Anker SOLIX F3800 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
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
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus costs $3100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Anker SOLIX F3800 holds 204% more energy (3840Wh vs 1264Wh), 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.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus is 100.3 lb lighter (32 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
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
1264Wh with 4000W surge and expandability — a more capable unit than the 1000 v2 for $100 more, if you can accept the extra weight.
Best for: Buyers who want a 1kWh unit they can grow into a larger system.
Where it falls short:
- 32 lb vs the v2's 23.8 lb
- 2000W output is overkill for its capacity
| Spec | Anker SOLIX F3800 | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3999 | $899 |
| Capacity | 3840 Wh | 1264 Wh |
| Continuous output | 6000 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 9000 W | 4000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 132.3 lb | 32 lb |
| Max solar | 2400 W | 800 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 40m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX F3800 | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 54.4 hrs | 17.9 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 103.6 hrs | 34.1 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 40.8 hrs | 13.4 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 81.6 hrs | 26.9 hrs |
| Sump pump | 4.1 hrs | 1.3 hrs |