Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus vs Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus
Two of the home backup power stations (3 kwh+) in our best home backup power stations and whole-home batteries 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: 5 kWh with 7,200 W at 120/240 V
Check price at AmazonBest for: 6,000 W at 120/240 V and 3,200 W solar
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityUsable runtime scales with watt-hours. A 1,000 Wh station runs a 100 W load for roughly 8–9 hours once inverter losses are counted. | 5040 Wh | 3840 Wh | 25% |
| Continuous AC outputThe rated (continuous) inverter output decides which appliances you can plug in. We use the rated figure, not surge or 'boost' modes. | 7200 W | 6000 W | 20% |
| Max solar inputHigher solar input means faster recharging off-grid, if you have enough panels to use it. | Not listed | 3200 W | 15% |
| WeightLighter is easier to carry to a campsite or between rooms. | 61 kg | 62 kg | 10% |
| Max AC charging powerMore AC input watts means a faster wall recharge before a trip or storm. | Not listed | 1800 W | 5% |
| 240 V output (listed)240 V output runs well pumps, dryers and other 240 V circuits through a transfer switch or home panel. We mark Yes only when the maker lists 240 V output on the unit itself. | Yes | Yes | 10% |
| Rated cycle lifeHow many full cycles the maker rates the battery for. Thresholds differ (70% vs 80% remaining capacity), so read the note under each product. | 4000 cycles | 3000 cycles | 10% |
| Surge / peak outputShort bursts for motor start-up (fridges, pumps). Skipped when the maker doesn't publish a surge figure. | 14400 W | Not listed | 5% |
| Capacity | 45 Ah / 112 V (5,040 Wh) | Not listed | info |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LFP | info |
| Cycle rating | 4,000 cycles to 70%+ | 3,000+ cycles | info |
| AC output | 120 V 20 A outlets plus NEMA L14-30R and NEMA 14-50 (120/240 V); 7,200 W max, 14,400 W surge | 6,000 W total; NEMA 5-20R 120 V outlets, TT-30R (3,000 W) and L14-30R 120/240 V (6,000 W) | info |
| Solar input | High-PV 135–450 V 15 A; Low-PV 2 × DC8020 up to 1,200 W | 2 inputs, 11–165 V, 1,600 W each (3,200 W) | info |
| UPS | Backup under 20 ms; online 0 ms | Not listed | info |
| Expansion | Jackery Battery Pack 5000 Plus | Up to 6 × BP3800 (3.84 kWh each); up to 53.8 kWh per Anker | info |
| Weight | About 134.5 lb (61 kg) | 136.7 lb | info |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years | info |
| AC input | Not listed | 1,800 W wall charging; 6,000 W 240 V generator bypass with Anker's Generator Adapter | info |
| VoltPick score | 6.6/10 | 4.7/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
Better published figure on: Battery capacity, Continuous AC output, Weight, Rated cycle life.
What we like
- 7,200 W at 120/240 V
- 14,400 W surge
- Online UPS listed
- Expandable
Watch out for
- 61 kg
- Jackery doesn't publish one combined solar wattage
Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- 6,000 W at 120/240 V
- 3,200 W solar input
- Expands with six BP3800 batteries
Watch out for
- Heaviest single unit here (136.7 lb)
- No surge figure on the spec table
Verdict
Jackery holds more (5,040 vs 3,840 Wh) and outputs 7,200 W; Anker lists 3,200 W solar and expands with six batteries.
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus: Jackery: Explorer 5000 Plus specs
- Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus: Anker SOLIX: F3800 Plus tech specs