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 Outbound PowerThe Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.0 to 3.7. The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus leads on portability and tested capacity. The EcoFlow DELTA Pro wins on solar input. The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus costs $90 less ($1,709 vs $1,799).
A heavy 3.6kWh station built for home backup that can grow into a 25 kWh system. It still makes sense if you want that expansion path, but newer models give similar capacity for less.
Amazon $1,799 EcoFlow $1,799Prices 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 Plus for portability (102 Wh per kg (77.2 lb (35 kg)) vs 80 Wh per kg (99 lb (45 kg))) and tested capacity (89% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) vs 84% of rated capacity delivered (2 tests)).
- Choose the EcoFlow DELTA Pro for solar input (1,600 W max solar input vs 1,000 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 Plus | EcoFlow DELTA Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 73 $0.48 per rated Wh | 69 $0.50 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 88 89% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 66 84% of rated capacity delivered (2 tests) |
| 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 | 41 0-100% on AC in 2 h 42 min |
| Portability 10% | 100 102 Wh per kg (77.2 lb (35 kg)) | 64 80 Wh per kg (99 lb (45 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 15 1,000 W max solar input | 35 1,600 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 65 expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 65 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 |
EcoFlow DELTA Pro
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 3,060 Wh | 85% | AC discharge test; the review’s spec table lists 2,950 Wh. Measured AC recharge took a little over 2 hours. |
| The Solar Lab | - | 84% | AC discharge; load not specified. AC recharge took about 2 h 15 min; idle draw 21W. |
Specifications
| Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus | EcoFlow DELTA Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 3,584 Wh | 3,600 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 3,201 Wh (89%) | 3,042 Wh (84%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,000 to 70%+ | 3,500 to 80% (6,500 to 50%) |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 21,000 Wh | Yes, up to 25,000 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 3,600 W (7,200 W surge) | 3,600 W (7,200 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | - | 4,500 W |
| 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 |
| 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 | - | 2 |
| 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 42 min (2.7 h at 1800W on 120V; 1.8 h at 3000W on 240V) |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 1,600 W |
| Solar input voltage | 16-60V (2x DC8020) | 11-150V, 15A |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 77.2 lb (35 kg) | 99 lb (45 kg) |
| Dimensions | 15.2 x 12.2 x 19.3 in | 25 x 11.2 x 16.4 in |
| App | Jackery App | EcoFlow app (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
