Anker SOLIX F3800 vs Jackery Explorer 1500 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 1500 v2 costs $3000 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 5000W more surge headroom (9000W vs 4000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 is 94.8 lb lighter (37.5 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 v2
2000W output and 4000W surge at $999 makes this one of the better value picks for actual home backup, not just camping.
Best for: First-time home-backup buyers who need real surge on a budget.
Where it falls short:
- 1536Wh means about a day of fridge-plus-devices
- Not expandable
| Spec | Anker SOLIX F3800 | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3999 | $999 |
| Capacity | 3840 Wh | 1536 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 | 37.5 lb |
| Max solar | 2400 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Anker SOLIX F3800 | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |