Anker SOLIX F2000 Portable Power Station with Transfer Switch Kit, 2400W Solar Generator, LiFePO4 Battery, Generators for Home Use, for Outdoor Camping, and RVs (Solar Panel Optional)

First off Anker is the only brand. Now that thats out of the way let’s talk about this power bank. In the words of OutKast This thing is a hoss stallion with skates on. It will do anything you throw at it. From Running your favorite appliance to running a tv and game console. You name it the Anker Powerhouse will do it. It makes camping alot less like camping and a lot more like being at home with an amazing view. I wish I could do video reviews of there products. I would love to have the Anker solix solar panels to go with this unit so I could get that extended outdoor life. Maybe one day I will start a YouTube channel and do reviews because I am a country boy with a lot of toys and this Anker power bank runs all those toys. Anker 4 Life !!

Seems like a great solar panel after a month of use. I even hosed it down by mistake and thought I ruined even though they say "rain-proof". Works great!Remember be at less the 100% on your battery for it to kick in. It does not collect sun energy if you are at 100%.

[updated 5/31/25, a four star experience nowSince my last review, I experienced a power outage—something I usually expect in the fall when PG&E struggles with high winds—but this one came earlier. Fortunately, my battery setup (Anker F2000 + F3800) performed flawlessly as a giant UPS. To enhance protection, I added a few APC and CyberPower UPS units between the servers and the Anker batteries.Since these smaller UPS units are designed to catch even minor power fluctuations, their event logs are a good diagnostic tool. One APC unit recorded just a single event since being connected to the battery system. That’s a strong indicator of system stability and reliability, in my opinion.During the outage, the battery setup (F3800 and F2000 with BP2000) supported multiple servers drawing around 2000 watts for approximately 4 hours. I’m very pleased with the performance. I also had the opportunity to test the PS200 solar panel—it worked exactly as expected. If budget permits, I plan to add more panels to fully leverage California’s sunlight and make my Anker UPS project even more robust.Anker’s support has also been excellent. Through several conversations, they helped me understand both the limitations and potential of these batteries. Their responses were timely and informative.While I’ve come to understand that the charge/discharge limits in bypass mode are set for safety under a standard 15A circuit, it would be great if users had more flexibility for 20A or even 50A circuits, at 120V or 240V—similar to what newer models like the Bluetti Apex 300 offer. Still, I appreciate that Anker prioritizes safety in their design choices. When dealing with large battery systems, that’s critically important.]First and foremost, this product easily deserves a 4–5 star rating if used strictly as a portable battery. However, in my use case — using it as a large-format UPS — it’s more of a 3-star experience. Not because the unit doesn’t work, but because the documentation and specifications are confusing, and it took multiple trials to fully understand how it actually operates.I’ve used multiple Anker SOLIX units (F1000, F2000, F3800), all of which specifically mention they can function as UPS devices, with “less than 20ms” switching time. While that’s not ideal for highly sensitive electronics, the appeal for me was the larger battery capacity and significantly more kWh available than traditional UPS systems like APC or CyberPower — which typically last only 10–20 minutes under heavy load.When I saw Anker’s UPS claim, I was sold. But here’s where the confusion starts:1. The “less than 20ms” switchoverThis language is vague. Based on community testing, it’s actually closer to 16ms, which is enough for sensitive equipment to lose connection temporarily. Most of my PCs survive the switchover — so at first, I was impressed.2. AC Load Limit in UPS ModeI connected my F2000 to a dedicated 20A/120V circuit, expecting it to handle up to ~2,200W. But I found that the AC output consistently tripped around 1,400W in UPS mode. This was confusing, since Anker support told me the F2000 should handle 2,000W continuous, 2,600W peak. They suggested resets and video evidence, but after many attempts, the overload behavior persisted.Eventually, I realized the issue: in UPS mode (aka bypass mode), the AC output is limited by the input power, which is 1440W max from a 120V/12A AC source. There is no hybrid inverter assist in UPS mode — unlike true online UPS systems. So 1440W is effectively your ceiling.3. Tried the F3800, Same StoryHoping the larger F3800 would improve things, I ordered it directly from Anker. It supports 1800W AC input, so I thought maybe the UPS mode would allow more output. It doesn’t. All SOLIX units are limited to 1440W AC output in UPS (bypass) mode, regardless of their advertised total AC output (2600W for F2000, 6000W for F3800).In fact:• The F2000 has 4 UPS ports• The F3800 has 3 UPS portsBut both are limited to a total of 1440W in UPS mode.⸻🔍 Final Thoughts:This use case — leveraging Anker SOLIX as a true UPS — is likely rare, but it’s an important one for people with 24/7 systems like servers, NAS devices, and routers.I plan to continue testing:• How well the 16ms switchover works in long-term real-world usage• Whether batteries degrade under heavy, always-on UPS operation• How charging methods and outlet types affect usable powerRight now, I’m splitting 1000W across both the F2000 and F3800. It’s not elegant, but it works. Still, it’s frustrating to hear marketing talk about 6000W AC output (F3800) or 2600W (F2000), when in reality, actual usable output in UPS mode is constrained by charging input and outlet logic — all of which is poorly documented.⭐ Verdict: 3 starsAnker’s hardware is promising, but the lack of clarity in UPS behavior, limitations per mode, and port activation logic leads to a frustrating user experience for edge cases like mine. More transparency in specs would go a long way.⸻

Unlike so many manufacturer claims, this F2000 with the additional 760 extemsion battery is in fact all it's claimed to be.I waited for a few months to rate it, mainly to be sure it actually works as stated... now after two short power outages, I can say it does.With virtually nothing to assemble or set up, quick charging and 4096 Wh life, it kept my refrigerator running during one power outage, and my central gas furnace running during another without a hitch.It is desinged for easy use, takes up little room and while it is no light weight rig, the wheels and handle make it easy to move about.No, it won't keep a refrigerator or furnance running for more than about 7 hours, but when it's in the 20s outside, it allows my furnace to run and keep my home warm during short (a few hours) power outages.The bonus is that I don't need a gas powered generator with assocaited headaches that comes with a generator, and that for me is a major selling point.

It's versatile, solid, very well designed... I scored a good BlackFriday deal on mine, and really glad I did. It brings good peace of mind that when the power goes out, I can keep essential devices powered up (within reason). I'm also really excited to use it this year while camping or Road-tripping through the mountains. I've little doubt it will handle anything I throw at it... and after months of researching before AND after my purchase (to confirm that I didn't just make an impulsive decision)... one design detail stands out above all others for power stations in this class... it's so very quiet. All the others have fans and transformers which make far more noise than this one. I saw several YouTube reviews mention this, but I was skeptical... and no joke. I'll easily be able to sleep next to this thing in my truck or a tent. Not sure I could with the other units. And one might think this compromises the component integrity over the long term because it doesn't have aggressive cooling... but I can say it wasn't because they went cheap on reduced airflow. There IS airflow, but it sounds like they're using top quality fans with variable state motors and maybe a manifold to isolate noise. Either way, as of February 2025, I would pick this beast out of any others in it's class, hands down. If they go on sale again, I might even get a second unit to live permenantly in my travel trailer.