BLUETTI Apex 200 Preorder
#4 in LargeFull review
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 $1,099$1,099
The BLUETTI Apex 200 rates 4.3 among large portable power stations; the BLUETTI Elite 400 rates 3.6 among home backup ones. The BLUETTI Apex 200 costs $300 less ($1,099 vs $1,399).
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BLUETTI Elite 400
#25 in Home backupFull review
For home-backup buyers who want nearly 4 kWh in one rolling unit without adding expansion batteries.
Amazon $1,449 BLUETTI $1,399 eBay$1,399
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 200 | BLUETTI Elite 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 80 $0.43 per rated Wh | 90 $0.36 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 42 79% of rated capacity delivered (2 tests) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 70 LiFePO4, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 87 3,200 W continuous AC | 7 2,600 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) | 47 0-100% on AC in 2 h 30 min |
| Portability 10% | 91 95 Wh per kg (59.3 lb (26.9 kg)) | 97 98 Wh per kg (86 lb (39 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 100 3,000 W max solar input | 13 1,000 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (15 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (15 ms), 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
BLUETTI Apex 200
No independent test published yet.
BLUETTI Elite 400
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solar Lab | - | 77% | Efficiency test (load not stated in the review); idle draw about 20W. Measured AC recharge 0-100% in 2 h 27 min. |
| Notebookcheck | 3,130 Wh | 82% | EU 230V version drained with a continuous AC load of about 250W (just under 82% of capacity); the reviewer reports efficiency rising to about 93% at an 1,800W load. Recharge drew just under 4,400 Wh from the mains. |
Specifications
| BLUETTI Apex 200 | BLUETTI Elite 400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 2,560 Wh | 3,840 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | - | 3,043 Wh (79%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,000 to 70% | - |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 33,280 Wh | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 3,200 W (4,800 W surge) | 2,600 W (5,200 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 5,400 W | 3,900 W |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 4 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 3 | 4 |
| RV 30A outlet (TT-30R) | 1 | - |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 140 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (15 ms switchover) | Yes (15 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Full AC charge time | - | 2 h 30 min (0-80% in about 1 h 55 min in Turbo mode; AC + solar up to 2800W) |
| Max solar input | 3,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Solar input voltage | 2 inputs: XT60 12-60V, 25A (1,000W); MC4 60-280V, 16A (2,000W) | 12-60V, 20A |
| Car charging | 192 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 59.3 lb (26.9 kg) | 86 lb (39 kg) |
| Dimensions | 20.67 x 12.87 x 8.31 in | 16.8 x 11.3 x 19.3 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2026-11-19 | 2026-07 |