Anker SOLIX F3800 vs Dabbsson DBS1000
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
Dabbsson DBS1000 costs $3300 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Anker SOLIX F3800 holds 275% more energy (3840Wh vs 1024Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Anker SOLIX F3800 has 5000W more surge headroom (9000W vs 4000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Dabbsson DBS1000 is 107.3 lb lighter (25 lb vs 132.3 lb).
- Dabbsson DBS1000 is rated for 4,500 cycles vs 4,000 — 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
Dabbsson DBS1000
A 1kWh with a 4,000-cycle rating and expandability at a mid price — a credible value alternative to the mainstream 1kWh units.
Best for: Value buyers who want long cycle life and expansion at 1kWh.
Where it falls short:
- Smaller brand and support network
- Smaller support network
| Spec | Anker SOLIX F3800 | Dabbsson DBS1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3999 | $699 |
| Capacity | 3840 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 6000 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 9000 W | 4000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 132.3 lb | 25 lb |
| Max solar | 2400 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX F3800 | Dabbsson DBS1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 54.4 hrs | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 103.6 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 40.8 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 81.6 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | 4.1 hrs | 1.1 hrs |