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BLUETTI Apex 300

BLUETTI Apex 300

2,764.8 WhCapacity3,840 WAC output7,680 W (Lifting Power)Surge83.8 lb (38.0 kg)WeightNo breakUPS switchover6,000 cycles to 80%Cycle life

The Apex 300 holds 2,764.8 Wh behind 3,840 W of continuous AC output. It scores 8.4 out of 10 against the rest of this catalogue, ranking 1 of 9 in its size class. On the numbers, its cells are rated for an unusually long service life. No published figure stands out as a weakness.

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8.4/10

Our score

Ranked 1 of 9 among units from 1,500 to 3,000 Wh

Capacity8.5
AC output8.3
Recharge speedNot published
Cycle life10.0
Watt hours per kilo5.8
Backup switchover10.0

Scored on 85% of the weighting: the maker does not publish every figure.

Scores are calculated from published specifications, not opinion. How the score is built

The full specification

Every figure below is read from the maker's own specification page. Where a value is missing, it is missing because BLUETTI does not publish it, not because it was too much trouble to find.

BLUETTI Apex 300
Capacity2,764.8 Wh
AC output3,840 W
Surge7,680 W (Lifting Power)
Cell chemistryLiFePO4
Cycle life6,000 cycles to 80%
Wall rechargeNot published
Max solar input2,400 W
UPS switchoverNo break
Weight83.8 lb (38.0 kg)
Extra batteriesExpandable

Where it is strong, and where it is not

  • Cycle life. On this axis its cells are rated for an unusually long service life.
  • Backup switchover. On this axis it switches over fast enough to carry a computer through a cut.
  • Capacity. On this axis it holds more energy than most of the range.

What it will actually run

These estimates use the same arithmetic as the run time calculator: usable watt hours after an assumed 85% inverter efficiency, divided by the appliance's average draw rather than its peak. The fridge figure assumes the compressor runs about a third of the time, which is what makes it plausible.

ApplianceTypical drawEstimated run time
Fridge120 W55 h 57 min
CPAP machine45 W52 h 13 min
Router and modem15 W156 h 40 min
Television90 W26 h 7 min
Microwave1200 W1 h 58 min

Read the rating plate on your own appliance before trusting any of these. The wattages above are common starting points, not measurements of your kit.

The closest alternatives

The units nearest this one in capacity, with their own scores. Capacity is the honest axis to shortlist on: two units of the same size are genuinely substitutable, and everything else is a trade.

Every power station covered on this site, with capacity, continuous AC output and weight
#BrandModelScoreCapacityAC outputWeightActions
1Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 27.8/102,048 Wh2,400 W41.7 lb (18.9 kg)Check price
2BLUETTI Elite 200 V27.7/102,073.6 Wh2,600 W53.4 lb (24.2 kg)Check price
3Anker SOLIX F2000 (PowerHouse 767)6.9/102,048 Wh2,400 W67.2 lb (30.5 kg)Check price

Common questions

How long will the Apex 300 run a fridge?

See the table above. The figure assumes an average domestic fridge and a compressor running about a third of the time. A warm room, a full shelf of fresh shopping or a door that keeps opening all push the real duty cycle up and the run time down.

Can I add capacity later?

Yes, this model accepts an expansion battery. That matters more than it looks: most people underestimate the size they need, and an expandable unit turns that mistake into an accessory purchase rather than a replacement.

What does the cycle rating promise?

That after 6,000 cycles to 80%, the pack still holds the stated share of its original capacity. It is a degradation threshold, not a failure point. Always note the endpoint when comparing against another maker: they do not all quote the same one.