# Home Flex vs HQ 200: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Home Flex (ChargePoint) and HQ 200 (Blink) among ev home chargers. Home Flex is the cheaper of the two at $549.

## Side by side

| Spec | Home Flex | HQ 200 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $549 | $749 |
| Brand | ChargePoint | Blink |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Msrp usd | 549 | 749 |
| Max amps | 50 | 50 |
| Max power (kW) | 12 | 12 |
| Connector type | J1772 | J1772 |
| Install type | hardwired or plug-in NEMA 14-50 | plug-in NEMA 14-50 |
| Cable length (ft) | 23 | 23 |
| Wi-Fi smart | Yes | Yes |
| Energy star | Yes | Yes |
| Nema outlet | NEMA 14-50 or NEMA 6-50 (plug-in variants) | NEMA 14-50 |
| Indoor outdoor rating | NEMA 3R | NEMA 3R |
| Load balancing | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty years | 3 | 1 |

## Key differences

- Msrp usd: Home Flex 549 vs HQ 200 749
- Install type: Home Flex hardwired or plug-in NEMA 14-50 vs HQ 200 plug-in NEMA 14-50
- Nema outlet: Home Flex NEMA 14-50 or NEMA 6-50 (plug-in variants) vs HQ 200 NEMA 14-50
- Warranty years: Home Flex 3 vs HQ 200 1

## Sources

- Home Flex: https://www.chargepoint.com/drivers/home (chargepoint.com, verified 2026-06-23)
- HQ 200: https://electrek.co/2023/01/24/blink-hq-200/ (electrek.co, verified 2026-06-23)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/ev-home-chargers/chargepoint-home-flex-vs-blink-hq-200/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Home Flex ($549) vs HQ 200 ($749) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/ev-home-chargers/chargepoint-home-flex-vs-blink-hq-200/
License: CC BY 4.0.
