Anker SOLIX F3800 vs Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus: Which to Buy

The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.0 to 3.7. The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus leads on tested capacity, portability and value. The Anker SOLIX F3800 wins on AC output, solar input and features. The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus costs $490.99 less ($1,709 vs $2,199.99).

Higher rated

Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus

#9 in Home backup4.0Full review

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 $1,899

$1,709

Anker SOLIX F3800

#23 in Home backup3.7Full review

For homeowners who want 240V backup that can grow into a whole-home battery, and who do not need the extra solar input of the F3800 Plus.

Amazon Anker $2,199.99

$2,199.99

Prices 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 tested capacity (89% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) vs 78% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)), portability (102 Wh per kg (77.2 lb (35 kg)) vs 64 Wh per kg (132.3 lb (60 kg))) and value ($0.48 per rated Wh vs $0.57 per rated Wh).
Choose the Anker SOLIX F3800 for AC output (6,000 W continuous AC vs 3,600 W continuous AC), solar input (2,400 W max solar input vs 1,000 W max solar input) and features (UPS (20 ms), expandable, 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	Anker SOLIX F3800
Overall rating	4.0/5	3.7/5
Value 25%	73 $0.48 per rated Wh	58 $0.57 per rated Wh
Tested capacity 15%	88 89% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)	35 78% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)
Battery life 15%	100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty	91 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty
AC output 15%	37 3,600 W continuous AC	83 6,000 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))	35 64 Wh per kg (132.3 lb (60 kg))
Solar input 5%	15 1,000 W max solar input	56 2,400 W max solar input
Features 5%	65 expandable, 100 W USB-C, app	100 UPS (20 ms), expandable, 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