Last updated: November 10, 2026. Every spec and price here comes from PECRON’s US product page and F5000LFP user manual (August 2026 edition), and from Anker SOLIX’s US F3800 Plus product page, F3800 Plus user guide (A1790P), and Anker SOLIX blog, all read November 10, 2026. This is a spec comparison, not a hands-on test. We haven’t run either unit ourselves. Anything marked “arithmetic” is our math on the makers’ published figures. Prices and stock change often, so check the live listing before you buy.
The PECRON F5000LFP and the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus are both single-box home backup stations that put out 120 V and 240 V without a second unit or a hub. That’s the main thing that separates them from pairs like the EcoFlow DELTA Pro or the Mango Power E, which need two units for 240 V.
The short answer: on paper the PECRON has more of nearly everything (5,120 Wh vs 3,840 Wh, 7,200 W vs 6,000 W at 240 V, up to 6,400 W of solar vs 3,200 W, 3,600 W wall charging vs 1,800 W) and weighs less, and it lists a 0 ms online-UPS outlet group. The Anker has a bigger home system listed around it (Home Power Panel, transfer switch, Double Power Hub, generator bypass), a 5-year warranty with consistent wording, solar input down to 11 V, and an EV charging mode. Availability is the catch on November 10, 2026: the PECRON was a pre-order shipping in December, and Anker’s own US store showed the F3800 Plus as sold out.
How do the specs compare side by side?
| Spec (maker figure) | PECRON F5000LFP | Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,120 Wh (51.2 V, 100 Ah), LiFePO4 | 3,840 Wh (51.2 V, 75 Ah), LiFePO4 |
| 240 V output | NEMA L14-30R, 200–240 V, 7,200 W max | NEMA L14-30R, 120/240 V, 25 A, 6,000 W max |
| 120 V output | 100–120 V, 3,600 W × 2; 4 × NEMA 5-20R plus 1 × TT-30R | 6,000 W total; two groups of 3 × NEMA 5-20R at 2,400 W each; TT-30R at 3,000 W |
| Surge | Not printed on the page or manual we read | Not printed on the page or user guide we read |
| UPS switchover | Two NEMA 5-20R on online UPS at 0 ms; backup-UPS outlets at 20 ms in the spec table (FAQ says 8–20 ms) | 20 ms on the three left NEMA 5-20R outlets; wall bypass limited to 1,440 W |
| Self-consumption | About 30 W (manual FAQ) | No watt figure printed; Anker’s blog says a 2025 firmware update cut idle consumption by 50% |
| Inverter efficiency | “Typically over 93%” (manual) | Not printed |
| Battery cycles | Over 80% capacity after 4,000 cycles (0.5C, 25 °C) | 3,000+ cycles (no end-of-life capacity printed) |
| Wall charging | 3,600 W with the 30 A cable (about 1.8 h); 1,800 W with a 15 A cable | 1,800 W from a 120 V, 15 A outlet; 6,000 W through the Home Power Panel or generator port (3,300 W for a single unit with no expansion battery) |
| Solar input | 2 × XT60, 30–180 V, 25 A, 3,200 W each; 5,800 W max on a single unit, 6,400 W with an expansion battery | 2 × ports, 11–165 V, 17 A, 1,600 W each; 3,200 W total |
| Expansion | Up to 6 × FP5000-48V; 35.84 kWh max | Up to 6 × BP3800 (3.84 kWh, 72.8 lb each); about 26.9 kWh. Two units: up to 53.8 kWh |
| Generator | Generator mode listed in the manual | 6,000 W 240 V generator charging and bypass with Anker’s generator adapter (single unit only) |
| Charging temperature | −4 °F to 113 °F (−20 °C to 45 °C) with battery heating | 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C); 760 W max when cells are 0–10 °C |
| Discharging temperature | 14 °F to 113 °F (−10 °C to 45 °C) | −4 °F to 104 °F (−20 °C to 40 °C) |
| USB-C / USB-A | 2 × 100 W / 2 × 18 W | 100 W per USB-C port / 12 W per USB-A port |
| DC | XT60 + 5525, adjustable 12–40 V, 25 A, 800 W max | 12 V 10 A car output |
| Weight | About 123.9 lb (56.2 kg) | 136.7 lb on the product page; 135.6 lb (61.5 kg) in the user guide |
| Size | 21.7 × 15 × 13.1 in | 27.6 × 15.3 × 15.6 in including wheels |
| Warranty | Spec table: 3+2 years. Product description: 5+1 years | 5 years |
| US maker store, Nov 10, 2026 | $2,399 pre-order; ships December | Sold out |
Sources: PECRON’s F5000LFP product page and F5000LFP user manual PDF; Anker SOLIX’s F3800 Plus product page, F3800 Plus user guide and standby firmware post, all read November 10, 2026. We ignore crossed-out “compare at” prices (PECRON showed $2,999 next to $2,399).
Neither PECRON nor Anker is in our affiliate programs on their own stores, so the PECRON link is a plain link to the F5000LFP on PECRON. PECRON’s Amazon listing showed as unavailable on November 10, 2026. The Amazon listing above for the F3800 Plus showed In Stock from AnkerDirect that day. Its title also names the Home Power Panel, so check which configuration and price you’ve selected before you buy.
Which one makes more 240 V power?
Both put 240 V on an L14-30R outlet from one box. Anker’s page shows the F3800 Plus connecting to a transfer switch or an inlet box from that outlet.
- PECRON F5000LFP: 7,200 W max at 200–240 V, built from two 3,600 W 120 V legs. PECRON’s page says 120 V charging is supported while you use 240 V output. It also says the 240 V outlet has a floating neutral in battery mode and follows the input’s neutral bonding when AC input is connected. Tell your electrician that before anything gets wired to a panel.
- Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus: 6,000 W max at 120/240 V, 25 A on the L14-30R. Anker’s FAQ lists which outlets work in each input condition. For example, with only a 120 V wall outlet connected, the L14-30R isn’t usable and the TT-30R and UPS outlets bypass up to 1,440 W.
- Either way: feeding a home panel needs a transfer switch or interlock installed by a licensed electrician. Read our transfer switch safety guide first, and our gas furnace guide if a furnace blower is on your list.
If your critical loads include a 240 V well pump or a 240 V mini-split, check the appliance’s running and start current against these limits. Neither maker prints a surge rating on the pages we read, so ask before you count on either one to start a large motor.
Which one is better as a UPS for a computer or medical device?
PECRON lists two NEMA 5-20R outlets on online UPS with a 0 ms transfer time, and its manual recommends those outlets for equipment that needs uninterrupted power. Its other UPS outlets are 20 ms in the spec table and 8–20 ms in the FAQ. Anker lists 20 ms on the F3800 Plus’s three left NEMA 5-20R outlets, and pass-through from the wall tops out at 1,440 W. Whether 20 ms is fast enough depends on the device, so check its maker’s guidance. Our CPAP backup guide covers what to ask.
How fast do they recharge?
- From the wall: the PECRON takes 3,600 W with its 30 A cable (PECRON says about 1.8 hours) or 1,800 W with a 15 A cable. The Anker takes 1,800 W from a normal 120 V outlet. It can take 6,000 W through the Home Power Panel or generator port, but only 3,300 W on a single unit with no expansion battery.
- From solar: the PECRON has two XT60 inputs at 30–180 V, 25 A, and 3,200 W each, for 5,800 W on a single unit or 6,400 W with an expansion battery. Plan panel strings that stay inside 30–180 V. The Anker has two 11–165 V, 17 A inputs at 1,600 W each, 3,200 W total, and it accepts a single small panel. Anker warns that going over 165 V can damage the solar ports.
- In the cold: PECRON lists charging down to −4 °F with its battery heater. Anker lists charging from 32 °F and limits charging to 760 W when the cells are between 0 and 10 °C. If the unit lives in an unheated garage in a cold climate, that difference matters.
How long will each one run a fridge, a furnace blower, or a bigger load?
PECRON publishes a runtime formula: battery Wh × 95% depth of discharge × 93% inverter efficiency ÷ (load watts + 30 W self-consumption). Anker doesn’t print a formula, an efficiency figure, or a standby wattage on the pages we read, so for the F3800 Plus we can only show the ceiling, Wh ÷ load watts, which real use won’t reach. All figures below are our arithmetic.
| Average load | PECRON with its own formula | PECRON ceiling (5,120 Wh ÷ W) | Anker ceiling (3,840 Wh ÷ W) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 W (fridge average) | About 34.8 h | About 51.2 h | About 38.4 h |
| 300 W (fridge, lights, router, furnace blower) | About 13.7 h | About 17.1 h | About 12.8 h |
| 1,000 W (window AC, microwave in bursts) | About 4.4 h | About 5.1 h | About 3.8 h |
| 3,000 W (well pump plus kitchen loads) | About 1.5 h | About 1.7 h | About 1.3 h |
Compare like with like: the two ceiling columns are on the same basis. For realistic fridge numbers, see our fridge and freezer runtime guide. For heat, our space heater guide explains why resistance heating drains even a 5 kWh battery fast.
Where do the makers’ own numbers disagree?
- PECRON warranty: the spec table and the headline bullets say 3+2 years, while the product description in PECRON’s store data says 5+1 years. Get the terms in writing.
- PECRON ship date: the product title says “Ships Late Dec”, a label on the same page says “Ships Early Dec”, and the shipping notice says orders from October 31 ship in mid-December.
- PECRON AC charging: the spec table says 3,600 W with the 30 A cable, while a feature line on the same page says “3200W super fast AC charging”.
- PECRON solar charge time: the page says 5,800 W solar fills a single unit in 1.2 hours, and the store description says 70 minutes.
- PECRON UPS timing: the spec table gives 0 ms and 20 ms outlet groups, the manual FAQ says 8–20 ms for backup UPS, and an older description line says “Bypass 10ms”.
- Anker weight: 136.7 lb on the product page and 135.6 lb in the user guide.
- Anker price: Anker’s store page showed sold out on November 10, 2026, and its page data carried two different prices ($2,399.99 and $2,999.99), so we don’t quote a current Anker store price.
- Cycle ratings aren’t like for like: PECRON rates 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity, and Anker says 3,000+ cycles with no end-of-life capacity printed.
Which one fits which buyer?
- Lean toward the PECRON F5000LFP if you want the most battery and 240 V power per dollar, a big high-voltage solar array (up to 6,400 W), 3,600 W wall charging, a 0 ms UPS outlet, or cold-weather charging, and you can wait for a December pre-order to ship.
- Lean toward the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus if you want Anker’s home system (Home Power Panel, transfer switch, Double Power Hub), 6,000 W generator charging and bypass, EV charging mode, low-voltage solar flexibility (11–165 V), or a warranty with one clear term. Our EcoFlow vs Anker SOLIX lineup guide covers the rest of Anker’s range.
- Look at the alternatives too: we compare the PECRON against the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra and the Anker against the original EcoFlow DELTA Pro. If 240 V from two smaller units is fine, see Mango Power E vs EcoFlow DELTA Pro.
Frequently asked questions
Can either one run a whole house?
Not a typical whole house with central AC, an electric range, and an electric water heater running together. Both can back up critical circuits through a transfer switch, within 7,200 W (PECRON) or 6,000 W (Anker). Our home battery backup guide explains how to size critical loads.
Do I need two units for 240 V?
No. Both make 120/240 V from one unit on an L14-30R outlet. Anker also sells a two-unit kit with its Double Power Hub listed at 12,000 W.
Which is lighter to move?
By the makers’ figures, the PECRON at about 123.9 lb versus 135.6–136.7 lb for the Anker.
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Robert DeWitt writes about off-grid power gear for Off Grid Power Boom. Based in Arizona, he uses portable power stations, solar panels, and battery systems regularly in extreme heat—focusing on practical runtime, charging speed, reliability, and real-world usability for camping, RV trips, and home backup.
Editorial focus: portable power stations & solar generators, solar panel setups, batteries/inverters, and off-grid preparedness.