For home-backup buyers who want large tested capacity at a lower price per watt-hour than most 3 kWh-plus units.
Amazon $1,709 Jackery $1,899The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.0 to 3.6. The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus leads on portability and value. The ALLPOWERS R4000 wins on solar input and features. The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus costs $190 less ($1,709 vs $1,899).
A wheeled 3.5 kWh LiFePO4 station for RVs, food trucks and home backup at a lower price than the big brands. It is 120V only.
ALLPOWERS $1,899Prices were last checked October 24, 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 3600 Plus for portability (102 Wh per kg (77.2 lb (35 kg)) vs 77 Wh per kg (99.2 lb (45 kg))) and value ($0.48 per rated Wh vs $0.55 per rated Wh).
- Choose the ALLPOWERS R4000 for solar input (2,000 W max solar input vs 1,000 W max solar input) and features (UPS (15 ms), 100 W USB-C, app vs expandable, 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 3600 Plus | ALLPOWERS R4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 73 $0.48 per rated Wh | 62 $0.55 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 88 89% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 37 3,600 W continuous AC | 37 3,600 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 47 0-100% on AC in 2 h 30 min | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 100 102 Wh per kg (77.2 lb (35 kg)) | 58 77 Wh per kg (99.2 lb (45 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 15 1,000 W max solar input | 50 2,000 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 65 expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (15 ms), 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNET | 3,201 Wh | 89.3% | 480W load logged with HOBOware; round-trip efficiency 79.66%; recharge 2 h 31 min; ran a test fridge about 38.6 h |
ALLPOWERS R4000
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus | ALLPOWERS R4000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 3,584 Wh | 3,456 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 3,201 Wh (89%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,000 to 70%+ | 3,500 to 80% |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 21,000 Wh | - |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 3,600 W (7,200 W surge) | 3,600 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 | No | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | - | Yes (15 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 1,500 W |
| Full AC charge time | 2 h 30 min (About 2.5 h on AC; about 2 h on AC + solar (manufacturer)) | - |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 2,000 W |
| Solar input voltage | 16-60V (2x DC8020) | 12-150V MPPT, 40A |
| Car charging | 96 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 77.2 lb (35 kg) | 99.2 lb (45 kg) |
| Dimensions | 15.2 x 12.2 x 19.3 in | 21.25 x 19.29 x 11.81 in |
| App | Jackery App | ALLPOWERS app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-09 | 2022-12 |
