Bluetti AC180 vs Bluetti Apex 300
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
Bluetti AC180 costs $800 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Bluetti Apex 300 holds 140% more energy (2764Wh vs 1152Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Bluetti Apex 300 has 4980W more surge headroom (7680W vs 2700W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Bluetti AC180 is 42.0 lb lighter (37.4 lb vs 79.4 lb).
- Bluetti Apex 300 is rated for 6,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Bluetti AC180
A solid mid-size unit that competes on price rather than any standout spec. 1152Wh is a useful step above the 1kWh crowd.
Best for: Buyers who catch it on sale and want slightly more than 1kWh.
Where it falls short:
- 37.4 lb is heavy for its capacity
- 2700W surge is mid-pack
- Not expandable
Bluetti Apex 300
6000 cycles at 2764Wh — the best long-term cost-per-kWh in this list if you cycle daily. Bluetti's answer to the Elite 200 V2 at scale.
Best for: Off-grid solar setups where daily cycling makes lifespan the dominant cost.
Where it falls short:
- 79.4 lb
- Newer product with limited long-term field data
| Spec | Bluetti AC180 | Bluetti Apex 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $1599 |
| Capacity | 1152 Wh | 2764 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 3840 W |
| Surge output | 2700 W | 7680 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,500 | 6,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 37.4 lb | 79.4 lb |
| Max solar | 500 W | 2600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Bluetti AC180 | Bluetti Apex 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 16.3 hrs | 39.2 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 31.1 hrs | 74.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 12.2 hrs | 29.4 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 24.5 hrs | 58.7 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 2.9 hrs |