Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus vs Anker SOLIX S5000
Two large power stations, number by number. Neither is ranked above the other. Every spec comes from each maker's manual or product page; tap a station for the source.
- Bigger battery: Anker SOLIX S5000, 5,024 Wh vs 3,840 Wh.
- More AC output: Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus, 6,000 W vs 4,500 W.
- Higher surge: Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus, 9,000 W vs 8,000 W.
- More solar input: Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus, 3,200 W vs 3,000 W.
- Lighter: Anker SOLIX S5000, 97 lb vs 132.3 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus, $3,000 vs $3,600.
F3800 Plus and S5000 differ mainly in size: S5000 has the biggest battery at 5,024 Wh. S5000 is the lightest at 97 lb. F3800 Plus takes the most solar at 3,200 W, so it refills fastest. F3800 Plus is the cheapest at $3,000, and it also leads on solar input.
How long they run common devices
| Device | Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus | Anker SOLIX S5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 2 days | 3 days |
| CPAP (40 W) | 3 days | 4 days |
| Starlink (100 W) | 33 hours | 43 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 2 days | 3 days |
On a full charge, assuming 85% of the battery is usable. Real devices vary; check the label on yours.
Every spec side by side
| Spec |  Anker SOLIX |  Anker SOLIX |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 3,840 Wh fridge about 2 days | 5,024 Wh fridge about 3 days |
AC output W, continuous | 6,000 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear | 4,500 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear |
Surge W, a second or two | 9,000 W motor start-ups | 8,000 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 3,200 W full in about 1.5 hours | 3,000 W full in about 2.5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 11 to 165 V room for 3+ panels in series | n/a not confirmed yet |
Solar inputs count | 2 inputs Solar input | 1 input Solar input |
Weight lb | 132.3 lb wheels or two people | 97 lb wheels or two people |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 29 Wh/lb higher is denser | 52 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $3,000 0.78 $/Wh | $3,600 0.72 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.78 lower is better value | $0.72 lower is better value |
| Buy | $3,000 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $3,600 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
Which solar panels work with each
| One panel | Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus | Anker SOLIX S5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Anker SOLIX PS100 Bifacial | Works | Not enough data |
| Anker SOLIX PS200 Bifacial | Works | Not enough data |
| Anker SOLIX PS400 Bifacial | Works | Not enough data |
| EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel | Works | Not enough data |
| BLUETTI PV350D | Works | Not enough data |
| Renogy 250W N-Type Bifacial Solar Panel | Works | Not enough data |
| EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel | Works | Not enough data |
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