Anker SOLIX · 5,024 Wh
Anker SOLIX S5000: how long it runs
About 42.7 h at 100 W and 2.5 days for an average US fridge.
- 5,024Wh
- 4,500W output
- 97lb
- $3,599.99price, Oct 23
What it runs
- Average fridge2.5 days70.4 W
- Modem + router16.2 days11 W
- 4 LED bulbs5.2 days34 W
- CPAP, humidifier on8.1 days22 W
- Laptop3.6 days50 W
- Starlink Standard2.4 days75 W
- TV, 55 inch44.5 h96 W
- Electric blanket42.7 h100 W
- Microwave3.9 h1,100 W
Each device on its own: 5,024 Wh × 0.85 ÷ watts. Several at once: add the watts, or use the planner.
Every number, with sources
Runtime at steady loads
| Load | Runtime |
|---|---|
| 50 W | 3.6 days |
| 100 W | 42.7 h |
| 200 W | 21.4 h |
| 500 W | 8.5 h |
| 1,000 W | 4.3 h |
| 1,500 W | 2.8 h |
5,024 Wh × 0.85 ÷ load.
Devices, one at a time
| Device | Draw | Runtime |
|---|---|---|
| Modem + router (NRDC) | 11 W | 16.2 days |
| 4 LED bulbs (Philips) | 34 W | 5.2 days |
| CPAP, humidifier on (ResMed) | 22 W | 8.1 days |
| Laptop (Virginia Tech) | 50 W | 3.6 days |
| Starlink Standard (Starlink) | 75 W | 2.4 days |
| TV, 55 inch (ENERGY STAR) | 96 W | 44.5 h |
| Electric blanket (Penn State) | 100 W | 42.7 h |
| Microwave (Penn State) | 1,100 W | 3.9 h |
Each on its own. Several at once: add the watts, or use the calculator.
Fridges
| Fridge | Average | Runtime |
|---|---|---|
| Efficient 18 cu ft (ENERGY STAR) | 42 W | 4.2 days |
| Average US fridge (EIA) | 70.4 W | 2.5 days |
| Large 26 cu ft (ENERGY STAR) | 80.8 W | 2.2 days |
From the specs
Suits
- A full day of an average fridge, or more: about 2.5 days.
- Kettles, coffee makers and most microwaves: 4,500 W output.
- Quick solar refills: about 2.2 sun hours at its 3,000 W limit.
Look elsewhere for
- Moving it: 97 lb.
- Price per Wh: $0.72, #15 of 18 here.
- Buying today: not available until Oct 27, 2026.
CPAP users: follow your doctor’s and the device maker’s advice on backup power.
Motors and solar
8,000 W surge, per Anker SOLIX. Some fridges need two to three times their running power to start (Anker), some compressors two to four times (BLUETTI); check yours.
Solar: up to 3,000 W, about 2.2 sun hours to full by our math.
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$0.43 per Wh
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Maker prices, Oct 23, 2026, unless dated. Checkout price applies.
Compare them in a table
| Station | Maker price | Capacity | $ per Wh | Output | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker SOLIX S5000 (this one) | $3,599.99 | 5,024 Wh | $0.72 | 4,500 W | 97 lb |
| ALLPOWERS R4000 | $1,499 | 3,456 Wh | $0.43 | 3,600 W | 99.2 lb |
| Jackery HomePower 3000 | $1,349 | 3,072 Wh | $0.44 | 3,600 W | 59.5 lb |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 | $1,499 | 2,765 Wh | $0.54 | 3,840 W | 83.8 lb |
Maker prices, Oct 23, 2026, unless dated. Checkout price applies.
Quick answers
How long will the Anker SOLIX S5000 run a refrigerator?
About 2.5 days for an average US fridge (70.4 W): 5,024 Wh × 0.85 ÷ 70.4 W.
How long does the Anker SOLIX S5000 take to charge from solar?
About 2.2 sun hours at 3,000 W by our math; longer in practice.
Can the Anker SOLIX S5000 run a microwave?
Yes, if the microwave draws under 4,500 W. At 1,100 W: about 3.9 h.
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