Answer
Can the Anker SOLIX F3800 run Philips DreamStation, worst case at the 80 W power supply rating?
Runs
Runs. Draw is 80 W, within the 6,000 W continuous output. Estimated runtime on AC: about 27.2 hr, counting the about 40 W idle draw Anker lists.
Medical safety notice: Will It Run? gives general power estimates only, not medical advice. Power draw varies by model, settings, pressure, humidifier and altitude. Before relying on any battery, power station, inverter or generator for a medical device, confirm approved power sources with the device manufacturer and your doctor or equipment supplier, and test your setup before an emergency. Never change prescribed settings to extend battery life. If your therapy is life-sustaining, keep the backup your supplier provides, register with your utility's medical-needs program, and have an evacuation plan. Run generators outdoors only, at least 20 ft from windows and doors, because of carbon monoxide risk. In an emergency, call 911.
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The comparison
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | Philips DreamStation, worst case at the 80 W power supply rating | |
|---|---|---|
| Continuous output / running draw | 6,000 W | 80 W |
| Capacity / average draw | 3,840 Wh nameplate, 3,264 Wh usable | 80 W |
| Runtime on AC | 27.2 hr (80 W + about 40 W idle draw, per Anker) | |
| Nights on AC (8 hr) | 3.4 | |
| On DC, best case | Not modeled: Philips doesn't publish a DC draw for this worst-case row. Use only the Philips Respironics DC cord. | |
| Sources | Station source | Appliance source |
How AC runtime is figured: usable Wh (nameplate × 0.85) ÷ (CPAP watts + about 40 W). Willrun uses about 15 W of inverter draw for most stations, but Anker's own FAQ for the F3800 Plus says the unit draws about 40 W with AC on and nothing connected (Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus page, FAQ), so this page uses 40 W. At CPAP-sized loads the inverter's own draw is about as big as the machine. Test your own unit before you rely on it. Anker lists a 12 V ⎓ 10 A car charger output on the F3800, but no DC runtime is modeled for this setup (see the DC row). Full comparison: F3800 idle runtime table; method and DC converter limits: CPAP power station guide.
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Questions
Can the Anker SOLIX F3800 run Philips DreamStation, worst case at the 80 W power supply rating?
Runs. Draw is 80 W, within the 6,000 W continuous output. Estimated runtime on AC: about 27.2 hr, counting the about 40 W idle draw Anker lists.
How was the runtime calculated?
On AC: 3,840 Wh × 0.85 = 3,264 Wh usable, divided by (80 W + about 40 W idle draw, per Anker) = 27.2 hr. Not modeled: Philips doesn't publish a DC draw for this worst-case row. Use only the Philips Respironics DC cord.
Where did the numbers come from?
Tech specs: 3,840 Wh, LFP with 3,000+ cycles, 6,000 W continuous at 120 V and 240 V, 9,000 W AC surge, net weight 132.3 lb including the wheel dimension noted on the page. Philips does not publish a typical DreamStation draw. The DreamStation Heated Humidifier manual lists the 80 W power supply and DC power consumption of 12 VDC at 6.67 A (80 W). Willrun uses that ceiling as a worst case, so real nights will usually last longer. Heated tubing is powered through the humidifier.