Anker SOLIX F3800 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
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 v2 costs $3200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Anker SOLIX F3800 holds 259% more energy (3840Wh vs 1070Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Anker SOLIX F3800 has 6000W more surge headroom (9000W vs 3000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is 108.5 lb lighter (23.8 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 v2
The lightest 1kWh unit here at 23.8 lb, with a 3000W surge that punches above the Anker and EcoFlow units it competes with.
Best for: Campers who want 1kWh but care about carrying weight and need surge headroom.
Where it falls short:
- Only 3 AC outlets
- Not expandable — what you buy is what you get
- 400W solar input trails the Anker C1000's 600W
| Spec | Anker SOLIX F3800 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3999 | $799 |
| Capacity | 3840 Wh | 1070 Wh |
| Continuous output | 6000 W | 1500 W |
| Surge output | 9000 W | 3000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 132.3 lb | 23.8 lb |
| Max solar | 2400 W | 400 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 42m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX F3800 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 54.4 hrs | 15.2 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 103.6 hrs | 28.9 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 40.8 hrs | 11.4 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 81.6 hrs | 22.7 hrs |
| Sump pump | 4.1 hrs | ❌ |