Portable power stations have grown in popularity over the years with the rise in battery technology and the push for solar power. At first, these were backup-only solutions, now they can be used for off-grid power solutions as well. Over the years Bluetti has grown as a serious contender in the Portable Power Station realm, especially with powerful models such as the AC500 and AC300 inverters, with their respective batteries.

After reviewing all the best portable power stations, we can safely say the Bluetti AC500 represents the latest in modular energy solutions, offering homeowners, RV users, and off-grid enthusiasts a scalable, reliable, and eco-friendly backup power system.

The AC500 specifically boasts a 5,000W pure sine wave inverter and compatibility with up to six B300S batteries totaling nearly 24,000Wh of usable battery. The AC500 can power a wide range of devices, from small electronics to essential household appliances like refrigerators and HVAC systems. With solar input support, seamless expandability, and the ability to run silently indoors, Bluetti has positioned the AC500 as one of the most powerful modular plug-and-play energy systems available. 

Bluetti AC500: Pricing & availability

The Bluetti AC500 starts at $2,600 for the standalone unit, but you'll need to purchase compatible external batteries such as the BS300S to store the energy that the BS500 inverter will utilize. Bluetti offers a bundle with the AC500 and a single B300S battery for $4,500. For those who need a full setup with six batteries, it will cost upwards of $10,400.

While the upfront cost may be high, the modular nature of this portable power offering from Bluetti allows for incremental upgrades over time as needs -- or budget -- allow. Bluetti is also notorious for offering frequent discounts on its products, making this incremental build a bit more budget-friendly.

You can purchase the Bluetti system directly from Bluetti's official site, or through online retailers such as Amazon.

Bluetti AC500: Unboxing & first impressions

The AC500 arrives in a hefty box that includes a lot of padding. The AC500 is fairly heavy, and from the first time I picked it up, I recognized the quality build and overall durability. Additionally, I could tell that this setup, while technically portable, is not fun to move around such as a power bank or something I'd throw in the back of my Jeep. This power station is more designed to be put in place and left there, with the understanding that it can be moved, thus the portable part of the name, however, it's not going to be something you move frequently, weighing nearly 70lbs / 30kg.

In the box are the Bluetti AC500, the power cables for both AC and DC input, a manual, warranty cards, and solar charging cables. My BS300S (I chose to start with one, but will most likely be expanding sometime in the future as my needs expand) came in a separate box.

Bluetti AC500: Design & build quality

The Bluetti AC500 has a very boxy and rugged design with built-in handles on the top sides and wireless chargers integrated into the top. Bluetti chose durable and high-quality materials to help ensure a sturdy and reliable product, even with heavy use. The feet have non-slip rubber and the handles have a nice grip to them, plus Bluetti has designed the different elements to stack quite nicely, allowing for a sleek and streamlined setup. I have the battery on the bottom and the AC500 on top of that. If you have multiple units or multiple inverters, you can even intermix the stacking as seen in the picture below, which goes to show that Bluetti has used the same design and footprint across their product lineup.

The touchscreen interface is simple and easy to navigate, though the plastic finish and low resolution feel a bit dated especially compared to my iPhone 16 Pro. Similarly, the touch screen's response feels a bit sluggish compared to the same phone, but for the few times I use the OSD for checking battery levels and enabling outputs, it's just fine. Most of the time, I use my phone to control the settings anyway. 

Bluetti AC500: In use

The AC500 performs wonderfully, and even a bit better than expected in my real-world testing. Shortly after arrival, the area where I live experienced a huge storm. A good friend of mine lives in the country about 30 minutes away from my house and they lost power entirely to their house and outbuildings on their farm due to a downed power line. Since it needed extensive repair, we knew he would be out of power for quite a while (turned out to be only a couple of days). We were able to set up the AC500, AC300, and their appropriate batteries to run his entire farm with ease. On the AC500, we were able to run his freezer, fridge, lights, a well pump, and the first stage of his HVAC unit. The AC300 was able to easily run his barn with basic lighting and a corn dryer.

One of the major advantages is the ability to use this system indoors, as it produces no fumes and operates quietly even under high loads. Fans kick in under very heavy use, but they are still very quiet all things considered. 

In this scenario, we didn't get a chance to integrate solar panels, but if we had the time, we could add up to 3,000W of solar panels, that can power the inverter, and any excess power can be stored in the connected batteries.

In off-grid use cases, the AC500 can also be re-charged with a standard car outlet, though it will charge considerably slower than a standard wall outlet.

Bluetti AC500: Final verdict

The Bluetti AC500 is an excellent choice for anyone in need of a powerful, expandable energy solution. Its ability to scale up to six batteries, combined with a robust 5,000W inverter, makes it ideal for backup power and off-grid living. While its lack of a built-in battery and 120V limitation might be drawbacks for some users, it excels in most scenarios, particularly with solar integration and modularity. At its price point, it’s a serious investment, but one that pays off in reliability and performance. If you are looking to get started in your power station journey, make sure to check out the Bluetti AC500 Portable Power Station System.

Fezibo is yet to feature heavily in our best standing desks list, but don't write the standing desk maker off; it has a superb range of premium-looking desks and accessories, such as the the Executive B, that are competitively priced albeit typically at a higher price point to budget options.

Enter the Worland: it's a reversible L-frame standing desk, available in various finishes, multiple sizes and in single or triple motor options. This review is of the 'Rustic Brown' 63 x 47.2 inches / 160x120cm triple-motor version.

Fezibo Worland: Unboxing and First Impressions

Two boxes securely hold and protect the Fezibo Worland parts, including those triple metal leg motors and robust tops, that when combined make for a very heavy setup.

On unwrapping, it's immediately clear that each part is well made, even if the tops are made from plastic board rather than solid wood, while the necessary tools are provided for the build; a simple spanner and hex key.

Clear your diary, the unboxing and build of the Fezibo Worland is a lengthy process, and for which you will need a second person for the final part given how heavy the triple-motor reversible L-frame standing desk is. I drafted my tweenager in for support, who also enjoyed helping with the straightforward project, and he was indeed able to be helpful.

The build happens upside down from top to bottom, as in you begin with the slimmer raised tops face down on the floor – the part of the desk that is designed to hold items such as a monitor. You add the sides that support the raised tops and then you start attaching the main surface, at which point you ideally need to improvise to prop up those larger (and heavy) main surfaces to avoid them tipping, ensure they are level, and therefore the screws go in straight.

Instructions are clear and easy to follow throughout, though there's crucial point in the build where you determine the orientation of the L-frame; an L or a reverse L so to speak. You therefore need to know ahead of time where the desk is going to live.

Figuring out my desired orientation for the build (a reverse L) was simple enough when piecing the three top pieces together, however I found it a head scratcher figuring this part out for the metal legs – I messed up and had to redo a small part of the project once I had figured out my mistake.

It also wasn't immediately clear in the instructions that the clear plastic tubes provided were in fact handy guides for dropping screws into the inside of the metal legs. Without these tubes, it's a near impossible task to feed the screws through the inside of the legs by hand and line them up with the holes on the other side for attaching the legs to the desktop.

With the metal frame / legs assembled and on the desktop, the controller needs to be attached and connected – easier done with the desk still upside down. Personally, I think the Worland's cable management is a tad rudimentary; the power supply is attached to the desk's underside with an adhesive pad, while it's tricky to fully hide the cables from the controller along the length of the desk with the cable fasteners supplied (see below).

Also, as elegant as the desk appears itself, the trailing cables down to your wall plug, which also includes the cables of your devices such as monitors and laptops, somewhat spoil the look.

Still, I didn't have one of the optional accessories which could hide those cables, such as an underdesk filing cabinet (from £69.99), of which there are options to match the desk's aesthetic and are worth looking into.

There's also an optional cord management accessory (£19.99) that looks like it would do a much better job of organizing the cables than relying on the supplied fasteners, but I didn't have that for the review. It's a shame the cord management accessory doesn't come supplied with the Worland, or indeed a power strip for your devices which would reduce the number of trailing cables to the wall supply.

Rival standing desk brand Flexispot includes a magnetic sheath in models like the E7 Pro, designed to hold the cables between the two central metal struts of the frame. That same desk also includes a power strip and the result is a much tidier looking setup. This cable management solution by Flexispot helps keep those essential wires tucked away.

If you don't mind forking out extra for the Worland's cord management and / or filing cabinet accessories, and you're industrious enough to pick up your own power strip and figure out a way of attaching it to the underside of the Worland, then you too can have a slicker-looking setup. It's just a shame that these are all extra steps.

With the entire desk assembled, you ideally need a second pair of hands to flip it over and to move it into position. There are wheels supplied for the legs to ease moving the desk around, but given I knew where I wanted to position the desk, I opted against adding these wheeled feet.

As for the fabric drawers, they simply need the firm base inserted in order to maintain their shape, and they slot in snuggly and securely.

I figure that the entire build, from unboxing to being in position, took around 3.5 hours, not including the 30 minute u-turn I needed to make to reattach the legs for my desired orientation. That's a pretty lengthy build time, but it was overall really simple step-by-step.

Fezibo Worland: Design and Build Quality

As far as the best office desks go, Worland sure is one of the more attractive. It's sleek and understated, with tucked away drawer storage under the raised tops. Then there's the nice little details like the under desk hanger for items like headphones (see below).

It also comes in a variety of finishes that includes Rustic Brown, Black Walnut, Light Walnut, Oak, White and Black to cover any kind of decor. I gravitated to Rustic Brown – a classic look.

I asked Fezibo what material the Worland desktop is made from because it's not listed on the site, and was told that it's particle board. Before you get disappointed, given the higher-than-average price for a desktop that isn't made from 'proper' wood, it's an extremely durable material.

I had the smaller of the two triple-motor stand options that measures 160x120cm. There's also a 190x160cm option, or a 160x140cm single-motor option.

The T-shape legs proved to provide deep enough clearance that my legs never once bumped into them.

Fezibo Worland: In use

The triple-motor option has a generous 308lbs / 140kg payload, which drop to 180lbs / 80kg for the (slightly cheaper) single-motor option.

That payload of the triple-motor version would easily be enough to support me sitting on the desk, not that I'm in that habit, and certainly enough for the super-large curved 32:9 aspect monitor (pictured), laptop and various bits that made up my office setup during this test. I'd have no qualms adding additional monitors, a printer and so on, given the desk's payload.

I opted to position my wide monitor in the desk's corner and tuck myself in when seated, with quick reach to my left and right and for a comfortable working position. However, the long 160mm side of the L-shape desktop would also be sufficient to fit the display.

The controller features manual up / down keys, plus three presets and a button to save those presets, while the height adjustment range is 28 - 47.6 inches / 71 - 121cm (without wheels).

After using the desk for several months, I largely stuck to two settings; one for sitting and one for standing. However, I can see the use in a third preset for homes with multiple users with different standing heights.

Switching between sitting and standing is as simple as the press of a button, and the motors proved to be quiet when in action.

The lowest possible setting is roughly equivalent to a standard fixed desk height, which for someone like me who's 6ft 1in can feel a fraction low and not great for posture over a full day sitting at a desk.

What surprised me as a previously infrequent standing desk user, therefore, is how useful the option is to tweak that lowest height up by an inch or two to improve my posture when seated – standing desks aren't just about standing.

With the Worland, I can have my office chair to the height I wish for a comfortable position for my legs, and then tweak the height of the desk so my back is straight.

For my height, around 43 inches / 110cm proved a suitable desk height for standing. There's an additional 4.5 inches / 11cm to work with on top of that, and so even the exceptionally tall are catered for here.

As for the desktop size, it is generously wide, albeit a fraction shallow. The total depth including the raised tops is 24 inches / 60cm, but the working space is 14.2 inches / 36cm, which proved a bit of a squeeze for my 16-inch MacBook Pro M1.

That shallow working distance also meant my curved monitor was a little close for me liking. My solution? Positioning the monitor in the corner of the desk.

I've been using the Worland for more than three months and have no doubt that it'll last many years. It's a superb-quality desk.

Fezibo Worland: Final verdict

Rudimentary cable management aside (which can be dealt with through extra accessories or industrious solutions), the FEZiBO Worland is a stellar standing desk, with a versatile reversible L-frame. The desktop might be made from particle board, but it's available in a range of attractive finishes and crucially, is robust. The same can be said for the powerful and quiet leg motors which can support a heavy payload, while offering precise and versatile height adjustment. I love the raised top that provides additional height for a monitor (and extra clearance above a laptop), plus the generous surface area with its elegant look with slick drawer storage, although the desk could do with additional depth for a better working distance from a monitor. It might take a while to build, but the Worland is a dream focal point for any office space and comes highly recommended.

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