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 4.1. The BLUETTI Apex 200 leads on AC output and solar input. The Dabbsson DBS2300 costs $200 less ($899 vs $1,099).
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Dabbsson DBS2300
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For home-backup buyers who want 2.3 kWh of tested capacity that can grow to 8.3 kWh. The DBS2300 Plus costs the same and adds more solar input and parallel output.
Amazon $1,399 Dabbsson $899 eBay$899
Which should you buy?
- Choose the BLUETTI Apex 200 for AC output (3,200 W continuous AC vs 2,200 W continuous AC) and solar input (3,000 W max solar input vs 600 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 | Dabbsson DBS2300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 80 $0.43 per rated Wh | 87 $0.39 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 67 85% 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 | 44 2,200 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)) | 94 97 Wh per kg (53 lb (24.1 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 100 3,000 W max solar input | 13 600 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 DBS2300
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| nextpit | 1,973 Wh | 84.7% | Full 100%-to-0% discharge (load not stated) of the European 230V model; 2,447 Wh from the wall to recharge, about 81% round trip. 1973/2330 works out to 84.7%. |
Specifications
| BLUETTI Apex 200 | Dabbsson DBS2300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 2,560 Wh | 2,330 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | - | 1,973 Wh (85%) |
| 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 8,330 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 3,200 W (4,800 W surge) | 2,200 W (4,400 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 5,400 W | 3,000 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) | 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 | 600 W |
| Solar input voltage | 2 inputs: XT60 12-60V, 25A (1,000W); MC4 60-280V, 16A (2,000W) | 12-60V, 12A max (AC + solar combined up to 1800W) |
| Car charging | 192 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 59.3 lb (26.9 kg) | 53 lb (24.1 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 | 2023-05 |