Anker - SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station,3840Wh/6000W with 120V/240V,Solar Generator for Whole Home Backup,RVs&Power Outage (3800 Wh Capacity) - Dark Gray
Customer Reviews for Anker - SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station,3840Wh/6000W with 120V/240V,Solar Generator for Whole Home Backup,RVs&Power Outage (3800 Wh Capacity) - Dark Gray
Customer Rating
5
Absolutely awesome
on June 10, 2025
Posted by: Anonymous
I have the F3800 with the home power station and could NOT be happier! Powered the subpanel to handle a few necessary circuits. Lost power the other day, and didn't even know it!
Overall, the F3800 is a very nice unit, performs well, very robust. The ability to use it in place of a generator using the L14-30 port makes it immediately useful. There are a few things that could be improved, mostly regarding charging. The solar input voltages make it difficult to maximize the solar input using panels other than Anker panels. It would be nice to allow pass-through charging so the unit could be charged from 120VAC and still have the 240VAC port function, and allow simultaneous solar/120VAC charging for maximum recharging. Using the 120VAC charger set to the maximum input of 1800 watts, the line cord and plug get very warm. If you don't require fast charging, the line cord can be kept much cooler by reducing the input charge.
I bought the Solix FS3800 and one expansion battery to be used as a backup for power outages instead of running a generator for endless hour after hour. Haven't had an outage yet but am planning a test to see how it does with the grid power out. I love the 240 outlets. I can plug my heavy cords into this unit just like I do the big generator. Totally interchangeable.
I live in the Country...I have 2 generators and a battery bank with inverter for sump pumps. The generators run on Natural Gas, Propane, or regular gas. My problem was if something happened and pump stations or distribution was affected for a long period, what happens if my stocks were Depleted.... In comes the ANKER SOLIX F3800...it gives me the flexibility to power what I need, save resources, and I can recharge with my small efficient generator or with the sun. I tested it out and this thing is amazing...it charges fast, it can power everything, and the solar panels are efficient and surprisingly quick with full sun. I would say that this is probably my best investment for powering my house, and gives me flexibility and piece of mind!
While I’m writing this review, we are currently in a power outage in parts of Houston due to a storm. So I’m really greatfull to have purchased this when I did. This thing works exactly as it’s supposed to, and so easy to use. It’s well made, but it is very heavy. Hoping to add more solar and batteries to it soon.