Anker SOLIX F3800 vs BLUETTI AC240
Technical comparison · High capacity
Two expandable storage units on different scales: 6000 W and 3.84 kWh against 2400 W and 1.536 kWh. The choice is between being able to run large loads and keeping a unit that weighs little more than half (manufacturer-declared figures).
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| In brief | ||
| Nominal capacity | 3.84 kWh | 1.536 kWh |
| Continuous output | 6000 W | 2400 W |
| Peak output | 9000 W | 3600 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 963.28 €/kWh | 1041.02 €/kWh |
| List price | 3699 € | 1599 € |
| Weight | 60 kg | 33 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 41.95 × 29.35 × 40.95 cm |
| Outlets | ||
| AC outlets | — | Yes (×4) |
| How long it lasts | ||
| Battery life cycles | 1825 cicli | 2190 cicli |
| The limit that runs out first | anni di garanzia | anni di garanzia |
| Rated cycles | — | 3500 cicli |
| Capacity at end of cycle life | — | 80 % |
| Warranty | 5 anni | 6 anni |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | 0.528 €/kWh | 0.475 €/kWh |
| Energy density | 64 Wh/kg | 46.5 Wh/kg |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 1.56 C | 1.56 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Flat-sized (3–8 kWh) | F2 — Room-sized (1–3 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | — | 1599 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Expandable | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum expanded capacity | 26.88 kWh | 10.136 kWh |
| Fastest USB-C | 100 W | 100 W |
| Maximum charge power | 2.99 kW | — |
| 0–80% charge time | 90 min | 45 min |
| Maximum solar input | 2400 W | 1200 W |
| Backup power | UPS | UPS |
| Switchover time | 20 ms | 15 ms |
| Ingress protection | — | IP65 |
| Mounting | Portable | Portable |
| Minimum temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
| Maximum temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Noise level | — | 53 dB |
| Wheels and handle | Yes | — |
| Declared standards | — | CE |
The differences that matter
- 6000 W → 2400 W continuous: a 3000 W load is beyond the second one's limit.
- 3.84 kWh (up to 26.88) → 1.536 kWh (up to 10.136): at the same load the first lasts two and a half times as long.
- 2400 W → 1200 W solar input: the first accepts twice the panels.
- 60 kg → 33 kg: the second weighs little more than half.
Which one to choose
Choose Anker SOLIX F3800 if…
you need to run power-hungry appliances together and want a battery that can grow to 26.88 kWh. The trade-off: 60 kg, even with wheels and a handle, and 90 minutes to reach 80% charge.
Choose BLUETTI AC240 if…
loads up to 2400 W are enough and you want a 6-year warranty, IP65 protection and 45 minutes to reach 80%. The trade-off: 1.536 kWh of base capacity, which lasts under an hour at a full 2400 W load, and a declared 53 dB.
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