Head-to-head test
Anker SOLIX F3800 vs Jackery HomePower 3000
The HomePower 3000 gives up 768Wh and an expansion port to the F3800 and takes half the weight and $1,500 in return — so unless you're wiring 6,000W of whole-home backup, the Jackery is the same 3kWh of usable power in a box one person can actually carry.
Written by Gunner GustafsonUpdated
Whole-Home Backup Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
Anker
SOLIX F3800
6,237Power Score · The AC & Fridge Zone
$1,999.99 list · direct from Anker
Jackery
HomePower 3000
5,162Power Score · The AC & Fridge Zone
$1,299.00 list · direct from Jackery
Spec deltas
The Jackery HomePower 3000 weighs 59.52 pounds and costs $1,199. The Anker SOLIX F3800 weighs 132.3 pounds and costs $2,699. Both store roughly 3 kilowatt-hours, so the first question isn't how much power you get — it's how much you're willing to pay, and lift, for the same energy.
The F3800 justifies its size with output. It runs 6,000W continuous against the Jackery's 3,600W, and it accepts expansion batteries where the HomePower is sealed at 3,072Wh. That's a real gap for anyone backing up a whole house or planning to scale up later.
For everyone else, the Jackery quietly wins the arguments that matter after the purchase. It's rated for 4,000 cycles against the F3800's 3,000, comes in at $0.10 per lifetime kilowatt-hour against $0.23, and — the headline — one person can pick it up. At 59.52 pounds it's among the lightest 3kWh units built; the F3800 is a two-person install.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first — the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
rated cycles
So the more expensive unit is also the more expensive one to own: $0.23 per lifetime kWh against the Jackery's $0.10, and $540 per warranty year against $240. You're paying a 125% price premium for a 25% capacity bump on a battery that wears out sooner.
HomePower 3000: $1,199, 3,072Wh, 4,000 cyclesF3800: $2,699, 3,840Wh, 3,000 cycles
Why it mattersAnyone deciding on cost per kilowatt-hour rather than sticker capacity takes the HomePower.
That's the difference between a unit you carry from the garage to the driveway yourself and one you install once with a second set of hands and never move again. For the same 3kWh, the Jackery goes where you need it and the Anker stays where you put it.
HomePower 3000 weighs 59.52 lb; owners describe it as a one-person carryB1F3800 weighs 132.3 lb — a two-person liftA11
Why it mattersIf the unit ever has to move — camping, a different room, a friend's place — the weight alone settles it for the Jackery.
continuous output
Both matter only in one scenario: whole-home backup you intend to expand. A 6,000W inverter starts 240V loads like central air and well pumps that the Jackery's 3,600W can't touch, and expansion lets the system grow past 3kWh. For a fridge, a CPAP, tools, and a weekend of camping, both units cover the load and the Jackery never runs out of headroom you'd use.
F3800: 6,000W continuous output, expandable with battery packsHomePower 3000: 3,600W continuous output, sealed at 3,072Wh
Why it mattersThe F3800's two signature advantages are real but narrow — they pay off for the whole-home installer and no one else.
solar input
But F3800 owners consistently report the DC input is so particular that generic panels won't cooperate, pushing them to pricey Anker arrays or the wallA1A2A13. The Jackery's lower 1,400W ceiling is a smaller number that's easier to actually hit with standard panels.
F3800 accepts up to 2,400W of solar; owners report the input is restrictive and locks them into Anker panelsA1A2A13HomePower 3000 accepts up to 1,400W of solar
Why it mattersAn off-grid buyer should weigh a solar ceiling they can reach over a bigger one they can't feed.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units — everything else is a tie.
Lifetime Value
Selected because: Half the price and cheaper per kWh — the Jackery's whole case starts here.
cost / lifetime kWh
The HomePower 3000 costs $1,199 against the F3800's $2,699, and the value gap only widens with time. It's rated for 4,000 cycles against 3,000, which puts it at $0.10 per lifetime kWh against $0.23, and $240 per warranty year against $540.
The F3800's answer is 768Wh more capacity, 3,840Wh against 3,072. It's a genuine amount of extra energy, but it costs $1,500 and 1,000 cycles of battery life to get. Measured per dollar or per year of warranty, the Jackery isn't just cheaper — it's cheaper by more than half.
Portability & Form Factor
Selected because: 59.52 lb vs 132.3 lb is the single most decisive spec on the page.
weight
This is the spec that ends the debate for most buyers. The HomePower 3000 weighs 59.52 pounds and owners call it a genuine one-person carry, compact enough to stash where bigger units won't fitB1. The F3800 weighs 132.3 pounds — reviewers note it's near-silent right up until you try to lift itA11.
Same 3kWh of energy, 73 pounds apart. The Jackery moves with you; the Anker is furniture you wire in and leave. If the unit's job description includes ever going somewhere, that's not a close call.
PowerScore Breakdown
Selected because: The F3800's real edge is 6,000W output; name it and bound it.
overall power score
The F3800 posts a 6,013 power score against the Jackery's 5,250, and it earns the gap honestly: 6,000W continuous output against 3,600W, plus a 9,000W surge. For whole-home backup — the split-phase, high-draw loads that overwhelm a 3,600W inverter — the F3800 is the only one of these two that can do it.
The reality check is the load list. A fridge, freezer, furnace blower, microwave, CPAP, and a weekend's worth of camping gear all start and run on the Jackery's 3,600W. The F3800's extra 2,400W is there for central air and well pumps — real loads, but ones most 3kWh shoppers aren't backing up.
Growth Path
Selected because: The Jackery is sealed; the F3800 expands — but only the whole-home buyer needs it.
solar input
The F3800 takes expansion batteries and the HomePower 3000 doesn't — on the spec sheet that's a clean win for the Anker. But a sealed unit isn't automatically a dead end. The Jackery packs a full 3,072Wh into a 59-pound body one person can carry, which is its finished form: you own the ceiling, and for most 3kWh buyers that ceiling is plenty.
The F3800's expansion is real, but it grows by bolting on more heavy modules to an already-132-pound base — a path that makes sense for a permanent whole-home install and almost none for anyone else. Buy the F3800 for expansion only if you actually intend to expand. If 3kWh covers you, the Jackery's sealed design costs you nothing you'd use.
Strengths & trade-offs
Anker SOLIX F3800
Strengths
- +Larger battery capacity
- +Higher AC output
- +Faster solar charging
Trade-offs
- –Substantially more expensive (+$701) than the HomePower 3000.
- –Significantly heavier (+72.8 lbs), making it harder to move.
- –Very heavy unit that may be difficult for one person to lift.
- –Shorter-lived battery — rated for 3,000 charge cycles vs the HomePower 3000's 4,000, so it wears out sooner.
Jackery HomePower 3000
Strengths
- +Costs $701 less
- +Lighter by 72.8 lb
- +Rated for 4,000 charge cycles — much longer battery lifespan
Trade-offs
- –Weaker inverter (-2,400W) limits appliance compatibility.
- –Sealed capacity — the SOLIX F3800 can add batteries to grow past 3,072Wh; this one can't.
Will It Power Your Gear?
Scenario math and per-appliance runtimes, modeled from the spec record.
Scenario verdicts
We ran the math on six real-world scenarios. Here's which unit survives your actual life.
SCN-01 · 2 nights · needs 2,100Wh
Weekend Camping
Two nights off-grid with essential comfort
SOLIX F3800
The HomePower 3000 cuts it close at 80%. One cold night or an unexpected device and you're rationing power. The SOLIX F3800 finishes at 64%, leaving real headroom for spontaneous use. If you camp in variable weather, that buffer keeps you relaxed instead of checking your battery app every 20 minutes.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Phone Charger 15W×6h · LED Lights 40W×8h · Box Fan 75W×14h · CPAP Machine 40W×16h
SCN-02 · 8 hours · needs 1,645Wh
8-Hour Blackout
Keep the essentials running through a night without power
SOLIX F3800
Both survive, but the SOLIX F3800 finishes at just 50% used. That's enough reserve for a second blackout night. The HomePower 3000 at 63% leaves little margin if the outage runs longer than expected. In storm-prone areas, that remaining capacity is insurance.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Fridge 150W×8h · Router + Modem 20W×8h · LED Lights (4 bulbs) 40W×6h · Phone Charger 15W×3h
SCN-03 · 8 hours · needs 320Wh
CPAP Overnight
Sleep therapy without interruption — the #1 medical use case
Either unit
Both are wildly overqualified for CPAP. You're using 12% or less. Save your money and buy whichever is cheaper; the extra capacity is completely wasted on a 40W overnight load. Put the savings toward a second battery for multi-night trips.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD CPAP Machine 40W×8h
SCN-04 · 8 hours · needs 910Wh
Remote Workday
Full work day off-grid without power anxiety
Either unit
Both power your workstation all day without breaking a sweat. At these utilization levels, prioritize the unit with better USB-C output for direct laptop charging. It's more convenient than using the AC inverter and wastes less energy.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Laptop 60W×8h · External Monitor 30W×8h · Router + Modem 20W×8h · Phone Charger 15W×2h
SCN-05 · 4 hours · needs 670Wh
Tailgate Party
Game day power for the crew
Either unit
Both handle game day easily. Since capacity isn't the deciding factor, consider weight: the lighter unit is easier to load into a truck bed. Also check if either has Bluetooth speaker-level noise. Fan sound matters in social settings.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Blender 400W×0.5h · LED TV (55") 80W×4h · Bluetooth Speaker 15W×4h · Phone Charger (×3) 45W×2h
SCN-06 · 24 hours · needs 4,685Wh
Van Life Daily
A full day of mobile living — the ultimate endurance test
Neither unit
Neither unit can fully handle this scenario (needs 4,685Wh). You'd need a higher-capacity station or to cut back on usage.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Mini-Fridge 150W×24h · Laptop 60W×4h · Phone Charger 15W×3h · LED Lights 40W×5h · Fan 75W×8h
The Load Test
RUNTIME = (Wh × 0.85) ÷ LOAD
None of the six scenarios above exactly yours? Build it. Toggle what you'd plug in; both units are tested against the combined draw.
Essentials
Comfort & Convenience
High-Draw Appliances
Test duration
8h
Continuous draw
205W
Projected runtime
For this load: SOLIX F3800 runs 15.9h vs 12.7h.
$1,999.99 list · direct from Anker
Modeled from the spec record — same math as the tables below. Methodology
Runtime by appliance
Real-world runtime estimates for common appliances, modeled at 85% inverter efficiency.¹
Essentials
The basics you need runningscale 0–217.6hComfort & Convenience
Makes off-grid life actually enjoyablescale 0–43.5hHigh-Draw Appliances
These reveal the real limitsscale 0–3.3h¹ Runtime = (capacity × 0.85) ÷ appliance watts. Within each group, all bars share one time scale (the group's longest runtime), so lengths are comparable across appliances; identical runtimes collapse into a single blue/orange bar. Actual runtime varies with battery age, temperature, and simultaneous loads — see methodology.
Conclusion
July 16, 2026
Verdict: the Jackery HomePower 3000
For a 3kWh home-backup or heavy-camping unit, the Jackery HomePower 3000 is the better buy for most people: $1,199 against $2,699, 59.52 pounds against 132.3, 4,000 cycles against 3,000, and $0.10 per lifetime kWh against $0.23. It's half the price, less than half the weight, and cheaper to own. The F3800 is the more capable machine and it does win the capacity-bound scenarios — Weekend Camping and the 8-Hour Blackout — on the strength of 768Wh more storage. It also outputs 6,000W against 3,600W and, unlike the sealed Jackery, takes expansion batteries. But those wins serve one buyer: someone wiring split-phase whole-home backup who needs the 6,000W and plans to grow the system. If that's not the plan, the F3800 is $1,500 of capability that stays installed and unused.
Editor-assigned confidence, based on cited owner research and spec analysis.
List prices as of July 16, 2026. The links below open Anker's and Jackery's current prices.
$1,299.00 list · direct from Jackery
or check the SOLIX F3800 price$1,999.99 list
Written by Gunner Gustafson, Whole-Home Backup Tester · Station Arena Test Desk · Updated July 16, 2026
Measured Data
Benchmark scores and the full spec record, side by side.
Benchmark scores
Not rated for both units (minimum threshold unmet): UPS, Tailgating, Apartment Balcony.
Full specifications
ᵈ Derived: price ÷ rated capacity. See the data behind our comparisons →
Comparison ToolAdd more power stations, side by sideOpen Tool →How these numbers are produced
Numeric verification
Every figure on this page traces to our spec database or arithmetic on it — no estimated numbers.
Owner claims
Statements about owner experience are cited to published reviews — see Sources & Research Notes below.
Runtime model
Runtime = (rated capacity × 0.85 inverter efficiency) ÷ device wattage. Solar recharge estimates assume panels deliver 70% of rated output. Cold weather, battery age, and stacked loads reduce real-world results.
Power Score
Computed from 14 published spec dimensions, weighted per use-case bench. Higher is better; a unit must meet a bench's minimum threshold to be rated.
See the full weight table and data sourcing on our methodology page →Class ranking (the star rating)
Each unit's star score is a category ranking, not customer reviews — no buyer opinions feed it. We score every station on size-independent quality (value, output, portability, endurance, ports, warranty, and more), then percentile-rank it against the other units in its capacity class, so a class-leading compact unit and a class-leading whole-home unit can both earn 5★. Here, SOLIX F3800 rates 4.5/5 (73rd percentile of 16 Home Backup-class units), and HomePower 3000 rates 4.8/5 (88th percentile of 25 Large-class units).
How the class ranking is computed →Test Notes & Caveats
Hidden gotchas and advantages we spotted that you won't find on the product page.
SOLIX F3800: 132.3 lbs Is a Commitment
At 132.3 lbs, this is a two-person lift. Plan your placement carefully. Once it's set up, you won't want to move it. It's a semi-permanent appliance. Pick your spot.
HomePower 3000: Fixed Capacity
The HomePower 3000 is sealed at 3,072Wh — fine if that covers you, but it's the ceiling. The SOLIX F3800 starts at 3,840Wh and can add expansion batteries, so if your needs may climb toward partial-home backup, it has room to grow the HomePower 3000 doesn't.
Surge Power: Inverter Quality Indicator
The HomePower 3000 has a 2× surge-to-continuous ratio vs the SOLIX F3800's 1.5×. A higher ratio (≥2×) means the inverter handles motor startup surges better. That's critical for fridges, AC compressors, and power tools that briefly draw 2-3× their rated wattage. The SOLIX F3800 may trip when starting these appliances even though its continuous wattage looks sufficient.
Warranty Value Comparison
The HomePower 3000 gives you 3.8 years of warranty per $1,000 spent, vs the SOLIX F3800's 2.5 years. That's 1.5× more coverage per dollar. An underrated factor if you're keeping this unit for years.
Battery Lifespan in Real Years
The HomePower 3000 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000. In real life: at daily use, that's 11 vs 8.2 years. At weekend use (twice a week), it's 38 vs 29 years. After hitting the cycle limit, the battery doesn't die. It drops to ~80% original capacity, which is still very usable.
SOLIX F3800: Noise Level Not Disclosed
The HomePower 3000 publishes its noise level (30dB), but the SOLIX F3800 doesn't. Brands that don't disclose noise specs often have louder units. If noise matters to you (CPAP users, apartment dwellers), this is worth investigating before buying.
Full record above — the Test Desk pick is the HomePower 3000.
Check HomePower 3000 price →or check the SOLIX F3800 priceOwnership Analysis
What happens after you buy — true cost of ownership, brand trust, and growth potential.
Lifetime value
Service lifeyears at one full cycle per day
Lifetime energy delivered
Cost per delivered kWh
│ warranty ends · Reaching the cycle rating means ~80% capacity remains — degraded, not dead.
Analyst note
The HomePower 3000 wins on both sticker price and long-term value. At $0.11/kWh over its lifetime, it's meaningfully cheaper to own. Clear value winner.
Brand trust
Anker
Ecosystem
7-8 SOLIX portable power stations across C-series (compact) and F-series (flagship), plus the X1 home energy system
Support
US-based support. Historically known for incredible no-hassle replacements, but recent reports describe AI-driven support agents giving generic responses and complex return logistics for heavy units (hazmat shipping). The Anker brand reputation is still strong, but SOLIX-specific support quality is trending down.
Community
Moderate — active Reddit (r/Anker, r/AnkerSOLIXCommunity) and growing. Benefits from Anker's massive consumer electronics brand awareness.
App experience
Rated 4.5/5 iOS (~1,100 ratings) · 4.3/5 Android
Unique strength
Parent brand trust from Anker's consumer electronics dominance. InfiniPower technology for long cycle life. Strong $/Wh value in the mid-size and larger units — the S2000, F2600 and C1000 are among the better buys per watt-hour in the catalog.
Worth knowing
Support quality appears to be declining from its historically excellent level. Firmware updates have removed features without warning. Expansion ecosystem is smaller than EcoFlow's.
Jackery
Ecosystem
12-15+ models across Explorer (portable) and HomePower (home backup) series, plus SolarSaga panel ecosystem and innovative form factors
Support
US-based support but widely criticized. Reddit reports describe slow/dismissive responses, scripted AI agents, strict receipt requirements for warranty claims, and refurbished replacements for clearly defective units. Strongly recommended: buy from Costco or Amazon for return protection.
Community
Smallest community of the major brands — Reddit r/Jackery has ~2,000 members. YouTube presence is solid due to brand recognition.
App experience
Rated 2.3-3.3/5 iOS and Android — the weakest app experience of the major brands. Multiple confusing apps (Jackery app vs Jackery Home) and mandatory login even offline.
Unique strength
Highest brand recognition and widest retail distribution (Costco, Home Depot, Best Buy, Amazon). The "Toyota" of power stations — dependable, proven, wide availability. Innovative form factors like the Solar Gazebo and Solar Mars Bot.
Worth knowing
A couple of older models still ship NMC chemistry with a shorter rated lifespan, so check the cycle rating on the specific unit — though most of the current line has moved to LFP. Generally perceived as overpriced for the specs offered compared to newer competitors. App experience is significantly behind rivals.
Analyst note
Anker and Jackery are close competitors. Both have established support channels and growing ecosystems. Compare their specific warranty terms and community size for your peace of mind.
Growth path
SOLIX F3800
EXPANDABLESupports Anker expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit — useful if your needs may climb past 3,840Wh.
Accepts up to 2,400W of solar. Enough for a serious multi-panel array.
Generous port selection supports complex multi-device setups.
Expansion batteries are Anker-specific. You're investing in the Anker ecosystem.
HomePower 3000
FIXED CAPACITYFixed at 3,072Wh — a sealed, complete system. No expansion port, but that capacity already covers heavy and multi-day loads.
Accepts up to 1,400W of solar. Enough for a serious multi-panel array.
Adequate ports for most setups, but heavy users may want a power strip.
Realistic full solar rechargeat 70% of rated panel output — see methodology
Analyst note
The HomePower 3000 is sealed at 3,072Wh, which is fine if that covers you. The SOLIX F3800 starts at 3,840Wh and can grow beyond it with Anker expansion batteries — real headroom the HomePower 3000 doesn't have if your needs climb toward partial-home backup.
What Owners Report
Patterns from published owner reports and long-term reviews — every claim cited to its source below.
Anker SOLIX F3800
When the F3800 is fed and running, owners are genuinely happy with it — one has it wired through a transfer switch running everything they throw at it, including a water pumpA5, and another reports zero issues, contrasting it favorably against months of EcoFlow firmware fightsA10. Reviewers measure it at a quiet 50-60 dB in use, near-inaudible until you try to move its weightA11.
Two recurring gripes temper that. The solar input is widely called restrictive, effectively locking owners into pricier Anker panels or the wallA1A2A13, and there's no passthrough chargingA4. Support runs hot and cold: some owners get fast replacements and advance RMAsA9, while at least one describes being ghosted after a five-figure orderA8.
“I have been using the F3800 for a couple weeks now, using only a single 120V outlet into a reliance transfer switch and it runs everything I throw at it including a water pump.”
Sources
diysolarforum.com · thesolarlab.com
Jackery HomePower 3000
Field data on the HomePower 3000 is lighter than the F3800's, but the theme is consistent: this is the one you can carry. Owners and reviewers single out the weight and compactness, calling it a true one-person 3kWh unit that fits spaces rivals can'tB1. As a home-backup box it's delivered — one test kept a standard fridge running nearly two days and a 55-inch TV around 30 hours, with a sub-20-millisecond UPS switchoverB4.
Jackery also carries one of the lowest reported failure and warranty-claim rates among the major brands in owner communitiesB2, and this unit uses LiFePO4 cells reviewers rate for a long service lifeB3. It's a smaller evidence base than the Anker's, but what's there is uniformly positive.
“Described as the world's lightest and smallest 3kWh power station thanks to an advanced cell-to-body (CTB) design — one person can carry it at around 60 lbs, and its compact 16.4-inch width fits spaces that reject rivals.”
Sources
backuppowerhub.com · jackery.com · poweredthrough.com · thesolarlab.com · poweraic.com · tipselite3s.com
Sources & Research Notes
Every owner claim in this report is traceable to a published source. The bracketed references above resolve here.
Recurring owner themes
- Owners consistently complain that the solar/DC input is restrictive, effectively locking users into pricier Anker-branded panels rather than generic arrays. [SOLIX F3800 · 4 entries]
- Fan/inverter noise is generally reported as quiet at idle but with occasional intermittent buzzing/rattling under load or fault conditions. [SOLIX F3800 · 3 entries]
- Anker support experiences are polarized — some owners report fast, responsive replacements while at least one reports being ignored after a major purchase. [SOLIX F3800 · 3 entries]
- Standout compactness and light weight for a 3kWh unit, Jackery's low failure/warranty-claim record, and dependable LFP home-backup performance are the praise. [HomePower 3000 · 3 entries]
- A1
“The solar input for charging is a pain, so much so that I'm only using it if there is no other way to charge the F3800.”
diysolarforum.com — 'Anker F3800 user reviews and opinions welcome' · 2024-07 · [negative]
- A2
“The limitations of the inputs make it very difficult to use solar panels other than Anker's panels, which are pricey for a "full up" config.”
diysolarforum.com — 'Anker F3800 user reviews and opinions welcome' · 2024-07 · [negative]
- A4
“the lack of passthru mode, you cannot charge via the 120VAC input while discharging.”
diysolarforum.com — 'Anker F3800 user reviews and opinions welcome' · 2024-07 · [negative]
- A5
“I have been using the F3800 for a couple weeks now, using only a single 120V outlet into a reliance transfer switch and it runs everything I throw at it including a water pump.”
diysolarforum.com — 'Anker F3800 user reviews and opinions welcome' · 2024-07 · [positive]
- A8
“Anker support is ghosting me after I spent over 20k on their solix line and solar panels within a month... they are not answering/returning my calls or emails.”
diysolarforum.com — 'Big issue with Anker Solix F3800 plus battery pack' · 2025-08 · [negative]
- A9
“I've called them and submitted tickets via their portal, always very responsive. They've even done advanced replacement for me.”
diysolarforum.com — 'Big issue with Anker Solix F3800 plus battery pack' · 2025-08 · [positive]
- A10
“I've had zero issues - especially compared to the EcoFlow firmware issues I fought with for months.”
diysolarforum.com — 'Anker solix f-3800 diy solar array' · 2024-02 · [positive]
- A11
“producing between 50 and 60 decibels when engaged, making it almost inaudible during regular use... until you try to lift it, that is.”
thesolarlab.com — 'Anker SOLIX F3800 Review: Did It Kill the Competition?' · unknown · [positive]
- A13
“no one on Youtube is addressing the solar input problem directly. But People smarter than myself with secondary charge controllers... are able to navigate around the problem.”
diysolarforum.com — 'Anker F3800 user reviews and opinions welcome' · 2024-07 · [negative]
- B1
“Described as the world's lightest and smallest 3kWh power station thanks to an advanced cell-to-body (CTB) design — one person can carry it at around 60 lbs, and its compact 16.4-inch width fits spaces that reject rivals.”
backuppowerhub.com / jackery.com — HomePower 3000 review · 2026 · [positive]
- B2
“Jackery maintains the lowest rate of reported failures and warranty claims among the major brands in owner communities.”
poweredthrough.com / backuppowerhub.com — Jackery reliability · 2026 · [positive]
- B3
“Uses LiFePO4 chemistry with strong thermal stability; Jackery and reviewers rate the cells at roughly 4,000 cycles — notably higher than the figure in some spec listings, so treat lower cycle numbers with caution.”
thesolarlab.com / poweraic.com — HomePower 3000 review · 2026 · [positive]
- B4
“Solid home backup — kept a standard refrigerator running for nearly two days and a 55-inch TV for around 30 hours, with a grid-to-battery UPS switchover measured under 20 milliseconds.”
backuppowerhub.com / tipselite3s.com — HomePower 3000 review · 2026 · [positive]
Research compiled July 16, 2026.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the SOLIX F3800 if you…
- →You're wiring split-phase whole-home backup and need 6,000W to start central air, an electric range, or a deep-well pump.
- →You plan to expand past 3kWh over time and will keep the unit permanently installed, where 132 pounds never has to move.
Buy the HomePower 3000 if you…
- →You want 3kWh of backup at the lowest price and the lowest cost per kWh, and one person needs to be able to carry it.
- →Your loads — fridge, furnace blower, CPAP, tools, camping gear — all live under 3,600W, which is nearly everything short of central air.
If neither fits
Full daily van life needs about 4,685Wh, more than either holds — 144% of the F3800's capacity and 179% of the Jackery's. If you need multi-day off-grid autonomy or true days-long whole-home coverage, look at a modular stack like dual F3800s or an EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra rather than a single 3kWh unit.
The Bottom Line
Both units store about 3kWh, and that's where the resemblance ends. The F3800 is the whole-home machine — 6,000W, expandable, and priced and weighted like the fixture it is. The HomePower 3000 is the same 3kWh of usable power at half the price, less than half the weight, more cycles, and a lower cost per kWh.
Buy the F3800 only if you're wiring 6,000W of expandable whole-home backup. For everyone else — and that's most people shopping this size — the Jackery HomePower 3000 is the lighter, cheaper, longer-lived buy, and it's the only one of the two you can carry yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
Why is the Jackery HomePower 3000 so much cheaper than the Anker F3800?
Because you're paying for less output and no expansion, not less quality. The F3800's $2,699 buys 6,000W continuous against the Jackery's 3,600W and a battery-expansion path the sealed HomePower lacks. If you don't need whole-home output or plans to grow past 3kWh, the $1,199 Jackery delivers the same usable energy for $1,500 less.
Can one person move the Anker F3800?
Not really — at 132.3 pounds it's a two-person lift and effectively a permanent install. The Jackery HomePower 3000 weighs 59.52 pounds and owners describe it as a genuine one-person carry, so if the unit needs to move between rooms, the garage, or a campsite, the Jackery is the only practical choice.
Which one is cheaper to own over its life?
The HomePower 3000. It's rated for 4,000 cycles against the F3800's 3,000, which works out to $0.10 per lifetime kilowatt-hour against $0.23, and $240 per warranty year against $540. It's cheaper to buy and cheaper to keep.
Does it matter that the HomePower 3000 can't be expanded?
Only if you expect to outgrow 3,072Wh. For most home-backup and camping use, 3kWh in a 59-pound one-person unit is the finished product, not a limitation. If you genuinely plan to scale up to whole-home, multi-day capacity, that's the case where the F3800's expansion path is worth its weight and price.
Where to buy
Anker SOLIX F3800
$1,999.99
$1,999.99 list · direct from Anker
Jackery HomePower 3000Pick
$1,299.00
$1,299.00 list · direct from Jackery
Prices may vary by retailer and are subject to change.