Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
#9 in Home backupFull 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
The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.0 to 3.9. The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus leads on portability. The Dabbsson DBS3500 wins on solar input, features and charging speed. The Dabbsson DBS3500 costs $110 less ($1,599 vs $1,709).
Dabbsson DBS3500
#13 in Home backupFull review
For homeowners building a whole-circuit backup system who want 3.4 kWh now, fast solar charging and a path to 240V. It is too heavy to treat as a camping unit.
Amazon $2,558.55 Dabbsson $1,599$1,599
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 portability (102 Wh per kg (77.2 lb (35 kg)) vs 84 Wh per kg (90.5 lb (41 kg))).
- Choose the Dabbsson DBS3500 for solar input (2,400 W max solar input vs 1,000 W max solar input), features (UPS (15 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app vs expandable, 100 W USB-C, app) and charging speed (0-100% on AC in 2 h vs 0-100% on AC in 2 h 30 min).
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 | Dabbsson DBS3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 73 $0.48 per rated Wh | 74 $0.47 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 | 100 Semi-solid-state LiFePO4, 4,500 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 | 63 0-100% on AC in 2 h |
| Portability 10% | 100 102 Wh per kg (77.2 lb (35 kg)) | 70 84 Wh per kg (90.5 lb (41 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 15 1,000 W max solar input | 65 2,400 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 65 expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 100 UPS (15 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 |
Dabbsson DBS3500
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus | Dabbsson DBS3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 3,584 Wh | 3,430 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 3,201 Wh (89%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | Semi-solid-state LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,000 to 70%+ | 4,500 to 80% |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 21,000 Wh | Yes, up to 14,070 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 3,600 W (7,200 W surge) | 3,600 W (7,200 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) | 3 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 3 |
| 12 V car outlet | No | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 2 |
| UPS / pass-through | - | Yes (15 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Full AC charge time | 2 h 30 min (About 2.5 h on AC; about 2 h on AC + solar (manufacturer)) | 2 h (manufacturer comparison table: 0-80% in 1.78 h on AC; 0-100% in 1.91 h on 2400W solar) |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 2,400 W |
| Solar input voltage | 16-60V (2x DC8020) | 12-150V, 25A max (AC + solar combined up to 3400W) |
| Car charging | 96 W | 96 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 77.2 lb (35 kg) | 90.5 lb (41 kg) |
| Dimensions | 15.2 x 12.2 x 19.3 in | 20.9 x 12 x 15.4 in |
| App | Jackery App | Dabbsson app |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-09 | 2024-04 |