Head-to-head test
BLUETTI Apex 200 + B500K vs BLUETTI Apex 300 + B300K
Whether you need 240V, because that is what the Apex 300 + B300K has and the Apex 200 + B500K doesn't, and almost everything else on the page leans toward the Apex 200's bigger battery, fuller port panel and high-voltage solar input.
Black Friday Β· 23 days out
Price to beat:Apex 300 + B300K $2,364
The lowest we have recorded. A Black Friday price above it is a sale this unit has already had.
Full profiles: BLUETTI Apex 300 + B300K β
Written by Gunner GustafsonUpdated
Whole-Home Backup Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
Spec deltas
Gunnerβs take
Whole-Home Backup Tester
The smaller-numbered Apex carries the bigger battery here. The Apex 200 + B500K holds 7,680Wh against the Apex 300 + B300K's 5,529.6Wh, because its expansion pack is the B500K.
The Apex 300 keeps one thing the Apex 200 gives up entirely, and that's 240V. Its 14-50R outlet runs at 120/240VB15, and BLUETTI's own FAQ sends 240V buyers to itA2. If you have a 240V well pump or a 50A fifth-wheel, the page ends hereB15.
If you don't, the Apex 200 bundle is the better system for $200 more. It buys an extra night of outage, the USB and 12V ports the Apex 300 leaves to an accessory, and a solar input that takes long high-voltage strings.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first β the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
Capacity
After an 8-Hour Blackout load the Apex 200 + B500K has 4,883Wh left, about three more nights like it. The Apex 300 + B300K has 3,055Wh, enough for 1.9 more. You pay $200 more for roughly one extra night.
Apex 200 + B500K: 7,680WhApex 300 + B300K: 5,529.6Wh8-Hour Blackout leaves 4,883Wh on the Apex 200 bundle and 3,055Wh on the Apex 300 bundle
Why it mattersIf your outages tend to run a weekend rather than an evening, the Apex 200 bundle is the one that's still running the fridge on Sunday.
continuous output
The Apex 200's 3,600W fills a TT-30 RV outlet exactlyA15, which suits a 30A travel trailer. A 50A fifth-wheel or a 240V well pump needs the Apex 300's 14-50R outletB15, and no amount of B500K capacity changes that.
Apex 200: 120V onlyA2Apex 300: 14-50R outlet at 120/240V, 3,840WB15Apex 200 with an expansion battery: 3,600W, exactly what a TT-30 outlet passesA15
Why it mattersAnyone with a 240V load or an RV on a 14-50 plug should stop reading and buy the Apex 300B15.
The solar side repeats the pattern. The Apex 300's inputs stop at 60V, so an array a long cable run away calls for BLUETTI's $699 Solar X 4K, and the Apex 200 takes 60 to 280V in the base unitA5A16. Part of the $200 comes back as accessories you never buy.
Apex 300: no USB or DC ports without the Hub D1, which a reviewer prices at about $300B1B2Apex 200: two USB-C (140W and 100W), two USB-A, a 12V car outlet and a 12V/30A Anderson port on the baseA4Apex 300 solar inputs stop at 60V, so long runs call for the $699 Solar X 4KA16; the Apex 200 takes 60 to 280VA5
Why it mattersIf you'd add the hub or the Solar X 4K to an Apex 300, price the Apex 200 bundle against that total rather than the bare bundle.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units β everything else is a tie.
Your Life, Your Pick
Selected because: The Apex 200 bundle's bigger battery takes the outage and van-life rows, and the margins show by how much.
The 8-Hour Blackout row is the clearest. Both finish the night, but the Apex 200 + B500K has 4,883Wh left and the Apex 300 + B300K 3,055Wh. Picture the second night of an ice storm with the fridge still running. One of these is comfortable and one is counting.
Van life is starker. A full day's 4,685Wh takes the Apex 300 + B300K to 100% used with 15Wh left, and the Apex 200 + B500K to 72% with 1,843Wh in hand. The workday row is a tie on capacity, and only the Apex 200 charges a laptop from USB-C without going through the inverter.
Lifetime Value
Selected because: Both carry a 6,000-cycle rating, so lifetime cost comes down to how much battery each price buys.
cost / lifetime kWh
Both are rated for 6,000 cycles, so lifetime cost comes down to capacity against price. The Apex 200 bundle works out to $0.06 per lifetime kWh against $0.08. That's close, and the bigger bank pays for its higher price. The Apex 300 carries a published 5-year warranty, and BLUETTI hasn't published a term for the Apex 200.
For a house with no 240V loads I'd buy the Apex 200 + B500K. The extra night of battery is worth $200 to me.
Growth Path
Selected because: Both run the same B300K and B500K batteries, so the solar inputs are where they part ways.
solar input
Both run BLUETTI's B300K and B500K batteries, so a battery bought for one carries over to the otherA19. The Apex 200 takes up to six, which BLUETTI puts at 33.28 kWh with six B500KsA9. BLUETTI hasn't documented an Apex 200 and an Apex 300 sharing a battery stack while cabled togetherA17.
The solar inputs are where they differ. The Apex 200 takes 3,000W against 2,400W, and 2,000W of it arrives through a 60 to 280V inputA5. If the panels sit a long cable run from the house, the Apex 300 needs the $699 Solar X 4K to do what the Apex 200 does in the base unitA16.
What the Specs Don't Tell You
Selected because: Two boxes either way, about 10 lb apart in total, with the weight sitting in different places.
The Apex 200 + B500K is 10 lb heavier in total, but the weight sits in different places. Its base unit is 59.5 lb against the Apex 300's 83.78 lb, a 24 lb difference on the box with the outletsA8A21. Its B500K, at about 99.2 lb, is the heaviest single piece in either stackA21.
The Apex 300's Power Lifting mode runs a resistive heater or kettle rated above its 3,840W inverter by feeding it less than it asks for. It heats slower, and it does nothing for a compressor or a pump.
Strengths & trade-offs
BLUETTI Apex 200 + B500K
Strengths
- +Larger battery capacity
- +Faster solar charging
Trade-offs
- βVery heavy unit that may be difficult for one person to lift.
BLUETTI Apex 300 + B300K
Strengths
- +Costs $200 less
- +Lighter by 9.9 lb
- +Higher AC output
- +Longer warranty
Trade-offs
- 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 Apex 200 + B500K is 158.7 lbs and the Apex 300 + B300K 148.8 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 + B500K
Both get through the night. The Apex 200 + B500K ends with 4,883Wh left, about three more nights like it, and the Apex 300 + B300K ends with 3,055Wh, a little under two.
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 + B500K 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 run the workday on a fraction of their battery. The tiebreak is the laptop. The Apex 200 + B500K charges it from 140W USB-C, and the Apex 300 + B300K has no USB-C on the box, so the laptop goes through its brick.
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 Apex 200 + B500K is 158.7 lbs and the Apex 300 + B300K 148.8 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
Apex 200 + B500K
The Apex 300 + B300K covers a full day with 15Wh to spare, so one grey morning leaves it short. The Apex 200 + B500K finishes at 72% used with 1,843Wh in hand.
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 + B500K runs 31.8h vs 22.9h.
$2,799 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 0β435.2hComfort & Convenience
Makes off-grid life actually enjoyablescale 0β87hHigh-Draw Appliances
These reveal the real limitsscale 0β6.5hΒΉ 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 BLUETTI Apex 200 + B500K
Buy the Apex 200 + B500K unless you need 240V. For $200 more it holds 2,150Wh more, carries USB-C, USB-A and 12V ports on the base unitA4 where the Apex 300 needs a separate hub for themB15, and takes 3,000W of solar against 2,400W, 2,000W of it through a 60 to 280V inputA5. The Apex 300 + B300K is the one for a 120/240V outlet and a 50A RV plugB15, and it comes with a published 5-year warranty, a term BLUETTI hasn't published for the Apex 200.
Editor-assigned confidence, based on cited owner research and spec analysis.
List prices as of November 4, 2026. The links below open BLUETTI's current price.
$2,799.00 Β· direct from BLUETTI
or check the Apex 300 + B300K price$2,599.00 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
Not rated for both units (minimum threshold unmet): Solar Generator.
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, Apex 200 + B500K rates 3.6/5 (18th percentile of 39 Whole-Home / Off-Grid-class units), and Apex 300 + B300K rates 4.2/5 (52nd 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 Either Way
The Apex 200 + B500K is 158.7 lb in total and the Apex 300 + B300K 148.8 lb, a 10 lb difference spread across two boxes each. The Apex 200's base unit is the lighter of the two bases, and its battery is the heavier of the two batteries.
Apex 300 + B300K: 45dB Published
45dB is about as loud as a running refrigerator. It is BLUETTI's own rating rather than a reading on a shared bench β makers differ on whether they quote a best case or a figure under load, so treat it as a starting point rather than what you would hear at a bedside. For most people, fan noise around 45dB and up is where sleep starts to suffer.
Apex 300 + B300K: Power Lifting for Heaters
The Apex 300 runs a resistive appliance rated above its 3,840W inverter by feeding it less power than it asks for. A heater heats slower and a kettle boils slower. It does nothing for a fridge compressor, a pump or a power tool. Check BLUETTI's Apex 200 spec sheet before counting this as something it lacks.
UPS Switchover: β€10ms vs β€15ms
Both list a UPS mode, at different rated speeds. The Apex 300 + B300K 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 + B500K 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 + B500K: Noise Level Not Disclosed
The Apex 300 + B300K publishes its noise level (45dB); the Apex 200 + B500K doesn't publish one. That isn't evidence the Apex 200 + B500K 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 Apex 300 + B300K's 45dB 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 + B500K before deciding.
Full record above β the Test Desk pick is the Apex 200 + B500K.
Check Apex 200 + B500K price βor check the Apex 300 + 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
The Apex 300 + B300K is cheaper to buy, but the Apex 200 + B500K is cheaper to own. At $0.06/kWh over its lifetime vs $0.08/kWh, the Apex 200 + B500K's higher cycle life and capacity make each dollar go further over the years. 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.
Growth path
Apex 200 + B500K
EXPANDABLESupports BLUETTI expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit β useful if your needs may climb past 7,680Wh.
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.
Apex 300 + B300K
EXPANDABLESupports BLUETTI expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit β useful if your needs may climb past 5,530Wh.
Accepts up to 2,400W of solar. Enough for a serious multi-panel array.
Limited ports. You'll likely need a power strip or splitter.
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.
BLUETTI Apex 200 + B500K
Nobody outside BLUETTI has run an Apex 200 yet, so this side has no field record. What's here is BLUETTI's page and our arithmetic on itA0. One of its claims needs care: the 45-minute wall charge to 80% averages about 2,700W, more than a 15A outlet supplies, so plan on the 1.6 hours BLUETTI quotes from a 30A campground cableA6A7.
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
BLUETTI Apex 300 + B300K
The Apex 300 record comes from reviewers with test units rather than long-term ownersB0. They consistently flag the missing USB and DC ports and the cost of the hub that adds themB1B2B6, and the bulk of the stacked systemB5B14.
They also praise how fast it recharges and how it handles heavy loadsB4B12. One test ran a washing machine for about an hour and took the battery from 100% to 65%B9.
βThe Apex 300 doesn't have USB ports, DC ports, or much of anything beyond its six AC plugs and high-voltage connectors.β
Sources
thesolarlab.com Β· techspective.net Β· digitalreviews.net Β· thesolarpit.com Β· cleantechnica.com Β· trustedreviews.com Β· 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 BLUETTI's own coming-soon page, spec table or store listing, or our own arithmetic on them. [Apex 200 + B500K Β· 22 entries]
- Reviewers consistently flag that the base Apex 300 has no USB/DC ports and requires a separate paid Hub D1 accessory, which some feel is overpriced for what it offers. [Apex 300 + B300K Β· 3 entries]
- Multiple sources note the extreme weight/bulk of the stacked Apex 300 + B300K system, making 'portable' a stretch despite handles/trolley options. [Apex 300 + B300K Β· 2 entries]
- Reviewers praise fast recharge and the system's ability to genuinely replace a generator for home backup and heavy loads like washers/dryers. [Apex 300 + B300K Β· 4 entries]
- A2
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]
- A4
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]
- A5
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]
- A6
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]
- A7
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]
- A8
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]
- A9
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]
- A15
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]
- A16
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]
- A17
βBattery sharing between an Apex 200 and an Apex 300 is not documented. BLUETTI's page covers Apex 200 units linking to each other through the Hub A1 and parallel cables, and says nothing about the two models cabled together.β
BLUETTI Apex 200 coming-soon page, bluettipower.com/pages/apex-200-expandable-power-station (read 2026-10-19, rechecked 2026-10-31) Β· 2026-10-31 Β· [mixed]
- A19
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]
- A21
βA B500K weighs about 99.2 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 B500K 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]
- B1
βThe Apex 300 doesn't have USB ports, DC ports, or much of anything beyond its six AC plugs and high-voltage connectors.β
thesolarlab.com β Bluetti Apex 300 Review: Cheap, Practical Home Backup? Β· unknown (2025/2026) Β· [mixed]
- B2
βThat 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.β
thesolarlab.com β Bluetti Apex 300 Review: Cheap, Practical Home Backup? Β· unknown (2025/2026) Β· [negative]
- B4
βIt's one of the few systems I've tested that feels like it could genuinely replace a generator, without the noise, fumes, or maintenance.β
techspective.net β Bluetti Apex 300 with B300K Review Β· 2025-09-21 Β· [positive]
- B5
βStacked, you're near 150 pounds of lithium iron phosphate and inverter muscleβmovable with the built-in handles or a trolley... but not something you'll casually lug to a picnic.β
techspective.net β Bluetti Apex 300 with B300K Review Β· 2025-09-21 Β· [mixed]
- B6
βI just wonder why Bluetti did not include a USB-C port with some decent output, like 100 or 140W as I only got a measly 8W charge out of it for my phone.β
digitalreviews.net β Bluetti B300K Expansion Battery Review Β· 2025-12 Β· [negative]
- B9
βResults: 1 wash took about 1 hour and drained the Apex from 100% down to 65%.β
digitalreviews.net β Bluetti Apex 300 Power Station Tests (Australia) Part II Β· 2025-09 Β· [positive]
- B12
βDuring my testing, the recharge speed was astonishing. In under an hour, I had a system ready to go again.β
thesolarpit.com β Bluetti Apex 300 Review Β· 2025-10-28 Β· [positive]
- B14
βAs will you: it weighs in at 38kg, and is probably much too big and heavy for most people to carry alone.β
trustedreviews.com β Bluetti Apex 300 Review Β· 2025-10-10 Β· [negative]
- B15
βBLUETTI spec table for the Apex 300: four 20 A AC outlets, one NEMA TT-30R (120 V, 30 A) and one NEMA 14-50R (120/240 V, 50 A), 3,840 W max in total; the two 100 W USB-C, two USB-A and 12 V ports require the Hub D1, sold separately.β
bluettipower.com β Apex 300 tech specs (checked 2026-10-04) Β· 2026-10-04 Β· [mixed]
Research compiled November 4, 2026.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the Apex 200 + B500K if youβ¦
- βYour house has no 240V loads and your worry is the second night of an outage, where 2,150Wh more means the fridge is still running.
- βYou tow a 30A travel trailer and want USB-C, a car socket and an Anderson port on the box without buying a hubA4A15.
- βYour panels sit a long way from the battery, and you'd rather run high-voltage strings into the base unit than buy a Solar X 4KA5A16.
Buy the Apex 300 + B300K if youβ¦
- βYou need 240V, for a well pump or a 50A RV with a 14-50 plugB15.
- βYou'd rather pay less and have a published 5-year warranty, and 5,529.6Wh covers your nights.
If neither fits
If you want something to take camping, skip both. Each is a two-box system weighing more than 140 lb in total, and a one-box station you can lift into a trunk will do the job better.
The Bottom Line
For a home with no 240V loads the Apex 200 + B500K is the better system: an extra night of battery in an outage, the ports on the box, and a solar input that takes long high-voltage strings. The Apex 300 + B300K is the right buy for one reason, 240V, and when you have that reason it settles the question.
No 240V load and no big RV? Get the Apex 200.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
Should I buy the Apex 200 or the Apex 300?
Buy the Apex 300 if you need 240V; BLUETTI itself sends 240V buyers there. For a home with no 240V loads, the Apex 200 + B500K holds 2,150Wh more than the Apex 300 + B300K and has USB and 12V ports on the base unit.
Do the Apex 200 and Apex 300 use the same batteries?
Yes. Both use BLUETTI's B300K and B500K expansion batteries, so a battery bought for one carries over. BLUETTI hasn't documented an Apex 200 and an Apex 300 sharing batteries while cabled together.
Does the Apex 300 have USB-C?
Not on the base unit. Its USB-C, USB-A and 12V ports come with the Hub D1, sold separately. The Apex 200 has two USB-C ports, at 140W and 100W, on the box.
Which Apex is easier to move?
The Apex 300 + B300K is lighter in total, 148.8 lb against 158.7 lb, but neither is a single lift. The Apex 200's base unit is the lighter box, 59.5 lb against 83.78 lb for the Apex 300's.
Where to buy
BLUETTI Apex 200 + B500KPick
$2,799.00
$2,799.00 Β· direct from BLUETTI
BLUETTI Apex 300 + B300K
$2,599.00
$2,599.00 Β· direct from BLUETTI
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