Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus vs BLUETTI Elite 400
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: about the same (3,840 Wh vs 3,840 Wh).
- More AC output: Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus, 6,000 W vs 2,600 W.
- Higher surge: Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus, 9,000 W vs 5,200 W.
- More solar input: Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus, 3,200 W vs 1,000 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus, 165 V vs 60 V.
- Lighter: BLUETTI Elite 400, 86 lb vs 132.3 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: BLUETTI Elite 400, $1,399 vs $3,000.
F3800 Plus and Elite 400 are the same size class: within 0 Wh of each other. Elite 400 is the lightest at 86 lb. F3800 Plus takes the most solar at 3,200 W, so it refills fastest. Elite 400 is the cheapest at $1,399.
How long they run common devices
| Device | Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus | BLUETTI Elite 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 2 days | 2 days |
| CPAP (40 W) | 3 days | 3 days |
| Starlink (100 W) | 33 hours | 33 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 2 days | 2 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 |  BLUETTI |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 3,840 Wh fridge about 2 days | 3,840 Wh fridge about 2 days |
AC output W, continuous | 6,000 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear | 2,600 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear |
Surge W, a second or two | 9,000 W motor start-ups | 5,200 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 3,200 W full in about 1.5 hours | 1,000 W full in about 5.5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 11 to 165 V room for 3+ panels in series | 12 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits |
Solar inputs count | 2 inputs Solar input | 1 input Solar input |
Weight lb | 132.3 lb wheels or two people | 86 lb wheels or two people |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 29 Wh/lb higher is denser | 45 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $3,000 0.78 $/Wh | $1,399 0.36 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.78 lower is better value | $0.36 lower is better value |
| Buy | $3,000 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $1,399 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
Which solar panels work with each
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