BLUETTI Apex 200 vs Apex 300: Mobile 120V System or 240V Home Battery

BLUETTI Apex 200 expandable power station

Apex 200

$1,099$1,399
In stock
  • you move it between home and an RV
  • you want USB and 12V on the unit
  • you run up to 3,000W of solar
Read our Apex 200 review
VS
BLUETTI Apex 300 home battery backup power station

Apex 300

$1,499$1,699
In stock
  • you need 240V: a well pump, a dryer
  • you run 3,840W from the outlets
  • you’ll wire it to a home panel
Read our Apex 300 review

Prices and stock checked by our price engine on November 5, 2026 at 3:31 AM EST. Each product is rechecked several times a day; the time refreshes when you load the page.

Same family, two jobs: one rides between the house and the RV, the other moves into the house for good.

The BLUETTI Apex 200 stores 2,560Wh, delivers 3,200W at 120V only, takes 3,000W of solar and keeps USB, a 12V socket and a 12V/30A Anderson port on the unit, at 59.3 lb. The BLUETTI Apex 300 stores 2,765Wh and delivers 3,840W at 120V or 240V, with a 14-50 outlet and a 50A input for a home panel, at 83.8 lb, but needs the Hub D1 for USB and 12V. BLUETTI itself pitches the Apex 200 as the more movable 120V system and the Apex 300 as the home setup. If you never need 240V, the Apex 200 is the easier box to live with.

Below: every difference with numbers, a 20-second calculator for your own gear, eight modeled situations, and what published tests found on the Apex 300. As of November 4, 2026, no full independent test of the Apex 200 exists.

Quick answer

Prices $400 apart today. The Apex 200 is 24.5 lb lighter, takes 600W more solar and has USB, 12V and an Anderson port built in; the Apex 300 holds 205Wh more, delivers 640W more, adds 240V and a 50A input for a home panel.

Pick the Apex 200 if$1,099
  • you carry it: 59.3 lb
  • your RV wants TT-30 and 12V/30A
  • you have 3,000W of solar
Pick the Apex 300 if$1,499
  • you need 240V or a panel hookup
  • you run 3,840W at once
  • you want 0ms UPS on two outlets at 240V
Price today$1,099$1,499
Capacity2,560Wh expandable2,765Wh expandable
AC output3,200W 120V only3,840W 120/240V
Weight59.3 lb83.8 lb
Apex 200Apex 300
Bottom line: both are LFP batteries that take B300K or B500K expansion batteries and have a TT-30 for an RV. The Apex 200 is the mobile one: 59.3 lb, 3,000W of solar, USB, 12V and a 12V/30A Anderson port on board, 120V only. The Apex 300 is the home one: 3,840W at 120V or 240V, a 14-50 and a 50A input that passes 12,000W to a home panel, at 83.8 lb with no DC on the unit. They match on the 5-year warranty, the temperature ranges and a top noise figure of 50dB. UPS is close: within 15ms on the Apex 200, 20ms on the Apex 300, or 0ms on two outlets in 240V mode.
01 · Differences

The five differences that decide it

Both are BLUETTI LFP batteries rated for 6,000+ cycles, with three or four 20A outlets, a TT-30 and room for up to six B300K or B500K batteries. These five gaps decide it.

Weightlighter is better
Apex 200
59.3 lb
36.2 L, two-handed carry
Apex 300
83.8 lb
about 54.9 L
Apex 200
240V output
Apex 200
No
120V only
Apex 300
Yes
voltage selector, 14-50 outlet
Apex 300
AC outputon its own
Apex 200
3,200W
3,600W with an expansion battery
Apex 300
3,840W
Power Lifting 7,680W for heating loads
Apex 300
Solar inputbuilt in
Apex 200
3,000W
2,000W MC4 + 1,000W XT60
Apex 300
2,400W
2 × XT60; 4,000W with the SolarX 4K add-on
Apex 200
USB and 12V on the unit
Apex 200
Yes
2 × USB-C, 2 × USB-A, 12V socket, Anderson
Apex 300
No
Hub D1 needed
Apex 200
Your priorityBetter fit
Moving it between home, RV and campsiteApex 200
USB, 12V and an Anderson port without extrasApex 200
A big solar array without add-onsApex 200
A 240V well pump, dryer or home panelApex 300
More than 3,200W from the outletsApex 300
A 0ms UPS on two outlets, in 240V modeApex 300
Both: LFP, TT-30, B300K or B500K expansion, 5-year warrantyTie
TakeawayThe Apex 200 is 29% lighter and better equipped for the road; the Apex 300 is the one that does 240V and wires into a house.
02 · Your setup

Will it run your setup? Check in 20 seconds

1Pick your situation
2Your load
0 Wh/day · peak 0 W
3Your power
800 W
5 h
4How long each one lasts on a full battery
Apex 200
–
Apex 300
–
Everything on at once
Apex 200
0 W of 3,200 W normal
Apex 300
0 W of 3,840 W normal · 7,680 W Power Lifting
Normal outputPower Lifting: heating loads only

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 2,176Wh usable on the Apex 200 and 2,350Wh on the Apex 300; Trusted Reviews got 2.58kWh out of an Apex 300 at 2kW, and nobody has measured an Apex 200 yet.

Runtime verdict

Appliance for appliance, the Apex 300 lasts 8% longer than the Apex 200.

Same appliance, same watts: the gap is always the size of the battery.
KitchenApex 200Apex 300
Full-size fridge60W average, about 1.4kWh a day
36hours
39hours
Chest freezer30W average
3days
3.3days
Microwave1,100W while running
2hours
2.1hours
Coffee maker1,000W while brewing
2.2hours
2.4hours
Home and officeApex 200Apex 300
Wi-Fi router12W
7.6days
8.2days
55-inch TV100W
22hours
24hours
Laptop45W
2days
2.2days
LED lights, 5 bulbs45W
2days
2.2days
Space heater, high1,500W
1.5hours
1.6hours
Well pump, 1/2 hp1,000W while running; starts higher
2.2hours
2.4hours
Window AC, 8,000 BTU650W while the compressor runs
3.3hours
3.6hours
Medical and sleepApex 200Apex 300
CPAP, no humidifier40W
2.3days
2.4days
CPAP with humidifier75W
29hours
31hours
Outdoors and vehicleApex 200Apex 300
12V compressor fridge45W average; the Apex 200 has a 12V car socket, the Apex 300 runs it through AC
2days
2.2days
Starlink dish75W, standard kit
29hours
31hours
Circular saw1,400W while cutting; starts higher
1.6hours
1.7hours
Need longer? Both take extra batteries: the Apex 200 goes up to 19,150Wh with 6 extra batteries, the Apex 300 up to 19,355Wh with 6 extra batteries.
Runtime = capacity × 0.85 ÷ watts, for that appliance alone. Actual runtime varies with compressor cycling, room temperature and inverter losses. Loads above 3,200W need the Apex 300, or an Apex 200 with an expansion battery, up to 3,600W.
03 · Money

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The price gap, in numbers

Price verdict, today

The BLUETTI Apex 300 costs $400 more than the BLUETTI Apex 200 and adds 205Wh: that is $1.95 per extra Wh, against $0.43 per Wh for the Apex 200.

Prices refresh daily from BLUETTI US.
Apex 200 $1,099Apex 300 $1,499
+$400
Apex 200Apex 300
Price per Wh today
$0.43LowerApex 200 (2,560Wh)
$0.54Apex 300 (2,765Wh)

BLUETTI rates both at 6,000+ cycles, the Apex 200 to 70% of capacity and the Apex 300 to 80%, so a cost-per-cycle card would not compare like with like. Both grow with the same B300K or B500K batteries, so expansion doesn’t change the gap. Prices move often; our engine refreshes them daily.

TakeawayPer Wh, the table ranks them at today’s prices; what the difference buys is mobility on one side and 240V on the other.
04 · Situations

Eight modeled situations, worked out

Same formula as the calculator above: 85% of the rated capacity, no extra battery. The fridge averages 60W, about 525kWh a year.

24-hour outage, essentials only

Fridge + Wi-Fi router + phones and a laptop + 5 LED bulbs: about 2,190Wh a day (the calculator’s Power outage preset)
Apex 20023.8 h
Apex 30025.8 h

Almost a full day on either; the Apex 300 runs about two hours longer. Both add a B300K or B500K for more.

Microwave, coffee maker and toaster together

1,100W + 1,000W + 400W: about 2,500W from the kitchen outlets
Apex 200Within 3,200W
Apex 300Within 3,840W

Both stay under their rating. Spread the three across outlets: each 5-20R on the Apex 200 tops out at 20A, within 3,200W in total.

A 240V well pump

A 240V submersible pump drawing about 1,500W while running
Apex 200No 240V
Apex 300Runs it

Only the Apex 300: its voltage selector puts 120/240V on the 14-50. The Apex 200 is 120V only.

RV with a 30A inlet and 12V gear

The RV’s 30A shore cord, plus a 12V fridge or water pump
Apex 200TT-30 + 12V/30A Anderson
Apex 300TT-30; 12V needs the Hub D1

Both take the 30A cord directly. The Apex 200 also has a 12V/30A Anderson port and a 12V socket on the unit, and recharges from BLUETTI’s Charger 2 while you drive.

Refill from solar, each at its built-in maximum

Hours of full sun to refill from empty, at 70% of panel rating: 3,000W on the Apex 200, 2,400W on the Apex 300
Apex 200 (3,000W)1.2 h
Apex 300 (2,400W)1.6 h

The Apex 200 refills faster from a big array; BLUETTI says about 1.7 h to full with both of its solar inputs. The Apex 300 reaches 4,000W only with the SolarX 4K add-on.

CPAP, how many nights

CPAP without humidifier, 40W × 8 hours: 320Wh a night
Apex 2006.8 nights
Apex 3007.3 nights

About a week on either. Check with your device maker before relying on a UPS mode for medical gear.

Backup that switches over by itself

A router and a desktop PC that should stay on when the grid drops
Apex 200Within 15ms
Apex 3000 or 20ms

Close call. The Apex 200 switches within 15ms, but its UPS mode is off by default: set it in the app. The Apex 300 lists 20ms, or 0ms on two outlets in 240V mode. Both US manuals rule out data servers and workstations.

Moving it

From the garage to the RV, or into a car
Apex 20059.3 lb
Apex 30083.8 lb

Neither has wheels. BLUETTI calls the Apex 200 a two-handed carry; the Apex 300 is 24.5 lb heavier and a job for two people.

05 · More differences

Nine more comparisons, the spec sheet and the box

Smaller points that rarely decide the purchase, then the full specifications and what ships in the box.

Capacityper unit
Apex 200
2,560Wh
2,176Wh usable, our estimate
Apex 300
2,765Wh
Apex 300
Rated cycles
Apex 200
6,000+ to 70%
Apex 300
6,000+ to 80%
a higher end point
Apex 300
UPS switchover
Apex 200
Within 15ms
off by default, set in the app
Apex 300
0 or 20ms
0ms on two outlets in 240V mode
Fastest AC chargingto 80%
Apex 200
45 min
Turbo, optional cable; full in about 1.6 h
Apex 300
45 min
via the 50A input; 1,800W from a 15A outlet
Heating loads
Apex 200
Power Lifting 5,400W
resistive loads only, off by default
Apex 300
Power Lifting 7,680W
kettles, heaters
Apex 300
Home panel
Apex 200
None listed
no panel input on the unit’s specs
Apex 300
50A input, 12,000W pass-through
at 240V
Apex 300
Linking units
Apex 200
Up to 3 on Hub A1
6,000W, 99.84kWh
Apex 300
2 to 3 units
up to 11.52kW
Apex 300
Temperature ranges
Apex 200
32°F to 104°F charging
−4°F to 104°F running
Apex 300
32°F to 104°F charging
−4°F to 104°F running
Warranty
Apex 200
5 years
BLUETTI US product page
Apex 300
5 years
BLUETTI US table

Apex 200 and Apex 300 weight, dimensions and full specifications

Weight: 59.3 lb for the Apex 200 and 83.8 lb for the Apex 300. Dimensions: 20.67 × 12.87 × 8.31 in and 20.7 × 12.9 × 12.6 in. Everything else is in the sheet below.

BLUETTI Apex 200 and BLUETTI Apex 300 full specifications
Every published figure for both units, grouped. Green marks the better value.
SpecApex 200Apex 300
Battery
Capacity
2,560Wh
2,765Wh51.2V, 54Ah
Chemistry
LFP
Rated cycles
6,000+ to 70%
6,000+ to 80%
Expansion
Up to 6 × B300K or B500K33.28kWh with six B500K
Up to 6 × B300Kabout 19kWh per unit
Output
AC output
3,200W3,600W with an expansion battery; 120V only
3,840W120V or 120/240V
Surge
4,800W for 10 s3,840W for 2 min; 5,400W for 10 s with an expansion battery
Not published
Heating-load mode
Power Lifting 5,400Wheating loads only, off by default
Power Lifting 7,680Wheating loads
AC outlets
3 × 5-20R + TT-30R20A max per 5-20R outlet; 3,200W in total
4 × 20A + TT-30 + 14-50
USB-C
140W + 100W
None on the unitneeds the Hub D1, sold separately
USB-A
2 × 15W
None on the unitHub D1
12V car socket
12V/10A socket
None on the unitHub D1
12V DC port
12V/30A Andersonfor RV gear
None
UPS switchover
Within 15msoff by default, set it in the BLUETTI app; not for servers or workstations
0 or 20ms0ms on the two left outlets in 240V mode, fed from the 15A input
Inputs
AC charging
1,800W, 3,200W in Turboincluded cable 1,800W; Turbo 3,200W via the P050A port, cable optional; 80% in 45 min
1,800W at 15A3,840W via the 50A input: 80% in 45 min
Solar
3,000W2,000W MC4 at 60 to 280V + 1,000W XT60
2,400W, 2 × XT6012 to 60V, 1,200W each
Wall and solar together
3,200W combined4,600W with an expansion battery
3,840W combined
Car charging
Charger 2: full in about 3 halternator charger, an accessory
Car charging cable included
Physical
Dimensions
20.67 × 12.87 × 8.31 in36.2 L
20.7 × 12.9 × 12.6 in
Weight
59.3 lb (26.9 kg)two-handed carry, no wheels
83.8 lb (38 kg)
Battery protection
IP20keep it dry and indoors
Not rated
Noise rating
50 dB maxUS user manual; Silent mode caps AC input at 600W
40dB Silent, 50dB StandardBLUETTI, as quoted by The Barefoot Nomad
Environment
Charging
32°F to 104°F
Discharging
−4°F to 104°F
Software
App
BLUETTI app, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
Smart features
Smart AC outlets, TOU mode, weather alerts
240V selector, 12,000W pass-through via the 50A input
Warranty
Warranty
5 yearsApex 200: BLUETTI US product page; Apex 300: void if bought from an unauthorized reseller
Sources: BLUETTI US Apex 200 product page and US user manual (V1.0), read on November 4, 2026; BLUETTI US Apex 300 page and its US user manual; the BLUETTI US warranty table, read on November 1, 2026. Reviewer figures for the Apex 300 are credited in the reports section.

What’s in the box

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

Apex 300

  • Apex 3002,765Wh, 83.8 lb
  • AC charging cable1.8 m
  • Car charging cable
  • Manual, warranty card, grounding screw
  • Hub D1 for USB and 12V sold separately

From the brands’ US product pages and manuals.

06 · Charging

How fast each one refills

Shorter bar, faster refill. Each row is scaled to its slower unit.

Fastest AC charging, to 80%
Apex 200
45 minTurbo, optional cable, BLUETTI
Apex 300
45 min3,840W via the 50A input, BLUETTI
Solar at max input, full
Apex 200
about 1.2 h3,000W at 70%; BLUETTI says about 1.7 h
Apex 300
about 1.6 h2,400W at 70%
While driving, full
Apex 200
about 3 hBLUETTI Charger 2, an accessory
Apex 300
Not publishedcar charging cable included

Apex 200: BLUETTI lists full in about 1.6 h on Turbo with its optional TT-30P or 14-50P to P050A cables; the included cable stops at 1,800WApex 300: Trusted Reviews took 95 min on Turbo from a UK 230V outlet

Our solar times assume panels deliver 70% of their rating; the brands’ figures assume ideal sun.

TakeawaySame 45 minutes to 80% at full AC power, and neither gets there on the included cable; the Apex 200 refills faster from solar.
07 · Ports

Every port, side by side

Apex 200

Outputs
AC × 3 NEMA 5-20RTT-30R 120V/30A RV240V outlet none, 120V onlyUSB-C × 2 140W + 100WUSB-A × 2 15W each12V socket 10AAnderson 12V/30A
Inputs
AC in, 15A 1,800W, cable includedAC in, P050A Turbo 3,200W, cable optionalHigh-voltage MC4 2,000W, 60 to 280VLow-voltage XT60 1,000WCharger 2 while driving, about 3 hBattery port B300K or B500K

Apex 300

Outputs
AC × 4 NEMA 5-20RTT-30R 30A RV14-50R 120/240VUSB Hub D1 needed12V DC Hub D1 needed
Inputs
AC in 1,800W at 15AP050A input up to 12,000W bypass at 240VXT60 × 2 1,200W eachBattery port B300K

Practical consequence: both have NEMA 5-20R outlets and a TT-30R for an RV. The Apex 200 adds two USB-C, two USB-A, a 12V socket and a 12V/30A Anderson port; the Apex 300 adds a fourth 20A outlet, a 14-50 at 120/240V and a 50A input for a home panel, and needs the Hub D1 for USB and 12V.

08 · Noise

Noise: Apex 200 vs Apex 300

Noise verdict

Same top figure on paper: 50dB max in the BLUETTI Apex 200‘s US manual, 50dB in Standard for the BLUETTI Apex 300. Only the BLUETTI Apex 300 has a Silent figure, about 40dB, and Trusted Reviews heard its fans much of the time under hard work. Nobody has independently measured the BLUETTI Apex 200.

Brand figures and reviewer reports only.
Apex 200Apex 300
Is it quiet at a light load?
No data
Fan never onThe Barefoot Nomad
How loud while charging?
Not measured
Fans run much of the timeTrusted Reviews
Is there a quiet charging mode?
Silent mode, no dB given600W AC input cap (US manual)
About 40dBSilent mode (BLUETTI)
Every figure we found, with its source
30dBwhisper40dBlibrary60dBconversation
Apex 200
MaximumUS user manual
≤50dB
Apex 300
Silent modeBLUETTI, via The Barefoot Nomad
40dB
Standard modeBLUETTI, via The Barefoot Nomad
50dB

What reviewers heard: The fan never switched on at a home office load (The Barefoot Nomad); louder than other BLUETTI units under Turbo charging (Trusted Reviews, UK unit).

Measured by a tester Brand figure

For quiet nights
  • Charge in Silent mode overnight.
09 · Temperatures

Cold, heat and storage: Apex 200 vs Apex 300

Weather verdict

A tie on paper: the BLUETTI Apex 200 and the BLUETTI Apex 300 both charge from 32°F to 104°F and run from −4°F to 104°F.

Figures from each model’s US user manual.
Apex 200Apex 300
Can it charge below freezing?
Nofrom 32°F
Nofrom 32°F
Coldest it can run
−4°F
−4°F
Hottest it can run
104°F
104°F
Water and dust rating
IP20keep it dry
Nonekeep it dry
-4°F-20°C32°F0°C77°F25°C122°F50°C
Chargingsame on both
Both
32°F104°F
Runningsame on both
Both
-4°F104°F
Freezing, 32°F
Where to keep it
  • Neither charges below 32°F: plan for that in a cold garage or RV.
  • Store the Apex 300 at 40 to 60%, powered off, and cycle it every 3 months (BLUETTI US manual).
10 · Software

App, UPS and smart features

Smart features verdict

The BLUETTI Apex 300 is the home system: 240V and a 12,000W panel pass-through. The BLUETTI Apex 200 keeps USB and 12V on the unit and adds smart outlets. UPS is close: within 15ms on the BLUETTI Apex 200, 20ms on the BLUETTI Apex 300, or 0ms on two outlets in 240V mode.

Both use the BLUETTI app and take the same expansion batteries.
Apex 200Apex 300
Can it deliver 240V?Differs
No120V only
YesVoltage selector, 14-50
Does it connect to a home panel?Differs
Not listedNo panel input listed
Yes50A input, 12,000W at 240V
Does it have USB and 12V on the unit?Differs
YesUSB-C, USB-A, 12V, Anderson
NoHub D1 needed
Does it work as a UPS?
YesWithin 15ms; off by default
Yes0ms on 2 outlets at 240V, else 20ms
Can you add a battery later?
YesUp to 6 × B300K or B500K
YesUp to 6 × B300K or B500K
Can it charge off-peak?
YesTOU mode
YesPeak-load shifting
Does it prepare for storms?
YesWeather alert, asks before charging
YesEmergency Backup mode on alerts
UPS switchover, in milliseconds
Apex 200 15msApex 300 20ms
0ms30ms

Green zone: a switch under about 16ms, which most desktop PCs ride through without restarting.

Can it deliver 240V? The BLUETTI Apex 300 switches to 120/240V; the BLUETTI Apex 200 is 120V only.

Does it connect to a home panel? The BLUETTI Apex 300’s 50A input passes up to 12,000W to a home panel at 240V; BLUETTI hasn’t listed a panel input for the BLUETTI Apex 200.

Does it have USB and 12V on the unit? The BLUETTI Apex 200 has two USB-C, two USB-A, a 12V socket and a 12V/30A Anderson port; the BLUETTI Apex 300 needs the Hub D1 for USB and 12V.

Does it work as a UPS? The BLUETTI Apex 200 has a UPS mode you switch on in the app, and it switches within 15ms. The BLUETTI Apex 300 gives 0ms on two outlets in 240V mode and 20ms otherwise.

Can you add a battery later? Both take up to six B300K or B500K batteries; BLUETTI gives the BLUETTI Apex 200 33.28kWh with six B500K.

Can it charge off-peak? Both schedule charging on lower-rate grid hours in the BLUETTI app: TOU mode on the BLUETTI Apex 200, peak-load shifting on the BLUETTI Apex 300.

Does it prepare for storms? The BLUETTI Apex 200 alerts you and charges only once you allow it; the BLUETTI Apex 300 switches to Emergency Backup mode when a warning is issued, if you enable it.

11 · Warranty

Warranty and support

Warranty verdict

A tie on the term: 5 years each. The BLUETTI Apex 200 gets it on BLUETTI’s US product page; the BLUETTI Apex 300 in the US warranty table, with no registration.

The cycle ratings differ: to 70% against to 80%.
Years covered from purchase
Apex 200
Apex 300
BuyYear 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5
Apex 200Covered for 5 years from purchase.
Apex 300Covered for 5 years from purchase.

Subject to each brand’s warranty terms and eligibility.

Apex 200Apex 300
Rated cycles
6,000 to 70%
6,000 to 80%
At one full cycle a day
about 16 years
about 16 years

BLUETTI rates both at 6,000+ cycles: the Apex 200 to 70% of capacity, the Apex 300 to 80%, a higher end point. Calendar aging and heat also reduce capacity.

Before you buy
  • Keep the Apex 200’s warranty card with your receipt.
  • Buy the Apex 300 from BLUETTI or an authorized seller and keep the proof of purchase.
Checked on BLUETTI’s US warranty table, the Apex 200 product page and US user manual, and the Apex 300 US page, November 2026.
12 · Reviewers

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 US user manual. For the Apex 300, here is what published reviews found, with the source, author and date for each point; UK and EU units are flagged, since their charge times and outlets differ from US units.

Apex 200: no verifiable independent test foundApex 300: The Barefoot Nomad (July 2026), Trusted Reviews (October 2025, UK unit), Notebookcheck (August 2025, EU unit), CleanTechnica (June 2026), T3 (November 2025, UK unit)

Usable capacity

  • Apex 300Reviewer At its full 3.8kW rated output it delivered 2.55kWh before shutting off, about 92% of the rated capacity. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, October 2025, UK unit
  • Apex 300Reviewer Best usable energy came at a 2kW load: 2.58kWh, or 93.5% of the rated 2,764.8Wh. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, October 2025, UK unit

Charging

  • Apex 300Reviewer Their unit arrived at 24% and reached 100% in under an hour on the default Auto charging mode. The Barefoot Nomad, Micki Kosman, July 2026
  • Apex 300Reviewer A Turbo recharge from empty took 95 minutes and drew 3.35kWh from the wall (UK 230V input, faster than the US 1,800W wall limit). Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, October 2025, UK unit
  • Apex 300Reviewer Measured wall charging power by mode: 508W in Silent, 1,442W in Auto and a 2,330W peak in Turbo (EU 230V input). Notebookcheck, Christian Hintze, August 2025, EU unit
  • Apex 300Reviewer A single 200W folding panel fed it between 100W and 200W depending on sun angle and intensity. CleanTechnica, Kyle Field, June 2026

Noise and heat

  • Apex 300Reviewer Running their home office load, the fan never switched on at all. The Barefoot Nomad, Micki Kosman, July 2026
  • Apex 300Reviewer Louder than other BLUETTI units he has tested: fans are audible and run much of the time. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, October 2025, UK unit
  • Apex 300Reviewer The top of the case got quite warm when working hard, especially during Turbo charging. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, October 2025, UK unit
  • Apex 300Reviewer At the 2,330W charging peak the fans were loud; other modes were much quieter. Notebookcheck, Christian Hintze, August 2025, EU unit
  • Apex 300Reviewer Even at a 4.8kW load the fan was not loud. T3, Derek Adams, November 2025, UK unit

UPS and output

  • Apex 300Reviewer A kettle, espresso machine, blender and toaster together peaked well above 3,300W and the unit coped easily. The Barefoot Nomad, Micki Kosman, July 2026
  • Apex 300Reviewer Kettles, vacuum cleaners and an electric hob all failed to overload it. Notebookcheck, Christian Hintze, August 2025, EU unit
  • Apex 300Reviewer Tested with a B300K battery, it handled EV charging, power tools and home appliances without trouble. CleanTechnica, Kyle Field, June 2026
  • Apex 300Reviewer Two heaters (1.8kW and 2kW) pushed output to 3.3kW, well within the 3,840W rating. T3, Derek Adams, November 2025, UK unit

Daily use and issues

  • Apex 300Reviewer Silent charging started at 500W then fell to 200W around 20%, with an estimate of more than a day to finish. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, October 2025, UK unit
  • Apex 300Reviewer Left on and plugged in with AC sockets off, in a time-of-use setup, the battery fell 48% over 12 hours. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, October 2025, UK unit
  • Apex 300Reviewer The app works in an offline mode without an account, but devices then cannot stay permanently linked. Notebookcheck, Christian Hintze, August 2025, EU unit
  • Apex 300Reviewer The base unit has no DC or USB ports; those need the optional Hub D1. CleanTechnica, Kyle Field, June 2026
  • Apex 300Reviewer Adding a kettle took the load to 4.8kW; it cut out after 7 seconds, since lifting mode suits short peaks. T3, Derek Adams, November 2025, UK unit
TakeawayReviewers measured 92 to 93.5% of the Apex 300’s rating at 2 to 3.8kW and ran kitchen appliances together; fan noise under hard work and the lack of USB on the unit were the complaints. As of November 4, 2026, no full independent test of the Apex 200 exists.
13 · Practical limits

Practical limits before you buy

  1. The Apex 200 is 120V only. BLUETTI points 120/240V setups to the Apex 300.
  2. Fast AC charging on the Apex 200 needs an optional cable. The included cable stops at 1,800W; Turbo runs through the P050A port, with a TT-30P or 14-50P cable sold separately.
  3. ECO mode is on by default on the Apex 300 and cuts AC after 4 hours under 10W; turn it off for a router or a fridge at low draw.
  4. Neither has wheels. 59.3 lb and 83.8 lb.
  5. Apex 200, per its US documentation: 3,200W continuous as a standalone unit; up to 3,600W only when a compatible expansion battery is connected, and an expanded system stays at 3,600W.
  6. Apex 200, per its US documentation: UPS mode is off by default and must be switched on in the app; it covers only supported AC outlets.
  7. Apex 200, per its US documentation: The high-voltage solar input runs 60 to 280V depending on the regional version; rooftop arrays must stay within its voltage, current and power limits.
  8. Apex 200, per its US documentation: Remote app functions need the unit to be online.
  9. Apex 300, per its US documentation: Not for data servers or workstations that require a high-performance UPS (US manual).
  10. Apex 300, per its US documentation: Standard US wall input is 120V 15A, 1,800W max including bypass; faster AC charging needs the P050A port and Hub A1.
  11. Apex 300, per its US documentation: No USB or DC outputs on the unit: USB-C, USB-A and 12V need the Hub D1, rated 700W.
  12. Apex 300, per its US documentation: With the selector at 240V, the 20A outlets are limited to 16A each and 1,920W per pair.
14 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the BLUETTI Apex 200 and the Apex 300?

The Apex 200 stores 2,560Wh and delivers 3,200W at 120V only, takes 3,000W of solar and has USB, 12V and an Anderson port, at 59.3 lb. The Apex 300 stores 2,765Wh and delivers 3,840W at 120V or 240V, with a 14-50 and a 50A home panel input, at 83.8 lb.

Which is cheaper?

The BLUETTI Apex 200 costs $400 less today: $1,099, against $1,499 for the BLUETTI Apex 300. Per Wh, the Apex 200 is cheaper: $0.43, against $0.54. Prices refresh daily.

How much lighter is the Apex 200?

24.5 lb lighter: 59.3 lb against 83.8 lb, about 29% less, and about 34% smaller by volume, by our math from BLUETTI’s dimensions.

Can the Apex 200 power 240V appliances?

No. It is 120V only. The Apex 300 switches to 120/240V on its 14-50 outlet.

Do they use the same expansion batteries?

Yes. Both take up to six B300K or B500K. The Apex 200 manual advises against mixing battery models.

Which is better for an RV?

The Apex 200, for most rigs: a TT-30, a 12V/30A Anderson port and a 12V socket on the unit, 3,000W of solar and charging while you drive with BLUETTI’s Charger 2. The Apex 300 has a TT-30 and a 14-50 but needs the Hub D1 for 12V.

Does the Apex 200 work as a UPS?

Yes, once you enable UPS mode in the BLUETTI app; it is off by default and covers only supported outlets. It switches within 15ms. The Apex 300 lists 20ms, or 0ms on two outlets in 240V mode. Both US manuals rule out data servers and workstations.

Has anyone reviewed the Apex 200?

Not in full. 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 US user manual.

What warranty do they have?

5 years on both: BLUETTI’s US product page for the Apex 200 and its US warranty table for the Apex 300.

15 · Related 16 · Method

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 BLUETTI US pages and the US user manuals of both units. Usage observations are attributed to named reviewers; UK and EU units are flagged. Prices and availability were checked on November 4, 2026.

  • Specs: BLUETTI US, Apex 200 product page and its US user manual (V1.0), read on November 4, 2026, and BLUETTI US, Apex 300 with its US user manual, read on November 1, 2026; warranty terms from the BLUETTI US warranty table.
  • Weight, volume and solar gaps are our math from BLUETTI’s figures: 59.3 against 83.8 lb, 36.2 against about 54.9 L, 3,000W against 2,400W.
  • The Apex 200 US user manual rates 3,600W with an expansion battery connected; its product page adds active AC or solar input. We use the manual.
  • Reviewer reports on the Apex 300: The Barefoot Nomad, Micki Kosman, July 2026, Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, October 2025, UK unit, Notebookcheck, Christian Hintze, August 2025, EU unit, CleanTechnica, Kyle Field, June 2026, T3, Derek Adams, November 2025, UK unit.
  • Runtime = capacity × 0.85 ÷ watts. Solar harvest = min(panel watts, max input) × sun hours × 0.70. Cost per lifetime kWh = price ÷ (cycles × capacity in kWh).

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Originally published: November 5, 2026

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