Apex 300
- you run big loads: 3,840W, kitchen appliances together
- you need 240V for a well pump or a dryer, or a 14-50 outlet
- you’ll grow it: up to 6 B300K batteries, 2,400W of solar
Elite 300
- you’ll carry it: 58 lb, about 35% less volume
- you want USB-C and 12V/30A on the unit for an RV or van
- 3kWh will stay enough: 3,014Wh, for $300 less
Prices and stock checked by our price engine on November 5, 2026 at 2:29 AM EST. Each product is rechecked several times a day; the time refreshes when you load the page.
One is a home battery hub. The other is a 3kWh you can actually carry.
The BLUETTI Apex 300 delivers 3,840W at 120V or 240V, takes 2,400W of solar and grows to about 19kWh with B300K batteries. The BLUETTI Elite 300 holds a little more on its own, 3,014Wh against 2,765Wh, weighs 58 lb instead of 84 and keeps USB and 12V outputs on the unit. Prices sit $300 apart. Buy the Apex for a house, the Elite for an RV, a cabin or anywhere you’ll carry it.
Below: every difference with numbers, a 20-second calculator for your own gear, six modeled situations, and what two published tests found.
The Elite 300 costs $300 less today, stores 249Wh more, weighs 26 lb less and keeps USB and 12V ports that the Apex needs a hub for. The Apex 300 delivers 3,840W at 120V or 240V and can be expanded.
- you need 3,840W or 240V
- you’ll expand past 3kWh
- you’ll run up to 2,400W of solar
- you carry it: 26 lb lighter
- you want USB and 12V on the unit
- you want 3,014Wh in one box
The five differences that decide it
The five gaps that decide the purchase, with the better spec for most buyers flagged. Both use LFP cells rated for 6,000+ cycles, have four 20A outlets and a TT-30, charge at 1,800W from a standard outlet and carry a 5-year warranty.
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 2,350Wh usable on the Apex 300 and 2,562Wh on the Elite 300; StorageReview measured 2,670Wh from the Elite 300.
Appliance for appliance, the Elite 300 lasts 9% longer than the Apex 300.
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The price gap, in numbers
The BLUETTI Elite 300 costs $300 less than the BLUETTI Apex 300 and still holds 249Wh more.
Prices refresh daily from BLUETTI US.The lifetime figure divides the price by 6,000 cycles times the capacity; BLUETTI rates both at 6,000+ cycles to 80%. Read it as a ranking, not a bill. The Elite 300 can’t be expanded, so past 3kWh the only Elite route is a second unit. Prices on BLUETTI US change often; the figures here are refreshed daily by our price engine, so the gap may differ from launch pricing.
The third option: the Elite 400 at $1,399
BLUETTI Elite 400: $1,399 today
3,840Wh in one box on wheels, 2,600W, four 20A outlets, USB-C and a 120W car socket, and a 15ms UPS. It has no TT-30, no 12V/30A port and no expansion, and it weighs 86 lb. Trusted Reviews measured 3,288Wh at its full 2,600W output on a UK unit; iPhone in Canada ran a chest freezer for 49.5 hours. Pick it over both if runtime in a single unit matters more than ports or weight. Our Elite 400 review goes deeper. See the Elite 400 at BLUETTI.
Six modeled situations, worked out
Same formula as the calculator above, with 0 extra batteries unless stated. The fridge averages 60W, about 525kWh a year.
24-hour outage, essentials only
Both cover a full day; the Elite 300 lasts about two hours longer on its own. Only the Apex 300 extends to a second day and beyond.
Breakfast during an outage
The Barefoot Nomad ran a kettle, an espresso machine, a blender and a toaster together, peaking well over 3,300W, on the Apex 300. On the Elite 300, run them one at a time.
A 240V well pump or dryer
Only the Apex 300 delivers 240V, through its 14-50 outlet with the voltage selector at 240V. The Elite 300 is 120V only.
Refill from solar, 2,400W of panels
With 1,200W of panels or less they bank energy at the same rate. Above that, only the Apex 300 uses the array.
Two nights in an RV
Both plug into a 30A RV inlet through their TT-30. The Elite 300 is the better RV unit: 12V/30A for a fridge, USB-C for laptops and 26 lb less to load. The Apex 300 needs the Hub D1 for any USB or 12V.
Home office through an outage
Both carry a workday. The Elite 300 switches in 10ms (StorageReview measured 8ms); the Apex 300 offers 0ms on its two left outlets when set to 240V and charged from the 15A input, 20ms otherwise.
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 300 and Elite 300 weight, dimensions and full specifications
Weight: 83.8 lb for the Apex 300 and 58 lb for the Elite 300. Dimensions: 20.7 × 12.9 × 12.6 in and 14.4 × 12.0 × 11.7 in. Everything else is in the sheet below.
BLUETTI Apex 300 and Elite 300 full specifications
Every published figure for both units, grouped. Green marks the better value.
What’s in the box
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
Elite 300
- Elite 3003,014Wh, 58 lb
- AC charging cable
- Manual, grounding screw
- No car cable
From BLUETTI US product pages.
07 · ChargingHow fast each one refills
Shorter bar, faster refill. Each row is scaled to its slower unit.
Apex 300: Silent, Auto and Turbo charging modesBoth: pass-through charging
Wall times are BLUETTI’s US figures for each charging mode, except where marked as our estimate. Solar times divide capacity by input power, with panels at 70% of their rating. Reviews of UK and EU units charged at 2,300W and finished sooner than any US unit can on a 15A outlet.
Every port, side by side
Apex 300
Elite 300
Practical consequence: the Elite 300 is ready for a van or a desk out of the box; the Apex 300 is a home hub whose USB and 12V live on an optional Hub D1.
09 · NoiseNoise and heat: Apex 300 vs Elite 300
Neither is whisper-quiet under load. The Barefoot Nomad reports about 40dB in silent mode and 50dB in standard mode for the BLUETTI Apex 300; Notebookcheck measured the BLUETTI Elite 300 at over 50dB at 1 m under load.
The Apex 300 figures are The Barefoot Nomad’s report; BLUETTI US publishes no rating for either.Every figure we found, with its source
No decibel figure published.
What reviewers heard: Louder than other BLUETTI units: fans audible and running much of the time, with the top of the case quite warm during Turbo charging (Trusted Reviews, UK unit); very quiet under a strong load (The Barefoot Nomad). The Barefoot Nomad reports about 40dB in silent mode and 50dB in standard mode.
What reviewers heard: Fans ramped up noticeably while charging at full speed and powering about 900W (StorageReview); quiet enough for normal conversation beside it under heavier loads (Reviewed).
Measured by a tester Brand figure
- Use the slower charging mode overnight.
Cold, heat and storage: Apex 300 vs Elite 300
The BLUETTI Apex 300 and the BLUETTI Elite 300 share the same limits: charging from 32°F to 104°F, running from −4°F to 104°F. Both are IP20, so keep them out of the rain.
Figures from the Apex 300 and Elite 300 user manuals.- Charge either one above freezing.
- For storage, leave them at 40 to 60% charge, powered off, with a full charge and discharge every 3 to 6 months (BLUETTI US manuals).
App, UPS and smart features
The BLUETTI Apex 300 does more for a home: 240V, expansion batteries and weather alerts. The BLUETTI Elite 300 is the steadier UPS, at 10ms on every outlet.
Same BLUETTI app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. BLUETTI says neither UPS is for servers.Green zone: a switch under about 16ms, which most desktop PCs ride through without restarting.
Does it connect to a home panel? The BLUETTI Apex 300 switches to 120/240V on the 14-50, up to 3,840W, and with its 50A input passes up to 12,000W through to a home panel. No panel connection is listed for the BLUETTI Elite 300.
Can you add a battery later? The BLUETTI Apex 300 takes up to six B300K batteries, and BLUETTI quotes systems up to 100kWh with more units. The BLUETTI Elite 300 can’t be expanded.
Does it prepare for storms? With weather alerts on, the BLUETTI Apex 300 switches to Emergency Backup mode when a warning is issued; BLUETTI lists no such feature for the BLUETTI Elite 300.
Does it work as a UPS? The BLUETTI Elite 300 switches in 10ms; StorageReview measured 8ms. The BLUETTI Apex 300 offers 0ms on its two left outlets when set to 240V and fed from the 15A input, and 20ms otherwise. BLUETTI’s manuals say not to rely on either for servers or high-performance workstations.
Can it charge off-peak? Both schedule from the BLUETTI app; the BLUETTI Elite 300’s Time Control mode charges off-peak.
Can it keep a router on without shutting off? Both switch off idle outputs in ECO mode; turn ECO off for a router, a modem or a fridge at low draw, or the outlet can shut off on its own.
Warranty and support
The BLUETTI Apex 300 and the BLUETTI Elite 300 carry the same 5-year warranty from BLUETTI US and the same 6,000+ cycle rating to 80%.
No registration on either. BLUETTI also quotes a 17-year battery life for the Apex 300.Subject to each brand’s warranty terms and eligibility.
BLUETTI rates both at 6,000+ cycles to 80% capacity, about 16 years at one full cycle a day. Cycle ratings are a ceiling, not a promise: calendar aging and heat also reduce capacity.
- Buy either one from BLUETTI or an authorized seller and keep the proof of purchase: BLUETTI voids the warranty for unauthorized resellers, and it’s limited to the country of purchase.
What reviewers report
We have not lab-tested these two units. Here is what 10 published reviews found, with the source, author and date for each point. Reviews of UK and EU units are flagged: those models charge from 230V outlets and have different sockets, so their charge times and outlet findings don’t carry over to US units.
Apex 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)Elite 300: StorageReview (August 2026), Trusted Reviews (June 2026, UK unit), Notebookcheck (March 2026, EU unit), Reviewed (March 2026), CGMagazine (April 2026)
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
- Elite 300Reviewer A full discharge measured 2.67kWh at the AC output, against a 3,014.4Wh rating. StorageReview, Dylan Bryan, August 2026
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
- Elite 300Reviewer A 0 to 100% recharge drew 3.49kWh from the wall on a Kill-A-Watt meter. StorageReview, Dylan Bryan, August 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
- Elite 300Reviewer Fans ramped up noticeably while charging at full speed and powering about 900W at the same time. StorageReview, Dylan Bryan, August 2026
- Elite 300Reviewer Measured over 50 dB at 1 meter under load. Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, March 2026, EU 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
- Elite 300Reviewer A Quarch power analyzer measured an 8ms switch to battery and 8.25ms back to grid. StorageReview, Dylan Bryan, August 2026
- Elite 300Reviewer With Power Lifting on, a 1,600W kettle and 2,200W toaster ran together, both heating more slowly. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, June 2026, 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
- Elite 300Reviewer At the full 2,400W rated output, AC shut off after over an hour with 7% still indicated. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, June 2026, UK unit
- Elite 300Reviewer A near-140W USB-C load ran over three hours, then DC ports shut down on an over-current fault. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, June 2026, UK unit
Practical limits before you buy
- The Apex 300 ships from November 20. On October 30, 2026, BLUETTI US listed it with that ship date; orders are taken now.
- The Apex 300 has no USB or 12V outputs. They live on the Hub D1, sold separately.
- The Elite 300 can’t be expanded and has no 240V.
- Power Lifting is for heating loads only. Motors need the continuous rating: 3,840W or 2,400W.
- The Apex 300’s 3,840W charging needs its 50A input. A standard outlet gives 1,800W, like the Elite 300.
- 0ms UPS on the Apex 300 has conditions: 240V mode, the 15A input and the two left outlets.
- Neither is weatherproof. Both are IP20.
- 84 lb vs 58 lb. Plan for two people with the Apex 300.
- Apex 300, per its US documentation: Not for data servers or workstations that require a high-performance UPS (US manual).
- 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.
- 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.
- Apex 300, per its US documentation: With the selector at 240V, the 20A outlets are limited to 16A each and 1,920W per pair.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the BLUETTI Apex 300 and the Elite 300?
The Apex 300 is a 3,840W home battery hub with 240V, 2,400W of solar and expansion to about 19kWh, at 83.8 lb. The Elite 300 is a 2,400W, 3,014Wh portable station at 58 lb, with USB and 12V outputs and no expansion.
Which holds more energy?
On its own, the Elite 300: 3,014Wh against 2,765Wh. With one B300K battery, the Apex 300 doubles to about 5,530Wh.
Can the Elite 300 run 240V appliances?
No. It’s 120V only. The Apex 300 delivers 240V on its 14-50 outlet with the voltage selector, up to 3,840W.
Does the Apex 300 have USB ports?
Not on the unit. USB and 12V outputs come with the optional Hub D1.
How long will each run a refrigerator?
At a 60W average: about 39 hours on the Apex 300 and 43 hours on the Elite 300.
Which is better for an RV?
The Elite 300: lighter, with a TT-30, a 12V/30A port and USB-C on the unit. The Apex 300 also has a TT-30 but needs the Hub D1 for 12V and USB.
Which charges faster?
The Apex 300, from solar (2,400W against 1,200W) and from its 50A input (3,840W). From a standard outlet, both take 1,800W.
Are they weatherproof?
No, both are IP20 and must stay dry.
Do reviews confirm the rated capacity?
Roughly. Trusted Reviews (UK unit) got 2.55kWh out at a 3.8kW load and 2.58kWh at 2kW, from 2,765Wh. StorageReview measured 2.67kWh from 3,014Wh; Trusted Reviews (UK unit) got 2,781Wh at a 1,000W load. Inverter losses take 8 to 15% on a typical AC load, which is why our calculator uses 85% of the rating.
How loud are the Apex 300 and the Elite 300?
Apex 300: no official US rating and no independent dB measurement we could verify. Elite 300: no official US rating; Notebookcheck measured over 50dB at 1 m under load (EU unit). Fans ramp up mainly during fast charging and near full output; the slower charging modes are the quiet ones.
Does the warranty cover a unit bought from any seller?
BLUETTI US gives both 5 years from the original purchase, with valid proof of purchase. Its policy excludes units bought from unauthorized resellers and limits coverage to the country of purchase, so buy from BLUETTI or an authorized retailer.
Related comparisons and reviews
How we compared and sources
Research-based comparison. We have not physically tested these two units. Specs come from BLUETTI US documentation and the user manuals; usage observations are attributed to named reviewers. Prices and availability were checked on October 30, 2026.
- Specs: BLUETTI US, Apex 300 and BLUETTI US, Elite 300, read on October 30, 2026.
- Ports, inputs, UPS conditions, weights and temperatures: Apex 300 user manual (US EN) and Elite 300 user manual (US EN-FR, March 2026).
- 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; on the Elite 300: StorageReview, Dylan Bryan, August 2026, Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, June 2026, UK unit, Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, March 2026, EU unit, Reviewed, Jessica Kanzler, March 2026, CGMagazine, Brendan Frye, April 2026.
- 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).
The Apex 300 adds 3,840W, 240V, 2,400W solar and expansion for $300 more; the Elite 300 is 26 lb lighter with USB and 12V.
Prices checked November 5, 2026 at 2:29 AM EST
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Originally published: November 4, 2026