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 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.3 to 4.1. The BLUETTI Apex 200 leads on AC output, solar input and portability. The Dabbsson DBS2100 Pro wins on value. The Dabbsson DBS2100 Pro costs $300 less ($799 vs $1,099).
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Dabbsson DBS2100 Pro
#12 in LargeFull review
For home-backup and RV buyers who want 2 kWh, high output and room to add batteries at a low price per watt-hour. Expect average efficiency at heavy loads.
Amazon $799 Dabbsson $799 eBay$799
Which should you buy?
- Choose the BLUETTI Apex 200 for AC output (3,200 W continuous AC vs 2,400 W continuous AC), solar input (3,000 W max solar input vs 1,200 W max solar input) and portability (95 Wh per kg (59.3 lb (26.9 kg)) vs 88 Wh per kg (54 lb (24.5 kg))).
- Choose the Dabbsson DBS2100 Pro for value ($0.37 per rated Wh vs $0.43 per rated Wh).
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 | Dabbsson DBS2100 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 80 $0.43 per rated Wh | 89 $0.37 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 55 82% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 100 Semi-solid-state LiFePO4, 4,500 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 87 3,200 W continuous AC | 54 2,400 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)) | 78 88 Wh per kg (54 lb (24.5 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 100 3,000 W max solar input | 48 1,200 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (15 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app | 100 UPS (15 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
BLUETTI Apex 200
No independent test published yet.
Dabbsson DBS2100 Pro
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solar Lab | - | 82% | Continuous 2,150W load from full; an earlier run shut down at 30% from overheating. AC recharge measured at about 1 h 15 min to 80%, nearly 2 h to full. |
Specifications
| BLUETTI Apex 200 | Dabbsson DBS2100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 2,560 Wh | 2,150 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | - | 1,763 Wh (82%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | Semi-solid-state LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,000 to 70% | 4,500 to 80% |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 33,280 Wh | Yes, up to 6,450 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 3,200 W (4,800 W surge) | 2,400 W (4,800 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 5,400 W | 3,600 W |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 4 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 3 | 3 |
| RV 30A outlet (TT-30R) | 1 | 1 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 140 W each) | 3 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 3 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 2 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (15 ms switchover) | Yes (15 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Max solar input | 3,000 W | 1,200 W |
| Solar input voltage | 2 inputs: XT60 12-60V, 25A (1,000W); MC4 60-280V, 16A (2,000W) | 12-60V, 25A max |
| Car charging | 192 W | 96 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 59.3 lb (26.9 kg) | 54 lb (24.5 kg) |
| Dimensions | 20.67 x 12.87 x 8.31 in | 17 x 10 x 11.9 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Dabbsson app |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2026-11-19 | 2024-10 |