Bluetti Apex 300 vs Anker 555 PowerHouse
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
Anker 555 PowerHouse costs $900 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Bluetti Apex 300 holds 170% more energy (2764Wh vs 1024Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Bluetti Apex 300 has 6180W more surge headroom (7680W vs 1500W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Anker 555 PowerHouse is 49.5 lb lighter (29.9 lb vs 79.4 lb).
- Bluetti Apex 300 is rated for 6,000 cycles vs 3,000 — 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
Anker 555 PowerHouse
A 1kWh unit whose 1,000W output and slow charging show its age — the newer, cheaper Anker C1000 beats it on nearly every axis.
Best for: Only worth it steeply discounted against the C1000.
Where it falls short:
- 1,500W surge is low
- 200W solar input and a slow 138-minute recharge
| Spec | Bluetti Apex 300 | Anker 555 PowerHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1599 | $699 |
| Capacity | 2764 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 3840 W | 1000 W |
| Surge output | 7680 W | 1500 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 6,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 79.4 lb | 29.9 lb |
| Max solar | 2600 W | 200 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 2h 18m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Bluetti Apex 300 | Anker 555 PowerHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 39.2 hrs | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 74.6 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 29.4 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 58.7 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | 2.9 hrs | ❌ |