WattSiftAnker SOLIX F3800 vs Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
Which should you choose?
Anker SOLIX F3800
Choose Anker SOLIX F3800 for solar recharge speed — 2,400 W vs 1,200 W max input.
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
Choose Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus if motor start-up surges matter — 60% more surge headroom.
Core differences
Capacity
Jackery1,200 Wh higher
Anker SOLIX F38003,840 Wh
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus5,040 Wh
Power output
Jackery1,200 W higher
Anker SOLIX F38006,000 WSurge 9,000 W
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus7,200 WSurge 14,400 W
Solar input
Anker1,200 W higher
Anker SOLIX F38002,400 W
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus1,200 W
Price and buying options
| Price information · CAD | Anker SOLIX F3800 | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Recent recorded price | ||
| Price per Wh | $0.70/Wh | $0.77/Wh |
| 30-day average | $2,692.83 | $4,142.44 |
| 90-day average | $2,646.35 | $4,175.91 |
| 180-day average | $2,700.91 | $4,168.29 |
| Historical low | $2,499.00 | $3,699.00 |
| Historical high | $4,799.00 | $4,999.00 |
Fit / scenario
| Specification | Anker SOLIX F3800 | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Camping | Conditional fit | Conditional fit |
| RV | Strong fit | Strong fit |
| Home Backup | Strong fit | Strong fit |
| Emergency | Good fit | Conditional fit |
| CPAP | Good fit | Good fit |
Detailed Specification Comparison
| Specification | Anker SOLIX F3800 | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,840 Wh | 5,040 Wh |
| Continuous output | 6,000 W | 7,200 W |
| Surge output | 9,000 W | 14,400 W |
| Weight | 60 kg | 61 kg |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Solar input | 2,400 W | 1,200 W |
| AC recharge | 1,800 W | — |
| Outputs | ||
| AC | ×1 | ×1 |
| AC · NEMA 14-50 | ×1 | Not recorded |
| AC · NEMA 5-20 | ×6 | ×4 |
| USB-C | ×3 | ×1 |
| Expandability | Supported | Supported |
| UPS / EPS | Yes | Yes |
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