A large home-backup station for buyers who want lots of capacity and solar input at a low price per watt-hour, and don’t need to move it often.
Amazon $1,139 FOSSiBOT $1,219The FOSSiBOT F3600 Pro and the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus are evenly matched, rated 4.0 and 4.0. The FOSSiBOT F3600 Pro leads on value, features and solar input. The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus wins on charging speed and portability. The FOSSiBOT F3600 Pro costs $570 less ($1,139 vs $1,709).
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 $1,899Prices 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 FOSSiBOT F3600 Pro for value ($0.30 per rated Wh vs $0.48 per rated Wh), features (UPS (10 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app vs expandable, 100 W USB-C, app) and solar input (2,000 W max solar input vs 1,000 W max solar input).
- Choose the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus for charging speed (0-100% on AC in 2 h 30 min vs 0-100% on AC in 3 h) and portability (102 Wh per kg (77.2 lb (35 kg)) vs 91 Wh per kg (92.6 lb (42 kg))).
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 | FOSSiBOT F3600 Pro | Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 100 $0.30 per rated Wh | 73 $0.48 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 88 89% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 6,500 cycles, 5-year warranty | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 37 3,600 W continuous AC | 37 3,600 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 32 0-100% on AC in 3 h | 47 0-100% on AC in 2 h 30 min |
| Portability 10% | 84 91 Wh per kg (92.6 lb (42 kg)) | 100 102 Wh per kg (77.2 lb (35 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 44 2,000 W max solar input | 15 1,000 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 65 expandable, 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
FOSSiBOT F3600 Pro
No independent test published yet.
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 |
Specifications
| FOSSiBOT F3600 Pro | Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 3,840 Wh | 3,584 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | - | 3,201 Wh (89%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,500 to 80% per product description and Amazon; US spec table says to 50% | 6,000 to 70%+ |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 11,520 Wh | Yes, up to 21,000 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 | 4 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | No |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | - |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,500 W | 1,800 W |
| Full AC charge time | 3 h (Manufacturer: about 3 hours on AC; 1 h 50 min with AC + solar (3500W)) | 2 h 30 min (About 2.5 h on AC; about 2 h on AC + solar (manufacturer)) |
| Max solar input | 2,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-160V, 20A | 16-60V (2x DC8020) |
| Car charging | 120 W | 96 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 92.6 lb (42 kg) | 77.2 lb (35 kg) |
| Dimensions | 24.0 x 12.6 x 18.7 in | 15.2 x 12.2 x 19.3 in |
| App | FOSSiBOT app | Jackery App |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2024-07 | 2025-09 |
