The catch
PECRON E3800LFP
The Amazon headline says 120V/240V, but one E3800LFP supplies 120V. For 240V you need two units and the matching box.
Side by side
PECRON E3800LFP vs Anker SOLIX F3800: One F3800 can supply 240V, but one E3800LFP can’t
Quick verdict
When native 120V/240V output has to come from one station, the F3800 is the answer. The E3800LFP suits a 120V-only setup that fits within 4200W and gains from a lighter unit or higher-voltage solar inputs. Each starts with 3840Wh. PECRON’s 240V claims depend on a supported two-station arrangement, so one E3800LFP can’t directly stand in for one F3800 on a 240V load.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
At the same nominal energy, PECRON weighs about one third less
E3800LFP is 45 lb lighter, about 34.0% of the original F3800 weight.
Where this comes from
(132.3 − 87.3) ÷ 132.3 × 100 = 34.0%. Neither can be carried lightly with one hand.
The catch
Anker SOLIX F3800
At 132.3 lb, stairs and loading into a vehicle need serious thought.
PECRON E3800LFP
- Why pick it
- Your equipment runs on 120V and fits the station’s total and per-outlet ratings.
- Saving 45 lb, or using the higher 150V solar input ceiling, appeals to you.
- The catch
- The Amazon headline says 120V/240V, but one E3800LFP supplies 120V. For 240V you need two units and the matching box.
Anker SOLIX F3800
- Why pick it
- Native split-phase 120V/240V has to come from a single station.
- Your steady total goes beyond 4200W yet stays within the F3800’s outlet and 6000W total limits.
- The catch
- At 132.3 lb, stairs and loading into a vehicle need serious thought.
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What this page compares
PECRON E3800LFP and Anker F3800 compared on native voltage, carrying weight, solar input and an equal 3840Wh battery capacity.
A fundamental voltage difference hides behind equal battery capacity, and it can rule out one model right away.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A single station has to run my 240V appliance
Native split-phase output comes from F3800.
- PECRON E3800LFP
- Not suitable
- Anker SOLIX F3800
- Better fit
My 120V equipment stays within 4200W total
Per-outlet and startup checks are needed for both.
- PECRON E3800LFP
- Good
- Anker SOLIX F3800
- Good
My combined steady demand comes to 5000W
PECRON’s total rating is exceeded. F3800 still needs suitable outlet distribution and startup headroom.
- PECRON E3800LFP
- Not suitable
- Anker SOLIX F3800
- Depends
My array goes over 60V open-circuit voltage
Each PECRON input allows up to 150V, subject to cold-voltage and current checks.
- PECRON E3800LFP
- Depends
- Anker SOLIX F3800
- Not suitable
In practice
Differences you will notice
At the same nominal energy, PECRON weighs about one third less
E3800LFP is 45 lb lighter, about 34.0% of the original F3800 weight.
How we worked this out
(132.3 − 87.3) ÷ 132.3 × 100 = 34.0%. Neither can be carried lightly with one hand.
The PECRON single-unit voltage check rules out a 240V, 2000W load
A 2000W demand is modest, but it doesn’t make the load compatible with a 120V-only standalone output.
How we worked this out
Watts alone aren’t enough for compatibility, since the voltage must be correct too. One E3800LFP is 120V, while F3800 provides native 120V/240V.
At 120V, a 30A outlet can’t deliver the whole 4200W
120V × 30A for that outlet comes to 3600W, which is under E3800LFP’s combined inverter rating.
How we worked this out
120 × 30 = 3600W. The rest of the total output can’t be pushed through a single lower-rated connector. Follow the exact manual and outlet limits.
Option A
PECRON, E3800LFP
E3800LFP
A bigger battery and inverter built for demanding 120V backup loads. It fits best with a sizable solar installation or planned battery expansion. It is a poor fit as a box you lift in and out of the car every day.
- Best for
- A backup system that is expanding and needs more than 3600W of combined 120V output.
Facts we checked
- 4200W rated output from one 120V station with a 3840Wh battery.
- Each of the two 1500W solar inputs takes 32V to 150V and up to 20A.
- About 87.3 lb.
- One station supports 26880Wh total with six EP3800 batteries.
- 100W USB-C and a 12V 30A DC output.
Option B
Anker, A1790
SOLIX F3800
A self-contained choice for when a real 240V load means smaller 120V stations won’t do. It’s made to roll into a planned backup setup, and it brings a large inverter and room for more batteries.
- Best for
- Buyers who have confirmed they need 240V and have a safe, planned home or RV connection.
Facts we checked
- 6000W rated combined output from a 3840Wh base battery.
- One station gives native 120V and 240V output.
- 2400W total from two 1200W solar inputs.
- Each solar input has a 60V open circuit maximum.
- Wheels included, at about 132.3 lb.
- One unit can be expanded with batteries up to 26880Wh.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | PECRON E3800LFP | Anker SOLIX F3800 | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 3840Wh | 3840Wh | The base energy budget starts equal. |
| Standalone AC voltage | 120V | Native 120V/240V | Split-phase output from one unit comes only from F3800. |
| Continuous combined AC output | 4200W | 6000W | Subject to socket limits, F3800 has more total output. |
| Listed weight | 87.3 lb | 132.3 lb | Both are substantial loads, though PECRON is 45 lb lighter. |
| Maximum solar input | 3000W across two inputs | 2400W across two inputs | From a suitable array, PECRON accepts more solar power. |
| Solar input voltage ceiling | 150V per input | 60V per input | Panel wiring may need to be different. |
| Maximum supported expanded capacity | 26880Wh | 26880Wh with six matching batteries | Each has a large expansion path that uses its own compatible accessories. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With PECRON E3800LFP
- At 120V, the 30A outlet can’t deliver the full 4200W alone.
With Anker SOLIX F3800
- Keep every solar input under 60V open circuit, allowing for the voltage rise in cold weather.
Decision guide
How to decide
Start with the appliance voltage. A bigger 120V wattage number can’t satisfy a 240V requirement.
Voltage sets the first hard limit
Even if its wattage looks modest, a 240V appliance still needs a 240V supply. The F3800 delivers native split-phase output from one station. The E3800LFP supplies 120V on its own and needs a supported second-unit arrangement to reach 240V. Count the equipment, cost, space and wiring of that complete system, and don’t read a dual-voltage advertising headline as a single-unit feature.
The PECRON fits a high-power 120V setup
When every load is 120V, the E3800LFP gives you the same nominal 3840Wh battery at 45 lb less weight. Its 4200W total still has to be spread within each outlet’s rating. A 120V 30A outlet, for instance, can’t supply the full 4200W alone. Check which receptacle each appliance uses.
Solar compatibility can overturn a comparison based on wattage alone
Each PECRON solar input allows up to 150V, versus the original F3800’s 60V ceiling. So a higher-voltage panel string may fit the PECRON voltage window but not the Anker’s. Before deciding, check cold-weather open-circuit voltage, current and connectors. These are limits on charging compatibility. They don’t show that either station will harvest more from every array.
What this page can’t tell you
- Equal battery capacity doesn’t mean equal measured runtime.
- This comparison is not a wiring design, and wall-outlet backfeeding is never permitted.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the portable power stations we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 5 of the 50 models checked meet every need here: “I need output that is natively 120V and 240V”, “I want to power chosen circuits in my home”, and “Solar will be a real part of how I recharge”.
5 models fit, out of 50 checkedThe gap in numbers
Anker SOLIX F3800 lists 6,000 W for continuous AC output rating, 43% more than the 4,200 W on PECRON E3800LFP.
- PECRON E3800LFP
- 4,200 W
- Anker SOLIX F3800
- 6,000 W
- Models with this figure
- 47 of 50
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “I need output that is natively 120V and 240V”, “I want to power chosen circuits in my home”, and “Solar will be a real part of how I recharge”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedFigures are the continuous output rating. Surge numbers and boost modes that lower voltage do not count. For context, 47 of 50 models publish comparable figures.
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PECRON E3800LFP
Your equipment runs on 120V and fits the station’s total and per-outlet ratings.
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Native split-phase 120V/240V has to come from a single station.
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