Head-to-head test
EcoFlow DELTA 3000 Gen4 vs BLUETTI Apex 200The Bigger Battery Is the Lighter One. So Why the Apex?
EcoFlow fits a fifth more battery into a box that weighs less, then seals it shut. I'd still buy the Apex 200 for a house, because it costs less per watt-hour and grows, unless the box is going to travel.
Full profiles: EcoFlow DELTA 3000 Gen4 β Β· BLUETTI Apex 200 β
Written by Gunner GustafsonUpdated
Whole-Home Backup Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
Spec deltas
Gunnerβs take
Whole-Home Backup Tester
The surprise is on the scale.
The DELTA 4 (3000) holds 3,072 Wh and weighs 57.3 lb. The Apex 200 holds 2,560 Wh and weighs 59.5 lb. EcoFlow put a fifth more battery in the lighter box, then sealed it: there's no extra-battery portA6.
BLUETTI built the Apex 200 as a starting point.
It takes up to six of BLUETTI's B300K or B500K batteriesB9, and its solar inputs accept 3,000 W, three times the EcoFlow's single 1,000 W input. At $1,099 against $1,699 it also costs less per watt-hour, so the smaller box is the cheaper start.
I wire houses, so I'd put the Apex 200 in one.
A battery that lives beside the panel doesn't care that it's 2.2 lb heavier. It does care that it can grow next year. The DELTA 4 (3000) is the one I'd throw in the truck, once EcoFlow ships it in early DecemberA10.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first β the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
Capacity
One B500K takes the Apex 200 to 7.68 kWh by BLUETTI's figureB9, two and a half times what the DELTA 4 (3000) will ever hold. Until that battery arrives, the EcoFlow's extra 512 Wh shows up as margin: our 8-hour blackout leaves it 966 Wh against 531 Wh. Both still finish the night.
DELTA 4 (3000): 3,072 Wh, no extra-battery portA6Apex 200: 2,560 Wh, takes up to six B300K or B500K batteriesB9BLUETTI puts an Apex 200 with one B500K at 7.68 kWhB9
Why it mattersIf your backup list might grow, buy the Apex 200. If it's settled, the EcoFlow's extra 512 Wh is yours for good.
solar input
High voltage is what a home array wants. Panels wired in series, end to end so their voltages add, carry the same power at less current, so a long cable run from the yard loses less on the wayB16. The DELTA 4 (3000) stops at 60 V, which keeps each string of panels short. At its full 1,000 W it needs a little over three hours of strong sun to refill.
DELTA 4 (3000): one solar input, 11 to 60 V, 1,000 WA5Apex 200: a 2,000 W high-voltage input at 60 to 280 V plus a 1,000 W low-voltage inputB5BLUETTI quotes about 50 minutes to 80% with both inputs at full outputB5
Why it mattersIf your panels will sit on a roof or across a yard, the Apex 200's input is the one built for that wiring.
weight
Surge is the burst an inverter allows for the moment a motor starts, and a fridge or pump compressor pulls several times its running draw in that moment. BLUETTI hasn't published that number for the Apex 200B13, so nobody can tell you yet what it starts. For a box that goes to a job site and runs whatever is plugged in there, the known number wins.
DELTA 4 (3000): 57.3 lb, a handle at each endA7Apex 200: 59.5 lb, a handle on each sideB8DELTA 4 (3000): 7,200 W surgeA2; Apex 200: surge not publishedB13
Why it mattersIf it travels and has to start motors you haven't met yet, buy the DELTA 4 (3000).
The specific dimensions that decide these two units β everything else is a tie.
Growth Path
Selected because: One box is finished at 3,072 Wh. The other starts at 2,560 Wh and keeps going.
solar input
Buy the DELTA 4 (3000) and 3,072 Wh is the ceiling. EcoFlow kept the extra-battery port for the bigger DELTA 4A6. That's fine if your list of loads is settled. If it isn't, your upgrade is a second unit.
The Apex 200 is priced like a starter because it is one. BLUETTI takes it as far as 33.28 kWh with six B500K batteries, and links two or three units through its Hub A1B9. Add one battery and the inverter steps up from 3,200 W to 3,600 WB2, level with the EcoFlow's. I'd plan that first battery before I bought the box.
What the Specs Don't Tell You
Selected because: The Apex 200 has blanks where EcoFlow has numbers: surge, noise and warranty length.
Every blank on this page is on BLUETTI's side. As of launch it hasn't published the Apex 200's surge, its noise level or its warranty lengthB13. A blank isn't a defect. Still, I'd want the warranty in writing before I mounted any box beside a panel for the next decade.
EcoFlow filled in its blanks. It lists a 7,200 W surgeA2, 3 years of warranty plus 2 more when you register in its appA9, and a noise ceiling of 40 dB at loads up to 1,800 WA8. Its switchover is rated no worse than 10 ms against 15 ms, and the Apex 200 ships with UPS mode switched off until you turn it on in the appB10.
Your Life, Your Pick
Selected because: Both finish the 8-hour blackout. The camping weekend is where the Apex 200 runs thin.
Neither one leaves you in the dark for a night. Our 8-hour blackout uses 1,645 Wh. The DELTA 4 (3000) ends it with more than half a second night in hand, the Apex 200 with about a third.
The weekend is where the Apex 200 runs thin. Our 2,100 Wh camping weekend leaves it 76 Wh, which is cutting it fine on a cold night. The DELTA 4 (3000) finishes with 511 Wh. One expansion battery would erase that gap, but out of the box it's the EcoFlow I'd take camping.
Portability & Form Factor
Selected because: A fifth more battery in the lighter box: 57.3 lb against 59.5 lb.
weight
The bigger battery is the lighter box. The DELTA 4 (3000) is 57.3 lb and the Apex 200 is 59.5 lb, close enough that your back won't vote. 512 Wh more for the trip is what the EcoFlow brings to the truck.
Either is a one-person lift, and the EcoFlow has the better grip on it. It has a handle at each end, and EcoFlow sells a folding cart for it separatelyA7. The Apex 200 has a handle on each sideB8. I'd carry either one into a truck bed. Only one of them I'd carry every weekend.
Every port, labelled
What plugs in where, and how much it takes
EcoFlow DELTA 3000 Gen4
Front panel
- 1USB-C Β· 140 WOutUp to 140 W (USB-PD up to 28 V at 5 A). The port for a laptop.
- 22Γ USB-C Β· 65 WOutUp to 65 W each. EcoFlow says these two and the USB-A share 16 W when two or more are in use at once.
- 3USB-A Β· 36 WOutUp to 36 W (5, 9 or 12 V at 3 A).
- 430 A twist-lockOutA three-slot twist-lock marked 30A MAX, rated 30 A at 120 V on the US unit.
- 54Γ 20 A outletsOutFour T-slot 120 V outlets rated 20 A each, sharing 3,600 W continuous and a 7,200 W surge.
Photo: EcoFlow Β· Product image, EcoFlow Japan store Β· numbers and labels are ours. Ratings from EcoFlowβs US spec table; outlet shapes read by us from EcoFlowβs picture, taken of the Japanese unit, which shares the US panel.
Input side
- 1Solar/DC in Β· 1,000 WIn11 to 60 V, up to 20 A, 1,000 W.
- 2AC in Β· 1,800 WIn100β120 V at 15 A. Charges at up to 1,800 W, which at 120 V is the whole of an ordinary 15 A circuit.
No battery port: the 3000 doesnβt take extra batteries.
Photo: EcoFlow Β· Product image, EcoFlow Japan store Β· numbers and labels are ours. Ratings from EcoFlowβs US spec table and the panelβs own printing.
Strengths & trade-offs
EcoFlow DELTA 3000 Gen4
Strengths
- +Lighter by 2.2 lb
- +Larger battery capacity
- +Higher AC output
- +Longer warranty
Trade-offs
- βSubstantially more expensive (+$600) than the Apex 200.
BLUETTI Apex 200
Strengths
- +Costs $600 less
- +Faster solar charging
Trade-offs
- βNo major technical downsides compared to rival.
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
DELTA 3000 Gen4
The DELTA 4 (3000) finishes the 2,100 Wh weekend with 511 Wh to spare. The Apex 200 makes it with 76 Wh, which leaves no room for a cold night.
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
DELTA 3000 Gen4
Both get through the night. The DELTA 4 (3000) wakes up with 966 Wh against 531 Wh, more than half a second night against about a third.
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 power your workstation all day without strain, and their USB-C output is a wash β pick on weight, ports, or price.
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 57.3 lbs the DELTA 3000 Gen4 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 covers 4,685 Wh on the battery it ships with. The Apex 200 takes expansion batteries and the DELTA 4 (3000) doesn't, so only one of these can grow into this 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: DELTA 3000 Gen4 runs 12.7h vs 10.6h.
$1,699 list Β· direct from EcoFlow
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 0β174.1hComfort & Convenience
Makes off-grid life actually enjoyablescale 0β34.8hHigh-Draw Appliances
These reveal the real limitsscale 0β2.6hΒΉ 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
I'd buy the Apex 200, unless the box is going to travel. The DELTA 4 (3000) holds 3,072 Wh against 2,560 Wh in a box 2.2 lb lighter, and EcoFlow publishes a 7,200 W surge for itA2 where BLUETTI publishes noneB13. The Apex 200 answers at $1,099 against $1,699, which is less per watt-hour, with 3,000 W of solar input against 1,000 W and room for up to six expansion batteriesB9. Its catch is the blanks: no published surge or warranty length yetB13. If you'll move it often, or a motor has to start on a rating you can see, buy the DELTA 4 (3000).
Editor-assigned confidence, based on cited owner research and spec analysis.
List prices as of November 4, 2026. The links below open EcoFlow's and BLUETTI's current prices.
$1,099.00 Β· direct from BLUETTI
or check the DELTA 3000 Gen4 price$1,699.00 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, DELTA 3000 Gen4 rates 4.8/5 (86th percentile of 29 Large-class units), and Apex 200 rates 5.0/5 (99th 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.
Sealed at 3,072 Wh
The DELTA 4 (3000) has no extra-battery port, so 3,072 Wh is its ceiling. That's a fifth more than the Apex 200 starts with, but the Apex 200 takes BLUETTI's expansion batteries, and one of them puts it ahead for good.
10 ms Against 15 ms, and One Starts Switched Off
The DELTA 4 (3000) is rated to switch over in no worse than 10 ms, the Apex 200 in no worse than 15 ms. A router rides through either. The Apex 200's UPS mode stays off until you switch it on in the app, so set it up before the storm.
Only EcoFlow Gives a Number
EcoFlow's 40 dB for the DELTA 4 (3000) is a ceiling it says the unit stays under at ordinary loads, not a best case. BLUETTI publishes no noise figure for the Apex 200. That doesn't make it louder. It means nobody can tell you yet.
Full record above β the Test Desk pick is the Apex 200.
Check Apex 200 price βor check the DELTA 3000 Gen4 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.
Brand trust
EcoFlow
Ecosystem
Largest in portable power β 12-15 models across DELTA Pro, DELTA 3, and RIVER 3 series, plus solar panels and smart home panels
Support
US-based phone/email/chat support (1-800-368-8604). Experiences are polarized β many report hassle-free prepaid-label replacements, but others report long waits and refurbished units sent for new claims. Pro tip: buying from Costco or Amazon gives you a stronger return safety net.
Community
Largest community in the space β Reddit r/Ecoflow_community (~31K members), multiple Facebook groups, and an official community forum
App experience
Rated 4.6/5 iOS (~8,400 ratings) Β· 4.2/5 Android (~17,000 ratings)
Unique strength
Fastest-charging technology (X-Stream), deepest product ecosystem, and most active innovation cadence. At the top of the range sit two whole-home paths: the TITAN line, one 5 kWh unit that grows to 30 kWh, and the DELTA Pro Ultra platform, which stacks batteries and inverters further β flagship paths, not line-wide features.
Worth knowing
Tested subscription paywalls for advanced app features in early 2025 before community backlash paused the plan. No parts or service offered out of warranty.
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
EcoFlow positions itself as a mid-to-premium brand with stronger support infrastructure, while BLUETTI competes on value. The question is whether the EcoFlow ecosystem and support premium is worth it for your use case.
Growth path
DELTA 3000 Gen4
FIXED CAPACITYFixed at 3,072Wh β a sealed, complete system rather than a starting point. There's no expansion port, so that figure is the ceiling: check it against your longest unplugged stretch before you buy.
Accepts up to 1,000W of solar. Enough for a serious multi-panel array.
Adequate ports for most setups, but heavy users may want a power strip.
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.
Realistic full solar rechargeat 70% of rated panel output β see methodology
Analyst note
Don't read the Apex 200's expandability as a straight win here: it starts at 2,560Wh, below the DELTA 3000 Gen4's 3,072Wh, so a first expansion battery largely buys back capacity the DELTA 3000 Gen4 already includes. It only pulls ahead if you'd grow past 3,072Wh β short of that, the DELTA 3000 Gen4's larger fixed capacity is the simpler value.
What Owners Report
Patterns from published owner reports and long-term reviews β every claim cited to its source below.
EcoFlow DELTA 3000 Gen4
Nobody in the US owns a DELTA 4 (3000) yet. EcoFlow put it on sale on November 4 and ships it in early DecemberA10, so everything here comes from EcoFlow's US store page and our own arithmeticA1A2A9.
I'd want to hear it working before I believed the quiet. Hypothetically, I'd run a space heater just under the 1,800 W line in a closed bedroom and see whether it holds the 40 dB ceiling EcoFlow gives for that loadA8. That's the test for anyone who'd keep it within earshot of a pillow.
βCapacity 3,072 Wh, LFP (LiFePO4) cells. EcoFlow sells it as the DELTA 3000 Gen4; buyers and the press call the pair the DELTA 4.β
Sources
us.ecoflow.co Β· jp.ecoflow.co
BLUETTI Apex 200
Nobody has lived with an Apex 200 yet either. BLUETTI put it on sale on November 4B18, and every entry we have is its own page, its store listing or our arithmetic on themB1B13.
The app is the part BLUETTI describes most fully. It lists per-outlet switching and schedules, shedding chosen loads at a set charge level, and storm alerts that charge ahead of bad weatherB11. One claim I'd hold loosely: Turbo wall charging at 45 minutes to 80% averages nearly twice what an ordinary 15 A outlet supplies, so I'd wait for BLUETTI to say what circuit it needsB7.
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
- Launch-day ledger: every entry is EcoFlow's own US store and documentation, or our labelled arithmetic. No owner or reviewer evidence exists yet. [DELTA 3000 Gen4 Β· 12 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 Β· 19 entries]
- A1
βCapacity 3,072 Wh, LFP (LiFePO4) cells. EcoFlow sells it as the DELTA 3000 Gen4; buyers and the press call the pair the DELTA 4.β
EcoFlow US store, us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3000-gen4 (spec table, features and FAQ, read 2026-11-04) Β· 2026-11-04 Β· [mixed]
- A2
βUS unit: 120 V AC, 60 Hz; rated 3,600 W continuous with a 7,200 W surge. It supports X-Boost (EcoFlow refers to the manual for the US X-Boost figure); X-Boost is unavailable while the unit charges from the wall or runs in bypass.β
EcoFlow US store, us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3000-gen4 (spec table, features and FAQ, read 2026-11-04) Β· 2026-11-04 Β· [mixed]
- A3
βAC outlets: 5 total, four rated 20 A max and one rated 30 A max (on EcoFlow's product images, four T-slot outlets and a three-slot twist-lock). USB-A: one port, 36 W max. USB-C: one at 140 W max and two at 65 W max; the two 65 W ports share circuitry with the USB-A, limited to 16 W total when used together. No 12 V car socket.β
EcoFlow US store, us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3000-gen4 (spec table, features and FAQ, read 2026-11-04) Β· 2026-11-04 Β· [mixed]
- A5
βSolar: one input, 11β60 V DC at up to 20 A, 1,000 W (XT60i; an XT60i-to-LP60 cable is in the box). EcoFlow lists six charging methods; its 800 W Alternator Charger is limited to 500 W through the Solar/DC port.β
EcoFlow US store, us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3000-gen4 (spec table, features and FAQ, read 2026-11-04) Β· 2026-11-04 Β· [mixed]
- A6
βNo extra-battery port. EcoFlow lists expansion only for the DELTA 3800 Gen4 (two extra batteries through its expansion adapter); the 3000 is sealed at 3,072 Wh.β
EcoFlow US store, us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3000-gen4 (spec table, features and FAQ, read 2026-11-04) Β· 2026-11-04 Β· [mixed]
- A7
βWeight 57.3 lb (26 kg); 16.77 Γ 11.36 Γ 12.09 in without handles, 18.76 in long with them. A handle at each end; EcoFlow sells a folding transport cart separately ($109 at launch, listed at $199). EcoFlow calls it the smallest and lightest portable power station in its class (3 kWh and 3,600 W).β
EcoFlow US store, us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3000-gen4 (spec table, features and FAQ, read 2026-11-04) Β· 2026-11-04 Β· [mixed]
- A8
βSwitches to backup within 10 ms when the grid drops; EcoFlow's FAQ says it does not support HID communication. Noise by EcoFlow's figures: 40 dB or less at up to 1,800 W, 50 dB or less at the full 3,600 W. IP20.β
EcoFlow US store, us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3000-gen4 (spec table, features and FAQ, read 2026-11-04) Β· 2026-11-04 Β· [mixed]
- A9
βRated for 6,000 cycles (EcoFlow: "15+ years"). Charges at 32β113Β°F (0β45Β°C), runs at 14β113Β°F (β10β45Β°C). Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with the EcoFlow app. Warranty: 3 years plus a 2-year extension when registered in the EcoFlow app.β
EcoFlow US store, us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3000-gen4 (spec table, features and FAQ, read 2026-11-04) Β· 2026-11-04 Β· [mixed]
- A10
βOn sale at us.ecoflow.com from November 4, 2026 at $1,699; EcoFlow says it ships in early December. Kit with two 160 W solar panels $2,299. EcoFlow also sells it in Japan, where it went on sale October 30 at Β₯179,900.β
EcoFlow US store, us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3000-gen4 (spec table, features and FAQ, read 2026-11-04) Β· 2026-11-04 Β· [mixed]
- B1
β2,560 Wh of LFP (lithium iron phosphate) cells, rated 6,000+ cycles to 70% of capacity. The badge on the unit in BLUETTI's own render reads 3600W | 2560Wh.β
BLUETTI Apex 200 coming-soon page, bluettipower.com/pages/apex-200-expandable-power-station (read 2026-10-19, rechecked 2026-10-31) / Specification table on BLUETTI's Apex 200 page, published as an image (read 2026-10-19) Β· 2026-10-19 Β· [positive]
- B2
βAC output 3,200 W continuous on its own, 3,600 W once an expansion battery is attached. 120 V only; BLUETTI's FAQ sends buyers who need 120/240 V to the Apex 300.β
BLUETTI Apex 200 coming-soon page, bluettipower.com/pages/apex-200-expandable-power-station (read 2026-10-19, rechecked 2026-10-31) Β· 2026-10-19 Β· [mixed]
- B3
βOutlets: three NEMA 5-20R household outlets (120 V, 20 A) and one TT-30R RV outlet (120 V, 30 A). Supported outlets can be switched and scheduled in the BLUETTI app.β
Specification table on BLUETTI's Apex 200 page, published as an image (read 2026-10-19) / BLUETTI Apex 200 coming-soon page, bluettipower.com/pages/apex-200-expandable-power-station (read 2026-10-19, rechecked 2026-10-31) Β· 2026-10-19 Β· [mixed]
- B5
βSolar input up to 3,000 W: 2,000 W through a high-voltage MC4 input accepting 60β280 V, plus 1,000 W through a low-voltage XT60 input. BLUETTI quotes about 50 minutes to 80% with both inputs at full output.β
BLUETTI Apex 200 coming-soon page, bluettipower.com/pages/apex-200-expandable-power-station (read 2026-10-19, rechecked 2026-10-31) Β· 2026-10-19 Β· [positive]
- B7
β80% of 2,560 Wh is 2,048 Wh. Delivered in 45 minutes from empty that averages about 2,700 W, nearly twice what a 15 A, 120 V wall outlet supplies (1,440 W), and faster than BLUETTI's own 1.6 hours through a 30 A campground cable. Treat the 45 minutes as unconfirmed until BLUETTI says where it starts and what circuit it needs.β
Power Station Arena arithmetic on BLUETTI's published figures (our reading, not a maker statement) Β· 2026-10-19 Β· [negative]
- B8
βWeight 59.5 lb (27 kg), two built-in handles, one each side; size 530 Γ 326 Γ 211 mm (20.9 Γ 12.8 Γ 8.3 in).β
BLUETTI Apex 200 coming-soon page, bluettipower.com/pages/apex-200-expandable-power-station (read 2026-10-19, rechecked 2026-10-31) / Specification table on BLUETTI's Apex 200 page, published as an image (read 2026-10-19) Β· 2026-10-19 Β· [mixed]
- 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]
- B11
βApp: per-outlet switching and schedules, shedding chosen loads at a set charge level, time-of-use charging, and severe-weather alerts that offer to charge ahead of a storm.β
BLUETTI Apex 200 coming-soon page, bluettipower.com/pages/apex-200-expandable-power-station (read 2026-10-19, rechecked 2026-10-31) Β· 2026-10-19 Β· [positive]
- 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]
- B16
βThe Apex 300's solar inputs top out at 60 V, so an array a long cable run from the house either loses power in the cable or needs BLUETTI's $699 Solar X 4K. The Apex 200's 60β280 V high-voltage input takes the same panels wired for more volts and less current, in the base unit.β
BLUETTI Apex 200 coming-soon page, bluettipower.com/pages/apex-200-expandable-power-station (read 2026-10-19, rechecked 2026-10-31) / BLUETTI Apex 300 specifications / Power Station Arena arithmetic on BLUETTI's published figures (our reading, not a maker statement) Β· 2026-10-31 Β· [positive]
- B18
βOn sale November 4, 2026 by BLUETTI's page; sign-up for launch and pre-order news open since October. As of 2026-10-31 the page still read coming soon, with no store listing and no price.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]
Research compiled November 4, 2026.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the DELTA 3000 Gen4 if youβ¦
- βYou'll carry it. It's 57.3 lb with a handle at each end, and it holds more than the heavier Apex 200.
- βA motor has to start on a number you can see. EcoFlow lists a 7,200 W surgeA2; BLUETTI lists none yetB13.
- βIt sits beside a desk or a bed. It's rated to switch over in no worse than 10 ms, and EcoFlow publishes a noise ceilingA8.
- βYour list of loads is settled. A sealed 3,072 Wh box is one less system to plan.
Buy the Apex 200 if youβ¦
- βIt's going beside the panel for good. 2.2 lb heavier stops mattering the day it's parked.
- βYour backup list will grow. It takes up to six B300K or B500K batteriesB9.
- βYou're planning a home solar array. Its high-voltage input takes 60 to 280 V, so panels wired in series can run a long cable to the houseB5B16.
- βYou camp in an RV. Its TT-30 outlet takes an RV cord directlyB3, where the EcoFlow's 30 A outlet is a twist-lockA3.
If neither fits
If anything in your house runs on 240 V, close this tab. A deep well pump or an electric dryer needs 240 V, and both of these are 120 V only. BLUETTI itself points 240 V buyers to the Apex 300B2.
The Bottom Line
For a house, I'd buy the Apex 200. It costs less per watt-hour, takes three times the solar and grows past the EcoFlow with its first extra batteryB9.
For a truck, I'd buy the DELTA 4 (3000). It's the lighter box with a fifth more battery and a surge rating you can plan aroundA2. Just know that what you buy is everything it will ever be.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
How much is the DELTA 4 (3000) and when does it ship?
EcoFlow lists it at $1,699 on its US store. It went on sale on November 4, 2026, and EcoFlow says it ships in early December. The Apex 200 sells for $1,099.
Can you add a battery to the DELTA 4 (3000)?
No. It has no extra-battery port, so 3,072 Wh is all it will hold. The Apex 200 takes up to six BLUETTI expansion batteries.
Which one charges faster from solar?
The Apex 200. It accepts up to 3,000 W across two inputs, one of them high voltage at 60 to 280 V. The DELTA 4 (3000) has one input that takes 1,000 W at 11 to 60 V.
Can I plug an RV into the Apex 200 or the DELTA 4 (3000)?
The Apex 200 has a TT-30 RV outlet, so an RV cord plugs straight in. The DELTA 4 (3000) has a 30 A twist-lock outlet, so an RV plug needs an adapter. On its own, the Apex 200's 3,200 W is 400 W short of what a full 30 A, 120 V outlet can pass.
Which one is quieter?
Only EcoFlow publishes a figure: 40 dB or less at loads up to 1,800 W for the DELTA 4 (3000). BLUETTI hasn't published a noise level for the Apex 200, so there's no number to compare it with.
Where to buy
EcoFlow DELTA 3000 Gen4
$1,699.00
$1,699.00 Β· direct from EcoFlow
BLUETTI Apex 200Pick
$1,099.00
$1,099.00 Β· direct from BLUETTI
Prices may vary by retailer and are subject to change.