Jackery Our score 8.1/10 #3 of 7 home backup for real capacity
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
Updated
A 3.6 kWh home backup unit on wheels with a 30 A RV outlet, expandable to about 21 kWh, and a low price per usable watt-hour for its size.
Independent tests put this portable power station's usable capacity at 3,201 Wh, 89% of the rated 3,584 Wh (one test so far).
Real capacity
3,201of 3,584 Wh
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CNET
89%
AC output
3,600 W
More than 0 of the 6 other home backup models we review. 7,200 W surge.
Cost per usable Wh
$0.53
#14 of 33 models we've priced.
Good valueWeight
77.2 lb
41 usable Wh per lb
Battery
LiFePO4
Long-life chemistry
Warranty
3 years
Wall charge
2 h 30 min
Jackery's figure for the AC charger.
How much of the 3,584 Wh do you get?
Each bar is the full rated capacity. Blue is what the tester measured coming out of the AC outlets; the striped end is what was lost.
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CNET 3,201 Wh · 89%
Running a fridge
In CNET's fridge test, the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus ran a full-size refrigerator for 38.58 hours (1.6 days). That's #1 of the 10 models we track.
How long every tested model runs a fridge · Work it out for your own fridge
How long will it run your devices?
Add what you want to power and see how long the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus lasts on its tested 3,201 Wh, counting the power it uses on itself and any solar panels you add.
Our score: 8.1 out of 10
Worked out from the tested capacity and the specs on this page, compared with the other models we track. Capacity, power and charging are compared with the 7 home backup models; battery, build and features with all 37. Price isn't part of it. How we score.
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Capacity and power 35% of the score 8.3
What goes into capacity and power Measure This model Score Tested usable capacity 60% 3,201 Wh 8.9 Continuous AC output 25% 3,600 W 7.1 AC surge 15% 7,200 W 7.9 Compared with the 7 home backup models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Charging 25% of the score 6.9
What goes into charging Measure This model Score Wall charge to full 40% 2 h 30 min 6.5 Max solar input 35% 1,000 W 5.7 UPS switchover 25% 10 ms 9.3 Compared with the 7 home backup models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Battery and build 25% of the score 8.7
What goes into battery and build Measure This model Score Battery type 30% LiFePO4 10.0 Cycle life to 80% 25% Not known Left out Warranty 25% 3 years 6.5 Usable Wh per lb 20% 41 Wh/lb 9.4 Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group. Measures we have no figure for are left out.
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Features 15% of the score 8.5
What goes into features Measure This model Score Expandable battery 25% Yes 10.0 AC + USB-C outlets 20% 7 8.7 USB-C max output 15% 100 W 7.0 240 V output 15% No 5.0 App control 15% Yes 10.0 Wheels 10% Yes 10.0 Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Ran a full-size fridge for about 39 hours in CNET's test.
- Low cost per usable watt-hour for a home backup unit at the prices we checked.
- 3,600 W continuous output, 7,200 W surge, and a full 30 A TT-30 RV outlet.
- Expandable to about 21 kWh with five Battery Pack 3600 units.
- Two units can be linked for 240 V.
Cons
- In UPS mode output is capped at 1,440 W until the power fails.
- No 12 V car-style outlet.
- At 77.2 lb it rolls, but it's a lot to lift.
- 3-year standard warranty; the extra 2 years apply only when bought from Jackery.
Who it's for
Homeowners and RV owners who want serious backup capacity now and room to grow.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you need 240 V from a single unit, or full output while it's acting as a UPS.
Features
- Battery backup (UPS) mode : yes
- Takes extra batteries : yes
- LiFePO4 battery : yes
- Solar input, 1,000 W : yes
- Car charging : yes
- 240 V output : no
- RV outlet (TT-30) : yes
- App control : yes
- Wheels : yes
How it compares with other home backup models
| Model | Usable | Delivered | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus 3,584 Wh rated | 3,201 Wh | 89% | $1,709 | Good value |
| Anker SOLIX F3000 3,072 Wh rated | 2,645 Wh | 86% | $1,399.99 | Good value |
| Jackery HomePower 3000 3,072 Wh rated | 2,759 Wh | 90% | $1,349 | Great value |
| Pecron E3600LFP 3,072 Wh rated | 2,734 Wh | 89% | – | No price checked yet |
| Pecron F3000LFP 3,072 Wh rated | 2,550 Wh | 83% | $899 | Great value |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3,600 Wh rated | 2,948 Wh | 82% | $1,799 | Fair price |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 4,096 Wh rated | 3,809 Wh | 93% | $2,799 | Fair price |
Questions
How much usable power does the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus have?
CNET measured 3,201 Wh at its standard 480 W load, against a rated 3,584 Wh.
How long will the HomePower 3600 Plus run a fridge?
About 39 hours in CNET's full-size refrigerator test.
Can the HomePower 3600 Plus give 240 V?
Not on its own. Two units linked in parallel through the AC expansion port give 240 V and 7,200 W. Connecting to your home's wiring needs a transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician.
Full specs
From the maker's US manual or product page unless noted. Each value links to where we found it.
Capacity and battery
- Cycle life (to 80% capacity)
- Not published
- Maximum with extra batteries
- 21,000 Wh Jackery's figure, with five Battery Pack 3600 units.
- jackery.com (source for Maximum with extra batteries)
Output and ports
- Boost mode (heating loads only)
- Not published
Charging
- Wall charge to full
- 2 h 30 min Jackery's figure for the AC charger.
- jackery.com (source for Wall charge to full)
- Battery backup (UPS) mode
- Yes Output capped at 1,440 W in UPS mode until the power fails.
- r.jackery.net (source for Battery backup (UPS) mode)
Size and build
Warranty and certification
- Warranty
- 3 years Plus 2 years on registration, only when bought from Jackery.
- r.jackery.net (source for Warranty)
- Released
- Not published
Where this data comes from
Capacity figures come from the independent testers linked above. We record their numbers, the date and the load, and link to their reports; the testing is theirs. Specs come from Jackery's own US documents, and we note where they disagree with each other or with test results. Prices are checked by hand on the brand's US store.