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Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus vs BLUETTI EP500Pro

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Quick answer

F3800 Plus and EP500Pro differ mainly in size: EP500Pro has the biggest battery at 5,100 Wh. F3800 Plus is the lightest at 132.3 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

DeviceAnker SOLIX F3800 PlusBLUETTI EP500Pro
Fridge (60 W)2 days3 days
CPAP (40 W)3 days5 days
Starlink (100 W)33 hours43 hours
Laptop (60 W)2 days3 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 F3800 Plus
Anker SOLIX
BLUETTI EP500Pro
BLUETTI
Battery
Wh, size
3,840 Wh
fridge about 2 days
5,100 Wh
fridge about 3 days
AC output
W, continuous
6,000 W
Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear
3,000 W
Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear
Surge
W, a second or two
9,000 W
motor start-ups
6,000 W
motor start-ups
Solar input
W, max
3,200 W
full in about 1.5 hours
2,400 W
full in about 3 hours
Solar voltage range
V, panels must fit
11 to 165 V
room for 3+ panels in series
12 to 150 V
room for 3+ panels in series
Solar inputs
count
2 inputs
Solar input
2 inputs
PV input
Weight
lb
132.3 lb
wheels or two people
182 lb
wheels or two people
Wh per pound
battery for the weight
29 Wh/lb
higher is denser
28 Wh/lb
higher is denser
Price
brand store
$3,000
0.78 $/Wh
$3,499
0.69 $/Wh
Price per Wh
what you pay for storage
$0.78
lower is better value
$0.69
lower is better value
Buy$3,000 · Details
Brand store, Oct 28, 2026
$3,499 · Details
Brand store, Oct 28, 2026

Which solar panels work with each

Our checker at 20°F, using each maker's voltage and current rules. Tap a verdict for the wiring and cables.

Where to buy

$3,000 at the Anker SOLIX store, checked Oct 28, 2026
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Out of stock at the BLUETTI store when we checked
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