A 240V home-backup station for buyers who want to run a home circuit or well pump through outages at a lower price than the big-name brands.
Amazon $2,449 FOSSiBOT $2,899The FOSSiBOT F7200 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.0 to 3.7. The FOSSiBOT F7200 leads on value, AC output and portability. The Anker SOLIX F3800 costs $249.01 less ($2,199.99 vs $2,449).
For homeowners who want 240V backup that can grow into a whole-home battery, and who do not need the extra solar input of the F3800 Plus.
Amazon Anker $2,199.99Prices were last checked October 20, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the FOSSiBOT F7200 for value ($0.47 per rated Wh vs $0.57 per rated Wh), AC output (7,200 W continuous AC vs 6,000 W continuous AC) and portability (75 Wh per kg (154.3 lb (70 kg)) vs 64 Wh per kg (132.3 lb (60 kg))).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every home backup portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | FOSSiBOT F7200 | Anker SOLIX F3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 74 $0.47 per rated Wh | 58 $0.57 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 35 78% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 6,500 cycles, 5-year warranty | 91 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 100 7,200 W continuous AC | 83 6,000 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 16 0-100% on AC in 3 h 30 min | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 54 75 Wh per kg (154.3 lb (70 kg)) | 35 64 Wh per kg (132.3 lb (60 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 66 3,700 W max solar input | 56 2,400 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 100 UPS (20 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
FOSSiBOT F7200
No independent test published yet.
Anker SOLIX F3800
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| StorageReview | 2,980 Wh | 78% | Full discharge until the inverter cut off; load not stated. Recharge from 0 to 100% took 4,930 Wh from the wall. |
Specifications
| FOSSiBOT F7200 | Anker SOLIX F3800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 5,222 Wh | 3,840 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | - | 2,980 Wh (78%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,500 to 80% | 3,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 15,667 Wh | Yes, up to 26,880 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 7,200 W (9,000 W surge) | 6,000 W (9,000 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 6 total | 8 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | 6 |
| 120/240V 30A twist-lock (NEMA L14-30R) | 1 | 1 |
| 120/240V 50A outlet (NEMA 14-50R) | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 3 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | No | Yes |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Full AC charge time | 3 h 30 min (Manufacturer: about 3.5 hours at 120V; 3000W at 240V in about 2.2 hours) | - |
| Max solar input | 3,700 W | 2,400 W |
| Solar input voltage | 120-450V, 2500W (HV) + 12-55V, 1200W (LV) | 11-60V, 2 inputs at 1200W each |
| Car charging | 200 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 154.3 lb (70 kg) | 132.3 lb (60 kg) |
| Dimensions | 26.4 x 17.7 x 16.1 in | 27.6 x 15.3 x 15.6 in |
| App | FOSSiBOT app | Anker app |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
