Come out on top The BLUETTI AC500, an iterative upgrade to the well-received classic model AC300, made its debut on the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo and achieved remarkable success. In just two months, it raised over $12 million and eventually broke the world record for any portable power station fundraising event, with a staggering $12,281,325 in funding from 5,183 backers. While getting new things can certainly bring us joy, a price difference over $1,000 may make people hesitate and wonder – is the older AC300 still a viable option? Let’s take a closer look. Comparison of AC300 & AC500 ModelAC300AC500Rated Power3,000W5,000WScalabilityUp to 4*B300Up to 6* B300S or 4*B300Fully Packed System Power120/240V, 6kW, 24.6kWh120/240V, 10kW, 36.8kWhMax. Input (AC+PV)5,400W8,000W Max. AC Input 3,000W5,000W (With two or more B300S)Max. Solar Input2,400W3,000W240V Split Phase BondingUPS Transfer Time≤20ms≤20msSmart App ControlPriceStart with $3,598 (3,000W, 3072Wh)Start with $4,799 (5,000W, 3072Wh)Warranty4-Year Hassle-free Warranty Power: Exact same size, totally different energy Image: BLUETTI The BLUETTI AC500 represents a significant upgrade from its predecessor, the AC300, in terms of its features and capabilities. For example, while the AC300 boasts a 3,000W pure sine wave inverter for continuous output power, the AC500 has raised the bar to 5,000W to accommodate even greater power demands. In addition, the AC300 can be paired with up to 4 B300 battery packs for a total capacity of 12,288Wh, whereas the AC500 can support up to 6 x B300S for a maximum capacity of 18,432Wh or 4 x B300 for 12,288Wh. Both the AC300 and AC500 offer the Split Phase Bonding…BLUETTI AC500 vs. AC300: What’s changed?