5–4 on 10 shared metrics
Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus vs PECRON F3000LFP
On 10 shared published metrics the F3800 Plus leads 5–4. Capacity sits about 25% apart (3.84 kWh vs 3.07 kWh) — close enough for a shortlist, different enough to feel. Choose F3800 Plus when the outage or campsite stretch matters — stronger on capacity and max expandable capacity.
- Carry / campingSplit
- Longer runtimeF3800 Plus
- Heavy AC loadsF3800 Plus
- Value per WhF3000LFP
Who wins which job
Pick F3800 Plus when
Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus
- Capacity: 3,840 Wh vs 3,072 Wh
- Continuous AC output: 6,000 W vs 3,600 W
- Watt-hours per pound: 52.7 Wh/lb vs 48.5 Wh/lb
- Max solar input: 3,200 W vs 1,600 W
Buyers who want a well-made, well-supported unit and will use the app.
Pick F3000LFP when
PECRON F3000LFP
- Weight: 63.3 lb vs 72.8 lb
- List price: $899 vs $3,599.99
- Cost per watt-hour: $0.29 vs $0.94
- Rated cycles: 3,500 cycles vs 3,000 cycles
Value buyers who care about chemistry and output more than ecosystem.
Spec by spec
A green mark is the better published figure on that row. Blank cells mean the vendor did not publish the number — we do not estimate.
| Metric | F3800 Plus | F3000LFP | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,840 Wh | 3,072 Wh | How much energy the unit stores. Sets how long everything else can run. |
| Continuous AC output | 6,000 W | 3,600 W | The largest load the inverter will run continuously, not counting surge. |
| Weight lower is better | 72.8 lb | 63.3 lb | The spec buyers most often regret ignoring. |
| List price lower is better | $3,599.99 | $899 | Hub catalogue list price (same figure as product pages). Historical lows stay off this column. |
| Cost per watt-hour lower is better | $0.94 | $0.29 | Price divided by capacity. The fairest single value metric. |
| Watt-hours per pound | 52.7 Wh/lb | 48.5 Wh/lb | Capacity you get per pound carried. |
| Max solar input | 3,200 W | 1,600 W | Caps how large an array is useful, and therefore off-grid recharge speed. |
| AC recharge time lower is better | — | 120 min | Vendor-stated time to full from a wall outlet. |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 cycles | 3,500 cycles | Vendor claim for charge cycles before capacity degrades to 80%. |
| UPS switchover lower is better | 20 ms | — | How long the unit takes to switch to battery. Under 20 ms keeps a desktop alive. |
| Max expandable capacity | 53,800 Wh | 10,752 Wh | How far the system can grow with add-on batteries. |
| Warranty | 60 months | 60 months | Stated warranty length from the vendor listing. |
How each one ranks overall
Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus
- #42 of 51 for Best value (cost per watt-hour) ($0.94)
- #2 of 50 for Most portable (Wh per pound) (52.7 Wh/lb)
- #20 of 51 for Most inverter headroom (156 W/100Wh)
- #3 of 40 for Highest solar input (3.2 kW)
- #1 of 18 for Most expandable (53.80 kWh)
- #6 of 42 for Longest service life (11520 kWh)
- #35 of 51 for Most output per dollar (1.67 W/$)
- #1 of 25 for Best for home backup (90/100)
- #34 of 51 for Longest warranty (60 mo)
PECRON F3000LFP
- #1 of 51 for Best value (cost per watt-hour) ($0.29)
- #6 of 50 for Most portable (Wh per pound) (48.5 Wh/lb)
- #35 of 51 for Most inverter headroom (117 W/100Wh)
- #1 of 25 for Fastest AC recharge (1.5 kW)
- #7 of 40 for Highest solar input (1.6 kW)
- #5 of 18 for Most expandable (10.75 kWh)
- #7 of 42 for Longest service life (10752 kWh)
- #4 of 51 for Most output per dollar (4.00 W/$)
- #27 of 51 for Longest warranty (60 mo)
The brands behind them
Anker SOLIX
The existing Anker customer upgrading from power banks and chargers
Best for: Buyers who want a well-made, well-supported unit and will use the app.
Not for: Off-gridders who need the widest accessory ecosystem or the lowest cost per Wh.
All Anker SOLIX models →PECRON
The informed value buyer who wants LiFePO4 and a big inverter for less
Best for: Value buyers who care about chemistry and output more than ecosystem.
Not for: Buyers who need a mature app, dealer support or resale value.
All PECRON models →Looking past the F3800 Plus vs F3000LFP head-to-head? Our Anker SOLIX vs PECRON brand comparison covers both line-ups.
Where these numbers come from. WattPicks does not test power stations — this is a spec profile, not a review. Every figure on this page is taken from Anker SOLIX’s own product listing and is stored with the vendor’s exact wording, reproduced below. We do not estimate missing specs — a field the vendor does not publish is shown as “—” and excluded from rankings. Source: ankersolix.com.
Vendor wording for each figure (8)
capacityWh: “3,840Wh”acOutputW: “6,000W | 3,840Wh | Up to 3,200W Solar Input”weight: “72.8 lb”solarInputW: “3,200W Solar Input Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus + Smart Home Power”cycleLife: “3,000+ cycles”upsSwitchoverMs: “Switching Time => 20 ms”maxExpandableWh: “expandable to 53.8kWh (12kW)”warrantyMonths: “5-year warranty”
Where these numbers come from. WattPicks does not test power stations — this is a spec profile, not a review. Every figure on this page is taken from PECRON’s own product listing and is stored with the vendor’s exact wording, reproduced below. We do not estimate missing specs — a field the vendor does not publish is shown as “—” and excluded from rankings. Source: pecron.com.
Vendor wording for each figure (8)
capacityWh: “different_metrics: nameplate 3072Wh — 10752Wh is the expanded maximum capacity; the single-unit nameplate is 3072Wh (consistent in title and bullets), not a kit total.”acOutputW: “Rated Power => 3600W”weight: “Around 28.7kg / 63.3lb”solarInputW: “Solar Input => XT60: 25Vdc~120Vdc; 1600W Max; 25A Max”rechargeAcMinutes: “2 Hours in AC Charging”cycleLife: “3,500+ Life Cycles to 80%”maxExpandableWh: “Expandable 2*EP3800-48V Up to 10,752Wh”warrantyMonths: “2+3 Years Warranty!”
Frequently asked
Which is better for most buyers, the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus or the PECRON F3000LFP?
The F3800 Plus leads 5–4 on shared published metrics. That edge matters when capacity, continuous ac output, watt-hours per pound match what you need; otherwise take the F3000LFP.
I care most about carry / camping — which should I buy?
Carry / camping is split on the published rows — weigh the table, not the brand story.
Method and sources
Every row on this page is a published manufacturer figure from the WattPicks catalog at build time. WattPicks does not run laboratory tests on these units, and blank cells mean the vendor did not publish that metric — not that we estimated it.
Read our methodology for how the catalog is normalized, and about WattPicks for who publishes it.
