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Model: Anker SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station with 400W Solar Panel, 3840Wh LiFePO4 Battery, 6000W AC output with 120V/240V, Solar Generator for Home Use, RV, Emergencies, Power Outages, Outdoor Camping
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Goalzero Yeti 4000. But wait till the go on sale for 40% discount.
IMO, no, the Gendome 3000 (an indiegogo crowd-funded project from 3 years ago). You can get multiple of these $700 stations for the price of one of these other machines.
With a 75V max Solar input Voltage on the Gendome, it's also easier than this Anker unit to get a pick-and-choose solar panel array going, especially if one is interested in getting used panels at $0.10-0.20 per Watt, which should still have 90% of their new output. This SOLIX for example is only rated for 60V max input, so it's more difficult to series-wire the panels. Yeti PRO 4000 is twice this though - 150V is nice, but not at the elevated price.
Anyway, I just looked into that Gendome thing yesterday, and was persuaded enough to buy two - it doesn't cost much more than just the price of batteries. Plus the UL certification was found on UL's site, so that's also a legit claim. I'm just curious about how many times that I'll need to unplug the unit to see my PC power cycle itself - it's the true test of mine for the Gendome thing.
I have rackmount LiFePO4 batteries with victron equipment for larger stationary loads, but I wanted something more convenient to lug around. Sorta like a whole-house generator versus one of the small 2000W portable inverter generators - both have their uses.
I will add though - the gendome thing is ONLY 120V. Keep that in mind. I have no use for 240V on such a small battery/inverter system though. The Anker is 120/240V. The Goalzero is 120V.
Last edited by Masejoer April 19, 2026 at 07:03 PM.
Are these good. If not what other brand or options are good
I think this is a ok deal (slightly lower price than normal) for a reputable brand with good customer service, but only if you want the panels and a power station with this much wattage output (6000 running, 9000 surge) and the 240v outlet (30A twist lock) to connect to a transfer switch.
i have this one and 4 400w panels that I used to move my homelab offgrid. They are getting slightly clipped on the 60v, but still more than i need, i get about 1200 watts peak sun which is fine. Ive got the anker wired up to home assistant and all my homelabs hanging off the back of the anker and it just kinda works to run my internet/nas/rpi's 24x7 without really needing plugged in to the grid (granted I do have the anker connected to a kasa smart switch in case i ever get a couple of all cloudy days in a row and top itself it off.
i have this one and 4 400w panels that I used to move my homelab offgrid. They are getting slightly clipped on the 60v, but still more than i need, i get about 1200 watts peak sun which is fine. Ive got the anker wired up to home assistant and all my homelabs hanging off the back of the anker and it just kinda works to run my internet/nas/rpi's 24x7 without really needing plugged in to the grid (granted I do have the anker connected to a kasa smart switch in case i ever get a couple of all cloudy days in a row and top itself it off.
Great idea, with sufficient capacity for the winter months. My home rack and infrastructure burns through 700-750W in "minimal power mode" so I'd need a lot more for this to make sense. I love the idea though! In theory I can get it back down to 630W once I'm done with my now-month-8 project that relies on me keeping one pool of 24 disks spinning/working.
750W average...likely need 30kW of solar and 100kWh storage for dreary winter months in the Northern states.
Last edited by Masejoer April 20, 2026 at 12:02 PM.
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With a 75V max Solar input Voltage on the Gendome, it's also easier than this Anker unit to get a pick-and-choose solar panel array going, especially if one is interested in getting used panels at $0.10-0.20 per Watt, which should still have 90% of their new output. This SOLIX for example is only rated for 60V max input, so it's more difficult to series-wire the panels. Yeti PRO 4000 is twice this though - 150V is nice, but not at the elevated price.
Anyway, I just looked into that Gendome thing yesterday, and was persuaded enough to buy two - it doesn't cost much more than just the price of batteries. Plus the UL certification was found on UL's site, so that's also a legit claim. I'm just curious about how many times that I'll need to unplug the unit to see my PC power cycle itself - it's the true test of mine for the Gendome thing.
I have rackmount LiFePO4 batteries with victron equipment for larger stationary loads, but I wanted something more convenient to lug around. Sorta like a whole-house generator versus one of the small 2000W portable inverter generators - both have their uses.
I will add though - the gendome thing is ONLY 120V. Keep that in mind. I have no use for 240V on such a small battery/inverter system though. The Anker is 120/240V. The Goalzero is 120V.
750W average...likely need 30kW of solar and 100kWh storage for dreary winter months in the Northern states.
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