Anker SOLIX F3800 vs Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus

The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus delivers more usable capacity than the Anker SOLIX F3800 (about 4,032 Wh vs 2,905 Wh). The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus has the stronger inverter (7,200 W vs 6,000 W continuous). A typical refrigerator runs about 43.6 h on the Anker SOLIX F3800 and 2.5 days on the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus.

Specs verified 2026-10-18. Every value below links to its source.

Where they differ

Better on 3 of 7

Anker SOLIX F3800

Anker SOLIX F3800: lighter (132.3 lb vs 134.5 lb, Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus).
Anker SOLIX F3800: lower list price (2,299.99 USD vs 3,499 USD, Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus).
Anker SOLIX F3800: lower price per usable Wh ($0.79 vs $0.87, Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus), the fairest value measure across sizes.

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Better on 4 of 7

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus: more usable capacity (4,032 Wh vs 2,905 Wh, Anker SOLIX F3800).
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus: higher continuous AC output (7,200 W vs 6,000 W, Anker SOLIX F3800).
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus: higher surge rating (14,400 W vs 9,000 W, Anker SOLIX F3800).
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus: more solar input (4,000 W vs 2,400 W, Anker SOLIX F3800).

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Specs side by side

Spec	Anker SOLIX F3800	Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
Rated capacity	3,840 Wh^[source]Tech Specs: 'Capacity: 3,840Wh'. This is the original F3800 (SKU A1790111), not the F3800 Plus, which has generator bypass, 6,000 W AC input and 3,200 W solar.	5,040 Wh^[source]Tech Specs: 'Capacity 45Ah/112V DC (5040 Wh)'.
Usable capacity (measured)	2,905 Wh^[source]Notebookcheck measured 2,905 Wh at a constant ~260 W load from 100% to auto-off (about 75% of rated). StorageReview measured 2.98 kWh usable on a US unit. The lower figure is used.	Not publishedNo independent measured test found (searched 2026-10-19: outdoorgearlab, thesolarlab, cnet, wirecutter, techradar, general web). thesolarlab.com, batteryskills.com and offgridbenchmark.com give rated capacity or load tests only, no measured Wh.
AC continuous output	6,000 W^[source]'AC Continuous Output: 6,000W, 120V&240V Dual Voltage'. Two F3800s can be linked for 12 kW.	7,200 W^[source]Tech Specs: 'AC Total Output 7200W Max, 14400W Surge'. The four 120V NEMA 5-20 outlets give '3600W Max' together (manual: '(AC1+AC2) Output 120V, 30A, 3600W Max', same for AC3+AC4); 7200W needs the 240V outlets.
AC surge output	9,000 W^[source]'AC Surge Output: 9,000W'.	14,400 W^[source]Tech Specs: '7200W Max, 14400W Surge'.
240 V output	Yes^[source]'6,000W, 120V&240V Dual Voltage' from a single unit through NEMA 14-50 and L14-30 outlets; no accessory needed. The 240V outlets cannot be used while the unit is AC charging (official FAQ).	Yes^[source]The unit itself outputs split phase: 'AC Output ... (1x) NEMA L14-30R/14-50：120V/240V~60Hz, 30A, 7200W Max'. Manual: 'NEMA L14-30R AC Output Port (120V/240V)'. The manual also notes the L14-30R and 14-50 outputs 'cannot be used in Bypass mode' in some configurations.
Battery chemistry	LiFePO4^[source]'LFP, 3,000+ cycles'.	LiFePO4^[source]Tech Specs: 'Cell Chemistry LiFePO4'.
Cycle life	3,000 cycles to 80% capacity^[source]Tech Specs says 'LFP, 3,000+ cycles'. The official comparison data says '3,000 (At least 80% battery capacity)'.	4,000 cycles to 70%+ capacity^[source]Tech Specs: 'Cycle life 4000 cycles to 70%+ capacity'.
AC charging	1,800 W^[source]'AC Input Recharge: Max. 1,800W' (120 V input). The F3800 Plus accepts 6,000 W AC.	Not publishedNo wattage stated officially. Tech Specs: 'Charge Mode AC Input 120V~60Hz, 15A Max'; 'AC Expansion Port (Input) 240V~60Hz, 16.7A Max'; 'AC Adapter 3.5 Hours'.
Max solar input	2,400 W^[source]'Max. 2,400W (2x 1,200W), 25A each' via two XT-60 inputs, 60 V max open-circuit voltage per port.	4,000 W^[source]Page: 'Compatible with both high- and low-voltage solar panels, recharge in about 2 hours with up to 4000W input'. The spec table gives no total solar wattage: 'High-PV 135V-450V⎓15A Max'; 'Low-PV 2 x DC 8mm Ports; 16V-60V⎓10.5A Max, Double to 21A/1200W Max'. Doubtful: the 4000W sentence does not say solar only.
Expandable	Yes^[source]'Up to 6 x Expansion Batteries (3.84kWh each)' (BP3800).	Yes^[source]Manual: 'This product can support up to 5 battery packs'. Page FAQ: 'expandable up to 5 Battery Packs for a total of 30kWh'.
UPS / EPS switchover	20 ms^[source]'UPS Switch Time: <20ms'. Official FAQ: while AC charging, only the 120V UPS outlet can power devices.	20 ms^[source]Tech Specs: 'UPS Backup UPS: ＜20ms, Online UPS: 0ms'. Manual: 'within 20 ms. If you require 0 ms switching ... enable Online UPS in the Jackery app'; in that mode only the NEMA 5-20 outlets work, 'maximum output power of 3600W'. Default 20 ms recorded.
Weight	132.3 lb^[source]Tech Specs: 'Net Weight: 132.3 lb'. The official comparison data on the same page says '60 kg / 132 lb'.	134.5 lb^[source]Tech Specs: 'About 134.5 lbs (61 kg)'.
Warranty	5 years^[source]'5-year warranty'.	5 years^[source]Tech Specs: 'Warranty 5 Years'. Manual: '5 Years Standard Warranty ... 60 months'.
List price	$2,299.99^[source]Seen 2026-10-18: list price $2,299.99 with 'Save $100' via an auto-applied code, giving a $2,199.99 sale price (also the price in the page's structured data).	$3,499^[source]Standalone unit compare-at (list) price $3,499.00, sale price $3,149.00, seen 2026-10-19.
Usable capacity used for runtimes	2,905 Wh	4,032 Wh (est. 80%)

Runtime on one charge

Appliance	Average draw	Anker SOLIX F3800	Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
Refrigerator	67 W	43.6 h	2.5 days
Chest freezer	25 W	4.9 days	6.8 days
CPAP (no humidifier)	45 W	2.7 days	3.7 days
CPAP with heated humidifier	90 W	32.3 h	44.8 h
Sump pump (1/3 hp)	650 W	4.5 h	6.2 h
Sump pump (1/2 hp)	925 W	3.1 h	4.4 h
Gas furnace blower (1/2 hp)	550 W	5.3 h	7.3 h
Window AC (5,000 BTU)	347 W	8.4 h	11.6 h
Microwave	900 W	3.2 h	4.5 h
Coffee maker	1200 W	2.4 h	3.4 h
Laptop charger	60 W	2 days	2.8 days
Phone charger	20 W	6.1 days	8.4 days
Wi-Fi router / modem	15 W	8.1 days	11.2 days
TV (LED, 32-55 inch)	68 W	42.7 h	2.5 days
LED light bulb (each)	9 W	13.5 days	18.7 days
Space heater	1500 W	1.9 h	2.7 h
Well pump (1/2 hp, 240 V)	875 W	3.3 h	4.6 h
Oxygen concentrator (home, 5 L/min)	350 W	8.3 h	11.5 h
Starlink (Standard kit)	88 W	33 h	45.8 h
Desktop PC + monitor	90 W	32.3 h	44.8 h
Electric blanket (queen)	260 W	11.2 h	15.5 h
Box fan (20 inch)	83 W	35 h	2 days
Dehumidifier (35-50 pint)	487 W	6 h	8.3 h
Portable air conditioner (8,000-10,000 BTU)	1210 W	2.4 h	3.3 h
Electric kettle	1500 W	1.9 h	2.7 h
Portable induction cooktop (single burner)	1800 W	1.6 h	2.2 h
Air fryer	1500 W	1.9 h	2.7 h
Mini fridge (compact, ~3 cu ft)	25 W	4.8 days	6.7 days
Garage door opener	720 W	4 h	5.6 h

Runtime = usable capacity ÷ average draw, the same formula for both models (no idle draw added to either), after checking continuous output and startup surge. Usable capacity is an independent test's measured figure, or 80% of rated where none exists. See the methodology.