F3000
- you roll it: wheels and a pull handle
- you may want 240V with a second unit
- you want 3,600W with no add-on battery
Apex 200
- you lift it into a rig: 59.3 lb
- you run up to 3,000W of solar
- you’ll grow past 12kWh at 120V
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The real gap isn’t 512Wh. It’s 32 lb, and whether you’d rather roll it or lift it.
The Anker SOLIX F3000 stores 3,072Wh and delivers 3,600W through its TT-30R, at 91.5 lb on wheels with a pull handle. It reaches 240V with a second unit. The BLUETTI Apex 200 stores 2,560Wh and delivers 3,200W at 120V only, at 59.3 lb with no wheels. It takes 3,000W of solar and grows to 33.28kWh with six B500K. Both carry 5 years. Both have a TT-30R, a 12V socket and a 30A Anderson port. Want 240V someday, or more output from one unit? The F3000. Lifting it into a rig, or building a big solar system at 120V? The Apex 200.
Below: every difference with numbers, a 20-second calculator for your own gear, eight modeled situations, and what published tests found on the F3000. No full independent test of the Apex 200 exists yet.
Prices $600.99 apart today. The F3000 holds 512Wh more, rolls on wheels, delivers 400W more and has a 240V route; the Apex 200 is 32 lb lighter and half the volume, takes 600W more solar and grows to 33.28kWh. Both carry 5 years.
- you roll it: wheels and handle
- you may add 240V later
- you want 3,600W from one unit
- you lift it: 59.3 lb
- you have 3,000W of solar
- you’ll grow past 12kWh
The five differences that decide it
Both are LFP units of 2.5 to 3kWh with a TT-30R for an RV cord, a 12V socket, a 30A Anderson port, USB-C and USB-A, two solar inputs and room for extra batteries. These five gaps decide it.
Will it run your setup? Check in 20 seconds
Estimates use 85% usable capacity and 70% of rated solar output. Real results vary with temperature, inverter load, shade and appliance cycling. Fridge and freezer watts are daily averages and do not include compressor startup surges.
Runtime by appliance, one at a time
Simple energy estimates, not measured runtimes. About 2,611Wh usable on the F3000 and 2,176Wh on the Apex 200; Notebookcheck got about 2,500Wh out of an F3000 at 200W (EU unit), and nobody has measured an Apex 200 yet.
Appliance for appliance, the F3000 lasts 20% longer than the Apex 200.
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The price gap, in numbers
The Anker SOLIX F3000 costs $600.99 more than the BLUETTI Apex 200 and adds 512Wh: that is $1.17 per extra Wh, against $0.43 per Wh for the Apex 200.
Prices refresh daily from Anker US and BLUETTI US.The $600.99 gap buys different things: 512Wh, wheels, more output and a route to 240V on the F3000; 32 lb less, more solar and more room to grow on the Apex 200.
Apex 200 + one B300K (5,325Wh) costs $701.98 less today.
Anker rates the F3000 at 4,000 cycles without an end point on its spec sheet; BLUETTI rates the Apex 200 at 6,000+ cycles to 70%. Those don’t compare like with like, so we skip a cost-per-cycle card. Prices move often; our engine refreshes them daily.
Eight modeled situations, worked out
Same formula as the calculator above: 85% of the rated capacity, no extra battery unless stated. The fridge averages 60W, about 525kWh a year.
24-hour outage, essentials only
A full day and then some on the F3000, just under a day on the Apex 200. Both take extra batteries for more.
Microwave, coffee maker and toaster together
Anker’s sheet says 2,400W max with a 3,600W total on the 5-20R outlets; Android Authority found 2,400W is the limit on the four outlets alone. Plan on running two of the three. The Apex 200 stays under its 3,200W total, with 20A max per 5-20R outlet, so spread the three across its outlets.
A 240V well pump
One F3000 is 120V. Two with Anker’s Double Voltage Hub deliver 240V. The Apex 200 is 120V only; BLUETTI points 240V setups to the Apex 300.
RV with a 30A inlet and 12V gear
Both take the 30A cord directly, and both have a 30A Anderson port and a 12V socket on the unit. The difference is getting it aboard: 59.3 lb against 91.5 lb. Both recharge while you drive with an accessory.
Refill from solar, each at its maximum
The Apex 200 refills faster from a full array; BLUETTI says about 1.7 h with both inputs. Its MC4 input starts at 60V, so it wants panels in series. The F3000’s high-voltage input takes 11 to 165V.
Backup that switches over by itself
Anker lists 20ms, BLUETTI within 15ms. The Apex 200 is faster on paper, but its UPS mode is off by default, you set it in the app, and it covers only supported outlets. Its manual says it isn’t for data servers or workstations. ATX desktop power supplies hold up for about 16ms, so try it first on either.
Growing the system later
One Apex 200 takes twice as many batteries, and three on BLUETTI’s Hub A1 reach 99.84kWh and 6,000W. Two F3000 reach 24kWh, 240V and 7,200W.
Moving it
On flat ground the F3000 is the easier one: it rolls. MobileSyrup still found loading a car a pain. BLUETTI calls the Apex 200 a two-handed carry and lists no wheels, so every move is a lift.
Nine more differences, the spec sheet and the box
Smaller gaps that rarely decide the purchase, then the full specifications and what ships in the box.
F3000 and Apex 200 weight, dimensions and full specifications
Weight: 91.5 lb for the F3000 and 59.3 lb for the Apex 200. Dimensions: 25.6 × 11.8 × 14.8 in and 20.67 × 12.87 × 8.31 in. Everything else is in the sheet below.
Anker SOLIX F3000 and BLUETTI Apex 200 full specifications
Every published figure for both units, grouped. Green marks the better value.
What’s in the box
F3000
- F3000 power station3,072Wh, 91.5 lb
- AC charging cable
- High-voltage solar charging cablein the box
- User manual
- TT-30 charging cable sold separately
Apex 200
- Apex 2002,560Wh, 59.3 lb
- AC charging cable1.8 m, 15A
- MC4 connector wrench
- Quick start guide and warranty card
- Turbo cable, Hub A1 and battery cablessold separately
From the brands’ US product pages and manuals.
06 · ChargingHow fast each one refills
Shorter bar, faster refill. Each row is scaled to its slower unit.
F3000: Notebookcheck measured 1 h 20 min at up to 2,992W on an EU 230V unitApex 200: BLUETTI lists full in about 1.6 h on Turbo, with its optional TT-30P or 14-50P to P050A cable; nobody has measured it yet
Our solar times assume panels deliver 70% of their rating; the brands’ figures assume ideal sun.
Every port, side by side
F3000
Apex 200
Practical consequence: much the same set on both. The F3000 has four 5-20R outlets and the Apex 200 three, each with a TT-30R, a 12V socket and a 30A Anderson port. The Apex 200’s USB-C reaches 140W, the F3000’s 100W. Neither has a 240V outlet on the unit; the F3000 gets 240V through the Double Voltage Hub.
08 · NoiseNoise: F3000 vs Apex 200
These figures don’t compare directly. Notebookcheck measured about 35dB at 1 m from the Anker SOLIX F3000 at about 3,000W. BLUETTI’s US manual gives the BLUETTI Apex 200 50 dB max, and nobody has measured it independently.
Anker publishes no rating; BLUETTI’s figure is a brand maximum.Every figure we found, with its source
What reviewers heard: Even at about 3,000W of AC output, it stayed around 35dB at 1 m (Notebookcheck, EU unit).
Measured by a tester Brand figure
- Use a slower charging mode overnight on either. On the Apex 200, Silent mode caps AC input at 600W.
Cold and heat: F3000 vs Apex 200
Same ranges on paper: the Anker SOLIX F3000 and the BLUETTI Apex 200 both charge from 32°F to 104°F and run from −4°F to 104°F. Neither is weatherproof.
Figures from the Anker US F3000 page and BLUETTI’s US user manual.- Bring either one inside to recharge in winter: neither charges below 32°F.
- Keep both out of the rain.
App, UPS and smart features
The Anker SOLIX F3000 has a home inlet box and 240V with a second unit. The BLUETTI Apex 200 has smart outlets, room for six batteries and the shorter switchover: within 15ms against 20ms, once you turn UPS mode on.
Both take extra batteries and charge while you drive with an accessory.Green zone: a switch under about 16ms, which most desktop PCs ride through without restarting.
Can it deliver 240V? Two Anker SOLIX F3000 units with the Double Voltage Hub deliver 240V. The BLUETTI Apex 200 is 120V only.
Does it connect to a home panel? The Anker SOLIX F3000 works with Anker’s bi-directional inlet box, 1,800W in and out; BLUETTI hasn’t listed a panel input for the BLUETTI Apex 200.
Does it work as a UPS? Anker rates the Anker SOLIX F3000 at 20ms. The BLUETTI Apex 200 switches within 15ms in a UPS mode you set in the app; its manual says it isn’t for data servers or workstations.
Can you add a battery later? The Anker SOLIX F3000 takes up to three BP3000, 12,288Wh in all; the BLUETTI Apex 200 up to six B300K or B500K, 33.28kWh with B500K.
Can it charge off-peak? Both have a TOU mode: the Anker SOLIX F3000 with its bi-directional inlet box and smart meter, the BLUETTI Apex 200 in the BLUETTI app.
Can it charge from the car? Both charge while you drive with an accessory: Anker’s Alternator Charger on the Anker SOLIX F3000, BLUETTI’s Charger 2 on the BLUETTI Apex 200.
Can it run a heater above its rating? The Anker SOLIX F3000 lists SurgePad at 4,860W. The BLUETTI Apex 200 lists Power Lifting at 5,400W, for heating loads only and off by default.
Warranty and support
Same term on paper: the Anker SOLIX F3000 has 5 years once registered with Anker, and BLUETTI US lists 5 years for the BLUETTI Apex 200.
Same 5 years. Register the F3000 to activate its term.Subject to each brand’s warranty terms and eligibility.
Anker rates the F3000 at 4,000 cycles without saying how much capacity remains. BLUETTI rates the Apex 200 at 6,000+ cycles to 70% of capacity. Calendar aging and heat also reduce capacity.
- If you choose the F3000, register it with Anker: its registration page says that is what activates the 5 years.
What reviewers report
We have not lab-tested these two units. As of November 4, 2026, no full independent review of the Apex 200 had been published. Its side of this page comes from BLUETTI’s US product page and user manual. For the F3000, here is what published reviews found, with the source, author and date for each point; EU units are flagged, since their charge times and outlets differ from US units.
F3000: Notebookcheck (February 2026, EU unit), CleanTechnica (August 2025), Android Authority (August 2025), MobileSyrup (October 2025), AndroidGuys (July 2025), Gear Diary (July 2025)Apex 200: no verifiable independent test found
Usable capacity
- F3000Reviewer At a steady 200W AC load about 2,500Wh of 3,072Wh came out (81%), weaker at low loads. Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, February 2026, EU unit
- F3000Reviewer Running a small camp (five lights, two outlets) it delivered uninterrupted power for about nine and a half hours. MobileSyrup, Brad Bennett, October 2025
Charging
- F3000Reviewer AC charging took 1h20 at up to 2,992W and drew 3,480Wh, 88% efficient. EU 230V input, flag. Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, February 2026, EU unit
- F3000Reviewer Pulled just under 1,700W from a wall outlet, for a full charge in just under 2 hours. CleanTechnica, Kyle Field, August 2025
- F3000Reviewer Standard AC input reached up to 1,800W and charged from zero to 100% in about two hours. Android Authority, Edgar Cervantes, August 2025
- F3000Reviewer An optional cable enables pass-through charging from a gas generator while devices keep running. Gear Diary, Travis Ehrlich, July 2025
Noise and heat
- F3000Reviewer Even at about 3,000W AC output it stayed around 35dB at 1m. Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, February 2026, EU unit
UPS and output
- F3000Reviewer Handled a high-power Vitamix blender that trips 20A home breakers, up to an EV charger. CleanTechnica, Kyle Field, August 2025
- F3000Reviewer Through the four AC outlets alone, max output is 2,400W. Android Authority, Edgar Cervantes, August 2025
- F3000Reviewer Over a four-day tent camping trip it ran a griddle, coffee maker, hair dryer and air fryer. AndroidGuys, Andrew Allen, July 2025
Daily use and issues
- F3000Reviewer At 41.5kg it is a heavyweight; the wheels and telescopic handle help on flat ground. Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, February 2026, EU unit
- F3000Reviewer No automatic time-of-use charging mode was found on the EU unit’s app. Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, February 2026, EU unit
- F3000Reviewer Charging a Cybertruck failed because the output is not grounded; a bonding plug is not safe. CleanTechnica, Kyle Field, August 2025
- F3000Reviewer At 91.5 lb, the reviewer could lift it alone; horizontal layout makes towing easier. Android Authority, Edgar Cervantes, August 2025
- F3000Reviewer Not rated for rain, a problem at a wet campsite. MobileSyrup, Brad Bennett, October 2025
Practical limits before you buy
- The F3000’s 3,600W is on the TT-30R. Anker’s sheet lists 2,400W max and a 3,600W total on the 5-20R outlets; Android Authority found 2,400W is the limit on those outlets alone, so plan on that.
- The Apex 200’s UPS mode is off by default. You set it in the app, and BLUETTI’s manual says it isn’t for data servers or workstations.
- The Apex 200 is 120V only. The F3000 needs a second unit and Anker’s Double Voltage Hub for 240V.
- The Apex 200’s 3,600W needs an expansion battery. On its own it is rated 3,200W.
- BLUETTI lists no wheels on the Apex 200 and calls it a two-handed carry. The F3000 rolls, but it is 91.5 lb to lift.
- Anker’s “expandable to 24kWh (7kW)” means two F3000 units, each with three BP3000; one F3000 tops out at 12,288Wh.
- Fastest charging needs extras on both: the TT-30 cable or EV adapter on the F3000, an optional TT-30P or 14-50P to P050A cable on the Apex 200. Its included cable stops at 1,800W.
- Register the F3000 for its 5-year term.
- Neither charges below 32°F. The F3000 isn’t rated for rain and the Apex 200 is IP20, so keep both dry.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Anker SOLIX F3000 and the BLUETTI Apex 200?
The F3000 stores 3,072Wh and delivers 3,600W on its TT-30R, on wheels at 91.5 lb, and reaches 240V with a second unit. The Apex 200 stores 2,560Wh and delivers 3,200W at 120V only, at 59.3 lb with no wheels, with 3,000W of solar and room for up to 33.28kWh.
Which is cheaper?
The BLUETTI Apex 200 costs $600.99 less today: $1,099, against $1,699.99 for the Anker SOLIX F3000. Per Wh, the Apex 200 is cheaper: $0.43, against $0.55. Prices refresh daily.
How much lighter is the Apex 200?
32 lb lighter: 59.3 lb against 91.5 lb, about 35% less, and about half the volume, by our math from the brands’ dimensions. The F3000 has wheels and a pull handle; the Apex 200 has none.
Can either power 240V appliances?
Not from one unit. Two F3000 with Anker’s Double Voltage Hub deliver 240V, up to 7,200W. The Apex 200 is 120V only.
Which grows bigger?
The Apex 200: 33.28kWh with six B500K, or about 19.1kWh with six B300K. One F3000 tops out at 12,288Wh with three BP3000.
Which is better for an RV?
Both have a TT-30R, a 12V socket and a 30A Anderson port, and both charge while you drive with an accessory. The Apex 200 is 32 lb lighter and takes 3,000W of solar; the F3000 holds 512Wh more and rolls.
Which is the better UPS?
The Apex 200 is faster on paper: within 15ms, against 20ms for the F3000. Its UPS mode is off by default, and its manual says it isn’t for data servers or workstations.
How long will each run a refrigerator?
At a 60W average and 85% usable capacity: about 44 hours on the F3000 and 36 hours on the Apex 200.
Has anyone reviewed the Apex 200?
Not yet. As of November 4, 2026, no full independent review of the Apex 200 had been published. Its figures here come from BLUETTI’s US product page and user manual.
What warranty do they have?
5 years on both: the F3000 once registered with Anker, the Apex 200 per BLUETTI’s US product page.
Related comparisons and reviews
How we compared and sources
Research-based comparison. We have not physically tested these two units, and no full independent test of the Apex 200 existed on November 4, 2026. Specs come from Anker US pages and from the BLUETTI US Apex 200 product page and US user manual. Usage observations are attributed to named reviewers; EU units are flagged. Prices and availability were checked on November 4, 2026.
- Specs: Anker US, F3000 (full spec table and FAQ), its Alternator Charger bundle and BLUETTI US, Apex 200 product page with its US user manual, read on November 4, 2026 (Anker pages on November 3, 2026); warranty terms from Anker’s US registration page.
- F3000 outlet count: CleanTechnica. Anker’s sheet lists the 5-20R outlets at 2,400W max with a 3,600W total; Android Authority reports 2,400W as the limit on those outlets alone. We use the lower figure for planning.
- Weight, volume and the F3000’s 3.8 h while driving are our math from the brands’ figures: 59.3 against 91.5 lb, 36.2 against about 73 L, 3,072Wh at 800W.
- BLUETTI’s US user manual rates the Apex 200 at 3,600W with an expansion battery connected; its product page adds active AC or solar input. We use the manual.
- Reviewer reports on the F3000: Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, February 2026, EU unit, CleanTechnica, Kyle Field, August 2025, Android Authority, Edgar Cervantes, August 2025, MobileSyrup, Brad Bennett, October 2025, AndroidGuys, Andrew Allen, July 2025, Gear Diary, Travis Ehrlich, July 2025.
- Runtime = capacity × 0.85 ÷ watts. Solar harvest = min(panel watts, max input) × sun hours × 0.70.
3,072Wh on wheels with more surge and a route to 240V, against 59.3 lb at 120V with 3,000W of solar and room for 33.28kWh.
Prices checked November 5, 2026 at 6:59 AM EST
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Originally published: November 5, 2026