Anker SOLIX Our score 7.7/10 #5 of 7 home backup for real capacity
Anker SOLIX F3000
Updated
Anker's 3 kWh home backup unit on wheels, with a TT-30 RV outlet, 2,400 W of solar input and room for three extra batteries.
Independent tests put this portable power station's usable capacity at 2,645 Wh, 86% of the rated 3,072 Wh (one test so far).
Real capacity
2,645of 3,072 Wh
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CNET
86%
AC output
3,600 W
More than 0 of the 6 other home backup models we review. 7,200 W surge.
Cost per usable Wh
$0.53
#13 of 33 models we've priced.
Good valueWeight
91.5 lb
29 usable Wh per lb
Battery
LiFePO4
Long-life chemistry
Warranty
5 years
Wall charge
–
To full, maker’s figure
How much of the 3,072 Wh do you get?
Each bar is the full rated capacity. Blue is what the tester measured coming out of the AC outlets; the striped end is what was lost.
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CNET 2,646 Wh · 86%
Running a fridge
In CNET's fridge test, the Anker SOLIX F3000 ran a full-size refrigerator for 28.97 hours (1.2 days). That's #3 of the 10 models we track. It used 37.81% of its energy on itself.
How long every tested model runs a fridge · Work it out for your own fridge
How long will it run your devices?
Add what you want to power and see how long the Anker SOLIX F3000 lasts on its tested 2,645 Wh, counting the power it uses on itself and any solar panels you add.
Our score: 7.7 out of 10
Worked out from the tested capacity and the specs on this page, compared with the other models we track. Capacity, power and charging are compared with the 7 home backup models; battery, build and features with all 37. Price isn't part of it. How we score.
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Capacity and power 35% of the score 6.6
What goes into capacity and power Measure This model Score Tested usable capacity 60% 2,645 Wh 6.1 Continuous AC output 25% 3,600 W 7.1 AC surge 15% 7,200 W 7.9 Compared with the 7 home backup models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Charging 25% of the score 8.0
What goes into charging Measure This model Score Wall charge to full 40% Not known Left out Max solar input 35% 2,400 W 8.6 UPS switchover 25% 20 ms 7.1 Compared with the 7 home backup models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group. Measures we have no figure for are left out.
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Battery and build 25% of the score 8.5
What goes into battery and build Measure This model Score Battery type 30% LiFePO4 10.0 Cycle life to 80% 25% Not known Left out Warranty 25% 5 years 8.5 Usable Wh per lb 20% 29 Wh/lb 6.4 Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group. Measures we have no figure for are left out.
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Features 15% of the score 8.4
What goes into features Measure This model Score Expandable battery 25% Yes 10.0 AC + USB-C outlets 20% 6 7.8 USB-C max output 15% 100 W 7.0 240 V output 15% No 5.0 App control 15% Yes 10.0 Wheels 10% Yes 10.0 Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Expandable to 12,288 Wh with three BP3000 batteries.
- Up to 2,400 W of solar input across two inputs.
- 3,600 W output, a TT-30 RV outlet and wheels.
- Anker's product page says it's certified to UL 9540, the standard for energy storage systems.
Cons
- CNET found about 38% of the energy in its fridge test went to the unit's own overhead.
- 91.5 lb: it rolls, but you won't lift it alone.
- Delivered 86% of rated capacity in CNET's test, on the median but behind the HomePower 3000.
- Only one test so far.
Who it's for
Homeowners and RV owners who want a big unit they can roll around, charge from solar and expand later.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you'll carry it, or don't need more than 3 kWh. Smaller units cost less per usable watt-hour.
Features
- Battery backup (UPS) mode : yes
- Takes extra batteries : yes
- LiFePO4 battery : yes
- Solar input, 2,400 W : yes
- Car charging : not published
- 240 V output : no
- RV outlet (TT-30) : yes
- App control : yes
- Wheels : yes
How it compares with other home backup models
| Model | Usable | Delivered | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker SOLIX F3000 3,072 Wh rated | 2,645 Wh | 86% | $1,399.99 | Good value |
| Jackery HomePower 3000 3,072 Wh rated | 2,759 Wh | 90% | $1,349 | Great value |
| Pecron E3600LFP 3,072 Wh rated | 2,734 Wh | 89% | – | No price checked yet |
| Pecron F3000LFP 3,072 Wh rated | 2,550 Wh | 83% | $899 | Great value |
| Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus 3,584 Wh rated | 3,201 Wh | 89% | $1,709 | Good value |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3,600 Wh rated | 2,948 Wh | 82% | $1,799 | Fair price |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 4,096 Wh rated | 3,809 Wh | 93% | $2,799 | Fair price |
Questions
How much usable power does the Anker SOLIX F3000 have?
CNET measured 2,646 Wh at its standard 480 W load, against a rated 3,072 Wh.
How long will the F3000 run a fridge?
About 29 hours in CNET's full-size refrigerator test.
Full specs
From the maker's US manual or product page unless noted. Each value links to where we found it.
Capacity and battery
- Cycle life (to 80% capacity)
- Not published
- Maximum with extra batteries
- 12,288 Wh With three BP3000 batteries. Anker's 24 kWh figure needs two F3000s linked.
- support.ankersolix.com (source for Maximum with extra batteries)
Output and ports
Charging
- Wall charge to full
- Not published
- Car charging input
- Not published
Size and build
- Noise (maker’s figure)
- Not published
Warranty and certification
- Certifications
- UL 9540 Claimed in Anker's product page title. Not stated in the online manual.
- ankersolix.com (source for Certifications)
- Released
- Not published
Where this data comes from
Capacity figures come from the independent testers linked above. We record their numbers, the date and the load, and link to their reports; the testing is theirs. Specs come from Anker SOLIX's own US documents, and we note where they disagree with each other or with test results. Prices are checked by hand on the brand's US store.