Head-to-head test
Anker SOLIX F3800 vs BLUETTI Apex 200 + B300K
Whether the house needs 240 V: the F3800 supplies it with 6,000W behind it, and for any home that doesn't, the Apex 200 + B300K carries 1,485Wh more battery rated for twice the cycles.
Black Friday Β· 23 days out
Price to beat:SOLIX F3800 $1,980
The lowest we have recorded. A Black Friday price above it is a sale this unit has already had.
Full profiles: Anker SOLIX F3800 β
Written by Gunner GustafsonUpdated
Whole-Home Backup Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
Spec deltas
Gunnerβs take
Whole-Home Backup Tester
The F3800 is the one of these two that speaks 240 V. It has 120/240 V outlets and 6,000W of continuous output with a 9,000W surge, while BLUETTI builds the Apex 200 for 120 V only and sends anyone who needs 240 V to the Apex 300B2.
For a house that never asks for 240 V, the comparison runs the other way. The Apex system holds 5,324.8Wh against 3,840Wh, carries a 6,000-cycle rating to the F3800's 3,000B1, and costs $1 less. It also arrives as two boxes, a 59.5 lb base unitB8 and a B300K of about 65 lbB21, where the F3800 is a single 132.3 lb box.
I'd buy the Apex unless an electrician has already told you the transfer switch is split-phase. In that case the F3800 is the one built to feed it.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first β the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
continuous output
That doesn't make the F3800 necessary for every house. One owner ran the whole list, water pump included, off a single 120 V outlet into a transfer switchA5. If your pump is 120 V, the Apex's extra battery is worth more to you than the F3800's extra voltage. If it's 240 V, the decision is made.
F3800: 120/240 V outlets, 6,000W continuous, 9,000W surgeB2Apex 200: 120 V only; BLUETTI sends 120/240 V buyers to the Apex 300B2Apex 200 + B300K: 3,600W continuous, surge not publishedOne F3800 owner ran everything, a water pump included, through a single 120 V outlet into a transfer switchA5
Why it mattersCheck the well pump's nameplate before anything else on this page.
rated cycles
That shows up on the first night of an outage, well before year ten. The blackout row leaves the Apex with 2,881Wh in reserve and the F3800 with 1,619Wh: a second night covered against a second night mostly covered. Over the long run the Apex comes to $0.07 per lifetime kWh against the F3800's $0.19.
Apex 200 + B300K: 5,324.8Wh, rated 6,000 cyclesB1F3800: 3,840Wh, rated 3,000 cyclesLifetime energy over the rated cycles: about 31,949 kWh against 11,520 kWh8-Hour Blackout: the Apex finishes at 36% used, the F3800 at 50%
Why it mattersAnyone whose outages run past one evening should weigh this above the F3800's extra watts.
solar input
For a backup system meant to refill from the roof or the yard, that is a daily cost. One F3800 owner only uses solar when there is no other way to chargeA1. The Apex takes 600W more from the sun and accepts panels wired for more volts and less current, in the base unitB5B16.
F3800 solar input: 2,400WApex 200 solar input: 3,000W, 2,000W through a 60 to 280 V high-voltage MC4 input plus 1,000W through an XT60B5F3800 owners consistently report its solar input is restrictive and hard to use with panels other than Anker'sA1A2A13A14
Why it mattersIf you already own panels that aren't Anker's, the Apex is the easier one to feed.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units β everything else is a tie.
Your Life, Your Pick
Selected because: The blackout row has a clear winner here, and it is the reason most people buy a battery this size.
The blackout row is the one the Apex wins outright. Both finish the 1,645Wh night; the Apex has used 36% of what it can deliver and the F3800 50%.
Everything else is a pass for both or a pass for neither. A CPAP night is a rounding error on either battery, and the camping and tailgate rows assume a box you'd carry, which neither of these is. Van Life Daily leaves the F3800 1,421Wh short and the Apex 159Wh short.
Lifetime Value
Selected because: One of these is rated for twice the cycles of the other, which changes what a daily cycler pays per kWh.
cost / lifetime kWh
BLUETTI rates the Apex 200's pack for 6,000 cycles to 70%B1; Anker rates the F3800 for 3,000. Spread over the price, the Apex comes to $0.07 per lifetime kWh and the F3800 to $0.19.
That gap needs a daily cycler to matter. If the battery sits full waiting for storms, neither will wear out before the fridge it protects does. If it shifts load off peak rates every evening, the Apex's rating is worth real money.
Portability & Form Factor
Selected because: Both are heavy; only one comes apart.
weight
The F3800 is one 132.3 lb box. That is two people and a plan, and then it stays where you put it.
The Apex is 124.5 lb in total, but in two boxes: the base unit at 59.5 lb with a handle on each sideB8 and the B300K at about 65 lbB21. Down the basement stairs, that is two trips for one person instead of one trip for two.
In the makersβ pictures
What youβd actually be living with
Every port, labelled
What plugs in where, and how much it takes
Anker SOLIX F3800
Front panel
- 112 V car socketOutA 12 V car socket behind a cap, with its own button.
- 23Γ USB-C Β· 100 WOutUp to 100 W each.
- 32Γ USB-AOutTwo USB-A ports.
The AC outlets and the inputs are on the two sides, mapped below.
Photo: Anker Β· Product image, Anker SOLIX store Β· numbers and labels are ours. Port counts and the USB-C rating from our catalogue.
Outlet side
- 1NEMA 14-50 Β· 240 VOutA 240 V outlet that takes an EV charger or an RVβs 50 A cord directly, or a 14-50 cable to a transfer switch.
- 2L14-30R Β· 240 VOutA 240 V twist-lock, the usual plug for a transfer switch or a generator inlet box.
- 36Γ 120 V outletsOutSix T-slot 120 V outlets. All the AC outlets share the F3800βs 6,000 W.
Photo: Anker Β· Product image, via Adorama Β· numbers and labels are ours. Outlet types read by us from Ankerβs picture and named on Ankerβs product images; uses from Ankerβs US F3800 guide; the count from our catalogue.
Input side
- 1Home panel portIn Β· OutA covered port marked with a house, for Ankerβs Home Power Panel.
- 2AC inInThe AC charging inlet. Anker says a generator must be pure sine wave, and the input can start as low as 200 W.
- 32Γ XT-60 solar inInTwo XT-60 inputs, 11 to 60 V, up to 1,200 W each and 2,400 W in all.
- 4Battery portIn Β· OutA covered port for Ankerβs BP3800 expansion battery.
Photo: Anker Β· Product image, via Adorama Β· numbers and labels are ours. Ports read by us from Ankerβs picture; ratings and uses from Ankerβs US F3800 guide.
Strengths & trade-offs
Anker SOLIX F3800
Strengths
- +Higher AC output
- +Longer warranty
Trade-offs
- βVery heavy unit that may be difficult for one person to lift.
- βShorter-lived battery β rated for 3,000 charge cycles vs the Apex 200 + B300K's 6,000, so it wears out sooner.
BLUETTI Apex 200 + B300K
Strengths
- +Lighter by 7.8 lb
- +Larger battery capacity
- +Faster solar charging
- +Rated for 6,000 charge cycles β much longer battery lifespan
Trade-offs
- βWeaker inverter (-2,400W) limits appliance compatibility.
- βVery 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 Β· 2 nights Β· needs 2,100Wh
Weekend Camping
Two nights off-grid with essential comfort
Neither unit
Scoring these two at a campsite is a category error: neither travels β the SOLIX F3800 is 132.3 lbs and the Apex 200 + B300K 124.5 lbs, and at those weights they roll off a truck bed if they go anywhere at all. The 2,100Wh here is trivial for either β it's the going that doesn't happen. If you need power away from the building, you're shopping the wrong class.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Phone Charger 15WΓ6h Β· LED Lights 40WΓ8h Β· Box Fan 75WΓ14h Β· CPAP Machine 40WΓ16h
SCN-02 Β· 8 hours Β· needs 1,645Wh
8-Hour Blackout
Keep the essentials running through a night without power
Apex 200 + B300K
The Apex wins this one on reserve. Both finish the 1,645Wh night, and the Apex still has 2,881Wh left to the F3800's 1,619Wh. If outages where you live run into a second evening, the Apex covers it and the F3800 nearly does.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Fridge 150WΓ8h Β· Router + Modem 20WΓ8h Β· LED Lights (4 bulbs) 40WΓ6h Β· Phone Charger 15WΓ3h
SCN-03 Β· 8 hours Β· needs 320Wh
CPAP Overnight
Sleep therapy without interruption β the #1 medical use case
Either unit
A CPAP is about 40W for eight hours, so both of these cover the night several times over β capacity isn't the question here. What would separate them is fan noise, but neither maker publishes a fan-noise figure, so there's nothing to hold either of them to. Buy on price, weight, and whether you can live with a fan you haven't heard.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β CPAP Machine 40WΓ8h
SCN-04 Β· 8 hours Β· needs 910Wh
Remote Workday
Full work day off-grid without power anxiety
Either unit
Both power your workstation all day without strain. At these utilization levels the real difference is USB-C for direct laptop charging β 140W on the Apex 200 + B300K against 100W β which beats the inverter for convenience and wastes less energy.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Laptop 60WΓ8h Β· External Monitor 30WΓ8h Β· Router + Modem 20WΓ8h Β· Phone Charger 15WΓ2h
SCN-05 Β· 4 hours Β· needs 670Wh
Tailgate Party
Game day power for the crew
Neither unit
Scoring these two at a tailgate is a category error: neither travels β the SOLIX F3800 is 132.3 lbs and the Apex 200 + B300K 124.5 lbs, and at those weights they roll off a truck bed if they go anywhere at all. The 670Wh here is trivial for either β it's the going that doesn't happen. If you need power away from the building, you're shopping the wrong class.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Blender 400WΓ0.5h Β· LED TV (55") 80WΓ4h Β· Bluetooth Speaker 15WΓ4h Β· Phone Charger (Γ3) 45WΓ2h
SCN-06 Β· 24 hours Β· needs 4,685Wh
Van Life Daily
A full day of mobile living β the ultimate endurance test
Neither unit
Neither finishes a 4,685Wh day. The Apex falls 159Wh short and the F3800 1,421Wh short, and at these weights neither belongs in a van.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Mini-Fridge 150WΓ24h Β· Laptop 60WΓ4h Β· Phone Charger 15WΓ3h Β· LED Lights 40WΓ5h Β· Fan 75WΓ8h
The Load Test
RUNTIME = (Wh Γ 0.85) Γ· LOAD
None of the 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 200 + B300K runs 22.1h vs 15.9h.
$2,199 list Β· direct from BLUETTI
Planning for more than this? Describe your whole setup and get it sizedΒ β
Modeled from the spec record β same math as the tables below. Methodology
Runtime by appliance
Real-world runtime estimates for common appliances, modeled at 85% inverter efficiency.ΒΉ
Essentials
The basics you need runningscale 0β301.7hComfort & Convenience
Makes off-grid life actually enjoyablescale 0β60.3hHigh-Draw Appliances
These reveal the real limitsscale 0β4.5hΒΉ Runtime = (capacity Γ 0.85) Γ· 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 β see methodology.
Conclusion
November 4, 2026
Verdict: the Apex 200 + B300K
I'd buy the Apex 200 + B300K unless the house needs 240 V. It holds 1,485Wh more, and BLUETTI rates its pack for 6,000 cycles against the F3800's 3,000B1. It also costs $1 less. Over its rated life that makes the Apex a little over a third of the Anker's cost per kWh delivered. The F3800 is the right call for a split-phase transfer switch, a 240 V well pump or a heavy start-up load: it has 120/240 V outlets, 6,000W continuous and a published 9,000W surge, where BLUETTI builds the Apex 200 for 120 V only and has published no surge figureB2.
Editor-assigned confidence, based on cited owner research and spec analysis.
List prices as of November 4, 2026. The links below open Anker's and BLUETTI's current prices.
$2,199.00 Β· direct from BLUETTI
or check the SOLIX F3800 price$2,199.99 list
Written by Gunner Gustafson, Whole-Home Backup Tester Β· Station Arena Test Desk Β· Updated November 4, 2026
Measured Data
Benchmark scores and the full spec record, side by side.
Benchmark scores
Not rated for both units (minimum threshold unmet): RV Living.
Full specifications
α΅ Derived: price Γ· rated capacity. See the data behind our comparisons β
Comparison ToolAdd more power stations, side by sideOpen Tool βHow these numbers are produced
Numeric verification
Every figure on this page traces to our spec database or arithmetic on it β no estimated numbers.
Owner claims
Statements about owner experience are cited to published reviews β see Sources & Research Notes below.
Runtime model
Runtime = (rated capacity Γ 0.85 inverter efficiency) Γ· 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 βClass ranking (the star rating)
Each unit's star score is a category ranking, not customer reviews β 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 5β . Here, SOLIX F3800 rates 4.5/5 (71st percentile of 22 Home Backup-class units), and Apex 200 + B300K rates 4.4/5 (62nd percentile of 22 Home Backup-class units).
How the class ranking is computed βTest Notes & Caveats
Hidden gotchas and advantages we spotted that you won't find on the product page.
Two Boxes Against One
The F3800 is a single 132.3 lb box: two people to move it, and then it stays. The Apex system totals 124.5 lb but arrives as two boxes, the base unit with a handle on each side and one battery stacked under it, and each piece weighs well under the F3800 on its own. More pounds, easier stairs.
UPS Switchover: β€15ms vs β€20ms
Both list a UPS mode, at different rated speeds. The Apex 200 + B300K is rated β€15ms β fine on paper for routers and most electronics; the fussiest PC power supplies sit right at this line. The SOLIX F3800 is rated β€20ms β fine on paper for routers and most electronics; the fussiest PC power supplies sit right at this line. If a computer with unsaved work is the thing being protected, the stated class is worth the attention; nothing here is a lab result.
Battery Lifespan in Real Years
The Apex 200 + B300K is rated for 6,000 cycles vs 3,000. In real life: at daily use, that's 16.4 vs 8.2 years. At weekend use (twice a week), it's 58 vs 29 years. One caution reading years across different sizes: a cycle is 5,325Wh on the Apex 200 + B300K and 3,840Wh on the SOLIX F3800, so count lifetime energy β roughly 31,949 kWh against 11,520 kWh over the rated life. After hitting the cycle limit, the battery doesn't die β it drops to ~80% of original capacity, which is still very usable.
Full record above β the Test Desk pick is the Apex 200 + B300K.
Check Apex 200 + B300K price βor check the SOLIX F3800 priceOwnership Analysis
What happens after you buy β 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
β warranty ends Β· Reaching the cycle rating means ~80% capacity remains β degraded, not dead.
Analyst note
The Apex 200 + B300K wins on both sticker price and long-term value. At $0.07/kWh over its lifetime, it's meaningfully cheaper to own. Clear value winner.
Delivers each lifetime kWh for $0.12 less β check the Apex 200 + B300K price β
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 β 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) Β· 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 β 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 β 15-20+ models from budget (AC2A) to flagship portable (Apex 300, 2764.8Wh). 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 β Reddit r/bluetti has a dedicated community. Second-largest after EcoFlow in engagement.
App experience
Rated 4.5/5 iOS and Android β 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 β 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. LFP across the rest of the range, though rated cycle life spans 2,500 (EB3A) to 6,000, and it varies WITHIN the Elite range rather than tracking it β the Elite 300 and Elite 200 V2 are rated 6,000 while the Elite 30 V2, Elite 10 Mini, Elite 320 and Elite 400 are rated 3,000+ and the Elite 100 V2 4,000+, so check the specific model. Dual-voltage (120V/240V) in flagships.
Worth knowing
Customer support inconsistency is the #1 risk factor. Older/discontinued units may become unrepairable β 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 F3800
EXPANDABLESupports Anker expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit β useful if your needs may climb past 3,840Wh.
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 Anker-specific. You're investing in the Anker ecosystem.
Apex 200 + B300K
EXPANDABLESupports BLUETTI expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit β useful if your needs may climb past 5,325Wh.
Accepts up to 3,000W of solar. Enough for a serious multi-panel array.
Adequate ports for most setups, but heavy users may want a power strip.
Expansion batteries are BLUETTI-specific. You're investing in the BLUETTI ecosystem.
Realistic full solar rechargeat 70% of rated panel output β see methodology
Analyst note
Both expand, so neither locks you out of growth β decide on capacity, price, and the rest, not the expansion checkbox.
What Owners Report
Patterns from published owner reports and long-term reviews β every claim cited to its source below.
Anker SOLIX F3800
Owners consistently report the solar input as the F3800's weak point. One only uses it when there is no other way to chargeA1, another says its limits make panels other than Anker's pricier ones hard to useA2, and a third calls it the one problem in an otherwise great unitA14. One owner found the line cord got very hot charging at the full 1,800W from a wall outlet and backed off to 600 to 800WA3, and the same thread notes it can't charge from AC while dischargingA4.
On the good side, one owner ran everything, a water pump included, through a single 120 V outlet into a transfer switchA5. Support reports split both ways: one owner describes responsive advance replacementsA9, while another, whose exact model we could not confirm, says Anker stopped answering after a large purchaseA8.
βI have been using the F3800 for a couple weeks now, using only a single 120V outlet into a reliance transfer switch and it runs everything I throw at it including a water pump.β
Sources
diysolarforum.com Β· thesolarlab.com
BLUETTI Apex 200 + B300K
Nobody outside BLUETTI has used an Apex 200 yet, so every entry on its side is BLUETTI's own page or our arithmetic on itB0B1. I'd want a week of fridge-and-freezer duty on one before trusting anything past BLUETTI's figures, and the 45-minute Turbo wall charge already works out to more than a household outlet suppliesB7.
β2,560 Wh of LFP (lithium iron phosphate) cells, rated 6,000+ cycles to 70% of capacity. The badge on the unit in BLUETTI's own render reads 3600W | 2560Wh.β
Sources
bluettipower.com
Sources & Research Notes
Every owner claim in this report is traceable to a published source. The bracketed references above resolve here.
Recurring owner themes
- Owners consistently complain that the solar/DC input is restrictive, effectively locking users into pricier Anker-branded panels rather than generic arrays. [SOLIX F3800 Β· 4 entries]
- Fan/inverter noise is generally reported as quiet at idle but with occasional intermittent buzzing/rattling under load or fault conditions. [SOLIX F3800 Β· 3 entries]
- Anker support experiences are polarized β some owners report fast, responsive replacements while at least one reports being ignored after a major purchase. [SOLIX F3800 Β· 3 entries]
- No owner or reviewer reports exist yet: every entry is BLUETTI's own coming-soon page, spec table or store listing, or our own arithmetic on them. [Apex 200 + B300K Β· 22 entries]
- A1
βThe solar input for charging is a pain, so much so that I'm only using it if there is no other way to charge the F3800.β
diysolarforum.com β 'Anker F3800 user reviews and opinions welcome' Β· 2024-07 Β· [negative]
- A2
βThe limitations of the inputs make it very difficult to use solar panels other than Anker's panels, which are pricey for a "full up" config.β
diysolarforum.com β 'Anker F3800 user reviews and opinions welcome' Β· 2024-07 Β· [negative]
- A3
βif you charge the F3800 from a 120VAC wall outlet at full rate (1800 watts), the line cord gets very hot. I've backed off the charge rate to 600-800 watts.β
diysolarforum.com β 'Anker F3800 user reviews and opinions welcome' Β· 2024-07 Β· [negative]
- A4
βthe lack of passthru mode, you cannot charge via the 120VAC input while discharging.β
diysolarforum.com β 'Anker F3800 user reviews and opinions welcome' Β· 2024-07 Β· [negative]
- A5
βI have been using the F3800 for a couple weeks now, using only a single 120V outlet into a reliance transfer switch and it runs everything I throw at it including a water pump.β
diysolarforum.com β 'Anker F3800 user reviews and opinions welcome' Β· 2024-07 Β· [positive]
- A8
βAnker support is ghosting me after I spent over 20k on their solix line and solar panels within a month... they are not answering/returning my calls or emails.β
diysolarforum.com β 'Big issue with Anker Solix F3800 plus battery pack' Β· 2025-08 Β· [negative]
- A9
βI've called them and submitted tickets via their portal, always very responsive. They've even done advanced replacement for me.β
diysolarforum.com β 'Big issue with Anker Solix F3800 plus battery pack' Β· 2025-08 Β· [positive]
- A13
βno one on Youtube is addressing the solar input problem directly. But People smarter than myself with secondary charge controllers... are able to navigate around the problem.β
diysolarforum.com β 'Anker F3800 user reviews and opinions welcome' Β· 2024-07 Β· [negative]
- A14
βother than the solar input problem having limited panel array choices to max out it's input capability it's a great unit so far.β
diysolarforum.com β 'Anker F3800 user reviews and opinions welcome' Β· 2024-07 Β· [mixed]
- B1
β2,560 Wh of LFP (lithium iron phosphate) cells, rated 6,000+ cycles to 70% of capacity. The badge on the unit in BLUETTI's own render reads 3600W | 2560Wh.β
BLUETTI Apex 200 coming-soon page, bluettipower.com/pages/apex-200-expandable-power-station (read 2026-10-19, rechecked 2026-10-31) / Specification table on BLUETTI's Apex 200 page, published as an image (read 2026-10-19) Β· 2026-10-19 Β· [positive]
- B2
βAC output 3,200 W continuous on its own, 3,600 W once an expansion battery is attached. 120 V only; BLUETTI's FAQ sends buyers who need 120/240 V to the Apex 300.β
BLUETTI Apex 200 coming-soon page, bluettipower.com/pages/apex-200-expandable-power-station (read 2026-10-19, rechecked 2026-10-31) Β· 2026-10-19 Β· [mixed]
- B3
βOutlets: three NEMA 5-20R household outlets (120 V, 20 A) and one TT-30R RV outlet (120 V, 30 A). Supported outlets can be switched and scheduled in the BLUETTI app.β
Specification table on BLUETTI's Apex 200 page, published as an image (read 2026-10-19) / BLUETTI Apex 200 coming-soon page, bluettipower.com/pages/apex-200-expandable-power-station (read 2026-10-19, rechecked 2026-10-31) Β· 2026-10-19 Β· [mixed]
- B5
βSolar input up to 3,000 W: 2,000 W through a high-voltage MC4 input accepting 60β280 V, plus 1,000 W through a low-voltage XT60 input. BLUETTI quotes about 50 minutes to 80% with both inputs at full output.β
BLUETTI Apex 200 coming-soon page, bluettipower.com/pages/apex-200-expandable-power-station (read 2026-10-19, rechecked 2026-10-31) Β· 2026-10-19 Β· [positive]
- B7
β80% of 2,560 Wh is 2,048 Wh. Delivered in 45 minutes from empty that averages about 2,700 W, nearly twice what a 15 A, 120 V wall outlet supplies (1,440 W), and faster than BLUETTI's own 1.6 hours through a 30 A campground cable. Treat the 45 minutes as unconfirmed until BLUETTI says where it starts and what circuit it needs.β
Power Station Arena arithmetic on BLUETTI's published figures (our reading, not a maker statement) Β· 2026-10-19 Β· [negative]
- B8
βWeight 59.5 lb (27 kg), two built-in handles, one each side; size 530 Γ 326 Γ 211 mm (20.9 Γ 12.8 Γ 8.3 in).β
BLUETTI Apex 200 coming-soon page, bluettipower.com/pages/apex-200-expandable-power-station (read 2026-10-19, rechecked 2026-10-31) / Specification table on BLUETTI's Apex 200 page, published as an image (read 2026-10-19) Β· 2026-10-19 Β· [mixed]
- B11
βApp: per-outlet switching and schedules, shedding chosen loads at a set charge level, time-of-use charging, and severe-weather alerts that offer to charge ahead of a storm.β
BLUETTI Apex 200 coming-soon page, bluettipower.com/pages/apex-200-expandable-power-station (read 2026-10-19, rechecked 2026-10-31) Β· 2026-10-19 Β· [positive]
- B15
β3,600 W is exactly what a 30 A, 120 V RV outlet can pass (120 Γ 30). Alone, the Apex 200's 3,200 W stops 400 W short of a full TT-30 outlet, which shows only when two large loads (an RV air conditioner and a microwave, say) run together.β
Power Station Arena arithmetic on BLUETTI's published figures (our reading, not a maker statement) Β· 2026-10-19 Β· [mixed]
- B16
βThe Apex 300's solar inputs top out at 60 V, so an array a long cable run from the house either loses power in the cable or needs BLUETTI's $699 Solar X 4K. The Apex 200's 60β280 V high-voltage input takes the same panels wired for more volts and less current, in the base unit.β
BLUETTI Apex 200 coming-soon page, bluettipower.com/pages/apex-200-expandable-power-station (read 2026-10-19, rechecked 2026-10-31) / BLUETTI Apex 300 specifications / Power Station Arena arithmetic on BLUETTI's published figures (our reading, not a maker statement) Β· 2026-10-31 Β· [positive]
- B21
βA B300K weighs about 65.0 lb by BLUETTI's Apex 300 bundle weights (bundle minus the 83.78 lb base). This system is two boxes: the 59.5 lb Apex 200 and one B300K stacked under it; the catalogue weight is the total, never one lift.β
Power Station Arena arithmetic on BLUETTI's published figures (our reading, not a maker statement) (BLUETTI catalogue rows 59β63) Β· 2026-10-31 Β· [mixed]
Research compiled November 4, 2026.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the SOLIX F3800 if youβ¦
- βA house with a 240 V well pump or a split-phase transfer switch: the F3800 has 120/240 V outlets and the Apex has noneB2.
- βAnyone starting heavy motor loads who wants a published surge figure to plan around: 9,000W on the F3800, none published for the Apex.
- βA buyer who wants the most continuous output in one box: 6,000W.
Buy the Apex 200 + B300K if youβ¦
- βA 120 V household that wants the longest outage coverage of the two, with 5,324.8Wh in two boxes one person can moveB2.
- βSomeone with non-Anker panels already in the garage: the 60 to 280 V input takes them wired in seriesB5B16.
- βA daily time-of-use cycler who wants the 6,000-cycle rating behind the mathB1B11.
- βA trailer owner on a 30 A pedestal: the TT-30R outlet and the 3,600W a 30 A, 120 V outlet passesB3B15.
If neither fits
If you want power at a campsite or a tailgate, neither of these goes with you comfortably; look at a single box a third this size. And if your house needs 240 V but you want the Apex's battery life, BLUETTI's own answer is the Apex 300B2.
The Bottom Line
I'd buy the Apex 200 + B300K for any house that runs on 120 V. It holds 1,485Wh more, is rated for twice the cyclesB1, and arrives in two boxes one person can carry.
Buy the F3800 if 240 V is on your list: a split-phase transfer switch, a 240 V pump, a load that wants its 9,000W surgeB2. Otherwise, take the bigger battery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
Does the BLUETTI Apex 200 have 240V like the Anker F3800?
No. The Apex 200 is 120 V only, and BLUETTI points 240 V buyers to the Apex 300. The F3800 has 120/240 V outlets, so it can feed a split-phase transfer switch or a 240 V well pump directly.
Which lasts longer in a power outage, the F3800 or the Apex 200 + B300K?
The Apex. It holds 5,324.8Wh to the F3800's 3,840Wh, and after an 8-hour blackout load of 1,645Wh it has used 36% of its usable energy against the F3800's 50%. That leaves the Apex enough for more than another full night.
Can I use my own solar panels with the Anker F3800 or the Apex 200?
The Apex is the easier one. Its high-voltage input takes 60 to 280 V and up to 2,000W, plus 1,000W through an XT60, so ordinary panels wired in series work. F3800 owners consistently report its solar input makes panels other than Anker's hard to use.
Is the Apex 200 + B300K one box?
No. It is two boxes: the 59.5 lb Apex 200 base and a B300K battery of about 65 lb that stacks under it. The 124.5 lb figure is the system total, never a single lift.
How many years will the F3800 and Apex 200 batteries last?
Anker rates the F3800 for 3,000 cycles, and BLUETTI rates the Apex 200's pack for 6,000 to 70%. Charged once a day, that is about 8.2 years against 16.4 years before the packs reach their rated limit.
Where to buy
Anker SOLIX F3800
$2,199.99
$2,199.99 Β· direct from Anker
Last checked 31 days ago. Prices move β check before you buy.
BLUETTI Apex 200 + B300KPick
$2,199.00
$2,199.00 Β· direct from BLUETTI
Prices may vary by retailer and are subject to change.