Bluetti Apex 300 vs EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max
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
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max costs $1300 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Bluetti Apex 300 holds 440% more energy (2764Wh vs 512Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Bluetti Apex 300 has 6680W more surge headroom (7680W vs 1000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max is 66.2 lb lighter (13.2 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
Double the River 2's capacity and output for $100 more. The sweet spot of EcoFlow's small line for anyone eyeing the occasional small appliance.
Best for: Campers who want headroom over a pure device charger without the size of a 1kWh unit.
Where it falls short:
- Still not enough output for heaters or compressors
- 220W solar input is modest
| Spec | Bluetti Apex 300 | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1599 | $299 |
| Capacity | 2764 Wh | 512 Wh |
| Continuous output | 3840 W | 500 W |
| Surge output | 7680 W | 1000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 6,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 79.4 lb | 13.2 lb |
| Max solar | 2600 W | 220 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Bluetti Apex 300 | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 39.2 hrs | 7.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 74.6 hrs | 13.8 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 29.4 hrs | 5.4 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 58.7 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| Sump pump | 2.9 hrs | ❌ |