For RV owners and home backup buyers who want an expandable 2.5 kWh battery with fast solar charging, and don’t need 240V.
BLUETTI $1,099The BLUETTI Apex 200 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.3 to 4.1. The BLUETTI Apex 200 leads on value, portability and features. The BLUETTI Apex 300 wins on AC output. The BLUETTI Apex 200 costs $400 less ($1,099 vs $1,499).
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For homeowners who want a 240V-capable backup battery that grows with expansion packs, not a grab-and-go unit.
Amazon $3,499 BLUETTI $1,499 eBayWhich should you buy?
- Choose the BLUETTI Apex 200 for value ($0.43 per rated Wh vs $0.54 per rated Wh), portability (95 Wh per kg (59.3 lb (26.9 kg)) vs 73 Wh per kg (83.8 lb (38 kg))) and features (UPS (15 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app vs UPS (0 ms), expandable, app).
- Choose the BLUETTI Apex 300 for AC output (3,840 W continuous AC vs 3,200 W continuous AC).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | BLUETTI Apex 200 | BLUETTI Apex 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 80 $0.43 per rated Wh | 63 $0.54 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 68 85% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 87 3,200 W continuous AC | 100 3,840 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% | 91 95 Wh per kg (59.3 lb (26.9 kg)) | 50 73 Wh per kg (83.8 lb (38 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 100 3,000 W max solar input | 84 2,400 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (15 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app | 80 UPS (0 ms), expandable, app |
Independent capacity tests
BLUETTI Apex 200
No independent test published yet.
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. |
Specifications
| BLUETTI Apex 200 | BLUETTI Apex 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 2,560 Wh | 2,764.8 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | - | 2,350 Wh (85%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,000 to 70% | 6,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 33,280 Wh | Yes, up to 19,353.6 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 3,200 W (4,800 W surge) | 3,840 W (7,680 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 5,400 W | - |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 6 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 3 | 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 | 2 (up to 140 W each) | 0 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 0 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | No |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (15 ms switchover) | Yes (0 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Max solar input | 3,000 W | 2,400 W |
| Solar input voltage | 2 inputs: XT60 12-60V, 25A (1,000W); MC4 60-280V, 16A (2,000W) | 2 inputs, 12-60V, 20A each |
| Car charging | 192 W | 192 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 59.3 lb (26.9 kg) | 83.8 lb (38 kg) |
| Dimensions | 20.67 x 12.87 x 8.31 in | 20.67 x 12.87 x 12.6 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2026-11-19 | 2025-08 |
