Apex 200
- you’ll add batteries later
- you run up to 3,000W of solar
- your RV wants a 12V/30A Anderson port
HomePower 3000
- 3,072Wh covers your outage
- you want a transfer switch option
- you start motors: 7,200W surge
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Nearly the same weight, same RV plug: the HomePower 3000 is finished at 3kWh, the Apex 200 is only getting started.
The Jackery HomePower 3000 stores 3,072Wh and delivers 3,600W through its TT-30, with its four 20A outlets sharing 2,400W, a 7,200W surge, a 20ms UPS and 1,000W of solar; it can’t be expanded. The BLUETTI Apex 200 stores 2,560Wh, delivers 3,200W at 120V, surges to 4,800W for 10 seconds, has a 15ms UPS, takes 3,000W of solar, adds a 12V/30A Anderson port and grows with up to six B300K or B500K batteries. They weigh 59.3 lb and 59.5 lb. If 3kWh covers your outage and you start big motors, pick the HomePower 3000. If you’ll add solar or batteries, pick 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 HomePower 3000. No full independent test of the Apex 200 exists yet.
Prices $400 apart today. Both under 60 lb, same TT-30 and both 120V only. The HomePower 3000 holds 512Wh more and lists a 7,200W surge; the Apex 200 takes 2,000W more solar, adds an Anderson port and grows with extra batteries.
- you’ll grow past 3kWh
- you have 3,000W of solar
- you run 12V/30A RV gear
- 3kWh is enough
- you want a transfer switch
- you start big motors
The five differences that decide it
Both are 120V LFP batteries under 60 lb, with NEMA 5-20R outlets, a TT-30, USB-C, USB-A and a 12V socket, and neither has wheels. 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 2,176Wh usable on the Apex 200 and 2,611Wh on the HomePower 3000; nobody has published a measured capacity for either yet.
Appliance for appliance, the HomePower 3000 lasts 20% longer than the Apex 200.
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The price gap, in numbers
The Jackery HomePower 3000 costs $400 more than the BLUETTI Apex 200 and adds 512Wh: that is $0.78 per extra Wh, against $0.43 per Wh for the Apex 200.
Prices refresh daily from BLUETTI US and Jackery US.Both brands rate their cycles to the same 70% end point: 6,000+ for the Apex 200, 4,000 for the HomePower 3000. Only the Apex 200 grows past its box, with B300K or B500K batteries sold separately. 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
Almost a day on the Apex 200, more than a day on the HomePower 3000, about five hours longer.
Microwave, coffee maker and toaster together
The HomePower 3000’s four 20A outlets share 2,400W; its 3,600W comes only from the TT-30. The Apex 200 is rated 3,200W in total with 20A max per outlet, so the three fit on separate outlets.
A well pump and a fridge starting together
Jackery lists a 7,200W surge for the HomePower 3000. BLUETTI lists up to 4,800W for 10 seconds on the Apex 200, and up to 5,400W with an expansion battery. Check your pump’s starting watts first.
RV with a 30A inlet and 12V gear
Both take the 30A cord directly. The Apex 200 adds a 12V/30A Anderson port and recharges from BLUETTI’s Charger 2 while you drive.
Refill from solar, each at its maximum
With a big array the Apex 200 refills in a little over an hour; the HomePower 3000 needs most of a sunny day at its 1,000W maximum.
CPAP, how many nights
About a week on either. Jackery advises against medical equipment on its UPS mode, and BLUETTI’s manual says the Apex 200 isn’t intended for medical equipment. Check with your device maker.
Home office through an outage
More than a day on either. The Apex 200 switches within 15ms once you turn UPS mode on; the HomePower 3000 within 20ms, up to 1,440W. BLUETTI’s manual rules out data servers and workstations, and Jackery advises against data equipment. Treat neither as a server-grade UPS.
Growing to about 8kWh
Only the Apex 200 grows: one B500K takes it to 7.68kWh, six to 33.28kWh, per BLUETTI. Jackery says the HomePower 3000 is a standalone system.
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.
Apex 200 and HomePower 3000 weight, dimensions and full specifications
Weight: 59.3 lb for the Apex 200 and 59.5 lb for the HomePower 3000. Dimensions: 20.67 × 12.87 × 8.31 in and 16.4 × 12.8 × 12 in. Everything else is in the sheet below.
BLUETTI Apex 200 and Jackery HomePower 3000 full specifications
Every published figure for both units, grouped. Green marks the better value.
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
HomePower 3000
- HomePower 3000 power station3,072Wh, 59.5 lb
- Car charging cable sold separatelyper Jackery US
- Manual transfer switch sold separatelyfeeds up to 6 home circuits
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.
Apex 200: BLUETTI lists full in about 1.6 h on Turbo, which needs an optional TT-30P or 14-50P to P050A cable; the included 15A cable charges at 1,800WHomePower 3000: Quiet Charging Mode lowers the charging power, per Jackery
Our solar times assume panels deliver 70% of their rating; the brands’ figures assume ideal sun.
Every port, side by side
Apex 200
HomePower 3000
Practical consequence: both have NEMA 5-20R outlets, a TT-30, USB-C, USB-A and a 12V socket. The HomePower 3000 has four 20A outlets sharing 2,400W; the Apex 200 has three at 20A max each, 3,200W in total, and it adds a 12V/30A Anderson port and a 140W USB-C.
08 · NoiseNoise: Apex 200 vs HomePower 3000
BLUETTI’s US manual gives the BLUETTI Apex 200 50 dB max. Jackery gives no figure for the Jackery HomePower 3000. Nobody has measured either independently. Both have a quiet charging mode.
One brand figure, no reviewer measurement.Every figure we found, with its source
No decibel figure published.
Measured by a tester Brand figure
- Charge in Silent or Quiet Charging mode overnight.
Cold and heat: Apex 200 vs HomePower 3000
The BLUETTI Apex 200 runs colder, down to −4°F against 5°F for the Jackery HomePower 3000. The Jackery HomePower 3000 takes more heat: 113°F against 104°F. Neither charges below 32°F.
Figures from the two US user manuals.HomePower 3000: 2,000W max below 14°F.
- Charge both indoors in winter: neither charges below 32°F.
- In a cold garage, bring the Apex 200 inside below −4°F and the HomePower 3000 below 5°F.
App, UPS and smart features
The BLUETTI Apex 200 grows with extra batteries, has smart outlets and lists a 15ms UPS, off by default. The Jackery HomePower 3000 lists a 20ms UPS up to 1,440W and a manual transfer switch option, and can’t be expanded.
Both have a quiet charging mode.Green zone: a switch under about 16ms, which most desktop PCs ride through without restarting.
Can you add a battery later? The BLUETTI Apex 200 takes up to six B300K or B500K; the Jackery HomePower 3000 can’t be expanded.
Does it connect to a home panel? The Jackery HomePower 3000 feeds up to six circuits at 120V through a manual transfer switch sold separately; BLUETTI hasn’t listed a panel input for the BLUETTI Apex 200.
Does it work as a UPS? The BLUETTI Apex 200 switches within 15ms once you turn UPS mode on in the app; its manual says it’s not for data servers or workstations. Jackery rates the Jackery HomePower 3000 within 20ms but limits UPS mode to 1,440W.
Is there a quiet charging mode? Both lower their charging power to cut noise: Silent mode on the BLUETTI Apex 200 caps AC input at 600W, and Quiet Charging Mode does the same job on the Jackery HomePower 3000.
How does the app connect? Both connect over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth: the BLUETTI Apex 200 to the BLUETTI app, the Jackery HomePower 3000 to the Jackery app, on 2.4GHz Wi-Fi only.
Warranty and support
Both reach 5 years. BLUETTI lists 5 years on the BLUETTI Apex 200. The Jackery HomePower 3000 has 3 years plus 2: automatic on Jackery.com orders, by online registration otherwise.
Bought elsewhere, the HomePower 3000 needs registration for the last 2 years.Subject to each brand’s warranty terms and eligibility.
Both rate their cycles to 70% of capacity: 6,000+ for the Apex 200, 4,000 for the HomePower 3000. Calendar aging and heat also reduce capacity.
- Register the HomePower 3000 online with Jackery unless you ordered it on Jackery.com, where the extra 2 years are automatic.
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 HomePower 3000, here is what published reviews found, with the source, author and date for each point.
Apex 200: no verifiable independent test foundHomePower 3000: Popular Mechanics (May 2025), Digital Trends (July 2025), Popular Science (December 2025)
Usable capacity
- HomePower 3000Reviewer Two-night family camping trip running lights, an iPad, coffee maker, sound machine, CPAP and an air fryer left it at 32%. Digital Trends, Candace Iverson, July 2025
- HomePower 3000Reviewer ZeroDrain storage retention is the main reason it was picked for outages. Popular Science, Nick Hilden, December 2025
Charging
- HomePower 3000Reviewer Quotes about 11 hours for a solar charge with 400W of panels and 2.2 hours from a wall outlet. Popular Mechanics, Nick Hilden, May 2025
UPS and output
- HomePower 3000Reviewer Unlike the older 3000 Pro, it has a UPS function that switches devices to battery when the grid drops. Popular Mechanics, Nick Hilden, May 2025
- HomePower 3000Reviewer Powered a CPAP machine through the night in the tent. Digital Trends, Candace Iverson, July 2025
Daily use and issues
- HomePower 3000Reviewer At 59.5 lb it is about two pounds lighter and slightly smaller than the Explorer 2000 Plus while holding about 1,000Wh more. Popular Mechanics, Nick Hilden, May 2025
- HomePower 3000Reviewer No wheels or telescoping tow handle, unlike the Explorer models; it relies on two side grip handles. Popular Mechanics, Nick Hilden, May 2025
- HomePower 3000Reviewer The reviewer judged it Jackery’s most well-rounded and sturdily built model so far. Popular Mechanics, Nick Hilden, May 2025
- HomePower 3000Reviewer Heavy at nearly 60 lb with no wheels, so moving it around camp is hard work. Digital Trends, Candace Iverson, July 2025
- HomePower 3000Reviewer Named best for home backup; slightly smaller and lighter than the Explorer 2000 Plus yet with about 1,000Wh more capacity. Popular Science, Nick Hilden, December 2025
Practical limits before you buy
- The Apex 200’s fastest AC charging needs an optional cable. The included 15A cable gives 1,800W. Turbo and 80% in 45 min need the P050A port and a TT-30P or 14-50P cable.
- Power Lifting’s 5,400W on the Apex 200 is for heating loads only. It’s off by default and doesn’t apply to motors.
- Both are 120V only. Neither runs a 240V well pump or dryer.
- Neither has wheels. They weigh 59.3 lb and 59.5 lb; BLUETTI calls the Apex 200 a two-handed carry.
- The HomePower 3000’s car charging cable is sold separately.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Apex 200, per its US documentation: Remote app functions need the unit to be online.
- HomePower 3000, per its US documentation: Not expandable: standalone system, no extra battery packs can be connected.
- HomePower 3000, per its US documentation: 120V only (all AC outlets 120V, 60Hz); no 240V output.
- HomePower 3000, per its US documentation: The four standard AC outlets share 2,400W (20A); only the 30A TT-30 outlet reaches 3,600W.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the BLUETTI Apex 200 and the Jackery HomePower 3000?
Both weigh under 60 lb and are 120V only with a TT-30. The HomePower 3000 stores 3,072Wh, lists a 7,200W surge and a 20ms UPS, takes 1,000W of solar and can’t be expanded. The Apex 200 stores 2,560Wh, lists 4,800W for 10 seconds and a 15ms UPS, takes 3,000W of solar, adds a 12V/30A Anderson port and grows to 33.28kWh.
Which is cheaper?
The BLUETTI Apex 200 costs $400 less today: $1,099, against $1,499 for the Jackery HomePower 3000. Per Wh, the Apex 200 is cheaper: $0.43, against $0.49. Prices refresh daily.
Which holds more energy?
Out of the box, the HomePower 3000: 3,072Wh against 2,560Wh. With extra batteries, only the Apex 200 grows, to 33.28kWh with six B500K.
How long will each run a refrigerator?
At a 60W average and 85% usable capacity: about 36 hours on the Apex 200 and 44 hours on the HomePower 3000.
Which is better for an RV?
The Apex 200 for most rigs: the same TT-30, plus a 12V/30A Anderson port, 3,000W of solar and charging while you drive with BLUETTI’s Charger 2. The HomePower 3000 has a TT-30 and a 10A car socket.
Which is the better UPS?
The Apex 200 switches faster: within 15ms, against 20ms for the HomePower 3000. Its UPS mode is off by default, and BLUETTI’s manual rules out data servers and workstations. The HomePower 3000 limits UPS mode to 1,440W, and Jackery advises against medical or data equipment.
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 user manual.
What warranty do they have?
5 years on both. BLUETTI US lists 5 years for the Apex 200. Jackery US lists 3+2 years for the HomePower 3000: the extra 2 are automatic on Jackery.com orders, by online registration otherwise.
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 the BLUETTI US Apex 200 product page and US user manual, and from the Jackery US HomePower 3000 page and US user manual. Usage observations are attributed to named reviewers. Prices and availability were checked on November 4, 2026.
- Specs: BLUETTI US, Apex 200 product page and its US user manual, read on November 4, 2026, and Jackery US, HomePower 3000 with its US user manual (JHP-3000C), read on November 1, 2026.
- BLUETTI’s US manual rates the Apex 200 at 3,600W with an expansion battery connected; its product page also mentions active AC or solar input. We use the manual.
- Reviewer reports on the HomePower 3000: Popular Mechanics, Nick Hilden, May 2025, Digital Trends, Candace Iverson, July 2025, Popular Science, Nick Hilden, December 2025.
- 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).
Both under 60 lb with a TT-30: 3,072Wh with a 7,200W surge, against 2,560Wh that grows past 33kWh with 3,000W of solar.
Prices checked November 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM EST
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Originally published: November 5, 2026