Bluetti Apex 300 vs Bluetti AC2A
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 AC2A costs $1400 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Bluetti Apex 300 holds 1255% more energy (2764Wh vs 204Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Bluetti Apex 300 has 7080W more surge headroom (7680W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Bluetti AC2A is 71.5 lb lighter (7.9 lb vs 79.4 lb).
- Bluetti Apex 300 is rated for 6,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
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
One of the cheapest LiFePO4 stations on the market. 204Wh is tiny, but a 200W solar input that outpaces the capacity makes it a surprisingly capable little off-grid trickle unit.
Best for: Ultralight campers who recharge from a panel daily.
Where it falls short:
- 204Wh is genuinely small
- 300W output is device-only
| Spec | Bluetti Apex 300 | Bluetti AC2A |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1599 | $199 |
| Capacity | 2764 Wh | 204 Wh |
| Continuous output | 3840 W | 300 W |
| Surge output | 7680 W | 600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 6,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 79.4 lb | 7.9 lb |
| Max solar | 2600 W | 200 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Bluetti Apex 300 | Bluetti AC2A |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 39.2 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 74.6 hrs | 5.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 29.4 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 58.7 hrs | 4.3 hrs |
| Sump pump | 2.9 hrs | ❌ |