Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus vs Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
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: Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus, 5,040 Wh vs 3,840 Wh.
- More AC output: Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus, 7,200 W vs 6,000 W.
- Higher surge: Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus, 14,400 W vs 9,000 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus, 450 V vs 165 V.
- Lighter: about the same (132.3 lb vs 134.5 lb).
- Lower brand-store price: Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus, $3,000 vs $3,499.
F3800 Plus and Explorer 5000 Plus differ mainly in size: Explorer 5000 Plus has the biggest battery at 5,040 Wh. F3800 Plus is the lightest at 132.3 lb. F3800 Plus is the cheapest at $3,000. We do not have a confirmed solar input for all of them yet, so that comparison is left out.
How long they run common devices
| Device | Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |  Jackery |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 3,840 Wh fridge about 2 days | 5,040 Wh fridge about 3 days |
AC output W, continuous | 6,000 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear | 7,200 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear |
Surge W, a second or two | 9,000 W motor start-ups | 14,400 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 3,200 W full in about 1.5 hours | n/a not confirmed yet |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 11 to 165 V room for 3+ panels in series | 135 to 450 V, 11 to 60 V room for 3+ panels in series |
Solar inputs count | 2 inputs Solar input | 3 inputs High-PV (MC4), Low-PV (DC8020) |
Weight lb | 132.3 lb wheels or two people | 134.5 lb wheels or two people |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 29 Wh/lb higher is denser | 37 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
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