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.
BLUETTI $1,099$1,099
The BLUETTI Apex 200 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.3 to 3.5. The BLUETTI Apex 200 leads on value, battery life and solar input. The BLUETTI Apex 200 costs $450 less ($1,099 vs $1,549).
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BLUETTI Premium 200 V2
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For buyers who want 2 kWh with higher output than the Elite 200 V2 for running larger appliances.
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Which should you buy?
- Choose the BLUETTI Apex 200 for value ($0.43 per rated Wh vs $0.75 per rated Wh), battery life (LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 5-year warranty) and solar input (3,000 W max solar input vs 1,000 W max solar input).
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 Premium 200 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 80 $0.43 per rated Wh | 31 $0.75 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| 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 | 67 2,700 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) | 82 0-100% on AC in 1 h 24 min |
| Portability 10% | 91 95 Wh per kg (59.3 lb (26.9 kg)) | 74 86 Wh per kg (53.4 lb (24.2 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 100 3,000 W max solar input | 39 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 |
Specifications
| BLUETTI Apex 200 | BLUETTI Premium 200 V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 2,560 Wh | 2,073.6 Wh |
| 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) | 2,700 W |
| 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 | - | 1 h 24 min (0-80% in about 1 h; AC + solar up to 2400W) |
| 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 | 192 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 59.3 lb (26.9 kg) | 53.4 lb (24.2 kg) |
| Dimensions | 20.67 x 12.87 x 8.31 in | 13.78 x 9.84 x 12.74 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2026-11-19 | 2025-04 |