Head to head
Bluetti Apex 300 vs Bluetti AC500 + B300K
Bluetti · Power Station
Bluetti Apex 300
~$1,529
3,840 W / 7,680 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Bluetti · Power Station
Bluetti AC500 + B300K
~$2,999
5,000 W / 10,000 W surge · up to furnace blower, sump pump or a window AC
Quick takeThe Bluetti Apex 300 lists about $1,470 lower; the Bluetti AC500 + B300K puts out more sustained power (5,000 W).
| Spec | Bluetti Apex 300 | Bluetti AC500 + B300K |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,529 | ~$2,999 |
| Type | Power Station | Power Station |
| Fuel | Battery (LiFePO4) | Battery (LiFePO4) |
| Running / output watts | 3,840 W | 5,000 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 7,680 W | 10,000 W |
| Battery capacity | 2,765 Wh | 2,765 Wh |
| Expandable to | 58,000 Wh | 33,178 Wh |
| Noise | — | — |
| Runtime | Fridge (~150W): ~15.5 hrs on base unit | Fridge (~150W): ~15.5 hrs on base combo |
| Outlets | 6x AC: 4x NEMA 5-20R, TT-30R, NEMA 14-50R; USB-C, USB-A and 12V only via the optional Hub D1 | 6x AC incl. 30A TT-30 & L14-30, 50A NEMA 14-50, 2x 100W USB-C, 4x USB-A, wireless pads |
| Fuel tank | — | — |
| Weight | 83.8 lbs | 131 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5-year | 4-year (inverter), 3+1yr battery |
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Owner pros and cons
Bluetti Apex 300
- +3,840W/7,680W surge starts well pumps and RV ACs that stall 3kW units
- +Simultaneous 120/240V output without pairing units
- +Expands to 58kWh with cheap, cross-compatible B300K packs
- +2,400W native solar input, up to 19.2kW with SolarX controller
- +Black-start: can bootstrap itself from empty via solar
- +Undercuts F3800 Plus and Delta Pro 3 at $1,529
- −83.8 lbs with no wheels - trolley accessory is effectively required
- −New platform: firmware updates have both fixed and broken things for owners
- −Key ecosystem accessories launched late or remain scarce
- −Fan noise under max charge still very much present
Bluetti AC500 + B300K
- +10,000W surge starts motor loads nothing else portable will
- +NEMA 14-50 (50A) + L14-30 - best transfer-switch hookup options in class
- +Modular: splits into two ~65-lb pieces for transport
- +Expands to 16.6kWh per inverter, 33kWh/240V with two
- +B300K packs are cheap and cross-compatible with Apex 300
- +16 total outlets including wireless pads
- −Loud fans at high charge/discharge - garage unit, not living-room unit
- −Wi-Fi/app connectivity drops are a recurring owner complaint
- −4-year inverter / 3+1 battery warranty trails the 5-year standard
- −Aging platform - Apex 300 gets Bluetti's new features first
- −No wheels on either piece