Anker SOLIX F3800 vs BLUETTI Elite 400
The Anker SOLIX F3800 holds the same 3,840 Wh for the BLUETTI Elite 400, and gives 6,000 W against 2,600 W of continuous output. In October 2026 the F3800 cost $0.57 per Wh of rated capacity and the Elite 400 $0.36. Neither is ranked above the other here: each row below shows where one leads, so the right pick depends on what you need to run.
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The two in numbers
3,840 / 3,840Wh
Capacity
6,000 / 2,600W
Output
$0.57 / $0.36
Price per Wh
2.1 h / 5.1 h
Solar refill, peak sun
Figures read F3800 first, Elite 400 second.
Which one suits what
One line per criterion, each with the numbers behind it. There is no overall winner: weigh the lines that matter for your list.
- Longer runtime on the same load: a tie at 3,840 Wh.
- Bigger loads at once: the Anker SOLIX F3800, with 6,000 W against 2,600 W for the Elite 400. Continuous output caps what runs at the same moment.
- Motor and compressor starts: the Anker SOLIX F3800, with 9,000 W against 5,200 W for the Elite 400. The surge rating covers the start of a fridge, pump or tool.
- Carrying it: the BLUETTI Elite 400, with 86 lb (39 kg) against 132.3 lb (60 kg) for the F3800. Lighter is easier to move.
- Price per watt hour: the BLUETTI Elite 400, with $0.36 against $0.57 for the F3800. Prices as stored for October 2026; sale prices change often.
- Solar refill: the Anker SOLIX F3800, with 2.1 h of peak sun against 5.1 h of peak sun for the Elite 400. From empty at each station's own solar limit.
Running time, side by side
Each appliance on its own on a full charge, at 85% efficiency. Loads used for minutes a day show minutes of use.
| Appliance | Watts | F3800 | Elite 400 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone charging | 20 W | 6.8 days | 6.8 days |
| Laptop (while charging) | 65 W | 2.1 days | 2.1 days |
| Wi-Fi router and modemestimate | 28 W | 4.9 days | 4.9 days |
| LED bulb, 60 W equivalent (800 lumens) | 8.5 W | 16.0 days | 16.0 days |
| TV, 55 inch LED (LCD) | 82 W | 39.8 h | 39.8 h |
| CPAP machine (no humidifier) | 11 W | 12.4 days | 12.4 days |
| CPAP machine with heated humidifier | 56 W | 2.4 days | 2.4 days |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, stationary) | 290 W | 11.3 h | 11.3 h |
| Box fan (20 inch) | 125 W | 26.1 h | 26.1 h |
| Refrigerator (modern, full size) | 275 W | 2.5 days | 2.5 days |
| Chest freezer | 300 W | 4.1 days | 4.1 days |
| Sump pump (1/2 HP) | 925 W | 3.5 h | 3.5 h |
| Drip coffee maker | 900 W | 3.6 h of use | 3.6 h of use |
| Microwave oven (1,000 W cooking power) | 1,530 W | 2.1 h of use | 2.1 h of use |
| Electric kettle | 1,500 W | 2.2 h of use | 2.2 h of use |
| Window air conditioner (5,000 BTU) | 525 W | 6.2 h | 6.2 h |
| Electric space heater (1,500 W) | 1,500 W | 2.2 h | 2.2 h |
Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer.
Specifications
| Specification | F3800 | Elite 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 3,840 Wh | 3,840 Wh |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) | LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cycle life | 3,000 cycles to 80% capacity | 3,000 cycles to 80% capacity |
| Continuous AC output | 6,000 W | 2,600 W |
| Surge rating | 9,000 W | 5,200 W |
| AC outlets | 8 | 4 |
| AC voltage | 120 V and 240 V | 120 V |
| 240 V | 240 V split phase on its own | no 240 V output |
| TT-30 RV outlet | no | no |
| L14-30 outlet | yes | no |
| USB-C | 3 ports, up to 100 W | 2 ports, up to 100 W |
| USB-A | 2 ports | 2 ports |
| 12 V car outlet | up to 120 W | up to 120 W |
| Wall charging input | up to 1,800 W | up to 1,800 W |
| Solar input | up to 2,400 W | up to 1,000 W |
| Car charging input | up to 120 W | Not published |
| Expansion batteries | yes, up to 26,880 Wh in total (Anker SOLIX BP3800) | no |
| Backup (UPS) switchover | 20 ms or faster | 20 ms or faster |
| Weight | 132.3 lb (60 kg) | 86 lb (39 kg) |
| Size (box) | 27.6 × 15.6 × 15.3 in | 19.3 × 17 × 11.3 in |
| Charges down to | 32 °F (0 °C) | 32 °F (0 °C) |
| Runs down to | -4 °F (-20 °C) | -4 °F (-20 °C) |
| App connection | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Boost mode | Not published | Lifting Power, up to 3,900 W for resistive loads |
Solar refill counts 75% of each station's own solar limit reaching the battery; at 4 peak sun hours a day, divide by 4 for days.
The two stations
Anker SOLIX's page for the F3800 (opens in a new tab) BLUETTI's page for the Elite 400 (opens in a new tab)
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