Head-to-head test
Anker SOLIX S5000 vs BLUETTI Apex 200 + B300K
Whether your house needs 240V settles it: the S5000 brings split-phase power, a published 8,000W peak and a quicker UPS switchover for $301 more, and the Apex system is the cheaper 120V battery with the RV and 12V ports.
Full profiles: Anker SOLIX S5000 β
Written by Gunner GustafsonUpdated
Whole-Home Backup Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
Spec deltas
Gunnerβs take
Whole-Home Backup Tester
The S5000 is one 97 lb cabinet that tips back onto its own wheelsA10A11. The Apex 200 + B300K is two boxes: a 59.5 lb base unitB8 stacked on a battery of about 65 lbB21, 124.5 lb in all. Both hold a little over 5,000Wh, and they get there in opposite shapes.
Anker spends its extra money on the wiring side. The S5000 runs 120/240V split-phase at up to 4,500W through an L14-30R twist-lockA2A3, the same plug a home generator inlet takes. The Apex 200 is 120V only, and BLUETTI's own FAQ sends 240V buyers to the Apex 300B2.
The Apex system answers with price and with ports for the road. It costs $301 less and holds 5,324.8Wh against 5,024Wh. Its base carries a 12V car socket, a 12V/30A Anderson port and a 140W USB-CB4, where the S5000 lists no car outlet and tops out at 100W of USB-CA15. For a house, I'd still take the S5000.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first β the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
continuous output
A 240V well pump can't run from the Apex at allB2, and on the S5000 it's one plugA3. Even on plain 120V circuits the S5000 has 900W more continuous output, plus a published 8,000W peak for the start-up kick of a fridge compressorA14.
S5000: 4,500W at 120V or 120/240V split-phase, with an L14-30R outletA2A3Apex 200: 120V only, 3,600W once an expansion battery is attachedB2B22S5000 publishes an 8,000W peakA14; BLUETTI has not published a surge figure for the Apex 200B13
Why it mattersIf anything 240V is on your outage list, the choice is already made.
That turns the stairs question around. One person can carry each Apex box down to a basement in two tripsB8B21. The S5000 rolls easily across a garage floor and becomes a job for two people the moment it meets a staircaseA11.
S5000: 97 lb, one cabinet on wheels with a pull rod and a foot step on the backA10A11Apex 200 base: 59.5 lb with a handle on each sideB8B300K: about 65 lb, a second box stacked under the baseB21
Why it mattersBasement installs favour the Apex system; garage and driveway setups favour the S5000's wheels.
cost / lifetime kWh
The Apex system's lower price buys running costs that land close to the S5000's, $0.07 against $0.08 per lifetime kWh, on a rating that leaves less battery at the end. A backup battery rarely sees a cycle a day, and Anker already puts that pace at 15 yearsA12, so neither box is likely to wear out before the decision stops mattering.
Both rated 6,000 cycles: the S5000 to 80% capacityA12, the Apex 200 to 70%B1Anker estimates a 15-year lifespan for the S5000 at one to two cycles a dayA12Cost per lifetime kWh: $0.08 for the S5000, $0.07 for the Apex system
Why it mattersRunning cost won't decide this pair, which leaves output, shape and the $301 up front.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units β everything else is a tie.
PowerScore Breakdown
Selected because: The S5000 scores higher, and nearly all of that lead is output: 4,500W on 240V against 3,600W on 120V.
overall power score
The S5000 is the higher-scoring of the two, and output is where it earns that. 4,500W across both legs of a 240V circuitA2 is a different class of machine from 3,600W on one 120V legB2. BLUETTI's 3,600W is exactly what a 30A, 120V RV outlet passesB15, so the Apex 200 is sized to a trailer pedestal.
Charging splits the same way. On a 240V circuit the S5000 accepts 4,500W, and Anker quotes 99 minutes from empty to fullA4A17. BLUETTI quotes about 1.6 hours to full through a 30A campground cable, a figure it gives for the Apex 200 on its ownB6. With the B300K attached there's more battery to fill.
Portability & Form Factor
Selected because: One 97 lb cabinet on wheels against two boxes totalling 124.5 lb changes how each one gets into place.
weight
The S5000 is built like a rolling tool chest. Its 97 lb sit on wheels with a pull rod, and a foot step on the back tips it onto themA10A11. On a driveway that's easy. On basement stairs it's two people and a plan.
The Apex system goes the other way. The base is 59.5 lb with a handle on each sideB8, and the B300K under it is about 65 lbB21. I'd carry those down a flight of stairs on my own, one box at a time. I wouldn't try that with the S5000.
Growth Path
Selected because: Both expand a long way past what they hold today, in steps of very different sizes.
Anker grows in big steps: up to five BP5000 batteries, each the same 5,024Wh as the base, for 30,144Wh in totalA6. BLUETTI takes up to six B300K or B500K packs, the same ones the Apex 300 uses, for up to 33.28kWh with six B500KsB9B19.
BLUETTI's smaller packs suit a budget that grows one battery at a time. Anker's suit a house that already knows it wants a lot of storage.
Lifetime Value
Selected because: Both carry 6,000-cycle ratings, so the cost per lifetime kWh lands close and the ratings differ only in what they promise at the end.
cost / lifetime kWh
Spread over 6,000 cycles, the two land close together: $0.08 per lifetime kWh for the S5000 and $0.07 for the Apex system. The ratings aren't identical, though. Anker's ends at 80% of capacityA12 and BLUETTI's at 70%B1, so the S5000 promises more battery at the finish line.
Lifetime cost won't separate these two. Output and shape will.
Every port, labelled
What plugs in where, and how much it takes
Anker SOLIX S5000
Front panel
- 1USB-A Β· 12 WOutUp to 12 W. It shares 18 W with the 15 W USB-C port when both are in use.
- 2USB-C Β· 15 WOutPrinted C1: 5 V at 3 A, 15 W. A phone port, not a laptop port.
- 3USB-C Β· 100 WOutPrinted C2: up to 100 W (20 V at 5 A). The laptop port.
- 44Γ 20 A outletsOutFour NEMA 5-20R outlets, up to 2,400 W in all. All the outlets share 4,500 W.
- 5L14-30R Β· 240 VOutA 120/240 V twist-lock, up to 4,500 W: the plug for a transfer switch or a generator inlet box.
- 6TT-30R Β· 120 VOutA TT-30R RV outlet, up to 3,600 W at 120 V. The plug on a camperβs 30 A shore-power cord.
Also on the panel: a RESET hole under the USB ports, the main power button under the screen, and the 120V AC and 240V AC buttons above the outlets. No 12 V car socket.
Photo: Anker Β· Product image, Anker SOLIX store Β· numbers and labels are ours. USB ratings printed on Ankerβs panel and in Ankerβs S5000 spec table; outlet names and ratings from Ankerβs S5000 page and store FAQ (ankersolix.com/s5000).
Rear panel
- 1Battery & generator portIn Β· OutAnkerβs DC input and expansion battery port, under the cover marked with a battery and GEN. An Anker generator charges through it at up to 4,500 W.
- 2High-PV in Β· 2,000 WInUnder the PV PORT cover: 16 to 165 V at up to 17 A, 2,000 W.
- 3Low-PV/car in Β· 1,000 WInUnder the PV PORT cover: 11 to 60 V at up to 17 A, 1,000 W. Also the car-charging input. With the high-voltage input, 3,000 W of solar in all.
- 4AC in Β· 4,500 WInThe AC charging inlet: up to 1,800 W from a 120 V socket, or 4,500 W at 240 V.
The middle cover is unmarked in Ankerβs picture and not named in its diagram.
Photo: Anker Β· Product image, Anker SOLIX S5000 page (Ankerβs callout lines removed) Β· numbers and labels are ours. Port names from Ankerβs numbered S5000 diagram; ratings from Ankerβs S5000 spec table (ankersolix.com/s5000).
Strengths & trade-offs
Anker SOLIX S5000
Strengths
- +Lighter by 27.5 lb
- +Higher AC output
- +Longer warranty
Trade-offs
- βVery heavy unit that may be difficult for one person to lift.
BLUETTI Apex 200 + B300K
Strengths
- +Costs $301 less
- +Larger battery capacity
Trade-offs
- βSignificantly heavier (+27.5 lbs), making it harder to move.
- βWeaker inverter (-900W) 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
SOLIX S5000
Neither of these is camping gear, but the S5000 is the one that can make the trip: one cabinet that tips back and rolls up a ramp. The Apex system is two boxes to lift into the truck. Either covers the 2,100Wh weekend with about half its battery to spare.
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
Either unit
Both carry an eight-hour outage with more than half the battery left. Anker rates the S5000's UPS switchover at 10 ms or less, and BLUETTI rates the Apex 200's at 15 ms or less.
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 Apex 200 + B300K doesn't publish a figure, so there's nothing to hold it 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
SOLIX S5000
The S5000 rolls to the tailgate on its own wheels and covers the 670Wh with 3,600Wh to spare. The Apex system would cover it too, once you'd lifted two boxes into the truck bed.
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 this 4,685Wh day. The Apex system comes up 159Wh short and the S5000 415Wh short, so trimming one load gets the Apex there while the S5000 needs a lighter day.
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 20.8h.
$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 Anker SOLIX S5000
I'd buy the S5000. For $301 more it puts 4,500W on a 120/240V split-phase outletA2A3, publishes an 8,000W peakA14 and a UPS switchover of 10 ms or lessA13, and carries 5 years of coverageA12. BLUETTI has not published a warranty term for the Apex 200B13, and its output stops at 3,600W on 120VB2B22. The Apex system wins on price and on DC ports, so a trailer owner who will never touch 240V can take it and keep the difference.
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.
$2,499.99 Β· direct from Anker
or check the Apex 200 + B300K price$2,199.00 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
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 S5000 rates 4.6/5 (76th 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 Kinds of Heavy
The S5000 is one 97 lb cabinet on wheels: easy across a garage floor, a two-person job on stairs. The Apex system totals 124.5 lb split between the base unit and one battery, so each piece is a one-person carry and the whole thing takes two trips. Neither is something you move on a whim.
UPS Switchover: β€10ms vs β€15ms
Both list a UPS mode, at different rated speeds. The SOLIX S5000 is rated β€10ms β quick enough on paper that desktop PCs and routers should ride through, treating that as the rating it is. 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. If a computer with unsaved work is the thing being protected, the stated class is worth the attention; nothing here is a lab result.
Apex 200 + B300K: Noise Level Not Disclosed
The SOLIX S5000 publishes its noise level (30dB); the Apex 200 + B300K doesn't publish one. That isn't evidence the Apex 200 + B300K is louder β it means there's no figure to hold it to, and no way to compare the two on this without hearing them. If you're buying for a bedroom, a CPAP, or an apartment, treat the SOLIX S5000's 30dB as the only published number on the table β a spec-sheet figure, not a measurement β and look for hands-on reports of the Apex 200 + B300K before deciding.
Full record above β the Test Desk pick is the SOLIX S5000.
Check SOLIX S5000 price βor check the Apex 200 + B300K 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
Both units have similar long-term ownership costs ($0.08/kWh vs $0.07/kWh). The price difference is what you see on the sticker β neither is a hidden bargain or rip-off. One thing to know reading the table: both carry the same 6,000-cycle rating, so the lifetime rows are sticker price and capacity in disguise β the wear horizon is identical and decides nothing here.
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 S5000
EXPANDABLESupports Anker expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit β useful if your needs may climb past 5,024Wh.
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 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 S5000
No owner has lived with an S5000 long enough to report on it. It went on sale October 27, and everything on its side is Anker's rating label, product page and launch announcementA0A20. I'd want a winter of real reports on the 99-minute charge claim and on those wheels over a gravel drive before treating either as settledA10A17.
β5,024 Wh LiFePO4 pack rated 16 V, 314 Ah; the cell code IFpP72/175/208[5S] reads as five large prismatic cells in series.β
Sources
ankersolix.com
BLUETTI Apex 200 + B300K
The Apex 200's field record doesn't exist yet. Every entry on its side is BLUETTI's own page or our arithmetic on itB0B7. I'd want to run one for a week on a TT-30 pedestal before trusting the campground charging timeB6.
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
- No owner or reviewer reports exist yet: every entry is Anker documentation (rating label, product page, launch announcement), plus one of our own readings of the app and label drawing. [SOLIX S5000 Β· 20 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]
- A2
βAC output 4,500 W max, either at 120 V (37.5 A across the outlets) or at 120/240 V split-phase (18.75 A).β
Anker rating label, model AS510 (certified 2026-09-15) Β· 2026-09-15 Β· [positive]
- A3
βOutlets: one L14-30R carrying 240 V split-phase at up to 4,500 W; one TT-30R RV outlet at 120 V, 30 A, 3,600 W; NEMA 5-20R household outlets at 120 V, 20 A, 2,400 W; USB-C 100 W, USB-C 15 W and USB-A 12 W.β
Anker rating label, model AS510 (certified 2026-09-15) Β· 2026-09-15 Β· [positive]
- A4
βAC charging up to 1,800 W from a 120 V outlet (15 A for under three hours, 12 A continuous), or up to 4,500 W from 240 V. The same AC port runs bypass mode, passing wall power through to the outlets.β
Anker rating label, model AS510 (certified 2026-09-15) Β· 2026-09-15 Β· [positive]
- A6
βExpands with up to five BP5000 expansion batteries (model AS5101A1-85), each 5,024 Wh, for 30,144 Wh in total. They join through a 400 V DC port rated 9,000 W in and 7,500 W out; each battery charges at up to 3,200 W and discharges at up to 3,000 W.β
Anker rating label, model AS510 (certified 2026-09-15) Β· 2026-09-15 Β· [positive]
- A10
βAn upright cabinet with a handle on top, a full-width front panel with a display, and wheels at the base; the label drawing of the back adds a foot step marked STEP ON for tipping it back onto its wheels.β
Power Station Arena, read from the S5000 card in the Anker app and the label drawing, 2026-09-20 Β· 2026-09-15 Β· [positive]
- A11
βNet weight 97 lb; 10.6 Γ 22.0 Γ 15.2 in (W Γ D Γ H), on wheels with a pull rod and foot pedal.β
Anker SOLIX S5000 product page, ankersolix.com/s5000 (published 2026-10-09) Β· 2026-10-09 Β· [positive]
- A12
βCycle life: 6,000 cycles to 80% capacity, 10,000 cycles to 60%; Anker estimates a 15-year lifespan at 1 to 2 cycles a day, with 5 years of product coverage.β
Anker SOLIX S5000 product page, ankersolix.com/s5000 (published 2026-10-09) Β· 2026-10-09 Β· [positive]
- A13
βUPS switchover β€10 ms; Anker quotes 30 dB in quiet operation.β
Anker SOLIX S5000 product page, ankersolix.com/s5000 (published 2026-10-09) Β· 2026-10-09 Β· [positive]
- A14
β4,500 W rated, 8,000 W peak AC output; bypass mode passes up to 4,500 W.β
Anker SOLIX S5000 product page, ankersolix.com/s5000 (published 2026-10-09) Β· 2026-10-09 Β· [positive]
- A15
βFront panel: four NEMA 5-20R outlets at 120 V, one L14-30R and one TT-30R, plus USB-A 12 W, USB-C 15 W and USB-C 100 W. No 12 V car outlet is listed.β
Anker SOLIX S5000 product page, ankersolix.com/s5000 (published 2026-10-09) Β· 2026-10-09 Β· [neutral]
- A17
βSingle-unit charging power 4,300 W; Anker quotes 0 to 100% in 99 minutes. AC input 1,800 W at 120 V or 4,500 W at 240 V.β
Anker SOLIX S5000 product page, ankersolix.com/s5000 (published 2026-10-09) Β· 2026-10-09 Β· [positive]
- A20
βLaunch price $2,499.99 against an MSRP of $3,599.99; on sale October 27, 2026 at AnkerSOLIX.com and Amazon.β
Anker launch announcement, 2026-10-09 (EIN Presswire) Β· 2026-10-09 Β· [neutral]
- 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]
- B4
βDC: two USB-C (100 W and 140 W), two USB-A 15 W, a 12 V/10 A car outlet and a 12 V/30 A Anderson port, all on the base unit.β
Specification table on BLUETTI's Apex 200 page, published as an image (read 2026-10-19) Β· 2026-10-19 Β· [positive]
- B6
βWall charging: three modes (Silent, Standard, Turbo); Turbo is quoted at 45 minutes to 80%, with no starting charge stated. Campground charging to 100% in about 1.6 hours through a TT-30 or NEMA 14-50 charging cable.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]
- 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]
- B9
βExpansion: up to six B300K or B500K batteries per unit, which BLUETTI puts at 33.28 kWh with six B500Ks (7.68 kWh with one). Two or three Apex 200 systems link through BLUETTI's Hub A1 for up to 6,000 W and 99.84 kWh.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]
- B10
βUPS mode exists, off by default and switched on in the BLUETTI app. BLUETTI's US store prints a switchover of 15 ms or less.β
BLUETTI Apex 200 coming-soon page, bluettipower.com/pages/apex-200-expandable-power-station (read 2026-10-19, rechecked 2026-10-31) / BLUETTI US store, Apex 200 product listing (read 2026-11-04) Β· 2026-11-04 Β· [mixed]
- B13
βBLUETTI's US store lists the Apex 200 at $1,099 at launch, against a $1,399 list price, and prints a UPS switchover of 15 ms or less. Still not published as of 2026-11-04: peak surge, warranty length, noise level.β
BLUETTI US store, Apex 200 product listing, bluettipower.com/products/apex-200-expandable-power-station (read 2026-11-04) Β· 2026-11-04 Β· [mixed]
- 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]
- B19
βOperating pitch on BLUETTI's page: a fridge through an outage and an RV at the campsite from the same unit, with the same B300K and B500K batteries as the Apex 300 so later purchases carry over.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]
- 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]
- B22
βWith an expansion battery attached the Apex 200's AC output rises from 3,200 W to 3,600 W, by BLUETTI's page.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]
Research compiled November 4, 2026.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the SOLIX S5000 if youβ¦
- βYou're backing up a house with a 240V well pump, or a transfer switch fed through an L14-30R twist-lockA3, and you'd rather wheel one cabinet into the garage than stack boxes.
- βYou want a published surge figure and the quicker UPS switchover, 10 ms against the Apex's 15, before you trust a battery with the fridge and the routerA13A14B10.
Buy the Apex 200 + B300K if youβ¦
- βYou tow a travel trailer with a 30A TT-30 inlet and want 12V and Anderson ports on the same batteryB3B4.
- βEverything on your outage list runs on 120V, the fridge, the furnace blower and the lights, and keeping $301 matters to you.
- βYour basement stairs rule out a 97 lb cabinet, and two lighter boxes suit you betterB8B21.
If neither fits
If you mostly want power at a campsite or a tailgate, close this tab. Both of these weigh about as much as a person and want a permanent spot, so a mid-size portable you can carry by its handle is the right shelf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
Can the BLUETTI Apex 200 + B300K run 240V appliances?
No. The Apex 200 is 120V only, and BLUETTI's FAQ points 240V buyers to the Apex 300. The Anker SOLIX S5000 delivers 120/240V split-phase at up to 4,500W through an L14-30R outlet.
Which is easier to move, the SOLIX S5000 or the Apex 200 + B300K?
The S5000 on flat ground, the Apex system on stairs. The S5000 is one 97 lb cabinet on wheels with a pull rod. The Apex system weighs 124.5 lb in total but comes as two boxes, a 59.5 lb base and a B300K of about 65 lb, each light enough to carry.
Can either one power an RV through a 30A outlet?
Yes, both have a TT-30R outlet. The S5000's is rated 3,600W at 120V, 30A. The Apex 200 reaches 3,600W with an expansion battery attached, which is exactly what a 30A, 120V outlet passes. Only the Apex adds a 12V/30A Anderson port and a 12V car outlet.
Which one costs less to own over its life?
They come out close: $0.08 per lifetime kWh for the S5000 and $0.07 for the Apex system, both on 6,000-cycle ratings. Anker's rating runs to 80% of capacity against BLUETTI's 70%.
How fast does each one recharge from the wall?
Anker quotes 99 minutes from empty to full on the S5000, taking up to 4,500W from a 240V circuit or 1,800W from a 120V outlet. BLUETTI quotes about 1.6 hours to full through a 30A campground cable, a figure given for the Apex 200 alone. Its 45-minute Turbo claim works out to more than a household outlet supplies, so I'd plan on the cable figure.
Where to buy
Anker SOLIX S5000Pick
$2,499.99
$2,499.99 Β· direct from Anker
BLUETTI Apex 200 + B300K
$2,199.00
$2,199.00 Β· direct from BLUETTI
Prices may vary by retailer and are subject to change.