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 value, portability and charging speed. The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus wins on AC output. The Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max costs $1,229.25 less ($1,799 vs $3,028.25).
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
#17 in Home backupFull review
A 5kWh, 240V home-backup system for households that want to power large appliances through a transfer switch.
Amazon $3,028.25 Jackery $3,149$3,028.25
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 value ($0.50 per rated Wh vs $0.60 per rated Wh), portability (107 Wh per kg (74 lb (33.6 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 4,000 W continuous AC).
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 | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 69 $0.50 per rated Wh | 54 $0.60 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 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 46 4,000 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% | 100 107 Wh per kg (74 lb (33.6 kg)) | 68 83 Wh per kg (134.5 lb (61 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 22 1,200 W max solar input | 10 1,200 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 100 UPS (20 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. |
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 3,584 Wh | 5,040 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 3,333 Wh (93%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,000 | 4,000 to 70%+ |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 21,500 Wh | Yes, up to 60,000 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 4,000 W (8,000 W surge) | 7,200 W (14,400 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 3 total | 6 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 2 | 4 |
| 120/240V 30A twist-lock (NEMA L14-30R) | - | 1 |
| 120/240V 50A outlet (NEMA 14-50R) | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | - | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | - | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | - | Yes |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 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) | 3 h 30 min (3.5 hr from a 120V 15A outlet; 1.7 hr through the Smart Transfer Switch) |
| Max solar input | 1,200 W | 1,200 W |
| Solar input voltage | 16-60V 12A (2 x DC8020 inputs) | 2 x 16-60V DC8mm low-PV (1,200W) + 135-450V 15A high-PV (wattage not published) |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 74 lb (33.6 kg) | 134.5 lb (61 kg) |
| Dimensions | 14.76 x 10.83 x 17.72 in | 16.5 x 15.5 x 25 in |
| App | Jackery app | Jackery app |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |