Anker SOLIX F3800 vs DJI Power 500
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
DJI Power 500 costs $3640 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 7000W more surge headroom (9000W vs 2000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- DJI Power 500 is 116.0 lb lighter (16.3 lb vs 132.3 lb).
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
DJI Power 500
The smaller DJI unit: 512Wh and 1,000W make it a capable weekend companion, with fast charging and low noise as the standouts.
Best for: Weekend campers and creators who want a light, fast-charging half-kWh unit.
Where it falls short:
- 512Wh is a single-day capacity
- No expansion
| Spec | Anker SOLIX F3800 | DJI Power 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3999 | $359 |
| Capacity | 3840 Wh | 512 Wh |
| Continuous output | 6000 W | 1000 W |
| Surge output | 9000 W | 2000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 132.3 lb | 16.3 lb |
| Max solar | 2400 W | 200 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 10m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX F3800 | DJI Power 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 54.4 hrs | 7.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 103.6 hrs | 13.8 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 40.8 hrs | 5.4 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 81.6 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| Sump pump | 4.1 hrs | ❌ |