Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus vs Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus

The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.0 to 3.7. The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus leads on value, portability and charging speed. The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus wins on AC output and features. The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus costs $1,440 less ($1,709 vs $3,149).

Higher rated

Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus

#9 in Home backup4.0Full 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

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus

#18 in Home backup3.7Full review

A 5kWh, 240V home-backup system for households that want to power large appliances through a transfer switch.

Amazon $3,149 Jackery $3,149

$3,149

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 value ($0.48 per rated Wh vs $0.62 per rated Wh), portability (102 Wh per kg (77.2 lb (35 kg)) vs 83 Wh per kg (134.5 lb (61 kg))) and charging speed (0-100% on AC in 2 h 30 min vs 0-100% on AC in 3 h 30 min).
Choose the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus for AC output (7,200 W continuous AC vs 3,600 W continuous AC) and features (UPS (20 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app vs expandable, 100 W USB-C, app).

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	Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
Overall rating	4.0/5	3.7/5
Value 25%	73 $0.48 per rated Wh	50 $0.62 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	100 7,200 W continuous AC
Charging speed 10%	47 0-100% on AC in 2 h 30 min	16 0-100% on AC in 3 h 30 min
Portability 10%	100 102 Wh per kg (77.2 lb (35 kg))	68 83 Wh per kg (134.5 lb (61 kg))
Solar input 5%	15 1,000 W max solar input	10 1,200 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