A big, affordable 3kWh station for RV owners and home backup who don’t need 240V or expansion.
Amazon $1,349 Jackery $1,349The Jackery HomePower 3000 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.1 to 3.7. The Jackery HomePower 3000 leads on portability and AC output. The ALLPOWERS R3500 wins on solar input and features. The Jackery HomePower 3000 costs $75 less ($1,349 vs $1,424).
For home backup on a budget where the unit stays in one place, with room for a second battery later.
ALLPOWERS $1,424Prices were last checked October 22, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jackery HomePower 3000 for portability (114 Wh per kg (59.5 lb (27 kg)) vs 75 Wh per kg (93 lb (42 kg))) and AC output (3,600 W continuous AC vs 3,200 W continuous AC).
- Choose the ALLPOWERS R3500 for solar input (2,000 W max solar input vs 1,000 W max solar input) and features (UPS (15 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app vs UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every home backup portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Jackery HomePower 3000 | ALLPOWERS R3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 79 $0.44 per rated Wh | 77 $0.45 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 90 90% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 37 3,600 W continuous AC | 26 3,200 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 57 0-100% on AC in 2 h 12 min | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 100 114 Wh per kg (59.5 lb (27 kg)) | 55 75 Wh per kg (93 lb (42 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 21 1,000 W max solar input | 57 2,000 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 100 UPS (15 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
Jackery HomePower 3000
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNET | 2,759 Wh | 90% | 480W load logged with HOBOware; round-trip efficiency 78.35%; ran a test fridge 32 h 3 min. |
ALLPOWERS R3500
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Jackery HomePower 3000 | ALLPOWERS R3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 3,072 Wh | 3,168 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 2,759 Wh (90%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 70%+ | 3,500 3,500+ cycles (manufacturer; end-of-life capacity not stated) |
| Expandable | No | Yes, up to 6,336 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 3,600 W (7,200 W surge) | 3,200 W (6,000 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 5 total | 5 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | 4 |
| RV 30A outlet (TT-30R) | 1 | 1 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 4 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | - |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | Yes (15 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | - | 1,500 W |
| Full AC charge time | 2 h 12 min (2.2 hr from a 15A wall outlet) | - |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 2,000 W |
| Solar input voltage | 16-60V (2 x DC8mm, combined) | 12-150V, 40A (XT60) |
| Car charging | 96 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 59.5 lb (27 kg) | 93 lb (42 kg) |
| Dimensions | 16.4 x 12.8 x 12 in | 20.86 x 14.17 x 13.58 in |
| App | Jackery app | ALLPOWERS app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
