Anker SOLIX F3800 vs Anker 535 PowerHouse
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
Anker 535 PowerHouse costs $3570 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Anker SOLIX F3800 holds 650% more energy (3840Wh vs 512Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Anker SOLIX F3800 has 8250W more surge headroom (9000W vs 750W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Anker 535 PowerHouse is 115.6 lb lighter (16.7 lb vs 132.3 lb).
- Anker SOLIX F3800 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Anker SOLIX F3800
This is where portable power stops being portable and starts replacing a standby generator. The 240V split-phase output is the headline feature.
Best for: Whole-home backup where you need 240V loads and can't run a gas generator.
Where it falls short:
- 132 lb — this is a wheeled appliance, not something you carry
- $3,999 puts it against real standby generators
Anker 535 PowerHouse
A durable half-kWh unit for devices and light loads. Dependable, but the low output and slow charging make it a device-first companion.
Best for: Campers charging phones, laptops and lights, not appliances.
Where it falls short:
- 500W output is device-scale
- 120W solar input, slow recharge
| Spec | Anker SOLIX F3800 | Anker 535 PowerHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3999 | $429 |
| Capacity | 3840 Wh | 512 Wh |
| Continuous output | 6000 W | 500 W |
| Surge output | 9000 W | 750 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 132.3 lb | 16.7 lb |
| Max solar | 2400 W | 120 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 2h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX F3800 | Anker 535 PowerHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 54.4 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 103.6 hrs | 13.8 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 40.8 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 81.6 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| Sump pump | 4.1 hrs | ❌ |