Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
#8 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 Outbound Power$1,709
The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus and the Growatt HELIOS 3600 are evenly matched, rated 4.0 and 3.9. The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus leads on portability and charging speed. The Growatt HELIOS 3600 wins on value, features and solar input. The Growatt HELIOS 3600 costs $510.02 less ($1,198.98 vs $1,709).
Growatt HELIOS 3600
#10 in Home backupFull review
A 3.7 kWh home backup station for buyers who want 240V from one unit and the option to grow toward whole-home backup. At the Amazon price it is one of the cheaper ways to get that much LiFePO4 capacity.
Amazon $1,198.98 Growatt $1,599$1,198.98
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 Plus for portability (102 Wh per kg (77.2 lb (35 kg)) vs 82 Wh per kg (99 lb (45 kg))) and charging speed (0-100% on AC in 2 h 30 min vs 0-100% on AC in 3 h).
- Choose the Growatt HELIOS 3600 for value ($0.33 per rated Wh vs $0.48 per rated Wh), features (UPS (20 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).
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 | Growatt HELIOS 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 73 $0.48 per rated Wh | 96 $0.33 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 LiFePO4, 4,000 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 | 32 0-100% on AC in 3 h |
| Portability 10% | 100 102 Wh per kg (77.2 lb (35 kg)) | 67 82 Wh per kg (99 lb (45 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 15 1,000 W max solar input | 46 2,000 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 |
Growatt HELIOS 3600
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus | Growatt HELIOS 3600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 3,584 Wh | 3,686 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 3,201 Wh (89%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,000 to 70%+ | 4,000 4000+ cycles; end-of-life capacity not stated |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 21,000 Wh | Yes |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 3,600 W (7,200 W surge) | 3,600 W |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | - | 4,500 W |
| AC outlets | 5 total | 6 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | 4 |
| RV 30A outlet (TT-30R) | 1 | 1 |
| 240V 20A outlet (NEMA 6-20R) | - | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 4 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | No | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | - | 2 |
| UPS / pass-through | - | Yes (20 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)) | 3 h (About 3 h from 120V at 1800W, or 1.5 h from 240V at 3600W (manufacturer)) |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 2,000 W |
| Solar input voltage | 16-60V (2x DC8020) | 12-60V |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 77.2 lb (35 kg) | 99 lb (45 kg) |
| Dimensions | 15.2 x 12.2 x 19.3 in | 20.4 x 12.3 x 16.5 in |
| App | Jackery App | myGro app (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |