Compare › Head to head
Anker SOLIX F3800 vs Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
Choose the Explorer 5000 Plus for
capacity, output, solar, value, battery life
The differences that matter
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus stores 31% more energy (5,040 vs 3,840 Wh).
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus can power 7,200W of devices at once vs 6,000W.
- Anker SOLIX F3800 is lighter: 132 lb vs 134.5 lb.
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus recharges faster from solar (4,000W vs 2,400W max input).
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus costs less per Wh ($0.62 vs $0.65).
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus is rated for more charge cycles (4,000 vs 3,000).
- Anker SOLIX F3800 can grow larger with add-on batteries (up to 53,800 Wh).
Runtime side by side
| Running just this | SOLIX F3800 | Explorer 5000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (full-size) | 2.6 days | 3.4 days |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 3.4 days | 4.5 days |
| TV (55-inch LED) | 32.6 hrs | 42.8 hrs |
| Microwave (1000W) | 2.2 hrs | 2.9 hrs |
Full specs
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 3,840 Wh | 5,040 Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 6,000 W | 7,200 W |
| Surge / peak output | Not published (we assume no surge above continuous) | 14,400 W |
| Weight | 132 lb | 134.5 lb |
| Max solar input | 2,400 W | 4,000 W |
| Wall charge time (0–100%) | ~120 min | — |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000+ | 4,000+ |
| Expandable to | 53,800 Wh | 30,000 Wh |
| Add-on battery | BP3800 Expansion Battery: 3,840 Wh, about $1,399 each | Battery Pack 5000 Plus: 5,040 Wh, about $2,599 each |
| AC voltage | 120/240V | 120/240V |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Typical sale price | $2,499 | $3,149 |
| Price per Wh | $0.65 | $0.62 |