C2000 Gen 2
- your loads are 120V, up to 2,400W
- you carry it: 41.7 lb
- a PC rides on it: 10ms UPS
F3800 Plus
- you run 240V: well pump, central air, dryer
- you want a home panel or transfer switch hookup
- you’ll grow to 26.9kWh
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$1,600 buys 240V and a hookup to the house, not just a bigger battery.
The Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 stores 2,048Wh and delivers 2,400W at 120V, with a TT-30 RV outlet, 800W of solar, a 10ms UPS and one extra battery for 4,096Wh, at 41.7 lb. The Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus stores 3,840Wh and delivers 6,000W at 120V and 240V, takes 3,200W of solar, connects to Anker’s Home Power Panel or a transfer switch and grows to 26.9kWh with six batteries, at 135.6 lb on wheels. For a well pump, central air or a whole circuit panel, only the F3800 Plus does it; for a fridge, a desk and a weekend in the RV, the C2000 Gen 2 does it for far less.
Below: every difference with numbers, a 20-second calculator for your own gear, seven modeled situations, a third option, and what published tests found on each.
Prices $1,600 apart today. The F3800 Plus brings 1,792Wh more, 6,000W at 120V and 240V, 3,200W of solar, home panel and generator connections and six-battery expansion. The C2000 Gen 2 is 94 lb lighter, switches in 10ms instead of 20ms and covers most 120V outages for a fraction of the price.
- you carry it: 41.7 lb
- you protect a PC: 10ms
- you power an RV on TT-30
- you need 240V, 6,000W
- you wire it to the house
- you’ll install 3,200W of solar
The five differences that decide it
The gaps that change what you can run or how long, with the better spec flagged. Both use LFP, both have a TT-30 outlet and a 12V socket, and Anker gives both 5 years of warranty once registered.
Will it run your setup? Check in 20 seconds
Estimates use 85% usable capacity and 70% of rated solar output. Real results vary with temperature, inverter load, shade and appliance cycling. Fridge and freezer watts are daily averages and do not include compressor startup surges.
Runtime by appliance, one at a time
Simple energy estimates, not measured runtimes. About 1,741Wh usable on the C2000 Gen 2 and 3,264Wh on the F3800 Plus, before any extra battery. PCMag measured about 4,248Wh of AC from an F3800 Plus with one expansion battery.
Appliance for appliance, the F3800 Plus lasts 88% longer than the C2000 Gen 2.
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The price gap, in numbers
The Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus costs $1,600 more than the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 and adds 1,792Wh: that is $0.89 per extra Wh, against $0.49 per Wh for the C2000 Gen 2.
Prices refresh daily from Anker US.With its extra battery, the C2000 Gen 2 stores about as much as an F3800 Plus; the figures above compare both at today’s prices. What that pair can’t do is 240V, 6,000W or a home panel connection. The lifetime figure divides each price by its rated cycles times its capacity; read it as a ranking, not a bill. Anker US prices move often; the figures here are refreshed daily by our price engine.
The third option: the Anker SOLIX F3000 at $1,699.99
Anker SOLIX F3000: $1,699.99 today
The middle step: 3,072Wh on wheels, 3,600W through its TT-30R (2,400W on the household outlets), 2,400W of solar, a 20ms UPS and up to three BP3000 batteries for 12,288Wh, at 91.5 lb. It has more battery and power than the C2000 Gen 2 without the F3800 Plus’s 240V outlet. Pick it for an RV or a 120V home setup that can grow. Our F3000 review goes deeper. See the F3000 at Anker.
Seven modeled situations, worked out
Same formula as the calculator above: 85% of the rated capacity, no extra battery. The fridge averages 60W.
24-hour outage, essentials only
The F3800 Plus covers a full day and a half; the C2000 Gen 2 about 19 hours, close to a day. PCMag ran a full-size fridge about 63 hours on an F3800 Plus with one expansion battery.
A 240V well pump or central air
Only the F3800 Plus: its L14-30R outlet and home panel port deliver 6,000W at 240V. The C2000 Gen 2 is 120V only; a 120V well pump under 2,400W running is fine, a 240V one isn’t.
An RV on a 30A TT-30 inlet
Both have a TT-30 outlet. The F3800 Plus allows 3,000W through it and stores nearly twice as much; the C2000 Gen 2 fits in the RV and adds 800W alternator charging, sold separately.
Home office through an outage
The C2000 Gen 2 switches in 10ms, inside the roughly 16ms a desktop power supply rides through. The F3800 Plus switches in 20ms on its three left outlets, with a 1,440W pass-through limit; PCMag still kept a workstation running through simulated outages.
Refill from solar, each at its maximum
The F3800 Plus refills nearly twice the battery in under half the time, if you have the panels: 3,200W is eight 400W panels. Its 165V inputs also take panels in series.
Refill from the wall before a storm
Same 1,800W input from a 120V outlet, nearly twice the battery to fill. The F3800 Plus also takes 3,300W from a 240V generator, or 6,000W with an expansion battery, through Anker’s Generator Input Adapter. The C2000 Gen 2 reaches 58 minutes with AC and solar together.
Moving it
The C2000 Gen 2 is a one-person carry. The F3800 Plus rolls on wheels with a trolley handle, but Gear Diary weighed 132.3 lb and AppleInsider noted small bumps can stop the wheels: plan on two people for stairs.
Nine more differences, the spec sheet and the box
Smaller gaps that rarely decide the purchase, then the full specifications and what ships in the box.
C2000 Gen 2 and F3800 Plus weight, dimensions and full specifications
Weight: 41.7 lb for the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 and 135.6 lb for the F3800 Plus, per its user guide (136.7 lb in the US page’s tech specs). Dimensions: 18.1 × 9.8 × 10.1 in and 27.6 × 15.3 × 15.6 in, wheels included. Everything else is in the sheet below.
Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 and Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus full specifications
Every published figure for both units, grouped. Green marks the better value.
What’s in the box
C2000 Gen 2
- C2000 Gen 2 power station2,048Wh, 41.7 lb
- 15A AC charging cable
- User manual
- Solar cable sold separatelyPV to XT60i, per the manual
- Car charging cable sold separatelyper the manual
F3800 Plus
- F3800 Plus power station3,840Wh, 135.6 lb
- AC charging cable
- Solar charging cables × 2
- User manual
- Generator Input Adapter sold separatelyneeded for 240V generator charging
From the Anker US pages and user guides.
07 · ChargingHow fast each one refills
Shorter bar, faster refill. Each row is scaled to its slower unit.
C2000 Gen 2: 9to5Toys saw 250 to 350W from a 400W panel; Notebookcheck measured about 2,350Wh drawn from the wall, 87% (European unit)F3800 Plus: PCMag measured roughly 9,000Wh from the wall to refill the unit with an expansion battery, about 85% round-trip efficiency
Our solar times assume panels deliver 70% of their rating; the brands’ figures assume ideal sun.
Every port, side by side
C2000 Gen 2
F3800 Plus
Practical consequence: the C2000 Gen 2 has five NEMA 5-20 outlets and a TT-30 at 120V, three USB-C, one USB-A and a 12V socket. The F3800 Plus has six NEMA 5-20R outlets, a TT-30R at 120V and an L14-30R at 120/240V, USB-A and USB-C, a 12V socket, and a Home Power Panel and generator port. Note that the L14-30R doesn’t work while the F3800 Plus charges from a 120V outlet.
09 · NoiseNoise: C2000 Gen 2 vs F3800 Plus
Anker gives the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 30dB under 1,000W, and Notebookcheck measured about 35dB at 1 m under high load. Anker publishes no rating for the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus; AppleInsider found it whisper-quiet until heavily loaded, then up to 60dB.
The C2000 Gen 2 is the quieter unit under load.Every figure we found, with its source
What reviewers heard: Largely silent, with about 35dB at 1 m only under high load (Notebookcheck); even at full power the fans stay a subdued whirr (Trusted Reviews, UK unit).
What reviewers heard: Whisper-quiet until heavily loaded; then the fans may reach 60 decibels (AppleInsider).
Measured by a tester Brand figure
- Put the F3800 Plus in a garage or utility room; charge either one during the day when the fans matter less.
Cold and heat: C2000 Gen 2 vs F3800 Plus
Same ranges on the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 and the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus: charging from 32°F to 104°F, running from −4°F to 104°F, per Anker.
Figures from Anker’s US user guides.- In a garage in winter, bring the C2000 Gen 2 inside to recharge, and keep the F3800 Plus where it stays above 32°F while charging: neither charges below freezing.
App, UPS and smart features
The Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 has the faster UPS. The Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus is the one that wires into the house and grows to 26.9kWh.
Both run from the Anker app over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.Green zone: a switch under about 16ms, which most desktop PCs ride through without restarting.
Does it connect to a home panel? The Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus connects to Anker’s Home Power Panel, a transfer switch or an inlet box; Anker lists no home connection for the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2.
Can it charge off-peak? The Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 has a Time-of-Use mode in the app; Anker ties the F3800 Plus’s bill savings to its Home Power Panel.
Can it charge an EV? The Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus has an EV charging mode through its TT-30 or L14-30 outlet, with the charging rate set below 25A, per Anker’s FAQ.
Can you add a battery later? The Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 takes one BP2000 Expansion Battery (Gen 2); the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus takes up to six BP3800, and 53.8kWh with two units.
Does it work as a UPS? The Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 switches in 10ms; the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus in 20ms on its three leftmost outlets, with 1,440W of pass-through on a 120V wall outlet.
How does the app connect? Both use the Anker app over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Warranty and support
Same 5 years on the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 and the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus once registered with Anker. The C2000 Gen 2 is rated for 1,000 more cycles.
Same term. Register the day it arrives.Subject to each brand’s warranty terms and eligibility.
Anker rates the C2000 Gen 2 at 4,000 cycles and the F3800 Plus at 3,000+, both to 80% capacity: about 11 and 8 years at one full cycle a day. A home backup unit rarely cycles daily, and calendar aging and heat also reduce capacity, so read the ratings as a ceiling.
- Register either one with Anker when it arrives and keep proof of purchase: Anker’s registration page says that activates the coverage.
What reviewers report
We have not lab-tested these two units. Here is what 9 published reviews found, with the source, author and date for each point. Reviews of UK and EU units are flagged: those models charge from 230V outlets and have different sockets, so their charge times and outlet findings don’t carry over to US units.
C2000 Gen 2: Notebookcheck (February 2026, EU unit), Trusted Reviews (April 2026, UK unit), 9to5Toys (January 2026), Android Authority (August 2026), AndroidGuys (February 2026)F3800 Plus: PCMag (May 2026), How-To Geek (March 2025), AppleInsider (August 2025), Gear Diary (April 2025)
Usable capacity
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer At a steady 200W AC load only about 1,600Wh came out, just under 79%; at 1,800W about 1,850Wh, roughly 90%. Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, February 2026, EU unit
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer At full load it delivered 1,763Wh (about 86%); best was 1,790Wh at a constant 1,000W. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, April 2026, UK unit
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer On DC, a constant 60W USB-C load drew 1,850Wh, 90.3% of rated capacity. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, April 2026, UK unit
- F3800 PlusReviewer With an expansion battery it ran a full-size fridge about 63 hours, delivering roughly 4,248Wh of AC. PCMag, Michael Lydick, May 2026
- F3800 PlusReviewer Running AC, fridge, lights and TV off-grid, the display estimated about two hours. Gear Diary, Travis Ehrlich, April 2025
Charging
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer AC charging consumed almost 2,350Wh, so 87% reached the battery. EU 230V input, flag charging power. Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, February 2026, EU unit
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer Charging at 2,400W consumed 2,323Wh (88.2%); at 200W efficiency fell to 77%. UK input, flag. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, April 2026, UK unit
- F3800 PlusReviewer Refilling from empty took roughly 9,000Wh from the wall, about 85% round-trip efficiency. PCMag, Michael Lydick, May 2026
- F3800 PlusReviewer Solar input rises to 3,200W and 165V, so third-party panels can run in series. How-To Geek, Bertel King, March 2025
- F3800 PlusReviewer A PS400 solar panel easily gave 170W or more in testing. AppleInsider, Wesley Hilliard, August 2025
Noise and heat
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer Largely silent; only a quiet 35dB at 1m under high load. Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, February 2026, EU unit
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer Even at full power the fans stay a subdued whirr, far quieter than other powerful Anker units tested. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, April 2026, UK unit
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer Fan system quiet enough to sleep next to it in a tent or bedroom. AndroidGuys, Andrew Allen, February 2026
- F3800 PlusReviewer Whisper-quiet until heavily loaded; then fans may reach 60 decibels (no distance given). AppleInsider, Wesley Hilliard, August 2025
UPS and output
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer A deliberate 3,700W overload shut off AC after three seconds; it held 2,600W for a long time. UK 230V unit. Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, April 2026, UK unit
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer A 1.8L electric kettle peaked at 1,485W, boiled in 8 minutes and used 10% of the battery. 9to5Toys, Reinette LeJeune, January 2026
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer During a Tennessee ice storm outage it kept a small bedroom heater running. AndroidGuys, Andrew Allen, February 2026
- F3800 PlusReviewer Kept a desktop workstation running through simulated outages without a reboot. PCMag, Michael Lydick, May 2026
- F3800 PlusReviewer The 240V port was replaced by a 120V TT-30R, a loss for users of a 50A home inlet. How-To Geek, Bertel King, March 2025
Daily use and issues
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer Weighs 18.9kg, about 38% less than the old F2000, but drops wheels and the built-in light. Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, February 2026, EU unit
- C2000 Gen 2Reviewer The app offers a standard mode and a time-of-use mode, plus Storm Guard and a fast-charging plan. 9to5Toys, Reinette LeJeune, January 2026
- F3800 PlusReviewer Background draw averages about 30 to 40W while operating, which adds up over days. PCMag, Michael Lydick, May 2026
- F3800 PlusReviewer The original F3800 uses over 1kWh a day idle; the Plus draws slightly less, maybe an extra hour or two. How-To Geek, Bertel King, March 2025
- F3800 PlusReviewer Weighs 136.7 lb; small bumps can stop the wheels. AppleInsider, Wesley Hilliard, August 2025
Practical limits before you buy
- The F3800 Plus is sold out at Anker US as of October 31, 2026. The price engine shows today’s listing; check stock before you plan around a date.
- The C2000 Gen 2 is 120V only. A 240V well pump, dryer or central air needs the F3800 Plus.
- 240V generator charging on the F3800 Plus needs Anker’s Generator Input Adapter, sold separately, single unit only; 6,000W needs an expansion battery, 3,300W otherwise.
- No surge figure for the F3800 Plus. The 9,000W often quoted belongs to the original F3800.
- The F3800 Plus has a background draw. PCMag measured about 30 to 40W while operating, which adds up over days; the C2000 Gen 2 idles at 9W, per Anker.
- 135.6 lb. The F3800 Plus rolls, but stairs and truck beds are a two-person job.
- Solar cables: two are in the F3800 Plus box; the C2000 Gen 2’s PV to XT60i cable is sold separately.
- C2000 Gen 2, per its US documentation: When the 15W USB-C and 12W USB-A ports are used together, total output is limited to 20W.
- C2000 Gen 2, per its US documentation: USB-C ports are output only; they cannot charge the unit.
- C2000 Gen 2, per its US documentation: Only 9W idle consumption; fridge runtime of 32 hours is based on Anker internal testing.
- C2000 Gen 2, per its US documentation: Charging temperature 32 to 104F (0 to 40C); discharging -4 to 104F.
- F3800 Plus, per its US documentation: The 240V output cannot be used while the unit charges from 120V AC.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Anker C2000 Gen 2 and the F3800 Plus?
The F3800 Plus stores 3,840Wh against 2,048Wh, delivers 6,000W at 120V and 240V against 2,400W at 120V, takes 3,200W of solar against 800W and connects to a home panel. The C2000 Gen 2 weighs 41.7 lb against 135.6 lb and switches in 10ms against 20ms.
Which is cheaper?
The Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 costs $1,600 less today: $999.99, against $2,599.99 for the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus. Prices refresh daily; the price section above has the full breakdown.
Can the C2000 Gen 2 run a 240V appliance?
No. It delivers 120V only. The F3800 Plus delivers 240V from its L14-30R outlet and its home panel port, up to 6,000W.
How long will each run a refrigerator?
At a 60W average and 85% usable capacity, about 29 hours on the C2000 Gen 2 and 54 hours on the F3800 Plus, before any extra battery.
Can either connect to my house?
The F3800 Plus connects to Anker’s Home Power Panel, a transfer switch or an inlet box. Anker lists no home connection for the C2000 Gen 2; you run appliances from its outlets.
How far can each be expanded?
The C2000 Gen 2 takes one BP2000 Expansion Battery (Gen 2), for 4,096Wh. The F3800 Plus takes up to six BP3800, for 26.9kWh, and 53.8kWh with two units.
Which is better for an RV?
Both have a TT-30 outlet. The C2000 Gen 2 is easier to carry and takes 800W alternator charging; the F3800 Plus stores nearly twice as much and allows 3,000W through its TT-30R.
What warranty do they have?
5 years on both once registered, per Anker’s US registration page.
Related comparisons and reviews
How we compared and sources
Research-based comparison. We have not physically tested these two units. Specs come from Anker US: the C2000 Gen 2 and F3800 Plus product pages and their US user guides. Usage observations are attributed to named reviewers. Checked on October 31, 2026.
- Specs: Anker US, C2000 Gen 2 and Anker US, F3800 Plus (tech specs and FAQ), read on October 31, 2026; Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 user guide (A1783, US) and F3800 Plus user guide (A1790P), on Anker’s support site. The C2000 Gen 2 warranty term is from the comparison table on Anker US’s S2000 page.
- Where the F3800 Plus page (136.7 lb) and its user guide (135.6 lb) differ on weight, we show both.
- Reviewer reports on the C2000 Gen 2: Notebookcheck, Marcus Schwarten, February 2026, EU unit, Trusted Reviews, Simon Handby, April 2026, UK unit, 9to5Toys, Reinette LeJeune, January 2026, Android Authority, Jonathan Feist, August 2026, AndroidGuys, Andrew Allen, February 2026; on the F3800 Plus: PCMag, Michael Lydick, May 2026, How-To Geek, Bertel King, March 2025, AppleInsider, Wesley Hilliard, August 2025, Gear Diary, Travis Ehrlich, April 2025.
- Runtime = capacity × 0.85 ÷ watts. Solar harvest = min(panel watts, max input) × sun hours × 0.70. Cost per lifetime kWh = price ÷ (cycles × capacity in kWh).
2,048Wh, 2,400W at 120V and 41.7 lb, against 3,840Wh, 6,000W at 240V and a home panel hookup.
Prices checked November 5, 2026 at 7:29 AM EST
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Originally published: November 4, 2026