Head-to-head test
BLUETTI Apex 200 + B500K vs BLUETTI Apex 300 + B500K
The same B500K battery sits under both, so this comes down to the base unit: the Apex 300 earns its place only in a house with split-phase loads, and everywhere else the lighter, better-ported Apex 200 is the one to own.
Black Friday Β· 23 days out
Price to beat:Apex 300 + B500K $3,299
We have never seen it discounted, so any real cut would be a first.
Full profiles: BLUETTI Apex 300 + B500K β
Written by Gunner GustafsonUpdated
Whole-Home Backup Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
Spec deltas
Gunnerβs take
Whole-Home Backup Tester
Slide the same B500K battery under two different BLUETTI base units and you get this page. The battery box is identical, so every difference lives in the top box: the Apex 200 base weighs 59.5 lb, the Apex 300 base 83.78 lb, and the same 99.2 lb B500K sits under eachA21.
The lighter base is also the better-stocked one. The Apex 200 carries two USB-C ports, two USB-A, a 12V car outlet and a 12V/30A Anderson port, plus a high-voltage solar inputA4A5. On the Apex 300, the USB and 12V ports come with the Hub D1, which is sold separatelyB14.
What the Apex 300 has and the Apex 200 never will is a 120/240V 50A outletB14. The Apex 200 is 120V only, and BLUETTI itself sends dual-voltage buyers to the Apex 300A2. If nothing in your house needs that outlet, I'd buy the Apex 200 + B500K.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first β the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
solar input
The Apex 300 stops at 60V, so an array out on a barn roof or a ground mount needs BLUETTI's Solar X 4K, sold separately, between the panels and the batteryA16. The Apex 200 takes the same panels wired for high voltage straight into the base. Same battery underneath, one less box on the wall.
Apex 200 + B500K solar input: 3,000WApex 300 + B500K solar input: 2,400WApex 200 high-voltage MC4 input: 2,000W at 60 to 280VA5Apex 300 solar inputs top out at 60VA16
Why it mattersIf your panels sit more than a short cable run from where the battery lives, weigh this above the 205Wh capacity difference.
continuous output
Most of a house runs on household voltage, and the Apex 200's 3,600W fills a 30A RV outlet to its limitA15. A well pump, an electric dryer or a car charger may want 240V instead, and only the Apex 300 supplies itB14. Before comparing anything else, walk the house and look for a big four-prong plug on your outage list.
Apex 300 + B500K output: 3,840W, including a 120/240V 50A outletB14Apex 200 + B500K output: 3,600W, 120V onlyA23,600W is exactly what a 30A, 120V RV outlet can passA15
Why it mattersIf you can't name a split-phase load you will actually run, the Apex 300's headline outlet is one you'd pay for and never plug into.
weight
On the Apex 300 a laptop, a phone or a 12V fridge either goes through the big inverter or waits for an accessory you buy laterB14. One reviewer called out that bare face plate, with nothing beyond AC plugs and high-voltage connectorsB12. On the Apex 200 those loads plug straight into the base.
Apex 200 base: two USB-C (140W and 100W), two USB-A, a 12V car outlet and a 12V/30A Anderson portA4Apex 300 base: USB-C, USB-A and 12V ports need the Hub D1, sold separatelyB14System weights: 158.7 lb vs 183 lb, both across two boxes
Why it mattersIf the bundle will also charge laptops through an outage or run a 12V fridge in a trailer, the Apex 200 saves you an accessory and keeps small loads off the inverterA4.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units β everything else is a tie.
PowerScore Breakdown
Selected because: The Apex 300 scores higher on output, and its extra comes as dual-voltage power that only some homes can use.
overall power score
The Apex 300 + B500K is the higher-scoring of the two, and nearly all of that comes from the inverter. It runs 3,840W against 3,600W and has a 120/240V 50A outlet the Apex 200 doesn'tB14. The Apex 200 reaches its 3,600W only with a battery attached and runs 3,200W aloneA22. With the B500K under it, that ceiling is always there.
BLUETTI hasn't published a surge figure for either bundle. If a well pump or a big compressor is the reason you're buying, pick on continuous output and voltage, and ask BLUETTI about start-up headroom before you commit.
Portability & Form Factor
Selected because: The battery box is the same under both, so the 24 lb gap sits entirely in the base unit.
weight
Neither system moves as one piece. The Apex 200 setup is a 59.5 lb base on top of a 99.2 lb B500K, and the Apex 300 swaps in an 83.78 lb base over the same batteryA21. The battery is the heavy lift either way, and it's the same box.
Where the 24 lb shows is the base, the part you might carry to a truck for a weekend while the battery stays home. The Apex 200 base has a handle on each sideA8, and I'd take it down a flight of basement stairs on my own. One reviewer could barely carry the Apex 300 base a few feetB11.
Lifetime Value
Selected because: Same cycle rating and the same cost per lifetime kWh, so longevity cannot split these two.
cost / lifetime kWh
Both bundles are rated for 6,000 cycles and come out at $0.06 and $0.07 per lifetime kWh. At a full cycle every day, either one lasts 16.4 years. Longevity is a draw, so decide on the base unit's features and let the sticker break any tie.
What the Specs Don't Tell You
Selected because: Power Lifting helps a heater or a kettle on the Apex 300 and does nothing for a compressor.
Power Lifting on the Apex 300 runs a resistive appliance rated up to 7,680W by feeding it less than it asks for. A space heater still heats, just more slowly. A fridge compressor, a pump or a saw gets nothing from it.
If a kettle or an electric heater is a big part of your outage plan, give the Apex 300 a point here. If not, it changes nothing.
Strengths & trade-offs
BLUETTI Apex 200 + B500K
Strengths
- +Costs $500 less
- +Lighter by 24.3 lb
- +Faster solar charging
Trade-offs
- βVery heavy unit that may be difficult for one person to lift.
BLUETTI Apex 300 + B500K
Strengths
- +Larger battery capacity
- +Higher AC output
- +Longer warranty
Trade-offs
- βSignificantly heavier (+24.3 lbs), making it harder to move.
- 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 + B500K 183 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
Either unit
Both carry a full night's outage and wake up with most of the battery left. Both list a UPS mode. The Apex 200 switches over in 15ms or less and the Apex 300 in under 10ms, a gap only a desktop computer would notice. Otherwise this row is a draw that the outlet types settle: household voltage only, take the Apex 200; a dual-voltage load, the Apex 300.
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 power your workstation all day without strain. The Apex 200 + B500K lists 140W of USB-C for direct laptop charging; the Apex 300 + B500K carries no USB-C at all, so a laptop there goes through the inverter and you are carrying 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 + B500K 183 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
Either unit
Both units cover a full day of van life, but barely β sustaining it is a solar question, and the Apex 200 + B500K accepts more input (3,000W vs 2,400W) for faster recovery between days.
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
Dead heat β both run this 205W load for roughly 31.8h. Pick on price, weight, or ports.
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 0β446.8hComfort & Convenience
Makes off-grid life actually enjoyablescale 0β89.4hHigh-Draw Appliances
These reveal the real limitsscale 0β6.7hΒΉ 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
Take the Apex 200 + B500K if everything you plan to run uses ordinary household outlets. It carries the same 6,000-cycle rating as the Apex 300 bundle, lands at the same $0.06 per lifetime kWh, and costs $500 less. What it adds is practical: a solar input that takes 2,000W at up to 280V, USB-C and a 12V/30A Anderson port on the base, and 24 lb less to moveA4A5. Buy the Apex 300 + B500K the moment a well pump, a dryer or a car charger needs split-phase power, because the Apex 200 is 120V only and BLUETTI says so itselfA2.
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 + B500K price$3,299.00 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, Apex 200 + B500K rates 3.6/5 (18th percentile of 39 Whole-Home / Off-Grid-class units), and Apex 300 + B500K rates 3.5/5 (13th percentile of 39 Whole-Home / Off-Grid-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
Neither bundle is ever one lift. Each is a base unit stacked on the same B500K, so the battery box weighs the same in both and the 24 lb difference sits entirely in the base. That's the box you'd actually carry anywhere, and the Apex 200's is the lighter one.
Apex 300 + B500K: 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 + B500K: Power Lifting to 7,680W
The Apex 300 + B500K has BLUETTI's Power Lifting mode, which runs a resistive appliance rated up to 7,680W from its 3,840W inverter. It does that by delivering less power than the appliance asks for, not more than the inverter has: the heater still works, it just heats more slowly. Two things follow. BLUETTI scopes the mode to purely resistive loads β a heater, a kettle, an incandescent lamp β so it does nothing for a fridge compressor, a pump or a power tool, and this record publishes no surge figure at all, so read the mode as a resistive-load feature rather than as starting ability. And it is not a reason to size down, because running a load that big from 7,885Wh is a short session either way. Genuinely useful if a heater or a kettle is why you're buying; beside the point otherwise. Our record for the Apex 200 + B500K carries no Power Lifting figure, so check BLUETTI's own spec sheet before reading this as something the Apex 200 + B500K lacks.
UPS Switchover: β€10ms vs β€15ms
Both list a UPS mode, at different rated speeds. The Apex 300 + B500K 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 + B500K 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 + B500K'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 + B500K 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 ($0.06/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.
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 + B500K
EXPANDABLESupports BLUETTI expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit β useful if your needs may climb past 7,885Wh.
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 used an Apex 200 yet, so this side has no field record to reportA0. What exists is BLUETTI's page and our arithmetic on it, and that arithmetic already questions one claim: 45 minutes to 80% from the wall would average about 2,700W, nearly twice what a 15A household outlet suppliesA6A7. I'd want to see where that clock starts before planning a storm around it.
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 + B500K
The Apex 300 field record is early, and most of it covers the bare unit or a B300K pairing rather than this exact bundle, so read it for characterB0. Firmware is the recurring theme: owners describe a unit stuck in Backup mode after an update, an inverter error after another, and app updates that failed until a later patch fixed themB7B8B9.
Owners running several Apex 300s in parallel report uneven grid charging that took unofficial workarounds to keep in stepB3B4. One reviewer could hardly carry the base a few feetB11, and another found the face plate bare of USB and DC portsB12.
βTurns out the Apex 300's noise control is on par with the quietest power stations on the market, like those on offer from EcoFlow and DJI.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 BLUETTI's own coming-soon page, spec table or store listing, or our own arithmetic on them. [Apex 200 + B500K Β· 22 entries]
- Multiple independent reviewers describe the dual-fan cooling as noticeably quiet/even for a unit of this output class, even under load. [Apex 300 + B500K Β· 3 entries]
- Firmware and app updates have repeatedly caused mode-lock, download failures, or inverter error codes; several threads show the issue eventually resolved after further updates or support contact. [Apex 300 + B500K Β· 4 entries]
- When running multiple Apex 300 units or expansion batteries in parallel, owners report uneven charge rates between units, with community-devised (unofficial) workarounds needed to keep them in sync. [Apex 300 + B500K Β· 2 entries]
- The stripped-down, modular design draws criticism for real-world handling: extreme weight makes it hard to move, and lack of native USB/DC ports forces reliance on a separate paid hub accessory. [Apex 300 + B500K Β· 2 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]
- A3
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]
- 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]
- 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]
- A22
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]
- B3
βThe Apex 300 have some major charging problems... When the units are charging from the grid they charge at different rates and not together.β
DIY Solar Power Forum β "Bluetti Apex 300 problems" Β· 2025-09 Β· [negative]
- B4
βI have found a simple way to get around some of the solar charging limitations with multiple APEX 300s hooked up in parallel... So far, I have not had any problems with my setup.β
DIY Solar Power Forum β "Bluetti Apex 300 problems" Β· 2025-09 Β· [mixed]
- B7
βI updated my Apex 300 to the latest firmware yesterday. Now it's stuck in 'Backup' mode... when I go into the app to try to change it back, it flashes to...β
BLUETTI Community β "Apex 300 stuck in Backup mode after last firmware update" Β· 2025-11 Β· [negative]
- B8
βThere was an update on my Apex 300 a few days ago IOT v8026.12... Problem is every time I connect to the power st[ation]... Edit - This seems fixed now hooray!β
BLUETTI Community β "Check For Update App issue" Β· 2025-09 Β· [mixed]
- B9
βAfter the update completed, the charging stopped and I received Error 004... I have error E004 Inverter Output Failure.β
BLUETTI Community β "Error E004 Apex 300" Β· 2025-11 Β· [negative]
- B11
βit's so heavy I can hardly carry it more than a few feet at a time and have been unable to lift it onto a table.β
T3 β "Bluetti Apex 300 review: transform your off-grid life" Β· 2025-11 Β· [negative]
- B12
βThe Apex 300 doesn't have USB ports, DC ports, or much of anything beyond its six AC plugs and high-voltage connectors.β
The Solar Lab β "Bluetti Apex 300 Review: Cheap, Practical Home Backup?" Β· unknown Β· [negative]
- B14
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 outage plan is a fridge, a chest freezer, the furnace blower and the internet, all on ordinary outlets, and you'd rather have the lighter base and USB-C on the front.
- βYour panels sit on a barn or a ground mount a long cable run from the house, and you'd rather wire them for high voltage than buy a converter for the Apex 300A5A16.
- βYou'll take the base out to a travel trailer some weekends, where its 30A RV outlet and 12V Anderson port do the workA3A4.
Buy the Apex 300 + B500K if youβ¦
- βYour backup list includes a well pump, an electric dryer or a car charger that needs 240V, which only the Apex 300's 14-50R outlet suppliesB14.
- βYou run an electric kettle or a space heater through outages and want Power Lifting's help with them.
- βYou want the warranty on paper before you buy. BLUETTI has not published a term for the Apex 200.
If neither fits
If you want the whole house to stay on without running a single cord, price a hardwired home battery that installs at your panel. And if the power is for a campsite, both of these stay home; shop a single-box portable instead.
The Bottom Line
The battery under both bundles is the same B500K, so you're really choosing a base unit. The Apex 200 base is lighter, takes high-voltage solar without an extra converter, and carries its own USB-C and 12V portsA4A5. I'd buy the Apex 200 + B500K and bank the $500.
Change that answer for one reason only: a 240V load you actually need to runB14. Then the Apex 300 + B500K is the only one of the two that can do itB14.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
Does the Apex 200 use the same B500K battery as the Apex 300?
Yes. BLUETTI built the Apex 200 around the same B300K and B500K batteries as the Apex 300, so a battery you buy for one fits the other's system. BLUETTI has not documented cabling an Apex 200 and an Apex 300 together to share batteries.
Does the Apex 200 + B500K have 240V output?
No. The Apex 200 is 120V only, and BLUETTI points buyers who need 120/240V to the Apex 300. The Apex 300 supplies both voltages through a 14-50R outlet.
Which one charges faster from solar?
The Apex 200 + B500K, at 3,000W of solar input against 2,400W. Its high-voltage input accepts 60 to 280V, while the Apex 300's inputs stop at 60V. The gap matters most when the panels are far from the battery.
How heavy are the Apex 200 + B500K and the Apex 300 + B500K?
The Apex 200 + B500K totals 158.7 lb and the Apex 300 + B500K totals 183 lb, each split across two boxes. Neither is ever a single lift. The battery box is identical in both, so the 24 lb difference is all in the base unit.
How fast does the Apex 200 recharge at a campground?
BLUETTI quotes about 1.6 hours to 100% through a TT-30 or NEMA 14-50 charging cable. Its 45-minute wall figure has no stated starting point, so plan around the campground number.
Where to buy
BLUETTI Apex 200 + B500KPick
$2,799.00
$2,799.00 Β· direct from BLUETTI
BLUETTI Apex 300 + B500K
$3,299.00
$3,299.00 Β· direct from BLUETTI
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