Jackery Battery Pack 5000 Plus vs Anker SOLIX BP3800 Expansion Battery
Two of the expansion batteries in our best expansion batteries for power stations: ecoflow, jackery, anker, bluetti comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: The most capacity and energy per kg here
Check price at AmazonBest for: 3.84 kWh packs that stack up to six on an F3800 Plus
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Jackery Battery Pack 5000 Plus | Anker SOLIX BP3800 Expansion Battery | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| CapacityEnergy the pack adds to your station. | 5040 Wh | 3840 Wh | 45% |
| Energy per kgOur calculation from the maker's capacity and weight. Higher means less to lift per kWh. | 136.2 Wh/kg | 116.3 Wh/kg | 35% |
| Cycle ratingThe maker's cycle rating. Thresholds differ (70% vs 80%), so see the spec table. | 4000 cycles | Not listed | 20% |
| Capacity | 45 Ah / 112 V (5,040 Wh) | 3,840 Wh | info |
| Cycle rating | 4,000 cycles to 70%+ | Not listed | info |
| Fits | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus (up to 6) and F3800 | info |
| Certification | UL 1973 (Jackery) | Not listed | info |
| Weight | About 81.57 lb (37 kg) | 72.8 lb | info |
| Warranty | 5 years | Not listed | info |
| VoltPick score | 8.6/10 | 6.6/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Jackery Battery Pack 5000 Plus
Better published figure on: Capacity, Energy per kg.
What we like
- 5,040 Wh
- Best Wh/kg here
- 5-year warranty
Watch out for
- Explorer 5000 Plus only
Anker SOLIX BP3800 Expansion Battery
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- Up to six per F3800 Plus
- Unlocks 6,000 W generator and Home Power Panel input on the F3800 Plus (Anker)
Watch out for
- Anker's page lists only capacity and weight
Verdict
Jackery holds 1,200 Wh more for about 4 kg more weight.
- Jackery Battery Pack 5000 Plus: Jackery: Battery Pack 5000 Plus tech specs
- Anker SOLIX BP3800 Expansion Battery: Anker SOLIX: F3800 Plus page (BP3800 specs)