Anker SOLIX F3800 vs Bluetti AC180
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
Bluetti AC180 costs $3200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Anker SOLIX F3800 holds 233% more energy (3840Wh vs 1152Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Anker SOLIX F3800 has 6300W more surge headroom (9000W vs 2700W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Bluetti AC180 is 94.9 lb lighter (37.4 lb vs 132.3 lb).
- Anker SOLIX F3800 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — 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
Bluetti AC180
A solid mid-size unit that competes on price rather than any standout spec. 1152Wh is a useful step above the 1kWh crowd.
Best for: Buyers who catch it on sale and want slightly more than 1kWh.
Where it falls short:
- 37.4 lb is heavy for its capacity
- 2700W surge is mid-pack
- Not expandable
| Spec | Anker SOLIX F3800 | Bluetti AC180 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3999 | $799 |
| Capacity | 3840 Wh | 1152 Wh |
| Continuous output | 6000 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 9000 W | 2700 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 132.3 lb | 37.4 lb |
| Max solar | 2400 W | 500 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX F3800 | Bluetti AC180 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 54.4 hrs | 16.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 103.6 hrs | 31.1 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 40.8 hrs | 12.2 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 81.6 hrs | 24.5 hrs |
| Sump pump | 4.1 hrs | ❌ |