Bluetti Apex 300 vs Allpowers R1500
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
Allpowers R1500 costs $900 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 4680W more surge headroom (7680W vs 3000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Allpowers R1500 is 41.9 lb lighter (37.5 lb vs 79.4 lb).
- Bluetti Apex 300 is rated for 6,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
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
Allpowers R1500
A well-priced 1.1kWh with a real 1,800W output and fast charging, a common budget pick for home backup starter kits.
Best for: First-time backup buyers who want 1,800W output cheap.
Where it falls short:
- 37.5 lb for 1.1kWh
- Not expandable
| Spec | Bluetti Apex 300 | Allpowers R1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1599 | $699 |
| Capacity | 2764 Wh | 1152 Wh |
| Continuous output | 3840 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 7680 W | 3000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 6,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 79.4 lb | 37.5 lb |
| Max solar | 2600 W | 700 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 20m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Bluetti Apex 300 | Allpowers R1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 39.2 hrs | 16.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 74.6 hrs | 31.1 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 29.4 hrs | 12.2 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 58.7 hrs | 24.5 hrs |
| Sump pump | 2.9 hrs | ❌ |