Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station vs Jackery HomePower 3000
The Anker SOLIX F3800 is the stronger pick for whole-home backup: 6,000W continuous output, 120V/240V split-phase power, and expansion to 26.9kWh (53.8kWh with two units). The Jackery HomePower 3000 is the better value for smaller loads and tighter budgets, at 3,000W and 3,024Wh. As of November 3, 2026, the F3800 is $2,199.99 at PowerGen Store and the HomePower 3000 is $1,349.00 at Central Florida Archery & Hunting Club, a gap of about $851.
Today the Jackery HomePower 3000 costs $850.99 less at its best price.
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Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station
$2,199.99at PowerGen StoreObserved Nov 2, 2026, 2:14 PM
Choose the Anker SOLIX F3800 if you need 240V output for a well pump, dryer, or EV, or want to scale capacity past 3kWh for multi-day outages.
Pros
- 6,000W continuous and 9,000W surge run dryers, well pumps, and AC units
- 240V split-phase output with NEMA 14-50 and L14-30 for EV and RV
- Expands to 26.9kWh, or 53.8kWh with two linked units
- 2,400W solar input recharges 0–80% in about 1.5 hours
- UPS switchover under 20ms and a 5-year warranty
Cons
- $2,199.99 costs about $851 more than the Jackery
What separates them
| Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station | Jackery HomePower 3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 3,840Wh LFP, expandable to 26.9kWh (53.8kWh with two units) | 3,024Wh LFP, no listed expansion |
| Continuous AC output | 6,000W | 3,000W |
| Surge output | 9,000W | 6,000W |
| Voltage | 120V and 240V split-phase, with NEMA 14-50 and L14-30 outlets | 120V AC outlets only |
| Solar input | Up to 2,400W, 0–80% in about 1.5 hours | Up to 1,400W |
| Battery cycles | 3,000+ cycles | 4,000+ cycles to 70% capacity |
| Weight | 132.3 lbs with wheels | Not listed; lighter class of unit |
Price history
$2,199.99$1,329.05
- Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station: lowest $2,199.99 on Oct 30 at Solar Guys Pro; $2,199.99 on Nov 2.
- Jackery HomePower 3000: lowest $1,329.05 on Nov 2 at Solar Guys Pro.
Prices at every store
Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station
- PowerGen StoreNew
Availability unknown
$2,199.99Free shippingObserved Nov 2, 2026, 2:14 PM
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Jackery HomePower 3000
- Solar Guys ProNew
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$1,399.00Free shippingObserved Nov 2, 2026, 2:14 PM - Central Florida Archery & Hunting ClubNew
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$1,349.00Observed Nov 2, 2026, 2:14 PM
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Specs compared
| Spec | Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station | Jackery HomePower 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Power Bank | — |
| Charging Station | Yes | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Maximum Output | 24 volts | — |
| Capacity | 3,840 mAh | — |
| Specification Details Capacity | 3,840Wh | — |
| Battery Chemistry | LFP (LiFePO₄), 3,000+ cycles | — |
| Expandable Capacity | Supports up to 6 × Expansion Batteries (3.84kWh… | — |
| AC Continuous Output | 6,000W Dual Voltage: 120V & 240V | — |
| AC Surge Output | 9,000W | — |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for whole-home backup?
- The Anker SOLIX F3800. Its 6,000W output and 240V split-phase power run dryers, well pumps, and AC units that the 3,000W, 120V-only Jackery cannot.
- Is the Anker worth about $851 more?
- Yes if you need 240V or plan to expand past 3kWh. If your loads stay under 3,000W, the Jackery covers them for $1,349.00 at Central Florida Archery & Hunting Club as of November 3, 2026.
- Which lasts longer?
- The Jackery is rated 4,000+ cycles to 70% capacity; the Anker is rated 3,000+ cycles. Both use LFP chemistry, so either should last many years of normal use.
- Can either charge an EV?
- Only the F3800, through its 240V NEMA 14-50 outlet. Owners report about 11–15 miles of range per charge without an expansion battery. The Jackery has no 240V output.
- Which charges faster from solar?
- The F3800, at up to 2,400W input versus 1,400W on the HomePower 3000. Both recharge fully from AC in roughly 2 to 2.5 hours.
- Which is easier to move?
- The Jackery. The F3800 weighs 132.3 lbs and has wheels; the Jackery is the lighter, more portable class of unit.
