BLUETTI Apex 300
#10 in LargeFull review
For homeowners who want a 240V-capable backup battery that grows with expansion packs, not a grab-and-go unit.
Amazon $1,498.98 BLUETTI $1,499$1,498.98
The BLUETTI Apex 300 rates 4.1 among large portable power stations; the ALLPOWERS R3500 rates 3.7 among home backup ones. The ALLPOWERS R3500 costs $74.98 less ($1,424 vs $1,498.98).
ALLPOWERS R3500
#19 in Home backupFull review
For home backup on a budget where the unit stays in one place, with room for a second battery later.
ALLPOWERS $1,424$1,424
Prices were last checked October 24, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (large and home backup), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | BLUETTI Apex 300 | ALLPOWERS R3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 63 $0.54 per rated Wh | 77 $0.45 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 68 85% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 100 3,840 W continuous AC | 26 3,200 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 50 73 Wh per kg (83.8 lb (38 kg)) | 55 75 Wh per kg (93 lb (42 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 84 2,400 W max solar input | 57 2,000 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 80 UPS (0 ms), expandable, app | 100 UPS (15 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
BLUETTI Apex 300
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solar Lab | - | 85% | Efficiency calculated from a variety of loads through the AC outlets; idle draw about 20W. |
ALLPOWERS R3500
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| BLUETTI Apex 300 | ALLPOWERS R3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 2,764.8 Wh | 3,168 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 2,350 Wh (85%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,000 to 80% | 3,500 3,500+ cycles (manufacturer; end-of-life capacity not stated) |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 19,353.6 Wh | Yes, up to 6,336 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 3,840 W (7,680 W surge) | 3,200 W (6,000 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 6 total | 5 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | 4 |
| RV 30A outlet (TT-30R) | 1 | 1 |
| 120/240V 50A outlet (NEMA 14-50R) | 1 | - |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 0 | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 0 | 4 |
| 12 V car outlet | No | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | - |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (0 ms switchover) | Yes (15 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 1,500 W |
| Max solar input | 2,400 W | 2,000 W |
| Solar input voltage | 2 inputs, 12-60V, 20A each | 12-150V, 40A (XT60) |
| Car charging | 192 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 83.8 lb (38 kg) | 93 lb (42 kg) |
| Dimensions | 20.67 x 12.87 x 12.6 in | 20.86 x 14.17 x 13.58 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | ALLPOWERS app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-08 | 2023-04 |