Jackery HomePower 3000 vs BLUETTI Apex 300: which should you buy?
The short verdict
The Jackery HomePower 3000 is the better pick for most homeowners. It has more battery out of the box (3,072 Wh vs 2,765 Wh), weighs about 24 lb less, includes USB and 12V ports, and usually costs less. For one or two days of backup, it does more for the money.
The BLUETTI Apex 300 is a system you build on. It grows to 33,485 Wh, takes 2,400 W of solar, supplies 120V and 240V, and is rated for 6,000 cycles. The trade-off is weight, a higher price and no USB or 12V ports unless you buy an add-on hub.
If you want a box that covers short outages today, buy the Jackery. If you are planning toward multi-day or whole-home backup with solar, the Apex 300 is the better start.
Jackery HomePower 3000
3,072 Wh · 3,600 W · $900–$1,500
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BLUETTI Apex 300
2,765 Wh · 3,840 W · $1,200–$1,600
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Buy the Jackery HomePower 3000 if…
You want the most runtime for the money in one box and expect outages of a day or two. It suits a homeowner who wants to run a fridge, lights, Wi-Fi and a CPAP, plug phones straight into USB, and possibly feed a few circuits through a manual transfer switch.
Buy the BLUETTI Apex 300 if…
You want to start with one unit and add batteries over time, have room for a serious solar array, or need 240V. It also suits an RV owner, since it has TT-30 and 14-50 outlets, and anyone whose equipment benefits from its no-gap switch on two outlets in 240V mode.
Specs side by side
The better number in each row is highlighted.
| Spec | Jackery HomePower 3000 | BLUETTI Apex 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,072 Wh (better) | 2,764.8 Wh |
| AC output (continuous) | 3,600 W | 3,840 W (better) |
| Surge | 7,200 W | 7,680 W (better) |
| Boost mode (heaters, kettles) | None | 7,680 W |
| Battery type | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life (rated) | 4,000 (to 70%) | 6,000 (to 80%) |
| Weight | 59.5 lb (better) | 83.8 lb |
| Wall charge time | 2 h 12 min (0–100% from a wall outlet; faster with solar) | 1 h 50 min (estimated, from a standard wall outlet) (better) |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 2,400 W (better) |
| AC outlets | 5 | 6 (better) |
| USB-C ports (max) | 2 (100 W) (better) | 0 (0 W) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 0 |
| 12V / car port | Yes (1 DC ports) | No |
| Expandable | No | Yes, up to 33,485 Wh |
| UPS switch-over | 20 ms | 20 ms |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 16.4 x 12.8 x 12.0 in | 20.67 x 12.87 x 12.6 in |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Typical price | $900–$1,500 (better) | $1,200–$1,600 |
Runtime for common devices
On the Jackery HomePower 3000 (3,072 Wh), runtimes go from about 7 hrs for a window AC 8,000 BTU to about 4 days for a Wi-Fi router + cable modem, each running by itself.
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| Power station | Full-size refrigerator 150 W running, about 45 W average | Well pump (1/2 HP) 1,000 W running, about 50 W average | Window AC 8,000 BTU 735 W running, about 368 W average | CPAP with heated humidifier 34 W average | Wi-Fi router + cable modem 25 W average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery HomePower 3000 3,072 Wh | 2 days | 2 days | 7 hrs | 3 days | 4 days |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 2,765 Wh | 2 days | 47 hrs | 6.5 hrs | 3 days | 4 days |
Estimates: battery Wh × 0.85 ÷ the device’s average draw. Real runtime depends on temperature, battery age and how hard the device works.
See how every power station on this site handles one device:
Which one runs longer, and which can grow?
The Jackery holds 3,072 Wh against the Apex 300’s 2,765 Wh, about 11% more. A full-size fridge runs for about 58 hours on the Jackery and about 52 on the Bluetti. A CPAP with a heated humidifier runs for about nine or ten nights on the Jackery and eight or nine on the Bluetti. A 1/2 hp well pump runs for about 52 and 47 hours.
That lead disappears once you expand. The HomePower 3000 cannot take extra batteries. The Apex 300 adds up to six B500K batteries for 33,485 Wh, more than ten times the Jackery. That is the difference between a two-day plan and a whole-week plan.
Output, outlets and what each can start
Both are strong enough for nearly any single household load. The Jackery puts out 3,600 W with 7,200 W surge. The Apex 300 puts out 3,840 W with 7,680 W surge. Both start a well pump, a window AC or a sump pump without trouble, and none of the devices on our list fits one and not the other.
The outlets are where they differ. The Jackery has four 20A outlets and one 30A outlet, plus two USB-C, two USB-A and a car port, so phones and a router can plug in directly. The Apex 300 has six AC outlets including TT-30 and 14-50 RV-style outlets, and it supplies 240V. It has no USB or 12V ports at all without the optional Hub D1.
For UPS use, the Jackery lists 20 ms. The Apex 300 switches with no gap on two outlets in 240V mode and 20 ms on the rest. Both are fine for routers and most electronics.
Charging and weight
From a normal wall outlet, the Jackery refills in about 2.2 hours and the Apex 300 in roughly 2 hours. With an optional 30A or 50A cable, the Apex drops to about 65 minutes. Solar is a bigger gap. The Jackery takes 1,000 W and the Apex 2,400 W, so in full sun the Jackery needs at least about 3 hours to refill while the Apex can do it in a little over an hour.
The Jackery weighs 59.5 lb and has no built-in wheels, so moving it takes some effort. The Apex 300 weighs 83.8 lb before you add any batteries, so plan to set it up in one spot and leave it there.
Value
The HomePower 3000 usually sells for roughly $900 to $1,500, and the Apex 300 for about $1,200 to $1,600. For a single box, the Jackery gives you more battery and built-in USB for less money.
The Apex 300 makes more sense as a long-term system. It is rated for 6,000 cycles against 4,000 for the Jackery, which Jackery rates to 70% capacity. If you will charge it from solar most days, those extra cycles and the room to add batteries are worth paying for. Expect the total to climb once you add batteries or the home panel kit.
Common questions
- How long will each run a refrigerator?
- About 58 hours on the Jackery HomePower 3000 and about 52 hours on the base BLUETTI Apex 300, for a typical full-size fridge. Add B500K batteries to the Apex and that number grows many times over.
- Does the Apex 300 have USB ports?
- No. The Apex 300 has six AC outlets but no built-in USB or 12V ports. You need the optional Hub D1 for those. The Jackery has two USB-C ports, two USB-A ports and a car port built in.
- Can I add batteries to the Jackery HomePower 3000?
- No. It is fixed at 3,072 Wh. The Apex 300 starts at 2,765 Wh and expands to 33,485 Wh with six B500K batteries.
- Which is easier to move?
- The Jackery, at 59.5 lb against 83.8 lb for the Apex 300. Both are heavy enough that most people keep them in one spot.