Corsair RM850x Shift
850 W · Gold
Anker SOLIX F3800
Portable power station · 2024
Anker SOLIX F3800 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Corsair RM850x Shift lands at 90 and Anker SOLIX F3800 at 91. That puts Anker SOLIX F3800 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Corsair RM850x Shift if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Pick Anker SOLIX F3800 if…
- ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- ✓Solar input
- ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEfficiency
Corsair RM850x ShiftCompared on the efficiency sub-score
Corsair RM850x Shift leads on efficiency (90 vs 86).
Cables
Anker SOLIX F3800Compared on the cables sub-score
Anker SOLIX F3800 leads on cables (90 vs 86).
Noise
TieCompared on the noise sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Corsair RM850x ShiftSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Corsair RM850x Shift more score per dollar ($179 vs $3,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Corsair RM850x Shift | Anker SOLIX F3800 |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 850 W | — |
| Efficiency | Gold | — |
| Type | — | Portable power station |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Corsair RM850x Shift
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
Anker SOLIX F3800
- +LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- +Solar input
- +Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
- −Heavy
- −Pricey per Wh
- −Shipping restrictions (Li-ion)
FAQ: Corsair RM850x Shift vs Anker SOLIX F3800
Which is better, Corsair RM850x Shift or Anker SOLIX F3800? +
Anker SOLIX F3800 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Corsair RM850x Shift worth the price? +
At $179, Corsair RM850x Shift delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in efficiency.
Is Anker SOLIX F3800 worth the price? +
At $3,999, Anker SOLIX F3800 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cables.
Does Corsair RM850x Shift or Anker SOLIX F3800 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for efficiency, Corsair RM850x Shift or Anker SOLIX F3800? +
Corsair RM850x Shift — leads on efficiency (90 vs 86). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.
Which is better for cables, Corsair RM850x Shift or Anker SOLIX F3800? +
Anker SOLIX F3800 — leads on cables (90 vs 86). Compared on the cables sub-score.