Head-to-head test
BLUETTI Apex 200 vs BLUETTI Apex 300
BLUETTI Apex 200 vs BLUETTI Apex 300: the Apex 300 adds dual-voltage output, 640W more power and 204.8Wh more battery, at 83.78 lb to the Apex 200's 59.5 lb. The Apex 200 keeps USB and DC ports on the face and a high-voltage solar input. Buy the Apex 200 unless you need dual-voltage output.
Black Friday Β· 23 days out
Price to beat:Apex 300 $1,499
The lowest we have recorded. A Black Friday price above it is a sale this unit has already had.
Full profiles: BLUETTI Apex 200 β Β· BLUETTI Apex 300 β
Written by Gunner GustafsonUpdated
Whole-Home Backup Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
Spec deltas
Gunnerβs take
Whole-Home Backup Tester
The Apex 300 is the bigger battery, the stronger inverter and the only one of the two with 240VA2. The Apex 200 weighs 59.5 lb to its 83.78 lb, has USB-C, USB-A and a car socket where the Apex 300 has none, and takes a high-voltage solar input the Apex 300 lacksA4A16. They share the same expansion batteriesA19.
I'd buy the Apex 200. The Apex 300's extras are 204.8Wh of battery and 640W of output, and every scenario we run comes out a tie. What the Apex 200 saves you is $600, a lot of weight, and the hub of about $300 the Apex 300 needs before it can charge a phoneB11.
The Apex 300 earns its place in one kind of house: the one where a well pump or a dryer on a 240V circuit has to run in an outage, and BLUETTI's own FAQ sends those buyers thereA2. Everyone else would be carrying capability they never plug anything into.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first β the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
On the Apex 200 a laptop plugs straight into 140W USB-C. On the Apex 300 it goes through the inverter and its own brick, or you buy the hub and bolt it on. Add 83.78 lb, which one reviewer could barely carry more than a few feetB8, and the Apex 300 becomes a unit you install and leave.
Apex 300: 0 USB-C, 0 USB-A, 0 car outletsApex 200: 140W and 100W USB-C, two USB-A, a 12V car outlet and a 12V/30A Anderson portA4Apex 300 weighs 83.78 lb; Apex 200 weighs 59.5 lb
Why it mattersIf the station will ever leave the garage, or you charge phones and laptops from it, the Apex 200 saves you an accessory and your back.
The Apex 300 stops at 60V, so an array out by the barn either loses power in the wire or needs BLUETTI's $699 Solar X 4KA16. The Apex 200 does the job in the base unit, with 3,000W of total input against the Apex 300's 2,400W.
Apex 200: 2,000W high-voltage MC4 input at 60β280V plus 1,000W through an XT60A5Apex 300: 2,400W of solar input, topping out at 60VA16BLUETTI's Solar X 4K, which the Apex 300 needs for long runs, costs $699A16
Why it mattersAnyone whose panels sit more than a short cable away from the battery should count the Apex 200's input as a $699 head startA16.
continuous output
So the question collapses to one circuit. If a well pump, a dryer or a 240V transfer switch is part of your outage plan, the Apex 300 is the one of these two that can feed itA2. If not, its headline advantage is a socket you'd never use.
Apex 300: 3,840W, with a 240V outletA2Apex 200: 3,200W alone, 3,600W with an expansion battery, 120V onlyA23,600W is exactly what a 30 A, 120 V RV outlet passesA15
Why it matters240V households buy the Apex 300; 120V houses and trailers buy the Apex 200A2.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units β everything else is a tie.
Portability & Form Factor
Selected because: 83.78 lb against 59.5 lb decides whether the station ever leaves the garage.
weight
59.5 lb with a handle on each side is a two-handed carry one adult can manageA8. The Apex 300 at 83.78 lb is the weight one reviewer couldn't lift onto a tableB8, though another found its handles made it manageableB6.
I'd pick a spot for the Apex 300 once and leave it there. The Apex 200 could plausibly ride to the trailer on Friday and come home on Sunday.
Growth Path
Selected because: Both grow on the same batteries, so expansion is no reason to step up.
solar input
Both take the same B300K and B500K batteries, so buying the smaller unit doesn't lock you out of a bigger bank laterA19. The Apex 200 holds up to six of themA9.
One gap in BLUETTI's documentation: it says nothing about sharing batteries between, or cabling together, an Apex 200 and an Apex 300A17. If you already own an Apex 300, treat a new Apex 200 as a separate system until BLUETTI says otherwise.
Your Life, Your Pick
Selected because: Every scenario ties, which leaves the ports and the weight to decide.
Every scenario ties, except the van-life day, which beats both. The Apex 300's extra 204.8Wh shows up as margin: the camping weekend leaves the Apex 200 with 76Wh and the Apex 300 with 250Wh. Nice to have. Not worth 24.28 lb.
The workday is where they feel different. The Apex 200's 140W USB-C charges a laptop directly, and the Apex 300 has no USB-C at all, so the laptop runs through the inverter and its own brick.
Lifetime Value
Selected because: Same cycle rating, so the cheaper box is the cheaper one to own.
cost / lifetime kWh
Same 6,000-cycle rating, so both last 16.4 years cycled daily. Spread over that life, the Apex 200 costs $0.07 per kWh delivered and the Apex 300 $0.10, because it costs less to buy and carries nearly as much battery.
BLUETTI hasn't published a warranty term for the Apex 200A13, and it's the first thing I'd check before buying.
Every port, labelled
What plugs in where, and how much it takes
BLUETTI Apex 300
Front panel
- 1120 V / 240 V switchOutSwitches the AC output between 120 V and 240 V. BLUETTIβs manual says switching cuts the AC output.
- 2Charging-mode switchInPrinted Silent, Auto and Turbo. By BLUETTIβs manual, Turbo charges at up to 3,840 W from AC and Silent at up to 500 W.
- 34Γ 20 A outletsOutFour 120 V NEMA 5-20R outlets, each printed 20A Max., sharing the 3,840 W printed above them. With the switch on 240 V, BLUETTIβs manual limits each to 16 A and each pair to 1,920 W (printed over each pair).
The 240 V, RV and P050A outlets and the AC inlet are on the left side; the solar inputs and the battery port on the right. No USB or 12 V ports: those need BLUETTIβs separately sold Hub D1.
Photo: BLUETTI Β· Product image, BLUETTI store Β· numbers and labels are ours. Ratings printed on BLUETTIβs panel; outlet types and limits from BLUETTIβs US Apex 300 manual.
Left side (AC)
- 1AC in Β· 1,800 WInPrinted 120V/15A Max. BLUETTIβs manual rates it 1,800 W, charging and pass-through together.
- 2P050A in/out Β· 50 AIn Β· OutPrinted AC IN/OUT Port 120V/240V 50A Max. By BLUETTIβs manual it charges from a TT-30 or L14-50 source through BLUETTIβs P050A cables, up to 6,000 W at 120 V or 12,000 W at 240 V with pass-through. As an output it needs BLUETTIβs Hub A1.
- 3TT-30R RV outlet Β· 30 AOutPrinted AC OUTPUT 120V/30A Max.: a camperβs 30 A shore-power cord plugs straight in. Up to 3,600 W by BLUETTIβs manual, or 16 A with the switch on 240 V.
- 4NEMA 14-50R Β· 240 VOutPrinted AC OUTPUT 120V/240V 50A Max. By BLUETTIβs manual it gives up to 3,840 W from the battery (16 A at 240 V), and 50 A when passing grid power through.
Also on this side: a grounding terminal and a reset button printed Circuit Protector 125VAC/20A. The outlets sit behind covers in BLUETTIβs picture.
Photo: BLUETTI Β· Product image, BLUETTI store Β· numbers and labels are ours. Ratings printed on BLUETTIβs panel; outlet types and limits from BLUETTIβs US Apex 300 manual and its numbered diagram on BLUETTIβs store page.
Right side (solar and battery)
- 12Γ Solar/DC in Β· 1,200 WInPrinted 12-60V/20A/1200W Max.Γ2: two XT60 inputs behind one cover, 2,400 W in all. BLUETTIβs manual says the full 2,400 W needs Turbo mode, and a car socket gives 96 W at 12 V or 192 W at 24 V.
- 2Battery portIn Β· OutPrinted Battery Expansion Port/51.2V. BLUETTIβs manual says it takes up to six B300K batteries, 19,353.6 Wh in all.
Both ports sit behind covers in BLUETTIβs picture.
Photo: BLUETTI Β· Product image, BLUETTI store Β· numbers and labels are ours. Ratings printed on BLUETTIβs panel; connector type, charging modes and battery count from BLUETTIβs US Apex 300 manual.
Strengths & trade-offs
BLUETTI Apex 200
Strengths
- +Costs $600 less
- +Lighter by 24.3 lb
- +Faster solar charging
Trade-offs
- βWeaker inverter (-640W) limits appliance compatibility.
BLUETTI Apex 300
Strengths
- +Larger battery capacity
- +Higher AC output
- +Longer warranty
Trade-offs
- βSubstantially more expensive (+$600) than the Apex 200.
- 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
Either unit
A tie on capacity: the Apex 200 finishes with 76Wh left and the Apex 300 with 250Wh. Break it on weight. The Apex 200 is 59.5 lb to 83.78 lb, and it's the one you'll load into the car by yourself.
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 get through the night with room to spare, 531Wh left on the Apex 200 and 705Wh on the Apex 300. Call it a tie and decide on whether anything in the house runs on a dual-voltage circuit.
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 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 carry a full workday with more than half the battery left. The difference is the plug: the Apex 200's 140W USB-C charges a laptop directly, while the Apex 300 has no USB ports, so the laptop runs through the inverter and its own 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
Either unit
Both handle game day easily. Since capacity isn't the deciding factor, weight is: at 59.5 lbs the Apex 200 is the one you'll be glad you brought. Fan noise under load is worth a listen too β it's audible in the lulls between songs.
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 unit covers this scenario's 4,685Wh: the Apex 200 comes up 2,509Wh short (about 47% covered), the Apex 300 2,335Wh (50%). Treat this as partial cover β enough for the essentials in it, not the whole list.
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 300 runs 11.5h vs 10.6h.
$1,699 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 0β156.7hComfort & Convenience
Makes off-grid life actually enjoyablescale 0β31.3hHigh-Draw Appliances
These reveal the real limitsscale 0β2.4hΒΉ 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
Buy the Apex 200 unless you need 240VA2. Both run every scenario we test, both take the same B300K and B500K batteriesA19, and both are rated for 6,000 cycles. The Apex 200 is the lighter box, keeps two USB-C ports (140W and 100W), two USB-A and a 12V car socket on the faceA4, and takes 2,000W of solar at 60β280V for long cable runsA5. The Apex 300 answers with 240V, 3,840W and 2,764.8WhA2, which is the right trade only if a 240V circuit is why you're buyingA2.
Today the Apex 300 is $1,499, $200 under its typical $1,699. The verdict weighs typical prices, not today's. Prices checked 31 days ago.
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.
$1,099.00 Β· direct from BLUETTI
or check the Apex 300 price$1,499.00 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): Tailgating, Apartment Balcony.
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 rates 5.0/5 (99th percentile of 29 Large-class units), and Apex 300 rates 4.8/5 (89th percentile of 29 Large-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.
Apex 300: 83.78 lb Stays Where You Put It
83.78 lb is a lift for two people or a dolly. The Apex 200 at 59.5 lb is a two-handed carry one adult can manage. If the station lives on a garage shelf, it hardly matters. If it goes to the trailer on Fridays, it decides the pair.
Apex 300: 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: Power Lifting to 7,680W
The Apex 300 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 2,765Wh 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 carries no Power Lifting figure, so check BLUETTI's own spec sheet before reading this as something the Apex 200 lacks.
UPS Switchover: β€10ms vs β€15ms
Both list a UPS mode, at different rated speeds. The Apex 300 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 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: Noise Level Not Disclosed
The Apex 300 publishes its noise level (45dB); the Apex 200 doesn't publish one. That isn't evidence the Apex 200 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'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 before deciding.
Full record above β the Test Desk pick is the Apex 200.
Check Apex 200 price βor check the Apex 300 priceOwnership Analysis
What happens after you buy β true cost of ownership, brand trust, and growth potential.
Lifetime value
Service lifeyears at one full cycle per day
Lifetime energy delivered
Cost per delivered kWh
β warranty ends Β· Reaching the cycle rating means ~80% capacity remains β degraded, not dead.
Analyst note
The Apex 200 wins on both sticker price and long-term value. At $0.07/kWh over its lifetime, it's meaningfully cheaper to own. Clear value winner. 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
EXPANDABLESupports BLUETTI expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit β useful if your needs may climb past 2,560Wh.
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
EXPANDABLESupports BLUETTI expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit β useful if your needs may climb past 2,765Wh.
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
There is no field record for the Apex 200: nobody outside BLUETTI has used one, and everything here is BLUETTI's page or our arithmetic on itA0A1. One slip worth knowing: BLUETTI's own spec table pastes in the Apex 300's 2,764.8Wh, and the Apex 200 is 2,560WhA14.
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
The Apex 300's record is early and mostly reviewersB0. Owners consistently report firmware updates going wrong: a unit stuck in Backup mode, an Error 004 that stopped charging, Home Assistant disconnects and an update prompt that never clearsB1B2B3B4. Those are software, and may be patched by the time you read this.
Reviewers consistently flag the missing USB and DC ports and the cost of the hub that restores themB7B11. Weight splits them: one couldn't carry it more than a few feetB8, another found the handles made it manageableB6. One liked the rubber bungs over the outlets for an RV or utility-room install, and found they fight oversized plugsB9.
βI was using Bluetti-bt until the latest Bluetti firmware update. I then started having disconnects.β
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 Β· 19 entries]
- Multiple owners report firmware updates causing app glitches, mode-lock issues, error codes, or Bluetooth/Home Assistant disconnects shortly after updating. [Apex 300 Β· 4 entries]
- Reviewers consistently flag the lack of built-in USB/DC ports as a design tradeoff requiring costly add-on accessories (Hub D1, Hub A1). [Apex 300 Β· 4 entries]
- The unit's extreme weight (~85 lbs) is repeatedly described as making it barely 'portable' and hard to carry alone. [Apex 300 Β· 2 entries]
- A1
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]
- 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]
- 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]
- A13
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]
- A14
βThe spec table on BLUETTI's page lists 2,764.8 Wh (51.2 V, 54 Ah), which is the Apex 300's battery pasted in; the unit's badge, the page text and every expansion total say 2,560 Wh. We use 2,560 everywhere.β
Specification table on BLUETTI's Apex 200 page, published as an image (read 2026-10-19) / Power Station Arena arithmetic on BLUETTI's published figures (our reading, not a maker statement) Β· 2026-10-19 Β· [negative]
- 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]
- B1
βI updated my Apex 300 to the latest firmware yesterday. Now it's stuck in 'Backup' mode... Now when I go into the app to try to change it back, it flashes to...β
BLUETTI Community forum β 'Apex 300 stuck in Backup mode after last firmware update' Β· 2025-11 Β· [negative]
- B2
βWhen the system reached 97% charge, I decided to install the firmware updates. After the update completed, the charging stopped and I received Error 004.β
BLUETTI Community forum β 'Error E004 Apex 300' Β· 2025-11 Β· [negative]
- B3
βI was using Bluetti-bt until the latest Bluetti firmware update. I then started having disconnects.β
GitHub bluetti-official/bluetti-home-assistant issue #95 β 'APEX 300 and Hub A! now working' Β· 2026-05 Β· [mixed]
- B4
βProblem is every time I connect to the power station it shows that I still have an update, and I need to tap to upgrade which then tells me I am up to date.β
BLUETTI Community forum β 'Check For Update App issue' Β· 2025-09 Β· [negative]
- B6
βIt's heavy, no question, but the handles and modular battery design make it manageable.β
Techspective β 'Bluetti Apex 300 with B300K Review' Β· 2025-09 Β· [mixed]
- B7
βNot having DC or USB ports on the face is a tradeoff. The Hub D1 solves the problemβbut it's an additional $300 accessory that you then have to bolt on after the fact.β
Techspective β 'Bluetti Apex 300 with B300K Review' Β· 2025-09 Β· [negative]
- B8
βIn fact, it's so heavy I can hardly carry it more than a few feet at a time and have been unable to lift it onto a table.β
T3 β 'Bluetti Apex 300 review: transform your off-grid life' Β· 2025-11 Β· [negative]
- B9
βEach is protected by a rubber bung, which is good if you've got the Apex 300 below the sink in a utility room or RV. It can be annoying when it comes to inserting oversized plugs or adaptors, though.β
Trusted Reviews β 'Bluetti Apex 300 Review' Β· 2025-10 Β· [mixed]
- B11
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 β 'Bluetti Apex 300 Review: Cheap, Practical Home Backup?' Β· unknown Β· [negative]
Research compiled November 4, 2026.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the Apex 200 if youβ¦
Buy the Apex 300 if youβ¦
- βYour outage plan includes a 240V load, a well pump or a dryer, and you want one unit to feed itA2.
- βThe battery will live in one place, and its 3,840W matters more to you than how it carries.
If neither fits
If you want a full home panel backed up for days, skip both and look at a dedicated home battery system. If you want a station that rides in the car every weekend, both are heavy for that, and a smaller unit you can lift with one hand is the better tool.
The Bottom Line
Buy the Apex 200 unless a 240V circuit is the reason you're shoppingA2. Same batteries, same cycle rating, every scenario tied, and the Apex 200 keeps its ports, its high-voltage solar input and 24.28 lb off your back. I'd buy the Apex 200 and put the difference toward panels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
Does the BLUETTI Apex 200 have 240V?
No. The Apex 200 is 120V only, and BLUETTI's own FAQ sends buyers who need 120/240V to the Apex 300. With an expansion battery attached it delivers 3,600W at 120V, exactly what a 30-amp RV outlet can pass.
Can the Apex 200 use the same batteries as the Apex 300?
Yes. Both take BLUETTI's B300K and B500K expansion batteries, so batteries bought for one carry over. The Apex 200 holds up to six. BLUETTI hasn't documented connecting an Apex 200 and an Apex 300 to each other.
Why doesn't the Apex 300 have USB ports?
BLUETTI moved USB and 12V DC to a separate accessory, the Hub D1, which reviewers put at about $300. The Apex 200 has two USB-C, two USB-A, a 12V car socket and an Anderson port built in.
How much heavier is the Apex 300 than the Apex 200?
The Apex 300 weighs 83.78 lb and the Apex 200 59.5 lb, a difference of 24.28 lb. The Apex 200 has a handle on each side and is a carry one adult can manage; one reviewer couldn't lift the Apex 300 onto a table.
Where to buy
BLUETTI Apex 200Pick
$1,099.00
$1,099.00 Β· direct from BLUETTI
BLUETTI Apex 300
$1,499.00
$1,499.00 Β· direct from BLUETTI
down from $1,699 Β· 12% below usual
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