.com (source for Certifications)
- Released
- Not published
Where this data comes from
Capacity figures come from the independent testers linked above. We record their numbers, the date and the load, and link to their reports; the testing is theirs. Specs come from BLUETTI's own US documents, and we note where they disagree with each other or with test results. Prices are checked by hand on the brand's US store.