BLUETTI Apex 200 Preorder
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For RV owners and home backup buyers who want an expandable 2.5 kWh battery with fast solar charging, and don’t need 240V.
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The BLUETTI Apex 200 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.3 to 3.9. The BLUETTI Apex 200 leads on AC output, solar input and battery life. The BLUETTI FridgePower wins on portability. The BLUETTI FridgePower costs $200 less ($899 vs $1,099).
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BLUETTI FridgePower
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For homeowners who want a set-and-forget battery backup that hides beside or behind the refrigerator. It is a poor fit for camping or job sites, where its weight, shape and two outlets work against it.
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Which should you buy?
- Choose the BLUETTI Apex 200 for AC output (3,200 W continuous AC vs 1,800 W continuous AC), solar input (3,000 W max solar input vs 1,000 W max solar input) and battery life (LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles).
- Choose the BLUETTI FridgePower for portability (102 Wh per kg (43.4 lb (19.7 kg)) vs 95 Wh per kg (59.3 lb (26.9 kg))).
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 FridgePower |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 80 $0.43 per rated Wh | 78 $0.45 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 71 86% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 85 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles |
| AC output 15% | 87 3,200 W continuous AC | 21 1,800 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) | 71 0-100% on AC in 1 h 45 min |
| Portability 10% | 91 95 Wh per kg (59.3 lb (26.9 kg)) | 100 102 Wh per kg (43.4 lb (19.7 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 100 3,000 W max solar input | 41 1,000 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (15 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app | 80 UPS (10 ms), expandable, app |
Independent capacity tests
BLUETTI Apex 200
No independent test published yet.
BLUETTI FridgePower
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| APH Networks | 1,727 Wh | 85.7% | Constant 1,016 W electric heater load from full to shutoff (1 h 42 min). Measured AC charge 0-80% in 1 h 46 min in Standard mode. |
Specifications
| BLUETTI Apex 200 | BLUETTI FridgePower | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 2,560 Wh | 2,016 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | - | 1,727 Wh (86%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,000 to 70% | 4,000 BLUETTI rates it for over 4,000 cycles; APH Networks reports the claim as 80% capacity after 4,000 cycles |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 33,280 Wh | Yes, up to 8,064 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 3,200 W (4,800 W surge) | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 5,400 W | 3,000 W |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 2 |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 3 | - |
| RV 30A outlet (TT-30R) | 1 | - |
| AC waveform | 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 (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 1,440 W |
| Full AC charge time | - | 1 h 45 min (0-80% in 60 min, full in 105 min, as reported by APH Networks; BLUETTI's own pages read did not state a time. APH measured 0-80% in 1 h 46 min in Standard mode.) |
| 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, 20 A max (XT60) |
| Car charging | 192 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 59.3 lb (26.9 kg) | 43.4 lb (19.7 kg) |
| Dimensions | 20.67 x 12.87 x 8.31 in | 22.83 x 13.78 x 3.07 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | BLUETTI app (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth; Alexa and Google Home) |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |
| Released | 2026-11-19 | 2026-06 |