Bluetti Apex 300 vs Bluetti Elite 100 V2
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 Elite 100 V2 costs $1000 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 4080W more surge headroom (7680W vs 3600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Bluetti Elite 100 V2 is 54.1 lb lighter (25.3 lb vs 79.4 lb).
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
Bluetti Elite 100 V2
A 1kWh unit whose headline is longevity: 6,000 cycles is roughly double most rivals, at an aggressive price.
Best for: Daily cyclers who want the lowest long-term cost per kWh at 1kWh.
Where it falls short:
- 1,000W solar input is high, but there is no expansion port to grow capacity
- Newer product with a shorter field track record
| Spec | Bluetti Apex 300 | Bluetti Elite 100 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1599 | $599 |
| Capacity | 2764 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 3840 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 7680 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 79.4 lb | 25.3 lb |
| Max solar | 2600 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Bluetti Apex 300 | Bluetti Elite 100 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1.1 hrs |