Anker SOLIX F3800 vs Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra
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 1500 Ultra costs $2800 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Anker SOLIX F3800 holds 150% more energy (3840Wh vs 1536Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Anker SOLIX F3800 has 5400W more surge headroom (9000W vs 3600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is 105.8 lb lighter (26.5 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 1500 Ultra
The portability record-holder: 1536Wh at 26.5 lb, lighter than most 1kWh units. You pay $200 over the 1500 v2 for that weight saving.
Best for: Van lifers and overlanders where every pound is negotiated.
Where it falls short:
- 1800W output is lower than the cheaper 1500 v2's 2000W
- $1199 is a premium for weight alone
| Spec | Anker SOLIX F3800 | Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3999 | $1199 |
| Capacity | 3840 Wh | 1536 Wh |
| Continuous output | 6000 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 9000 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 132.3 lb | 26.5 lb |
| Max solar | 2400 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 15m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX F3800 | Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 54.4 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 103.6 hrs | 41.4 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 40.8 hrs | 16.3 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 81.6 hrs | 32.6 hrs |
| Sump pump | 4.1 hrs | 1.6 hrs |