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 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.0 to 3.9. The Jackery HomePower 3000 wins on charging speed and features. The Jackery HomePower 3000 costs $360 less ($1,349 vs $1,709).
Jackery HomePower 3000
#12 in Home backupFull review
A big, affordable 3kWh station for RV owners and home backup who don’t need 240V or expansion.
Amazon $1,349 Jackery $1,349$1,349
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 3000 for charging speed (0-100% on AC in 2 h 12 min vs 0-100% on AC in 2 h 30 min) and features (UPS (20 ms), 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 HomePower 3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 73 $0.48 per rated Wh | 79 $0.44 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 | 57 0-100% on AC in 2 h 12 min |
| Portability 10% | 100 102 Wh per kg (77.2 lb (35 kg)) | 100 114 Wh per kg (59.5 lb (27 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 15 1,000 W max solar input | 21 1,000 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 65 expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (20 ms), 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 |
Jackery HomePower 3000
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus | Jackery HomePower 3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 3,584 Wh | 3,072 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 3,201 Wh (89%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,000 to 70%+ | 4,000 to 70%+ |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 21,000 Wh | No |
| 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 |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | No | Yes |
| UPS / pass-through | - | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 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 12 min (2.2 hr from a 15A wall outlet) |
| Max solar input | 1,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Solar input voltage | 16-60V (2x DC8020) | 16-60V (2 x DC8mm, combined) |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 77.2 lb (35 kg) | 59.5 lb (27 kg) |
| Dimensions | 15.2 x 12.2 x 19.3 in | 16.4 x 12.8 x 12 in |
| App | Jackery App | Jackery app |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |