BLUETTI Apex 300 vs BLUETTI Elite 400
Two large power stations, number by number. Neither is ranked above the other. Every spec comes from each maker's manual or product page; tap a station for the source.
- Bigger battery: BLUETTI Elite 400, 3,840 Wh vs 2,765 Wh.
- More AC output: BLUETTI Apex 300, 3,840 W vs 2,600 W.
- More solar input: BLUETTI Apex 300, 2,400 W vs 1,000 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: about the same (60 V vs 60 V).
- Lighter: about the same (83.8 lb vs 86 lb).
- Lower brand-store price: BLUETTI Elite 400, $1,399 vs $1,599.
Apex 300 and Elite 400 differ mainly in size: Elite 400 has the biggest battery at 3,840 Wh. Apex 300 is the lightest at 83.8 lb. Apex 300 takes the most solar at 2,400 W, so it refills fastest. Elite 400 is the cheapest at $1,399.
How long they run common devices
| Device | BLUETTI Apex 300 | BLUETTI Elite 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 39 hours | 2 days |
| CPAP (40 W) | 2 days | 3 days |
| Starlink (100 W) | 24 hours | 33 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 39 hours | 2 days |
On a full charge, assuming 85% of the battery is usable. Real devices vary; check the label on yours.
Every spec side by side
| Spec |  BLUETTI |  BLUETTI |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 2,765 Wh fridge about 39 hours | 3,840 Wh fridge about 2 days |
AC output W, continuous | 3,840 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear | 2,600 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear |
Surge W, a second or two | n/a not published by BLUETTI | 5,200 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 2,400 W full in about 1.5 hours | 1,000 W full in about 5.5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits | 12 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits |
Solar inputs count | 2 inputs Solar input | 1 input Solar input |
Weight lb | 83.8 lb wheels or two people | 86 lb wheels or two people |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 33 Wh/lb higher is denser | 45 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $1,599 0.58 $/Wh | $1,399 0.36 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.58 lower is better value | $0.36 lower is better value |
| Buy | $1,599 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $1,399 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
Which solar panels work with each
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