Drawing · 19.3 × 11.6 × 11.1 in · 63.3 lb
$899 $1,999 at Pecron
- Capacity
- 3,072 Wh
- Output
- 3,600 W (4,500 surge)
- Weight
- 63.3 lb
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Pecron F3000LFP vs Anker SOLIX F3000
The same capacity and output from Pecron and Anker SOLIX: the F3000LFP against the F3000, both 3,072 Wh and 3,600 W, 28 lb apart. The F3000LFP is the cheaper energy, 36% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, and is 28.2 lb lighter. The F3000 takes 2,400 W of solar against 1,600 W and is rated for 4,000 cycles against 3,500: buy it for that, and the F3000LFP for the money.
Drawing · 25.6 × 11.8 × 14.8 in · 91.5 lb
$1,399.99 $1,699.99 at Anker SOLIX
Highest in our checks since Oct 7 (low $1,299.99)
- Capacity
- 3,072 Wh
- Output
- 3,600 W (7,200 surge)
- Weight
- 91.5 lb
Capacity
3,072 Wh
3,072 Wh
AC output
3,600 W
3,600 W
Surge
4,500 W
7,200 W
Solar input
1,600 W
2,400 W
Weight
63.3 lb
91.5 lb
Pecron
Pecron F3000LFP
$899 $1,999 at Pecron
- Capacity
- 3,072 Wh
- AC output
- 3,600 W
- Surge
- 4,500 W
- Solar input
- 1,600 W
- Weight
- 63.3 lb
Buy it if you want the most stored energy per dollar ($0.29 against $0.46 per Wh).
Anker SOLIX
Anker SOLIX F3000
$1,399.99 $1,699.99 at Anker SOLIX
Highest in our checks since Oct 7 (low $1,299.99)
- Capacity
- 3,072 Wh
- AC output
- 3,600 W
- Surge
- 7,200 W
- Solar input
- 2,400 W
- Weight
- 91.5 lb
Buy it if you need a higher solar input ceiling (2,400 W against 1,600 W); actual recharge depends on the panels.
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Figure by figure
Compare the differences that matter for your devices; Pecron F3000LFP leads on 4, Anker SOLIX F3000 on 3, and the rest are equal or not comparable.
| Figure | F3000LFP | F3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,072 Wh | 3,072 Wh |
| Output (surge) | 3,600 W (4,500 surge) | 3,600 W (7,200 surge) |
| Weight | 63.3 lb | 91.5 lb |
| Price | $899 | $1,399.99 |
| Price per Wh | $0.29 | $0.46 |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,500 to 80% | 4,000 to 80% |
| Max solar input | 1,600 W | 2,400 W |
| Max AC input | 1,800 W | 3,600 W |
| Wall recharge | 2 h to full | – |
| Expandable | yes, to 10,752 Wh | yes, to 12,288 Wh |
| UPS switchover | 20 ms | 20 ms |
| AC outlets | 6 | 5 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Dimensions | 19.3 x 11.6 x 11.1 in | 25.6 x 11.8 x 14.8 in |
Cycle counts are highlighted only when both makers rate them to the same remaining capacity. A full recharge is not ranked against a charge to 80%. Missing figures never count as an advantage. These are manufacturer ratings; matching endpoints do not prove identical test conditions.
Rated cycles: F3000LFP, 3,500 to 80%; F3000, 4,000 to 80%.
How the comparison is worked out
| Figure | F3000LFP | F3000 | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | F3000LFP spec sheet | F3000 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| Output (surge) | F3000LFP spec sheet | F3000 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| Weight | F3000LFP spec sheet | F3000 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| Price | F3000LFP price source · checked Oct 11, 2026 | F3000 price source · checked Oct 9, 2026 | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| Price per Wh | F3000LFP price source · checked Oct 11, 2026 | F3000 price source · checked Oct 9, 2026 | Price ÷ rated Wh; calculated, not measured |
| Chemistry | F3000LFP spec sheet | F3000 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| Rated cycles | F3000LFP spec sheet | F3000 spec sheet | Stated cycles and remaining-capacity percentage; conditions may differ |
| Max solar input | F3000LFP spec sheet | F3000 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| Max AC input | F3000LFP spec sheet | F3000 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| Wall recharge | F3000LFP spec sheet | F3000 spec sheet | Keep the full or 80% charge endpoint |
| Expandable | F3000LFP spec sheet | F3000 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| UPS switchover | F3000LFP spec sheet | F3000 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| AC outlets | F3000LFP spec sheet | F3000 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| USB-C ports | F3000LFP spec sheet | F3000 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| Warranty | F3000LFP spec sheet | F3000 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
| Dimensions | F3000LFP spec sheet | F3000 spec sheet | As the maker states it; a dash where not published |
Estimated AC energy = rated Wh × 0.85. Runtime = estimated AC energy ÷ load W, with no reserve. Capacity and weight differences use the displayed figures; price per Wh uses each model's own price and the day it was checked. The device draws are in the watt-hour calculator.
- Capacity: F3000 minus F3000LFP = 0 Wh (0% of the F3000LFP figure).
- Carry weight: F3000 minus F3000LFP = 28.2 lb (44.5% of the F3000LFP figure).
- Price per Wh: F3000 minus F3000LFP = 0.16 USD/Wh (55.7% of the F3000LFP figure).
Will it run your gear?
Check whether each unit has enough battery and output for the devices you want to run.
| Use | Needs | F3000LFP | F3000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| a day of home backup (a full-size refrigerator, a router, phones and lights for a day) | 2,323 Wh, 161 W running, 1,351 W startup | yes | yes |
| a night of CPAP (a CPAP with its humidifier for one 8-hour night) | 599 Wh, 53 W running, 104 W startup | yes | yes |
| two nights of camping (camp lights, phones, a laptop and a fan for two nights) | 2,066 Wh, 157 W running, 157 W startup | yes | yes |
| a day in an RV (a day of RV lights, TV, phones and a laptop) | 648 Wh, 156 W running, 156 W startup | yes | yes |
| a working day in a van (a working day of laptop, Starlink, lights and a fan) | 1,674 Wh, 189 W running, 189 W startup | yes | yes |
| a laptop and two phones (a laptop for six hours and two phone charges) | 396 Wh, 60 W running, 60 W startup | yes | yes |
Runtime by device
Hours = capacity × 0.85 ÷ device watts, with the draws from the device table; "Start" says whether the output and surge ratings cover the startup figure we use for each device (the refrigerator, 1,300 W startup allowance, from a larger 27 cu ft Whirlpool's tech sheet), so a "yes" there means likely, not certain, to start yours.
| Device | Draw W | F3000LFP h | Start | F3000 h | Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPAP machine (with heated humidifier) | 53 | 49.3 | yes | 49.3 | yes |
| Refrigerator (full-size, ENERGY STAR, ~18 cu ft top freezer) (average draw) | 41 | 63.2 | yes | 63.2 | yes |
| Laptop (MacBook Air, charging) | 40 | 65.3 | yes | 65.3 | yes |
| Wi-Fi router | 24 | 108.8 | yes | 108.8 | yes |
| Starlink Mini (router built in) | 33 | 80.3 | yes | 80.3 | yes |
| TV, 50-inch LED / Crystal UHD | 89 | 29.3 | yes | 29.3 | yes |
| Space heater, 1500 W | 1,500 | 1.7 | yes | 1.7 | yes |
Buy the F3000LFP if…
- you want the most stored energy per dollar ($0.29 against $0.46 per Wh)
- the $500.99 difference matters more than the specs
- you carry it more than you run it (63.3 lb against 91.5 lb)
Buy the F3000 if…
- you need a higher solar input ceiling (2,400 W against 1,600 W); actual recharge depends on the panels
- you want the higher stated cycle count at the same 80% remaining capacity (4,000 against 3,500); test conditions can still differ
More models from both brands: Pecron and Anker SOLIX. Every model we list: all 116 in one table. Your own devices: the watt-hour calculator.
Questions buyers ask
Which is better for power outages, the F3000LFP or the F3000?
Pecron F3000LFP states a 20 ms switchover, so it can sit between the wall and a fridge or router and take over when the power cuts, once the device is in an outlet the manual gives the backup to and any AC timeout is off (for a CPAP or a computer, check that device rides through the switch); Anker SOLIX F3000 states 20 ms. Capacity: 3,072 Wh each. Check your appliance's startup watts against the surge figures in the table.
Which is cheaper per watt-hour?
F3000LFP at $0.29 per Wh against $0.46. This compares purchase price with rated capacity, not lifetime delivered energy.
Can either run a window air conditioner?
Only if the air conditioner's running watts stay under the AC output (3,600 W on the F3000LFP, 3,600 W on the F3000) and its start fits the surge figures in the table: read both on the air conditioner's label or in its manual, and test it before you rely on it. For the hours, multiply the rated Wh by 0.85 for inverter losses and divide by the running watts. A unit whose label says 500 W, for example, would run about 5.2 hours on the F3000LFP and about 5.2 hours on the F3000 on a full charge, if its compressor ran without a break.