Head-to-head test
DJI Power 2000 vs Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
The HomePower 3600 Plus holds 1,536Wh more than the Power 2000 for $320 more, which cuts its lifetime cost to $0.08 per kWh against the DJI's $0.16 — literally half; the Power 2000 answers with 28.7 fewer pounds and a wall charge that's done before the HomePower's would be a third of the way there.
Written by Gunner GustafsonUpdated
Whole-Home Backup Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
DJI
Power 2000
4,208Power Score · Appliance Class
$1,299.00 list · direct from DJI
Jackery
HomePower 3600 Plus
5,667Power Score · The AC & Fridge Zone
$1,699.00 list · direct from Jackery
Spec deltas
Jackery's HomePower 3600 Plus is the bigger, cheaper-per-kWh unit: 3,584Wh for $1,619, against the DJI Power 2000's 2,048Wh for $1,299. That's 1,536 more watt-hours for $320 more money, and it's why the HomePower's lifetime cost lands at $0.08 per kWh — half the Power 2000's $0.16.
The DJI doesn't compete on capacity. It competes on what capacity costs you physically: 48.5 lbs to the HomePower's 77.2, a gap of 28.7 pounds that shows up every time either unit gets lifted into a trunk or down a flight of stairs. Reviewers also clocked the Power 2000's wall recharge at about 90 minutes and its 1,800W solar input at a full charge in roughly 75 minutesA1 — genuinely fast for the class.
The HomePower's answer isn't speed, it's scale. Owners have run a fridge, a microwave, string lights, fans, and a CPAP machine off it for two straight days during a three-day regional blackout on a single chargeB3, and it's rated for 6,000 cycles against the Power 2000's 4,000. Both units expand and both carry 5-year warranties, so this comes down to whether you're buying a unit that travels or one that sits and waits.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first — the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
cost / lifetime kWh
Once you own either unit for years rather than months, the HomePower's larger battery amortizes its price tag twice as efficiently as the Power 2000's — the smaller unit's low sticker price is actually the more expensive way to buy power over time.
the HomePower 3600 Plus costs $1,619 to the Power 2000's $1,299the HomePower holds 3,584Wh to the Power 2000's 2,048Whlifetime cost works out to $0.08 per kWh for the HomePower against $0.16 for the Power 2000
Why it mattersA buyer weighing total cost of ownership rather than the checkout price should default to the HomePower even though it costs more today.
weight
The HomePower's 28.7 extra pounds only stay manageable because Jackery built a rolling cart into the designB2; the Power 2000 skips that engineering because it doesn't need it — 48.5 lbs is still a one-person lift onto a tailgate with no pavement to roll across.
the Power 2000 weighs 48.5 lbs against the HomePower's 77.2owners describe the HomePower's 77 lbs as manageable specifically because of its built-in wheels and pull handleB2the Power 2000 has no listed wheels and relies on being light enough to carry outright
Why it mattersIf the unit is going into a truck bed, up basement stairs, or anywhere without a smooth floor for wheels, the Power 2000's raw lightness beats the HomePower's rolling solution.
solar input
Fast recharge matters when you're already empty and waiting; a bigger tank matters more when the goal is never hitting empty in the first place — and across four of six everyday scenarios, the HomePower's extra 1,536Wh means it doesn't need the Power 2000's speed to win.
the Power 2000 recharges fully from a wall outlet in about 90 minutesA1it takes a full solar charge in roughly 75 minutes off 1,800W of inputA1the HomePower wins weekend camping, an 8-hour blackout, a remote workday, and a tailgate party anyway, on capacity alone
Why it mattersBuyers who face real multi-day recharge cycles with no wall outlet nearby benefit from the Power 2000's speed; buyers who just need one long stretch covered are better served by the HomePower's bigger tank.
rated cycles
Longevity and sticker price pull in opposite directions here — the HomePower's battery will still be working years after a daily-use Power 2000 needs replacing, but you pay more for that extra decade every single warranty year, not just once.
the Power 2000 is rated for 4,000 cycles to the HomePower's 6,000used daily, the Power 2000 lasts about 11 years against the HomePower's 16.4the HomePower still costs more per warranty year, $324 versus the Power 2000's $260
Why it mattersA buyer planning to run the unit daily for a decade-plus should weight the HomePower's cycle life over its higher annual cost; an occasional user gets less benefit from that extra longevity.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units — everything else is a tie.
Lifetime Value
Selected because: The $0.08 vs $0.16 per-kWh gap is the whole case for the HomePower.
cost / lifetime kWh
This is where the HomePower makes its case and doesn't need to say much else. $1,619 buys 3,584Wh; $1,299 buys 2,048Wh. Divide either price by its total lifetime energy and the HomePower comes out at $0.08 per kWh, the Power 2000 at $0.16 — the bigger unit is the cheaper one, once you're measuring it in energy rather than dollars at checkout.
Used daily, the Power 2000 lasts about 11 years to the HomePower's 16.4, and weekend-only use stretches both past three decades — 38.5 years for the Power 2000, 57.7 for the HomePower. The HomePower does cost slightly more per warranty year ($324 versus $260), so the Power 2000 is still the cheaper five-year commitment. It just isn't the cheaper decade.
Your Life, Your Pick
Selected because: HomePower wins 4 of 6 real-use scenarios purely on capacity.
The HomePower wins weekend camping, an 8-hour blackout, a remote workday, and a tailgate party — four of six — without doing anything clever. It just holds more energy: 2,100Wh of weekend camping load is 121% of the Power 2000's capacity but only 69% of the HomePower's, so one runs out and the other doesn't.
Neither unit covers a full van-life daily load on its own — the Power 2000 needs 269% of its capacity, the HomePower 154% — so that's a job for solar top-ups or a bigger dedicated system either way. CPAP overnight is a wash: both use under a fifth of their capacity, so pick on weight and noise there, not runtime.
Portability & Form Factor
Selected because: 28.7-lb gap is the Power 2000's entire counter-argument.
weight
Forty-eight and a half pounds against seventy-seven point two is a real difference, and it's the one place the smaller battery wins outright. The Power 2000 is light enough to lift with two hands and no ramp; the HomePower needs its built-in wheels and handle to be manageable at allB2, which tells you Jackery designed around the extra weight rather than avoiding it.
For a unit that lives in one spot — a garage shelf, a closet, a truck bed you never unload — that 28.7-pound gap barely registers. For anything that gets carried, wheeled over uneven ground, or hauled up stairs, it's the difference between a one-person job and a two-person one.
What the Specs Don't Tell You
Selected because: Weight, UPS speed, and cycle life all have something concrete to say here.
rated cycles
The Power 2000's 10ms UPS switchover beats the HomePower's spec'd sub-20ms, a real if narrow edge for anything sensitive to a power gap — a desktop PC or a NAS notices the difference more than a lamp does.
Cycle life and weight both tilt toward the HomePower and Power 2000 respectively, and neither is subtle: 6,000 cycles versus 4,000, and 77.2 pounds versus 48.5. Those two numbers alone tell you most of what this matchup is about — one unit is built to last longer in one place, the other to move around more easily.
Strengths & trade-offs
DJI Power 2000
Strengths
- +Costs $400 less
- +Lighter by 28.7 lb
Trade-offs
- –Weaker inverter (-600W) limits appliance compatibility.
- –Shorter-lived battery — rated for 4,000 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
- –Substantially more expensive (+$400) than the Power 2000.
- –Significantly heavier (+28.7 lbs), making it harder to move.
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 Power 2000 falls short of a full weekend on its own — it would need 121% of its capacity. The HomePower clears it with room to spare at 69%, which is the difference between packing a backup plan and not needing one.
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
Both units get you through a standard 8-hour blackout, but the Power 2000 does it with almost nothing left in reserve at 94% of capacity used, while the HomePower coasts through at 54%. If the outage runs long, the HomePower is the one with margin.
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 18% 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 Power 2000 at 52% 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 38%. Tailgating is a light load, so that headroom counts for less here than the 29 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 covers a full van-life daily load by itself — the Power 2000 would need more than two and a half times its capacity, the HomePower one and a half times. This scenario calls for solar top-ups or a dedicated home-battery setup regardless of which one you buy.
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 8.5h.
$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
Buy the HomePower 3600 Plus unless portability is the deciding factor. It holds 3,584Wh to the Power 2000's 2,048Wh for only $320 more ($1,619 vs $1,299), which is why its lifetime cost works out to $0.08 per kWh against the DJI's $0.16 — half the price for every unit of energy it ever delivers. It also wins four of six real-use scenarios outright — weekend camping, an 8-hour blackout, a remote workday, a tailgate party — simply by having more Wh in the box, and it's rated for 6,000 cycles to the DJI's 4,000. The Power 2000's real case is weight and speed: at 48.5 lbs it's 28.7 pounds lighter than the HomePower's 77.2, and it recharges from a wall outlet in about 90 minutes versus the HomePower's larger tank taking proportionally longer to refill. Both expand with add-on batteries, both carry 5-year warranties, and neither covers a full van-life daily load on its own. If the unit stays mostly in one place — a garage, a closet, a truck bed — the HomePower's capacity-per-dollar wins. If you're the one carrying it, the Power 2000's 28.7-pound advantage is worth real money.
Editor-assigned confidence, based on cited owner research and spec analysis.
List prices as of July 14, 2026. The links below open DJI's and Jackery's current prices.
$1,699.00 list · direct from Jackery
or check the Power 2000 price$1,299.00 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
Not rated for both units (minimum threshold unmet): CPAP, Apartment Balcony, Camping.
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, Power 2000 rates 4.1/5 (50th percentile of 25 Large-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.
77.2 lbs versus 48.5 — one needs wheels, the other doesn't
The HomePower 3600 Plus ships with a built-in cart and handle because 77.2 lbs demands one; the Power 2000 skips that hardware because 48.5 lbs doesn't. For a unit that lives on a shelf, neither matters. For anything carried by hand — a tailgate, a flight of stairs, uneven campsite ground — the 28.7-pound gap is the more honest measure of effort than either spec sheet's weight line alone.
10ms versus a sub-20ms spec — the Power 2000 is the safer bet for electronics
The Power 2000 switches over in about 10ms, solidly in line-interactive territory; the HomePower is spec'd under 20ms. Either handles most household gear without a hiccup, but a desktop PC or networking equipment sitting right at the edge of tolerance is better protected by the faster of the two.
6,000 cycles versus 4,000 — the HomePower's battery is built for the long haul
The HomePower's battery is rated for 2,000 more cycles than the Power 2000's, which stretches daily use from about 11 years to 16.4. That gap is exactly why its lifetime cost per kWh ends up half the Power 2000's — a battery that lasts a third longer amortizes its price over a lot more energy.
Full record above — the Test Desk pick is the HomePower 3600 Plus.
Check HomePower 3600 Plus price →or check the Power 2000 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 Power 2000 is cheaper to buy, but the HomePower 3600 Plus is cheaper to own. At $0.08/kWh over its lifetime vs $0.16/kWh, the HomePower 3600 Plus's higher cycle life and capacity make each dollar go further over the years.
Brand trust
DJI
Ecosystem
New entrant (2024) — 4 power station models: Power 500, Power 1000 V2, Power 1000 Mini, Power 2000
Support
Leveraging DJI's established global support and repair center network from the drone business. Generally positive reputation inherited from drone operations, but limited power-station-specific track record.
Community
No dedicated power station community yet. Discussions happen within r/dji (~250K members, mostly drone users). Very small power-specific presence on Facebook and forums.
App experience
Rated 3.5/5 iOS and Android (DJI Home app ratings reflect entire DJI ecosystem including drones/cameras, not power-station-specific). Users report the on-device screen is more reliable than the app.
Unique strength
Quietest operation in the category and the fastest wall-charging speeds DJI's tested lineup offers, backed by battery R&D carried over from its drone business.
Worth knowing
Only about two years of power-station track record, and no built-in solar charge controller — it needs a separate proprietary adapter to take full advantage of its 1,800W solar input.
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
The widest retail distribution of any brand in the category — Costco, Home Depot, Best Buy, Amazon — and the broadest lineup, from portable Explorer units to home-scale HomePower systems.
Worth knowing
Jackery's support has drawn real criticism: slow responses, scripted agents, and strict receipt requirements are recurring complaints, so buying from a retailer with an easy return window is the safer move.
Analyst note
DJI is the newer, faster-charging, quieter entrant with a shorter track record; Jackery is the established name with the widest availability and a support reputation that hasn't kept pace with its hardware. Neither brand gap should decide this matchup on its own — the capacity and weight numbers do the real work here.
Growth path
Power 2000
EXPANDABLESupports DJI expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit — useful if your needs may climb past 2,048Wh.
Accepts up to 1,800W of solar. Enough for a serious multi-panel array.
Generous port selection supports complex multi-device setups.
Expansion batteries are DJI-specific. You're investing in the DJI 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, so neither locks you out of growth — decide on capacity, price, and the rest, not the expansion checkbox.
What Owners Report
Patterns from published owner reports and long-term reviews — every claim cited to its source below.
DJI Power 2000
The Power 2000's calling card is speed. Reviewers measured a full wall recharge in about 90 minutes and a full solar charge in roughly 75 minutes off its 1,800W inputA1 — genuinely quick for a 2kWh-class unit. Testers also logged it among the quietest stations around, close to 29dB at five feet even under heavy loadA2.
Build quality draws consistent praise too: an eightfold protection system spanning flame-retardant materials, dozens of temperature sensors, and a chassis rated to a one-ton static loadA3, plus dependable surge handling across everything reviewers threw at itA4. It's a newer product line, so there's no years-long track record yet — but early coverage is unusually consistent on charging speed, quiet, and build.
“Among the fastest-charging tested — a full wall charge in about 90 minutes (reviewers measured even faster, roughly an hour), and up to 1,800W of solar input for a full solar charge in about 75 minutes.”
Sources
bobvila.com · t3.com · thesolarlab.com · campingsolar.us · protoolreviews.com · greenerideal.com · dronexl.co
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
The HomePower 3600 Plus earns its reputation on capacity and durability. Its LiFePO4 battery is rated for 6,000 cycles, which reviewers translate to well over a decade of service lifeB1, and one owner leaned on that capacity hard during a real three-day regional blackout — running a fridge, a microwave, string lights, fans, and a CPAP for two straight days on a single chargeB3.
At 77 pounds it's heavy for the class, but owners say the built-in wheels and pull handle keep it manageableB2, and it holds a 4.5-out-of-5 Amazon rating with buyers consistently praising ease of use, quiet operation, and reliabilityB4. The complaints that exist are minor next to how consistently the capacity and longevity claims hold up in practice.
“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
- Standout fast charging (wall and 1800W solar), near-silent operation, and an unusually robust safety-focused build are the consistent praise. [Power 2000 · 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
“Among the fastest-charging tested — a full wall charge in about 90 minutes (reviewers measured even faster, roughly an hour), and up to 1,800W of solar input for a full solar charge in about 75 minutes.”
bobvila.com / t3.com — DJI Power 2000 review · 2025-2026 · [positive]
- A2
“One of the quietest power stations tested — only about 29 dB at 5 feet when the fan kicked in, virtually silent, and it stayed among the quietest units even under the heaviest loads.”
bobvila.com / thesolarlab.com — DJI Power 2000 review · 2025-2026 · [positive]
- A3
“Built with an eightfold protection system — flame-retardant materials, a nano-coated BMS, 26 temperature sensors, 21 fuses, and structural reinforcement rated to support a one-ton static load — positioning it as one of the safest, most robust units on the market.”
campingsolar.us / protoolreviews.com — DJI Power 2000 review · 2025-2026 · [positive]
- A4
“Ran everything reviewers threw at it, handled surges consistently, and recharged incredibly fast, especially from solar; deep integration for DJI drone users is a unique advantage.”
greenerideal.com / dronexl.co — DJI Power 2000 review · 2025-2026 · [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 Power 2000 if you…
- →You're the one lifting the unit — 28.7 lbs lighter matters more than 1,536Wh you won't use.
- →You need to refill fast between uses: about 90 minutes from a wall outlet, roughly 75 from strong sunA1.
- →Your budget tops out closer to $1,299 and you don't need HomePower-scale capacity.
Buy the HomePower 3600 Plus if you…
- →You want the lowest cost per kWh over years of ownership — $0.08 versus the Power 2000's $0.16.
- →The unit will mostly stay in one place, so 77.2 lbs and built-in wheels are a non-issueB2.
- →You need to cover a full weekend, an 8-hour blackout, or a full workday from one charge without topping off.
If neither fits
Anyone trying to run a van or a partial home continuously — the Van Life Daily scenario needs 4,685Wh, which is 269% of the Power 2000's capacity and 154% of the HomePower's. That's a job for a dedicated solar-charged home battery or a multi-unit setup, not either of these on their own.
The Bottom Line
The HomePower 3600 Plus is the better buy for most people: 1,536Wh more capacity for $320 more money, a lifetime cost of $0.08 per kWh against the Power 2000's $0.16, and outright wins in four of six everyday scenarios. It's also rated for 6,000 cycles against the Power 2000's 4,000 — the bigger unit lasts longer and costs less per watt-hour it ever delivers.
Take the Power 2000 instead if you're the one hauling it: 28.7 fewer pounds and a 90-minute wall recharge are real advantages when the unit travels rather than sits. But if it's mostly staying put, the HomePower's math wins going away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
DJI Power 2000 vs Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus — which should I buy?
The HomePower 3600 Plus for most buyers: it holds 3,584Wh to the Power 2000's 2,048Wh for only $320 more, which works out to half the lifetime cost per kWh ($0.08 vs $0.16), and it wins four of six real-use scenarios on capacity alone. Choose the Power 2000 instead if you're the one carrying the unit — it's 28.7 lbs lighter and recharges from a wall outlet in about 90 minutes.
Is the HomePower 3600 Plus worth $320 more than the Power 2000?
If total cost per kWh matters, yes — the extra $320 buys 1,536 more watt-hours and cuts the lifetime cost in half. If you're paying for capacity you won't use because the unit stays mostly idle or gets carried often, the Power 2000's lower sticker price and 28.7-pound weight advantage are the better fit.
Which is lighter and easier to carry?
The DJI Power 2000, by a wide margin — 48.5 lbs against the HomePower 3600 Plus's 77.2. The HomePower stays manageable only because it ships with built-in wheels and a pull handle; the Power 2000 is light enough to skip that hardware entirely and still be a one-person carry.
Can either power a fridge through a multi-day blackout?
The HomePower has the field record for it — one owner ran a fridge, microwave, string lights, fans, and a CPAP for two straight days during a real three-day outage on a single charge. The Power 2000 covers a standard 8-hour blackout comfortably (94% of its capacity used) but has less room to spare for a multi-day event without recharging.
Where to buy
DJI Power 2000
$1,299.00
$1,299.00 list · direct from DJI
Jackery HomePower 3600 PlusPick
$1,699.00
$1,699.00 list · direct from Jackery
Prices may vary by retailer and are subject to change.