PECRON E3800LFP
#2 in Home backupFull review
A big, expandable home-backup station for buyers who want a lot of power and solar input per dollar. It is too heavy to treat as truly portable.
Amazon $1,299$1,299
The PECRON E3800LFP is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.2 to 4.0. The PECRON E3800LFP leads on value, solar input and AC output. The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus wins on tested capacity. The PECRON E3800LFP costs $410 less ($1,299 vs $1,709).
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
#9 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$1,709
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 PECRON E3800LFP for value ($0.34 per rated Wh vs $0.48 per rated Wh), solar input (3,150 W max solar input vs 1,000 W max solar input) and AC output (4,200 W continuous AC vs 3,600 W continuous AC).
- Choose the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus for tested capacity (89% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) vs 84% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)).
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 | PECRON E3800LFP | Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 94 $0.34 per rated Wh | 73 $0.48 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 64 84% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 88 89% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 51 4,200 W continuous AC | 37 3,600 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 47 0-100% on AC in 2 h 30 min | 47 0-100% on AC in 2 h 30 min |
| Portability 10% | 94 97 Wh per kg (87.3 lb (39.6 kg)) | 100 102 Wh per kg (77.2 lb (35 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 79 3,150 W max solar input | 15 1,000 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (20 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 65 expandable, 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
PECRON E3800LFP
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solar Lab | - | 84% | Load and method not stated. Measured idle draw about 21W and AC recharge of 2 h 27 min on 15A, about 1.5 h on 30A. |
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
| PECRON E3800LFP | Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 3,840 Wh | 3,584 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 3,226 Wh (84%) | 3,201 Wh (89%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,500 to 80% | 6,000 to 70%+ |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 26,880 Wh | Yes, up to 21,000 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 4,200 W | 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 | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 4 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | No |
| DC5521 ports | 1 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | - |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | 1,800 W |
| Full AC charge time | 2 h 30 min (Manufacturer: 2.5 hours on a 15A outlet; 1.4 hours at 3200W with the 30A cable) | 2 h 30 min (About 2.5 h on AC; about 2 h on AC + solar (manufacturer)) |
| Max solar input | 3,150 W | 1,000 W |
| Solar input voltage | 2 x 1500W XT60 (32-150V, 20A) + 150W DC5521 | 16-60V (2x DC8020) |
| Car charging | 150 W | 96 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 87.3 lb (39.6 kg) | 77.2 lb (35 kg) |
| Dimensions | 17.5 x 12.1 x 14.7 in | 15.2 x 12.2 x 19.3 in |
| App | PECRON app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) | Jackery App |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2026-03 | 2025-09 |