Main trade-off
PECRON E3800LFP
Despite the 120V/240V Amazon headline, one E3800LFP supplies 120V. Two units and the matching box are needed for 240V.
Head-to-head
PECRON E3800LFP vs Anker SOLIX F3800: One F3800 supplies 240V, one E3800LFP does not
The short answer
Choose F3800 when you need native 120V/240V output from one station. Choose E3800LFP for a 120V-only setup that fits within 4200W and benefits from a lighter unit or higher-voltage solar inputs. Both start with 3840Wh. PECRON’s 240V claims require a supported two-station arrangement, so one E3800LFP is not a direct substitute for one F3800 on a 240V load.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
PECRON is about one third lighter at the same nominal energy
E3800LFP saves 45 lb, or about 34.0% of the original F3800 weight.
What this is based on
(132.3 − 87.3) ÷ 132.3 × 100 = 34.0%. Neither is a light one-handed carry.
Main trade-off
Anker SOLIX F3800
132.3 lb makes stairs and vehicle loading a serious consideration.
PECRON E3800LFP
- Choose it for
- Your equipment is 120V and stays within the station’s total and per-outlet ratings.
- You want to save 45 lb or use the higher 150V solar input ceiling.
- Main trade-off
- Despite the 120V/240V Amazon headline, one E3800LFP supplies 120V. Two units and the matching box are needed for 240V.
Anker SOLIX F3800
- Choose it for
- You need native split-phase 120V/240V from a single station.
- Your steady total requires more than 4200W, within F3800’s outlet and 6000W total limits.
- Main trade-off
- 132.3 lb makes stairs and vehicle loading a serious consideration.
About this comparison
Compare PECRON E3800LFP and Anker F3800 by native voltage, carrying weight, solar input and equal 3840Wh battery capacity.
Equal battery capacity hides a fundamental voltage difference that can eliminate one model immediately.
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
I need a single station for a 240V appliance
F3800 provides native split-phase output.
- PECRON E3800LFP
- Not suitable
- Anker SOLIX F3800
- Better fit
My 120V equipment fits within 4200W total
Both need per-outlet and startup checks.
- PECRON E3800LFP
- Good
- Anker SOLIX F3800
- Good
My steady combined demand is 5000W
It exceeds PECRON’s total rating. F3800 still needs suitable outlet distribution and startup headroom.
- PECRON E3800LFP
- Not suitable
- Anker SOLIX F3800
- Depends
My array exceeds 60V open-circuit voltage
PECRON allows up to 150V per input, subject to cold-voltage and current checks.
- PECRON E3800LFP
- Depends
- Anker SOLIX F3800
- Not suitable
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
PECRON is about one third lighter at the same nominal energy
E3800LFP saves 45 lb, or about 34.0% of the original F3800 weight.
How we reached this conclusion
(132.3 − 87.3) ÷ 132.3 × 100 = 34.0%. Neither is a light one-handed carry.
A 240V, 2000W load fails the PECRON single-unit voltage check
Its modest 2000W demand does not make it compatible with a 120V-only standalone output.
How we reached this conclusion
Compatibility requires the correct voltage as well as sufficient watts. One E3800LFP is 120V, while F3800 provides native 120V/240V.
A 30A outlet cannot deliver all 4200W at 120V
That outlet’s 120V × 30A calculation is 3600W, below E3800LFP’s combined inverter rating.
How we reached this conclusion
120 × 30 = 3600W. The remaining total output cannot be forced through a single lower-rated connector. Follow the exact manual and outlet limits.
Choice A
PECRON, E3800LFP
E3800LFP
A larger battery and inverter for demanding 120V backup loads. It makes most sense with a substantial solar installation or planned battery expansion, rather than as a box to lift in and out of the car every day.
- Best matched use
- A growing backup system that needs more than 3600W of combined 120V output.
Checked facts
- 3840Wh battery and 4200W rated output from one 120V station.
- Two 1500W solar inputs, each 32V to 150V and up to 20A.
- About 87.3 lb.
- Six EP3800 batteries support 26880Wh total on one station.
- 12V 30A DC output and 100W USB-C.
Choice B
Anker, A1790
SOLIX F3800
A self-contained option when a real 240V load rules out smaller 120V stations. It is designed to roll into a planned backup setup, with a large inverter and space to add batteries.
- Best matched use
- Buyers with verified 240V needs and a safe, planned home or RV connection.
Checked facts
- 3840Wh base battery and 6000W rated combined output.
- Native 120V and 240V output from one station.
- Two 1200W solar inputs for 2400W total.
- Maximum 60V open circuit per solar input.
- About 132.3 lb including wheels.
- Supports battery expansion to 26880Wh on one unit.
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | PECRON E3800LFP | Anker SOLIX F3800 | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 3840Wh | 3840Wh | The base energy budget is equal. |
| Standalone AC voltage | 120V | Native 120V/240V | Only F3800 supplies split-phase output from one unit. |
| Continuous combined AC output | 4200W | 6000W | F3800 has more total output, subject to socket limits. |
| Listed weight | 87.3 lb | 132.3 lb | PECRON is 45 lb lighter, although both are substantial loads. |
| Maximum solar input | 3000W across two inputs | 2400W across two inputs | PECRON accepts more solar power from a suitable array. |
| Solar input voltage ceiling | 150V per input | 60V per input | Different panel wiring may be required. |
| Maximum supported expanded capacity | 26880Wh | 26880Wh with six matching batteries | Both have large expansion paths using their own compatible accessories. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose PECRON E3800LFP
- Its 30A outlet cannot provide all 4200W by itself at 120V.
If you choose Anker SOLIX F3800
- Each solar input must stay below 60V open circuit, including the rise in cold weather.
What matters in practice
How to make the call
Check the appliance voltage first. A 240V requirement cannot be solved by a larger 120V wattage number.
Voltage is the first hard constraint
A 240V appliance needs a 240V supply, even if its wattage appears modest. F3800 provides native split-phase output from one station. E3800LFP supplies 120V by itself and needs a supported second-unit arrangement for 240V. Count the equipment, cost, space and wiring of that complete system rather than treating a dual-voltage advertising headline as a single-unit feature.
The PECRON makes sense for a powerful 120V setup
If every load is 120V, E3800LFP offers the same nominal 3840Wh battery while weighing 45 lb less. Its 4200W total must still be distributed within each outlet’s rating. For example, a 120V 30A outlet cannot supply the full 4200W by itself. Check the actual receptacle used by each appliance.
Solar compatibility can reverse a wattage-only comparison
PECRON allows up to 150V per solar input compared with the original F3800’s 60V ceiling. A higher-voltage panel string may therefore fit the PECRON voltage window but not the Anker’s. Check cold-weather open-circuit voltage, current and connectors before deciding. These are charging compatibility limits, not evidence that either station will harvest more from every array.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- Equal battery capacity does not establish equal measured runtime.
- Neither comparison constitutes a wiring design, and no wall-outlet backfeeding is permitted.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current portable power stations comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
Compared set
Only 5 of 50 models checked match every need here: “I need native 120V and 240V output”, “I want to feed selected home circuits”, and “Solar is a real part of my recharge plan”.
5 matching models from 50 checkedMeasured difference
Anker SOLIX F3800 lists 6,000 W for rated AC output, 43% above PECRON E3800LFP at 4,200 W.
- PECRON E3800LFP
- 4,200 W
- Anker SOLIX F3800
- 6,000 W
- Comparable models
- 47 of 50
See the checked facts and calculation notes
Match countThe count uses the current product-to-need assignments for “I need native 120V and 240V output”, “I want to feed selected home circuits”, and “Solar is a real part of my recharge plan”. A need with no documented match does not count.
Calculation noteRated continuous output is used. Surge and voltage-lowering boost modes are excluded. 47 of 50 models have comparable published figures for context.
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