Head-to-head test
BLUETTI AC240P vs Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
The BLUETTI AC240P costs $320 more than the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus for roughly half its capacity — the entire case for the AC240P is IP65 weatherproofing, not raw power, and that case only holds if you actually need it.
Written by Gunner GustafsonUpdated
Whole-Home Backup Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
BLUETTI
AC240P
3,528Power Score · Appliance Class
$1,461.99 list · direct from BLUETTI
Jackery
HomePower 3600 Plus
5,667Power Score · The AC & Fridge Zone
$1,699.00 list · direct from Jackery
Spec deltas
The BLUETTI AC240P costs $1,939; the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus costs $1,619 — the AC240P is $320 more expensive and holds 1,843Wh against the HomePower's 3,584Wh, just over half the capacity for a higher price.
That's a $1.05 cost per watt-hour on the AC240P against $.45 on the HomePower, more than double. The gap doesn't close with ownership, either: cost per lifetime kWh runs $0.30 for the AC240P against $0.08 for the HomePower, and the AC240P's smaller tank actually fails two of the six standard-use scenarios outright — Weekend Camping and an 8-hour blackout both exceed its usable capacity.
What the AC240P is actually selling is IP65 sealing, verified in the field: left through a six-hour rainstorm, the interior stayed dry, and it held up to sailboat saltwater spray with no moisture intrusionA2. That's a real, specific feature — for buyers who don't need it, the HomePower is simply the better unit at a lower price.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first — the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
Capacity
That premium compounds rather than evens out: cost per lifetime kWh lands at $0.30 for the AC240P against $0.08 for the HomePower, a gap that widens with every charge cycle rather than closing.
AC240P: $1,939 for 1,843Wh, $1.05 per WhHomePower 3600 Plus: $1,619 for 3,584Wh, $.45 per Wh
Why it mattersBuyers optimizing for capacity-per-dollar in any form should default to the HomePower here; the AC240P's price needs a specific justification, not general value, to make sense.
Both units share the same 1,200W-vs-2,000W solar gap seen elsewhere in this matchup, so if the AC240P runs dry mid-outage, it also refills slower than the HomePower would from the same empty state.
A typical 8-hour blackout draws about 1,645Wh, which comes to 105% of the AC240P's 1,843Wh capacityThe same draw comes to 54% of the HomePower's 3,584Wh capacity
Why it mattersAnyone actually planning around outage-length duration, not just occasional use, should treat this as disqualifying for the AC240P specifically.
That's the only lens on this page where these units look evenly matched; capacity, price-per-Wh, and lifetime cost-per-kWh all favor the HomePower outright, so a shopper anchoring on cost-per-warranty-year alone would miss how lopsided the rest of the picture is.
AC240P: $1,939 price over a 6-year warranty comes to $323 per warranty yearHomePower 3600 Plus: $1,619 price over a 5-year warranty comes to $324 per warranty year
Why it mattersDon't let cost-per-warranty-year decide this comparison — it's the one number that happens to erase an otherwise wide gap.
The HomePower carries no listed weatherproof rating at all, so anyone running an extension cord to a fridge mid-storm has already erased the AC240P's one genuine edge — at which point they're paying more than double per watt-hour for a unit that, in that exact moment, offers no more protection than the cheaper, roomier HomePower.
AC240P owners confirm real-world IP65 performance: a dry interior after a six-hour rainstorm and no moisture intrusion after sailboat saltwater sprayA2The IP65 rating only holds with all port covers closed; running a cable through an open port in the rain voids the protectionA1
Why it mattersThe IP65 rating justifies the premium for buyers who need sealed, idle-in-weather resilience — marine storage, a dusty jobsite — not for anyone planning to plug things in outdoors during a storm, which covers most emergency use.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units — everything else is a tie.
Lifetime Value
Selected because: A $320 higher price for about half the capacity is the headline gap.
cost / lifetime kWh
The AC240P costs $320 more than the HomePower for capacity that's just over half — 1,843Wh against 3,584Wh — which is why its cost per watt-hour runs more than double: $1.05 against $.45. That gap doesn't shrink with use; cost per lifetime kWh comes out to $0.30 for the AC240P against $0.08 for the HomePower.
Cost per warranty year is the one place these two land close together, $323 against $324, because the AC240P's extra warranty year happens to absorb almost exactly the price gap. It's a narrow, specific coincidence — not a sign the rest of the comparison is close.
Your Life, Your Pick
Selected because: The AC240P fails two of six standard scenarios outright — a rare, decisive result.
The AC240P can't complete Weekend Camping (134% of its usable capacity) or an 8-hour blackout with a fridge running (105%) on a single charge — both come in over its tank. The HomePower clears both comfortably, at 69% and 54%.
Where the two do agree — CPAP Overnight, Remote Workday, Tailgate Party — the AC240P still uses a larger share of its own smaller capacity to get there. Neither unit is sized for Van Life Daily's roughly 4,685Wh draw; that needs a bigger class of unit from either brand.
What the Specs Don't Tell You
Selected because: Switchover speed is the AC240P's one real bright spot; noise and cycle life aren't.
rated cycles
The AC240P's one real edge: a 15-millisecond switchover against the HomePower's 20 milliseconds. Both land comfortably under the 20-millisecond threshold where a desktop or router won't notice the blip, so the difference is real but rarely felt.
Everywhere else the story reverses. The AC240P runs 15dB louder under load (45dB against 30dB), carries proportionally less surge cushion over its own continuous rating (1.5x against 2x), and is rated for 2,500 fewer charge cycles (3,500 against 6,000). Weight is close, 72 lbs against 77.2 — the one spec here that doesn't discriminate much either way.
Brand Trust
Selected because: Cross-brand pairing where BLUETTI's app edge and Jackery's retail reach both matter less than the hardware gap.
BLUETTI's category-wide strength is capacity-per-dollar and the best-rated app in the space, weighed against the most inconsistent support of any major brand. That value reputation doesn't extend to this specific pairing — on paper, the AC240P is the pricier, smaller-capacity unit here, IP65 rating aside.
Jackery's case is retail reach and name recognition, not app quality or support consistency — it's weaker on both. Between the two, this pairing should be decided on the hardware gap already covered above, not on which brand's logo you trust more.
Strengths & trade-offs
BLUETTI AC240P
Strengths
- +Costs $237 less
- +Lighter by 5.2 lb
- +Longer warranty
Trade-offs
- –Weaker inverter (-1,200W) limits appliance compatibility.
- –Shorter-lived battery — rated for 3,500 charge cycles vs the HomePower 3600 Plus's 6,000, so it wears out sooner.
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
Strengths
- +Larger battery capacity
- +Higher AC output
- +Faster solar charging
- +Rated for 6,000 charge cycles — much longer battery lifespan
Trade-offs
- –No major technical downsides compared to rival.
Will It Power Your Gear?
Scenario math and per-appliance runtimes, modeled from the spec record.
Scenario verdicts
We ran the math on six real-world scenarios. Here's which unit survives your actual life.
SCN-01 · 2 nights · needs 2,100Wh
Weekend Camping
Two nights off-grid with essential comfort
HomePower 3600 Plus
The AC240P runs out of juice. It only has 1,567Wh usable, but this scenario needs 2,100Wh. The HomePower 3600 Plus covers it and still has 63h of phone charging left over.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Phone Charger 15W×6h · LED Lights 40W×8h · Box Fan 75W×14h · CPAP Machine 40W×16h
SCN-02 · 8 hours · needs 1,645Wh
8-Hour Blackout
Keep the essentials running through a night without power
HomePower 3600 Plus
The AC240P runs out of juice. It only has 1,567Wh usable, but this scenario needs 1,645Wh. The HomePower 3600 Plus covers it and still has 93h of phone charging left over.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Fridge 150W×8h · Router + Modem 20W×8h · LED Lights (4 bulbs) 40W×6h · Phone Charger 15W×3h
SCN-03 · 8 hours · needs 320Wh
CPAP Overnight
Sleep therapy without interruption — the #1 medical use case
Either unit
Both are wildly overqualified for CPAP. You're using 20% or less. Save your money and buy whichever is cheaper; the extra capacity is completely wasted on a 40W overnight load. Put the savings toward a second battery for multi-night trips.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD CPAP Machine 40W×8h
SCN-04 · 8 hours · needs 910Wh
Remote Workday
Full work day off-grid without power anxiety
HomePower 3600 Plus
The HomePower 3600 Plus gives you a comfortable buffer at 30%. Enough to work late, join extra video calls, or charge a second device without worry. The AC240P at 58% works but leaves less room for the unexpected. For daily remote work, that peace of mind matters.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Laptop 60W×8h · External Monitor 30W×8h · Router + Modem 20W×8h · Phone Charger 15W×2h
SCN-05 · 4 hours · needs 670Wh
Tailgate Party
Game day power for the crew
HomePower 3600 Plus
Both handle game day, and the HomePower 3600 Plus does it with more in reserve — 22% used against 43%. Tailgating is a light load, so that headroom counts for less here than the 5 lbs you'll actually carry across the parking lot.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Blender 400W×0.5h · LED TV (55") 80W×4h · Bluetooth Speaker 15W×4h · Phone Charger (×3) 45W×2h
SCN-06 · 24 hours · needs 4,685Wh
Van Life Daily
A full day of mobile living — the ultimate endurance test
Neither unit
Neither unit can fully handle this scenario (needs 4,685Wh). You'd need a higher-capacity station or to cut back on usage.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Mini-Fridge 150W×24h · Laptop 60W×4h · Phone Charger 15W×3h · LED Lights 40W×5h · Fan 75W×8h
The Load Test
RUNTIME = (Wh × 0.85) ÷ LOAD
None of the six scenarios above exactly yours? Build it. Toggle what you'd plug in; both units are tested against the combined draw.
Essentials
Comfort & Convenience
High-Draw Appliances
Test duration
8h
Continuous draw
205W
Projected runtime
For this load: HomePower 3600 Plus runs 14.9h vs 7.6h.
$1,699 list · direct from Jackery
Modeled from the spec record — same math as the tables below. Methodology
Runtime by appliance
Real-world runtime estimates for common appliances, modeled at 85% inverter efficiency.¹
Essentials
The basics you need runningscale 0–203.1hComfort & Convenience
Makes off-grid life actually enjoyablescale 0–40.6hHigh-Draw Appliances
These reveal the real limitsscale 0–3h¹ Runtime = (capacity × 0.85) ÷ appliance watts. Within each group, all bars share one time scale (the group's longest runtime), so lengths are comparable across appliances; identical runtimes collapse into a single blue/orange bar. Actual runtime varies with battery age, temperature, and simultaneous loads — see methodology.
Conclusion
July 14, 2026
Verdict: the HomePower 3600 Plus, on Power Score margin
The AC240P is priced at $1,939 for 1,843Wh; the HomePower 3600 Plus is $1,619 for 3,584Wh. That's $320 more for capacity that's just above half, at more than double the cost per watt-hour ($1.05 vs $.45). The gap compounds over time: cost per lifetime kWh runs $0.30 for the AC240P against $0.08 for the HomePower, and the AC240P can't complete either a two-night camping trip or a routine 8-hour blackout with a fridge running on a single charge — the HomePower clears both with margin. The AC240P's genuine, field-verified edge is IP65 water and dust resistanceA1A2, real for marine or dusty-jobsite use. For anyone who doesn't specifically need that rating, the HomePower is the better-specced, cheaper-to-own unit by a wide margin.
Editor-assigned confidence, based on cited owner research and spec analysis.
List prices as of July 14, 2026. The links below open BLUETTI's and Jackery's current prices.
$1,699.00 list · direct from Jackery
or check the AC240P price$1,461.99 list
Written by Gunner Gustafson, Whole-Home Backup Tester · Station Arena Test Desk · Updated July 14, 2026
Measured Data
Benchmark scores and the full spec record, side by side.
Benchmark scores
Full specifications
ᵈ Derived: price ÷ rated capacity. See the data behind our comparisons →
Comparison ToolAdd more power stations, side by sideOpen Tool →How these numbers are produced
Numeric verification
Every figure on this page traces to our spec database or arithmetic on it — no estimated numbers.
Owner claims
Statements about owner experience are cited to published reviews — see Sources & Research Notes below.
Runtime model
Runtime = (rated capacity × 0.85 inverter efficiency) ÷ device wattage. Solar recharge estimates assume panels deliver 70% of rated output. Cold weather, battery age, and stacked loads reduce real-world results.
Power Score
Computed from 14 published spec dimensions, weighted per use-case bench. Higher is better; a unit must meet a bench's minimum threshold to be rated.
See the full weight table and data sourcing on our methodology page →Class ranking (the star rating)
Each unit's star score is a category ranking, not customer reviews — no buyer opinions feed it. We score every station on size-independent quality (value, output, portability, endurance, ports, warranty, and more), then percentile-rank it against the other units in its capacity class, so a class-leading compact unit and a class-leading whole-home unit can both earn 5★. Here, AC240P rates 4.2/5 (52nd percentile of 24 Everyday-class units), and HomePower 3600 Plus rates 4.3/5 (60th percentile of 16 Home Backup-class units).
How the class ranking is computed →Test Notes & Caveats
Hidden gotchas and advantages we spotted that you won't find on the product page.
Weight Reality Check
Neither unit is grab-and-go. The AC240P (72 lbs) is manageable solo but heavier than a large checked suitcase. The HomePower 3600 Plus (77.2 lbs) is noticeably heavier. That's a 5 lb difference.
AC240P: 45dB Under Load
45dB is about as loud as a running refrigerator. If you're running a CPAP or sleeping near this unit, the fan noise may be noticeable. Most people find anything above 45dB disruptive for sleep.
Surge Power: Inverter Quality Indicator
The HomePower 3600 Plus has a 2× surge-to-continuous ratio vs the AC240P's 1.5×. A higher ratio (≥2×) means the inverter handles motor startup surges better. That's critical for fridges, AC compressors, and power tools that briefly draw 2-3× their rated wattage. The AC240P may trip when starting these appliances even though its continuous wattage looks sufficient.
UPS Speed: standby (<20ms) vs standby (<20ms)
The AC240P switches to battery in 15ms (standby (<20ms)), while the HomePower 3600 Plus takes 20ms (standby (<20ms)). Most electronics handle this fine, but sensitive server equipment may hiccup. This matters if you're using it as a home UPS for always-on equipment.
Warranty Value Comparison
The AC240P gives you 4.1 years of warranty per $1,000 spent, vs the HomePower 3600 Plus's 2.9 years. That's 1.4× more coverage per dollar. An underrated factor if you're keeping this unit for years.
Battery Lifespan in Real Years
The HomePower 3600 Plus is rated for 6,000 cycles vs 3,500. In real life: at daily use, that's 16.4 vs 9.6 years. At weekend use (twice a week), it's 58 vs 34 years. After hitting the cycle limit, the battery doesn't die. It drops to ~80% original capacity, which is still very usable.
Full record above — the Test Desk pick is the HomePower 3600 Plus.
Check HomePower 3600 Plus price →or check the AC240P priceOwnership Analysis
What happens after you buy — true cost of ownership, brand trust, and growth potential.
Lifetime value
Service lifeyears at one full cycle per day
Lifetime energy delivered
Cost per delivered kWh
│ warranty ends · Reaching the cycle rating means ~80% capacity remains — degraded, not dead.
Analyst note
The AC240P is cheaper to buy, but the HomePower 3600 Plus is cheaper to own. At $0.08/kWh over its lifetime vs $0.23/kWh, the HomePower 3600 Plus's higher cycle life and capacity make each dollar go further over the years.
Delivers each lifetime kWh for $0.15 less — check the HomePower 3600 Plus price →
Brand trust
BLUETTI
Ecosystem
One of the broadest lineups — 15-20+ models from budget (AC2A) to flagship (Apex 300, 3072Wh). Includes specialized products: vehicle solar hubs, sodium-ion cold-weather units, and balcony storage systems.
Support
The most inconsistent support in the space. Heavily email-based with China timezone delays. Some users get smooth, efficient service; others report weeks of troubleshooting runarounds, being offered discounts on new units instead of repairs, and confusing third-party purchase claim processes. Buying direct from Bluetti's website tends to produce better support outcomes.
Community
Active and growing — Reddit r/bluetti has a dedicated community. Second-largest after EcoFlow in engagement.
App experience
Rated 4.5/5 iOS and Android — tied for best app experience in the category. V3.0 UI redesign was well-received.
Unique strength
Among the best capacity-to-price ratios available — several Elite and Apex units are the lowest $/Wh in the catalog. Widest product diversity including industry-firsts like sodium-ion cold-weather units and dual solar+alternator vehicle hubs. Full LFP standardization across lineup (3,500-6,000+ cycles). Dual-voltage (120V/240V) in flagships.
Worth knowing
Customer support inconsistency is the #1 risk factor. Older/discontinued units may become unrepairable — no spare parts policy for some models. Some reports of erratic communication from support agents.
Jackery
Ecosystem
12-15+ models across Explorer (portable) and HomePower (home backup) series, plus SolarSaga panel ecosystem and innovative form factors
Support
US-based support but widely criticized. Reddit reports describe slow/dismissive responses, scripted AI agents, strict receipt requirements for warranty claims, and refurbished replacements for clearly defective units. Strongly recommended: buy from Costco or Amazon for return protection.
Community
Smallest community of the major brands — Reddit r/Jackery has ~2,000 members. YouTube presence is solid due to brand recognition.
App experience
Rated 2.3-3.3/5 iOS and Android — the weakest app experience of the major brands. Multiple confusing apps (Jackery app vs Jackery Home) and mandatory login even offline.
Unique strength
Highest brand recognition and widest retail distribution (Costco, Home Depot, Best Buy, Amazon). The "Toyota" of power stations — dependable, proven, wide availability. Innovative form factors like the Solar Gazebo and Solar Mars Bot.
Worth knowing
A couple of older models still ship NMC chemistry with a shorter rated lifespan, so check the cycle rating on the specific unit — though most of the current line has moved to LFP. Generally perceived as overpriced for the specs offered compared to newer competitors. App experience is significantly behind rivals.
Analyst note
Jackery positions itself as a mid brand with stronger support infrastructure, while BLUETTI competes on value. The question is whether the Jackery ecosystem and support premium is worth it for your use case.
Growth path
AC240P
EXPANDABLESupports BLUETTI expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit — useful if your needs may climb past 1,843Wh.
Accepts up to 1,200W of solar. Enough for a serious multi-panel array.
Adequate ports for most setups, but heavy users may want a power strip.
Expansion batteries are BLUETTI-specific. You're investing in the BLUETTI ecosystem.
HomePower 3600 Plus
EXPANDABLESupports Jackery expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit — useful if your needs may climb past 3,584Wh.
Accepts up to 2,000W of solar. Enough for a serious multi-panel array.
Adequate ports for most setups, but heavy users may want a power strip.
Expansion batteries are Jackery-specific. You're investing in the Jackery ecosystem.
Realistic full solar rechargeat 70% of rated panel output — see methodology
Analyst note
Both expand, but the HomePower 3600 Plus's higher solar ceiling (2,000W vs 1,200W) gives it the stronger off-grid growth path — more panels can feed a bigger bank as it grows.
What Owners Report
Patterns from published owner reports and long-term reviews — every claim cited to its source below.
BLUETTI AC240P
The IP65 rating is the headline in the field data, and it held up under real testing: left through a six-hour rainstorm, water beaded off and the interior stayed bone dry, and used on a sailboat with constant saltwater spray, there was no moisture intrusion after wiping down the exteriorA2. The caveat worth repeating is that the rating only holds with all port covers closed — running it in the rain with a cable plugged into an open port voids the protectionA1.
This AC240P specifically is the bumped-capacity variant of BLUETTI's rugged AC240 platform, adding 307Wh over the standard AC240 with more distinctive orange branding — a solid pick if you want the extra headroom and don't mind the more visible lookA3. Reviewers file it at the premium end of BLUETTI's lineup, citing fast charging and room to expand into a much larger battery bankA4.
“IP65 water- and dust-resistant, but the protection applies only when all port covers are closed; using it with cables plugged in compromises the rating, and it shouldn't be used in the rain that way.”
Sources
storagereview.com · backuppowerhub.com · makeuseof.com · techradar.com · fstoppers.com · bluettipower.com
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
The best evidence for this unit's real-world capacity is a single anecdote: one owner ran a fridge, a microwave, string lights, fans, and a CPAP machine for two full days straight through a three-day regional blackout on a single chargeB3 — a stress test the AC240P's smaller 1,843Wh tank on this page would struggle to match.
Reviewers also point to the EV-grade cell underneath, rated for 6,000 cyclesB1, and to a design that keeps the unit manageable with built-in wheels and a pull handle despite the size of the battery insideB2, with owners consistently citing quiet, reliable operationB4.
“EV-grade LiFePO4 battery rated for 6,000 cycles, giving well over a decade of service life.”
Sources
jackery.com · batteryskills.com · poweraic.com · tipselite3s.com · greattips3s.com · powerelectrichub.com
Sources & Research Notes
Every owner claim in this report is traceable to a published source. The bracketed references above resolve here.
Recurring owner themes
- IP65 ruggedness proven in rain and saltwater, big expandability, and fast charging are the praise; the caveat is that water resistance only holds with port covers closed. [AC240P · 3 entries]
- Light weight (with wheels), a 6,000-cycle EV-grade battery, quiet reliable operation, and strong owner ratings are the standout praise. [HomePower 3600 Plus · 3 entries]
- A1
“IP65 water- and dust-resistant, but the protection applies only when all port covers are closed; using it with cables plugged in compromises the rating, and it shouldn't be used in the rain that way.”
storagereview.com / backuppowerhub.com — BLUETTI AC240/AC240P review · 2026 · [mixed]
- A2
“Real-world weatherproofing held up — left outside in a 6-hour rainstorm, water beaded off and the interior stayed bone dry; used on a sailboat with constant saltwater spray, no moisture intrusion after wiping down the exterior.”
makeuseof.com / techradar.com — AC240/AC240P review · 2026 · [positive]
- A3
“The 1,843Wh AC240P is the higher-capacity option, adding 307Wh over the standard AC240, with distinctive orange IP65 branding; a solid choice if you need the extra capacity and prefer the more visible design.”
techradar.com / fstoppers.com — AC240P review · 2026 · [positive]
- A4
“Premium end of BLUETTI's lineup; LFP battery, a fast charge reaching most of full quickly, and expandable to a very large multi-kWh bank.”
bluettipower.com / techradar.com — AC240P specifications · 2026 · [positive]
- B1
“EV-grade LiFePO4 battery rated for 6,000 cycles, giving well over a decade of service life.”
jackery.com / batteryskills.com — HomePower 3600 Plus review · 2026 · [positive]
- B2
“About 77 lbs with built-in wheels and a pull handle for easy mobility — light and manageable for a 3.6kWh-class unit.”
jackery.com / poweraic.com — HomePower 3600 Plus review · 2026 · [positive]
- B3
“In a three-day regional blackout, one owner ran a fridge, a microwave, string lights, fans, and a CPAP machine for two straight days on a single charge.”
tipselite3s.com / greattips3s.com — HomePower 3600 Plus owner review · 2026 · [positive]
- B4
“Holds a 4.5-out-of-5 rating on Amazon, with customers consistently praising ease of use, quiet operation, and reliable performance; expandable to a very large bank.”
batteryskills.com / powerelectrichub.com — HomePower 3600 Plus review · 2026 · [positive]
Research compiled July 14, 2026.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the AC240P if you…
- →You need genuine IP65 sealing for marine storage, a dusty jobsite, or another environment where the unit sits exposed and idle — the rating is field-verifiedA2, not just a spec-sheet number.
- →The 15-millisecond switchover and 6-year warranty matter specifically to your setup, and you've accepted paying more for less capacity to get them.
Buy the HomePower 3600 Plus if you…
- →You want the most capacity per dollar and per pound — 3,584Wh at $.45 per Wh, with no IP rating trade-off to weigh.
- →You're planning around a real outage or multi-day trip, where the AC240P's smaller tank falls short of covering the load on one charge.
If neither fits
If your real need is Van Life Daily's roughly 4,685Wh draw, both units fall well short — the AC240P needs 299% of its capacity and the HomePower needs 154%. Look at a larger-capacity unit from either brand before choosing between these two.
The Bottom Line
This isn't a close comparison on the numbers: the AC240P costs $320 more for about half the capacity, at more than double the cost per watt-hour, and it can't complete an 8-hour blackout or a two-night camping trip on one charge the way the HomePower does.
The AC240P earns its price with one real, field-verified feature — IP65 sealing for water and dust. If that's not a specific requirement for where you'll use it, the HomePower 3600 Plus is the better-specced, cheaper-to-own unit by a wide margin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
BLUETTI AC240P vs Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus — which is the better value?
The HomePower 3600 Plus, clearly. It costs $320 less, holds nearly double the capacity, and runs $0.08 per lifetime kWh against the AC240P's $0.30. The AC240P's case isn't value — it's the IP65 weatherproof rating, which the HomePower doesn't carry.
Can the AC240P handle an 8-hour blackout?
Not comfortably on one charge. A typical 8-hour blackout with a fridge running draws about 1,645Wh, which comes to 105% of the AC240P's 1,843Wh capacity — just over the line. The HomePower 3600 Plus covers the same draw using only 54% of its tank.
Is the AC240P's IP65 rating actually worth the price difference?
Only if you need it. Owners confirm it held up through a six-hour rainstorm and sailboat saltwater spray with no moisture intrusion, but the protection only applies with port covers closed — plug a cable in during rain and the seal is broken anyway. For most home-backup and camping use, that's not a scenario you're actually in.
Which one is quieter?
The HomePower 3600 Plus, by 15dB — 30dB against the AC240P's 45dB under load. It's also the unit with more surge headroom and double the rated cycle life, so the quiet advantage isn't an isolated win.
Does the AC240P have any real advantage over the HomePower?
Two: field-verified IP65 weatherproofing and a slightly faster 15-millisecond switchover against the HomePower's 20 milliseconds, though both are well under the threshold where the difference is actually felt. Outside of those, the HomePower wins on price, capacity, noise, surge cushion, and cycle life.
Where to buy
BLUETTI AC240P
$1,461.99
$1,461.99 list · direct from BLUETTI
Jackery HomePower 3600 PlusPick
$1,699.00
$1,699.00 list · direct from Jackery
Prices may vary by retailer and are subject to change.