BLUETTI Apex 300
#15 in LargeFull review
For homeowners who want a 240V-capable backup battery that grows with expansion packs, not a grab-and-go unit.
Amazon $1,498.98 BLUETTI $1,499$1,498.98
The BLUETTI Apex 300 rates 4.0 among large portable power stations; the Dabbsson 3000L rates 3.9 among home backup ones. The Dabbsson 3000L costs $499.98 less ($999 vs $1,498.98).
Dabbsson 3000L
#9 in Home backupFull review
For RV owners and home-backup buyers who want 3 kWh and 3000W at a low price in a fixed-size unit. Buyers who may want to add batteries or 240V later should look at expandable models.
Amazon $1,069 Dabbsson $999$999
Prices were last checked October 20, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
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 300 | Dabbsson 3000L |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 63 $0.54 per rated Wh | 96 $0.33 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 | 100 Semi-solid-state LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 100 3,840 W continuous AC | 20 3,000 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% | 50 73 Wh per kg (83.8 lb (38 kg)) | 100 119 Wh per kg (56.8 lb (25.8 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 84 2,400 W max solar input | 28 1,200 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 80 UPS (0 ms), expandable, app | 75 UPS (15 ms), 100 W USB-C, app |
Specifications
| BLUETTI Apex 300 | Dabbsson 3000L | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 2,764.8 Wh | 3,072 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | Semi-solid-state LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,000 to 80% | 4,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 19,353.6 Wh | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 3,840 W (7,680 W surge) | 3,000 W (6,000 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | - | 3,600 W |
| AC outlets | 6 total | 7 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | 3 |
| 120V 2-prong outlets (NEMA 1-15R) | - | 3 |
| RV 30A outlet (TT-30R) | 1 | 1 |
| 120/240V 50A outlet (NEMA 14-50R) | 1 | - |
| AC waveform | - | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 0 | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 0 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | No | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 1 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (0 ms switchover) | Yes (15 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Max solar input | 2,400 W | 1,200 W |
| Solar input voltage | 2 inputs, 12-60V, 20A each | 12-60V, 25A max (AC + solar combined up to 1800W) |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 83.8 lb (38 kg) | 56.8 lb (25.8 kg) |
| Dimensions | 20.67 x 12.87 x 12.6 in | 19.1 x 11.5 x 9.5 in |
| App | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Dabbsson app |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |