Anker SOLIX S5000 (UL9540 and UL9540A Certified) vs Explorer 5000 Plus
- Price today: Anker SOLIX is $999.01 cheaper ($2,499.99 vs $3,499).
- Cost per Wh: $0.50 vs $0.69 — Anker SOLIX S5000 (UL9540 and... gives you more battery per dollar today.
- Rated cycle-cost estimate: 8.3¢ vs 17.4¢ per lifetime kWh (manufacturer cycle ratings).
| Anker SOLIX S5000 (UL9540 and UL9540A Certified) | Explorer 5000 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $2,499.99 | $3,499 |
| Deal status | Building price history | Above normal |
| Capacity | 5024Wh | 5040Wh |
| $/Wh | $0.50 | $0.69 |
| Chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 6,000 cycles | 4,000 cycles to 70% |
| Output | 4500W | 7200W |
| Solar input | 3000W | — |
| Weight | 97 lbs | 134.5 lbs |
| Expandable | to 30000Wh | — |
| Recorded low | $2,499.99 (2026-10-27) | $2,899 (2026-10-06) |
| View at Anker SOLIX — $2,499.99 | View at Jackery — $3,499 |
Full tech-spec comparison all specs
| Anker SOLIX S5000 (UL9540 and... | Explorer 5000 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Capacity | 5,024Wh | 5,040 Wh |
| Rated cycles | 6,000 | 4,000 |
| Output | ||
| AC output (continuous) | 4,500W | 7,200W |
| AC surge | 8,000W | 14,400W |
| General & physical | ||
| Weight | 97 lbs | 134.5 lbs |
Also published by Anker SOLIX S5000 (UL9540 and...
| Expandable | Yes |
|---|---|
| Max expanded | 30,000Wh |
| Solar (PV) input | 3,000W |
| UPS / EPS | Yes |
| Released | 2026 |
Also published by Explorer 5000 Plus
| Cycle retention | 70% |
|---|---|
| AC outlets | 4× 120V, 20A, 3600W 1× NEMA L14-30R/14-50：120V/240V, 30A, 7200W |
| USB-C ports | 2× 100W |
| USB-C max | 100W |
| USB-A ports | 2× 18W |
| AC recharge time | 3.5 hr |
| Dimensions | 16.5 × 15.5 × 25 in |
| Operating temperature | 5°F to 113°F |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Like-for-like specs both brands publish are shown first (✓ = better value); each brand's remaining published specs follow. Core figures are editorially verified; the rest come from each manufacturer's tech specs.
Price history — Anker SOLIX S5000 (UL9540 and UL9540A Certified)
Price history — Explorer 5000 Plus
Prices recorded daily from the official Anker SOLIX and Jackery stores. Deal statuses compare each product to its own 90-day history — methodology.