Head-to-head test
Anker SOLIX F2600 vs BLUETTI Apex 300
Every real-world scenario is close enough to call a tie, so this comes down to a 102.5-lb weight gap and a documented noise rating — the Apex 300 discloses 45dB, Anker won't say what the F2600 hits under load at all.
Written by Gunner GustafsonUpdated
Whole-Home Backup Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
Anker
SOLIX F2600
4,326Power Score · Appliance Class
$999.99 list · direct from Anker
BLUETTI
Apex 300
5,062Power Score · The AC & Fridge Zone
$1,699.00 list · direct from BLUETTI
Spec deltas
Weigh these two side by side and one number jumps out before anything else: 70.5 lbs for the Anker SOLIX F2600 against 173 lbs for the BLUETTI Apex 300. That's a 102.5-lb gap between two units that otherwise land within a few hundred watts and a few hundred dollars of each other.
The F2600 costs $1,499 for 2,560Wh; the Apex 300 costs $1,799 for 2,764.8Wh. Every actual usage scenario in this comparison comes back close enough to call a coin flip — both cover a weekend trip, an 8-hour blackout, and a CPAP overnight with room to spare. Neither is the clearly bigger tank in daily terms.
Where they actually separate is surge power and disclosure. The Apex 300's 7,680W surge rating dwarfs the F2600's 2,800W, and BLUETTI publishes a 45dB noise figure where Anker's spec sheet simply doesn't list one.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first — the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
That gap traces directly to the 204.8Wh capacity difference between them (2,764.8Wh vs 2,560Wh), not to any real difference in efficiency or design — it's the smaller battery working a slightly larger share of itself for the same job.
Weekend Camping: F2600 uses 97% of its tank, Apex 300 uses 89%8-Hour Blackout: F2600 uses 76%, Apex 300 uses 70%Remote Workday: F2600 uses 42%, Apex 300 uses 39%
Why it mattersBuyers shouldn't read the scenario percentages as a performance gap; they're a capacity footnote that barely moves the needle either way.
continuous output
A fridge or window AC that draws two to three times its rated wattage on startup has real headroom against the Apex 300's 7,680W ceiling; against the F2600's 2,800W, the same appliance can be right at the edge of tripping the inverter.
The Apex 300 surges to 7,680W against the F2600's 2,800WThe Apex 300's continuous output is 3,840W against the F2600's 2,400W
Why it mattersAnyone running compressor-based equipment off the unit should treat surge rating as the deciding spec, not capacity or price.
For a spec that matters most in a bedroom, van, or CPAP setup, an undisclosed number is itself information: it means you're trusting anecdote instead of a spec sheet for a factor that directly affects your sleep.
BLUETTI discloses a 45dB noise rating for the Apex 300 under loadAnker does not publish a noise rating for the F2600 at all
Why it mattersNoise-sensitive buyers should weight the Apex 300's disclosed 45dB over the F2600's undocumented — if reportedly quiet — fan, simply because one is verifiable and the other isn't.
solar input
An expanded F2600 pulling in only 1,000W of solar takes proportionally longer to refill from panels than an expanded Apex 300 pulling in up to 2,400W — the growth path exists on both, but only one of them scales its recharge speed along with its capacity.
The F2600 is expandable to 4,608Wh via the BP2600 battery moduleThe Apex 300 is expandable via BLUETTI's own battery modules, with a higher 2,400W solar ceiling against the F2600's 1,000W
Why it mattersBuyers planning to expand for off-grid use should weigh the Apex 300's higher solar ceiling as the more future-proof growth path, even though both units technically expand.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units — everything else is a tie.
Portability & Form Factor
Selected because: 102.5 lbs is the single largest, clearest gap between two otherwise closely-matched units.
weight
Seventy and a half pounds against 173 — the F2600 is light enough to lift into a trunk without a second thought; the Apex 300 is heavy enough that one reviewer couldn't get it onto a table aloneB8. That's not a marginal spec difference, it's a different physical experience of owning the unit.
Anker's own reviewers describe ample inverter power without mentioning weight as a friction point at allA3 — which, next to BLUETTI's repeated heavy-but-manageable framingB6, is itself a signal about which unit you'll actually want to move more than once.
Your Life, Your Pick
Selected because: Every scenario ties or comes close, which is itself the finding worth stating plainly.
Every scenario that returns a real result here — Weekend Camping, the 8-Hour Blackout, CPAP Overnight, Remote Workday, Tailgate Party — comes back a tie or close enough to one that percentage points, not capability, are all that separate them. Van Life Daily beats both outright, same as everywhere else in this class.
The F2600 consistently runs a few points hotter as a share of its own tank, simply because its 2,560Wh battery is smaller than the Apex 300's 2,764.8Wh. Neither unit is straining; this is a coin flip you shouldn't spend much time deliberating over.
What the Specs Don't Tell You
Selected because: Weight, surge ratio, and the F2600's undisclosed noise rating are the concrete tiebreakers.
rated cycles
The Apex 300's surge rating is where the real separation lives: 7,680W against the F2600's 2,800W, nearly triple. That's the spec that decides whether a fridge compressor starts clean or trips the inverter, and it's not close.
The honest catch on the F2600: Anker simply doesn't publish a noise figure for it, where BLUETTI discloses 45dB for the Apex 300. Owner reports call the F2600 quietA3, and that may well hold up — but it's a claim, not a spec you can verify before buying.
Lifetime Value
Selected because: Near-identical $0.19-$0.20 per lifetime kWh confirms this is genuinely a close matchup on economics too.
cost / lifetime kWh
$0.20 per lifetime kWh for the F2600 against $0.19 for the Apex 300 is close enough to call even — this isn't a matchup where one unit is quietly the better long-term buy while looking similar on the surface. The economics really are this close.
The $300 price gap between them ($1,499 against $1,799) buys the Apex 300's higher surge rating and disclosed noise figure, not a meaningfully different cost of ownership. Decide on those two facts, not on lifetime value math that barely moves.
Strengths & trade-offs
Anker SOLIX F2600
Strengths
- +Costs $699 less
- +Lighter by 13.3 lb
Trade-offs
- –Weaker inverter (-1,440W) limits appliance compatibility.
BLUETTI Apex 300
Strengths
- +Larger battery capacity
- +Higher AC output
- +Faster solar charging
Trade-offs
- –Substantially more expensive (+$699) than the SOLIX F2600.
- –Significantly heavier (+13.3 lbs), making it harder to move.
- –Very heavy unit that may be difficult for one person to lift.
Will It Power Your Gear?
Scenario math and per-appliance runtimes, modeled from the spec record.
Scenario verdicts
We ran the math on six real-world scenarios. Here's which unit survives your actual life.
SCN-01 · 2 nights · needs 2,100Wh
Weekend Camping
Two nights off-grid with essential comfort
Either unit
Both handle two nights comfortably. The SOLIX F2600 uses 97% and the Apex 300 uses 89%. With this little difference, pick based on weight and portability instead. The lighter unit wins for car camping.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Phone Charger 15W×6h · LED Lights 40W×8h · Box Fan 75W×14h · CPAP Machine 40W×16h
SCN-02 · 8 hours · needs 1,645Wh
8-Hour Blackout
Keep the essentials running through a night without power
Either unit
Both survive the blackout with similar margin. Since the capacity difference doesn't matter here, focus on which unit has UPS mode — seamless switchover protects your router and PC from the split-second power gap.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Fridge 150W×8h · Router + Modem 20W×8h · LED Lights (4 bulbs) 40W×6h · Phone Charger 15W×3h
SCN-03 · 8 hours · needs 320Wh
CPAP Overnight
Sleep therapy without interruption — the #1 medical use case
Either unit
Both are wildly overqualified for CPAP. You're using 15% or less. Save your money and buy whichever is cheaper; the extra capacity is completely wasted on a 40W overnight load. Put the savings toward a second battery for multi-night trips.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD CPAP Machine 40W×8h
SCN-04 · 8 hours · needs 910Wh
Remote Workday
Full work day off-grid without power anxiety
Either unit
Both power your workstation all day without breaking a sweat. At these utilization levels, prioritize the unit with better USB-C output for direct laptop charging. It's more convenient than using the AC inverter and wastes less energy.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Laptop 60W×8h · External Monitor 30W×8h · Router + Modem 20W×8h · Phone Charger 15W×2h
SCN-05 · 4 hours · needs 670Wh
Tailgate Party
Game day power for the crew
Either unit
Both handle game day easily. Since capacity isn't the deciding factor, consider weight: the lighter unit is easier to load into a truck bed. Also check if either has Bluetooth speaker-level noise. Fan sound matters in social settings.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Blender 400W×0.5h · LED TV (55") 80W×4h · Bluetooth Speaker 15W×4h · Phone Charger (×3) 45W×2h
SCN-06 · 24 hours · needs 4,685Wh
Van Life Daily
A full day of mobile living — the ultimate endurance test
Neither unit
Neither unit can fully handle this scenario (needs 4,685Wh). You'd need a higher-capacity station or to cut back on usage.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Mini-Fridge 150W×24h · Laptop 60W×4h · Phone Charger 15W×3h · LED Lights 40W×5h · Fan 75W×8h
The Load Test
RUNTIME = (Wh × 0.85) ÷ LOAD
None of the six scenarios above exactly yours? Build it. Toggle what you'd plug in; both units are tested against the combined draw.
Essentials
Comfort & Convenience
High-Draw Appliances
Test duration
8h
Continuous draw
205W
Projected runtime
For this load: Apex 300 runs 11.5h vs 10.6h.
$1,699 list · direct from BLUETTI
Modeled from the spec record — same math as the tables below. Methodology
Runtime by appliance
Real-world runtime estimates for common appliances, modeled at 85% inverter efficiency.¹
Essentials
The basics you need runningscale 0–156.7hComfort & Convenience
Makes off-grid life actually enjoyablescale 0–31.3hHigh-Draw Appliances
These reveal the real limitsscale 0–2.4h¹ Runtime = (capacity × 0.85) ÷ appliance watts. Within each group, all bars share one time scale (the group's longest runtime), so lengths are comparable across appliances; identical runtimes collapse into a single blue/orange bar. Actual runtime varies with battery age, temperature, and simultaneous loads — see methodology.
Conclusion
July 15, 2026
Verdict: the Apex 300, on Power Score margin
Every scenario the two units are actually tested against — Weekend Camping, the 8-Hour Blackout, CPAP, Remote Workday, Tailgate Party — comes back a tie, with the F2600 usually a few points ahead on percentage of tank used simply because it's the smaller-capacity unit doing less relative work. The real gap is elsewhere: the Apex 300 costs $300 more but delivers a 2,764.8Wh battery, a 7,680W surge rating nearly triple the F2600's 2,800W, and a disclosed 45dB noise figure where Anker publishes none at all. The F2600 answers with a documented HyperFlash fast-charge time and 102.5 fewer pounds — a real, tangible advantage on its own. This is a close call that tips to the Apex 300 on surge headroom and transparency, not a rout.
Editor-assigned confidence, based on cited owner research and spec analysis.
List prices as of July 15, 2026. The links below open Anker's and BLUETTI's current prices.
$1,699.00 list · direct from BLUETTI
or check the SOLIX F2600 price$999.99 list
Written by Gunner Gustafson, Whole-Home Backup Tester · Station Arena Test Desk · Updated July 15, 2026
Measured Data
Benchmark scores and the full spec record, side by side.
Benchmark scores
Not rated for both units (minimum threshold unmet): Tailgating.
Full specifications
ᵈ Derived: price ÷ rated capacity. See the data behind our comparisons →
Comparison ToolAdd more power stations, side by sideOpen Tool →How these numbers are produced
Numeric verification
Every figure on this page traces to our spec database or arithmetic on it — no estimated numbers.
Owner claims
Statements about owner experience are cited to published reviews — see Sources & Research Notes below.
Runtime model
Runtime = (rated capacity × 0.85 inverter efficiency) ÷ device wattage. Solar recharge estimates assume panels deliver 70% of rated output. Cold weather, battery age, and stacked loads reduce real-world results.
Power Score
Computed from 14 published spec dimensions, weighted per use-case bench. Higher is better; a unit must meet a bench's minimum threshold to be rated.
See the full weight table and data sourcing on our methodology page →Class ranking (the star rating)
Each unit's star score is a category ranking, not customer reviews — no buyer opinions feed it. We score every station on size-independent quality (value, output, portability, endurance, ports, warranty, and more), then percentile-rank it against the other units in its capacity class, so a class-leading compact unit and a class-leading whole-home unit can both earn 5★. Here, SOLIX F2600 rates 4.0/5 (42nd percentile of 25 Large-class units), and Apex 300 rates 4.9/5 (92nd percentile of 25 Large-class units).
How the class ranking is computed →Test Notes & Caveats
Hidden gotchas and advantages we spotted that you won't find on the product page.
102.5 Lbs Is the Real Gap Here
Every scenario in this comparison ties. Weight doesn't — the F2600 at 70.5 lbs is a different carrying experience than the Apex 300 at 173 lbs.
Apex 300: 45dB Under Load
45dB is about as loud as a running refrigerator. If you're running a CPAP or sleeping near this unit, the fan noise may be noticeable. Most people find anything above 45dB disruptive for sleep.
Nearly Triple the Surge Headroom
The Apex 300's 7,680W surge rating against the F2600's 2,800W is the widest gap on this page. It matters specifically for compressor-based loads like fridges and window AC units.
UPS Speed: line-interactive (<10ms) vs standby (<20ms)
The Apex 300 switches to battery in 10ms (line-interactive (<10ms)), while the SOLIX F2600 takes 20ms (standby (<20ms)). Safe for desktop PCs, routers, and CPAP machines. NAS drives are protected. This matters if you're using it as a home UPS for always-on equipment.
Warranty Value Comparison
The SOLIX F2600 gives you 5 years of warranty per $1,000 spent, vs the Apex 300's 2.9 years. That's 1.7× more coverage per dollar. An underrated factor if you're keeping this unit for years.
One Unit Publishes a Noise Rating, the Other Doesn't
BLUETTI states 45dB for the Apex 300 under load. Anker doesn't publish a comparable figure for the F2600, so buyers are relying on owner impressions rather than a verifiable spec for that factor.
Full record above — the Test Desk pick is the Apex 300.
Check Apex 300 price →or check the SOLIX F2600 priceOwnership Analysis
What happens after you buy — true cost of ownership, brand trust, and growth potential.
Lifetime value
Service lifeyears at one full cycle per day
Lifetime energy delivered
Cost per delivered kWh
│ warranty ends · Reaching the cycle rating means ~80% capacity remains — degraded, not dead.
Analyst note
The SOLIX F2600 wins on both sticker price and long-term value. At $0.13/kWh over its lifetime, it's meaningfully cheaper to own. Clear value winner.
Brand trust
Anker
Ecosystem
7-8 SOLIX portable power stations across C-series (compact) and F-series (flagship), plus the X1 home energy system
Support
US-based support. Historically known for incredible no-hassle replacements, but recent reports describe AI-driven support agents giving generic responses and complex return logistics for heavy units (hazmat shipping). The Anker brand reputation is still strong, but SOLIX-specific support quality is trending down.
Community
Moderate — active Reddit (r/Anker, r/AnkerSOLIXCommunity) and growing. Benefits from Anker's massive consumer electronics brand awareness.
App experience
Rated 4.5/5 iOS (~1,100 ratings) · 4.3/5 Android
Unique strength
Parent brand trust from Anker's consumer electronics dominance. InfiniPower technology for long cycle life. Strong $/Wh value in the mid-size and larger units — the S2000, F2600 and C1000 are among the better buys per watt-hour in the catalog.
Worth knowing
Support quality appears to be declining from its historically excellent level. Firmware updates have removed features without warning. Expansion ecosystem is smaller than EcoFlow's.
BLUETTI
Ecosystem
One of the broadest lineups — 15-20+ models from budget (AC2A) to flagship (Apex 300, 3072Wh). Includes specialized products: vehicle solar hubs, sodium-ion cold-weather units, and balcony storage systems.
Support
The most inconsistent support in the space. Heavily email-based with China timezone delays. Some users get smooth, efficient service; others report weeks of troubleshooting runarounds, being offered discounts on new units instead of repairs, and confusing third-party purchase claim processes. Buying direct from Bluetti's website tends to produce better support outcomes.
Community
Active and growing — Reddit r/bluetti has a dedicated community. Second-largest after EcoFlow in engagement.
App experience
Rated 4.5/5 iOS and Android — tied for best app experience in the category. V3.0 UI redesign was well-received.
Unique strength
Among the best capacity-to-price ratios available — several Elite and Apex units are the lowest $/Wh in the catalog. Widest product diversity including industry-firsts like sodium-ion cold-weather units and dual solar+alternator vehicle hubs. Full LFP standardization across lineup (3,500-6,000+ cycles). Dual-voltage (120V/240V) in flagships.
Worth knowing
Customer support inconsistency is the #1 risk factor. Older/discontinued units may become unrepairable — no spare parts policy for some models. Some reports of erratic communication from support agents.
Analyst note
Anker and BLUETTI are close competitors. Both have established support channels and growing ecosystems. Compare their specific warranty terms and community size for your peace of mind.
Growth path
SOLIX F2600
EXPANDABLESupports Anker expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit — useful if your needs may climb past 2,560Wh.
Accepts up to 1,000W of solar. Enough for a serious multi-panel array.
Generous port selection supports complex multi-device setups.
Expansion batteries are Anker-specific. You're investing in the Anker ecosystem.
Apex 300
EXPANDABLESupports BLUETTI expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit — useful if your needs may climb past 2,765Wh.
Accepts up to 2,400W of solar. Enough for a serious multi-panel array.
Generous port selection supports complex multi-device setups.
Expansion batteries are BLUETTI-specific. You're investing in the BLUETTI ecosystem.
Realistic full solar rechargeat 70% of rated panel output — see methodology
Analyst note
Both expand, but the Apex 300's higher solar ceiling (2,400W vs 1,000W) gives it the stronger off-grid growth path — more panels can feed a bigger bank as it grows.
What Owners Report
Patterns from published owner reports and long-term reviews — every claim cited to its source below.
Anker SOLIX F2600
Reviewers consistently praise the F2600's HyperFlash charging, reaching 0-80% in about 78 minutes, alongside a user-friendly app and quiet real-world operationA1A3A4. That combination of fast charging and a polished app experience is the strongest consistent thread in the coverage.
The one design note owners raise is that the BP2600 expansion cable could be more space-efficientA3 — a minor complaint next to the praise for inverter power and ease of use, and not the kind of thing that shows up as a dealbreaker in the reviews.
“Packs 2,560Wh into the same footprint as the F2000, with HyperFlash fast charging reaching 0-80% in about 78 minutes.”
Sources
backuppowerhub.com · ankersolix.com · homedepot.com · outboundpower.com · samsclub.com · batteryskills.com · thesolarlab.com
BLUETTI Apex 300
Where the F2600's coverage reads clean, the Apex 300's is messier: a firmware update that locked the unit into Backup mode, a charging error at 97%, and Bluetooth disconnects from Home Assistant all show up as recurring reportsB1B2B3 — a pattern the F2600's owner threads simply don't have.
On the hardware side, opinion is genuinely split rather than uniformly negative: one reviewer called the fans relatively tameB5, another couldn't lift the unit onto a table aloneB8, and a third flagged the missing front-facing ports as a real cost once you add the $300 Hub D1B7B11. This isn't a bad unit by the reviews — it's a newer one with more rough edges than a mature product like the F2600.
“I was using Bluetti-bt until the latest Bluetti firmware update. I then started having disconnects.”
Sources & Research Notes
Every owner claim in this report is traceable to a published source. The bracketed references above resolve here.
Recurring owner themes
- Fast HyperFlash charging, quiet operation, a good app, expandability, and a 5-year warranty are the standout praise for this 2,560Wh unit. [SOLIX F2600 · 3 entries]
- Multiple owners report firmware updates causing app glitches, mode-lock issues, error codes, or Bluetooth/Home Assistant disconnects shortly after updating. [Apex 300 · 4 entries]
- Reviewers consistently flag the lack of built-in USB/DC ports as a design tradeoff requiring costly add-on accessories (Hub D1, Hub A1). [Apex 300 · 4 entries]
- The unit's extreme weight (~85 lbs) is repeatedly described as making it barely 'portable' and hard to carry alone. [Apex 300 · 2 entries]
- A1
“Packs 2,560Wh into the same footprint as the F2000, with HyperFlash fast charging reaching 0-80% in about 78 minutes.”
backuppowerhub.com / ankersolix.com — SOLIX F2600 review · 2026 · [positive]
- A3
“Owners praise ample inverter power, quiet operation, and a user-friendly app; some suggest the cable design could be more space-efficient.”
samsclub.com / batteryskills.com — SOLIX F2600 owner reviews · 2026 · [positive]
- A4
“InfiniPower LFP rated for 3,000 cycles with a 5-year warranty; well-received for power-outage performance and ease of use.”
backuppowerhub.com / thesolarlab.com — SOLIX F2600 review · 2026 · [positive]
- B1
“I updated my Apex 300 to the latest firmware yesterday. Now it's stuck in 'Backup' mode... Now when I go into the app to try to change it back, it flashes to...”
BLUETTI Community forum — 'Apex 300 stuck in Backup mode after last firmware update' · 2025-11 · [negative]
- B2
“When the system reached 97% charge, I decided to install the firmware updates. After the update completed, the charging stopped and I received Error 004.”
BLUETTI Community forum — 'Error E004 Apex 300' · 2025-11 · [negative]
- B3
“I was using Bluetti-bt until the latest Bluetti firmware update. I then started having disconnects.”
GitHub bluetti-official/bluetti-home-assistant issue #95 — 'APEX 300 and Hub A! now working' · 2026-05 · [mixed]
- B5
“Some units sound like small jet engines under load, but the Apex 300's fans are relatively tame.”
Techspective — 'Bluetti Apex 300 with B300K Review' · 2025-09 · [positive]
- B6
“It's heavy, no question, but the handles and modular battery design make it manageable.”
Techspective — 'Bluetti Apex 300 with B300K Review' · 2025-09 · [mixed]
- B7
“Not having DC or USB ports on the face is a tradeoff. The Hub D1 solves the problem—but it's an additional $300 accessory that you then have to bolt on after the fact.”
Techspective — 'Bluetti Apex 300 with B300K Review' · 2025-09 · [negative]
- B8
“In fact, it's so heavy I can hardly carry it more than a few feet at a time and have been unable to lift it onto a table.”
T3 — 'Bluetti Apex 300 review: transform your off-grid life' · 2025-11 · [negative]
- B11
“That Bluetti D1 Power Hub that gives you your DC and USB ports costs about $300, which is a steep price for what you're getting.”
TheSolarLab — 'Bluetti Apex 300 Review: Cheap, Practical Home Backup?' · unknown · [negative]
Research compiled July 15, 2026.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the SOLIX F2600 if you…
- →Buyers who want the lightest unit in this weight class for regular solo carrying
- →Anyone prioritizing a polished, mature app experience with fewer firmware-update surprises
- →Buyers who value HyperFlash's documented fast-charge time over BLUETTI's higher published surge rating
Buy the Apex 300 if you…
- →Buyers running compressor-heavy loads who need the 7,680W surge ceiling
- →Noise-sensitive buyers who want a disclosed, verifiable dB figure rather than an undocumented one
- →Off-grid buyers planning to expand who want the higher 2,400W solar ceiling to refill faster once they do
If neither fits
Anyone sizing for Van Life Daily's roughly 4,685Wh need should look elsewhere — the F2600 covers about 215% of that load relative to its own tank and the Apex 300 about 199%, meaning both fall well short and a larger home-backup-class unit is the right call.
The Bottom Line
This is a genuinely close matchup — every real scenario ties, and the lifetime economics land within a cent of each other. The decision comes down to two disclosed facts: the Apex 300's much larger 7,680W surge ceiling and its published 45dB noise rating, against the F2600's 102.5-lb weight advantage and documented fast-charge time.
Take the Apex 300 if you're running compressor loads or want a verifiable noise spec; take the F2600 if you're the one carrying it and want a mature, polished app experience with fewer firmware surprises. Either is a reasonable buy — this one is close.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
Is the Anker SOLIX F2600 or BLUETTI Apex 300 better for camping?
For most weekend trips, either works — Weekend Camping, the 8-Hour Blackout, and CPAP Overnight all come back essentially tied between the two. The real differentiator is weight: the F2600 is 102.5 lbs lighter, which matters if you're packing and unpacking the unit yourself on every trip.
Which one is quieter?
BLUETTI discloses a 45dB rating for the Apex 300 under load; Anker doesn't publish a noise figure for the F2600 at all, though owners describe it as quiet in practice. If a verified spec matters to you, the Apex 300 is the only one of the two that gives you one.
Can either one start a fridge or window AC?
The Apex 300 has a real edge here — its 7,680W surge rating is nearly triple the F2600's 2,800W, giving it far more headroom for the startup spike compressor-based appliances draw. For that specific use case, the Apex 300 is the safer choice.
Which is cheaper to own long-term?
They're close enough to call even: $0.20 per lifetime kWh for the F2600 against $0.19 for the Apex 300. The $300 price gap between them buys surge headroom and a disclosed noise spec, not a meaningfully different long-term cost.
Where to buy
Anker SOLIX F2600
$999.99
$999.99 list · direct from Anker
BLUETTI Apex 300Pick
$1,699.00
$1,699.00 list · direct from BLUETTI
Prices may vary by retailer and are subject to change.