Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max
#4 in Home backupFull review
A 240V-capable, expandable home-backup unit for households that need to run a well pump or other 240V loads in an outage.
Amazon $1,799 Jackery $1,799$1,799
The Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.1 to 3.8. The Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max leads on portability and AC output. The Dabbsson DBS3500 wins on solar input. The Dabbsson DBS3500 costs $200 less ($1,599 vs $1,799).
Dabbsson DBS3500
#14 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 $2,537.88 Dabbsson $1,599$1,599
Prices were last checked October 20, 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 Pro Max for portability (107 Wh per kg (74 lb (33.6 kg)) vs 84 Wh per kg (90.5 lb (41 kg))) and AC output (4,000 W continuous AC vs 3,600 W continuous AC).
- Choose the Dabbsson DBS3500 for solar input (2,400 W max solar input vs 1,200 W max solar input).
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 Pro Max | Dabbsson DBS3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 69 $0.50 per rated Wh | 74 $0.47 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 100 93% 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% | 46 4,000 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% | 100 107 Wh per kg (74 lb (33.6 kg)) | 70 84 Wh per kg (90.5 lb (41 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 22 1,200 W max solar input | 65 2,400 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 100 UPS (15 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solar Lab | - | 93% | Reported 93% AC discharge efficiency; test load not stated. Idle draw about 30W. |
Dabbsson DBS3500
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max | Dabbsson DBS3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 3,584 Wh | 3,430 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 3,333 Wh (93%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | Semi-solid-state LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,000 | 4,500 to 80% |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 21,500 Wh | Yes, up to 14,070 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 4,000 W (8,000 W surge) | 3,600 W (7,200 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 3 total | 5 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 2 | 4 |
| RV 30A outlet (TT-30R) | - | 1 |
| 120/240V 50A outlet (NEMA 14-50R) | 1 | - |
| AC waveform | - | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | - | 3 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | - | 3 |
| 12 V car outlet | - | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | - | 2 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (15 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Full AC charge time | 2 h 30 min (2.5 hr from a wall outlet; 1.3 hr with the 40A charging cable) | - |
| Max solar input | 1,200 W | 2,400 W |
| Solar input voltage | 16-60V 12A (2 x DC8020 inputs) | 12-150V, 25A max (AC + solar combined up to 3400W) |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 74 lb (33.6 kg) | 90.5 lb (41 kg) |
| Dimensions | 14.76 x 10.83 x 17.72 in | 20.9 x 12 x 15.4 in |
| App | Jackery app | Dabbsson app |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |