Head-to-head test
EcoFlow DELTA 3800 Gen4 vs Jackery HomePower 3600 PlusTwice the Solar, Ten Pounds Lighter. Is That Worth Paying For?
The DELTA 4 (3800) takes twice the sun in a lighter box, but the Jackery matches its inverter, its cycle rating and its battery port for less. I'd buy the HomePower 3600 Plus, unless solar panels are how you'll refill it.
Black Friday · 22 days out
Price to beat:HomePower 3600 Plus $1,554
The lowest we have recorded. A Black Friday price above it is a sale this unit has already had.
Full profiles: EcoFlow DELTA 3800 Gen4 → · Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus →
Written by Gunner GustafsonUpdated
Whole-Home Backup Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
Spec deltas
Gunner’s take
Whole-Home Backup Tester
On the spec sheet, the EcoFlow wins most rows.
The DELTA 4 (3800) holds 3,763 Wh to the HomePower 3600 Plus's 3,584 Wh, weighs 67.5 lb to its 77.2 lbA7, and takes twice the solar, 2,000 W across two inputs against 1,000 WA5.
The rows a house leans on come out even.
Both run 3,600 W and surge to 7,200 W. Both are rated for 6,000 cycles, both switch over in no worse than 10 ms, and both take extra batteries. The Jackery is the cheaper one, at $1,899 against $2,199 for the DELTA 4 (3800), and it costs less per watt-hour too.
So the extra money buys sun.
With panels on the roof or out in the yard during a long outage, the DELTA 4 refills in about half the hours of strong sun. If the grid is how you'll recharge, the Jackery does the same job for less.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first — the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
solar input
In a blackout that runs past the first night, the battery you can refill matters more than the one you start with. With enough panels out, the DELTA 4 puts a full charge back in about half the hours of sun. Without those panels, the second input does nothing at all.
DELTA 4 (3800): two solar inputs, 11 to 60 V and 1,000 W each, 2,000 W totalA5HomePower 3600 Plus: 1,000 W solar inputBatteries: 3,763 Wh against 3,584 Wh
Why it mattersCount the panels you own or will buy. If they add up to 1,000 W or less, the second input is an empty socket you paid for.
cost / lifetime kWh
Per watt-hour, the Jackery costs less on day one and over a full life. The 179 Wh the EcoFlow adds doesn't cover a $300 difference, so its case has to rest on solar and weight.
Price: $2,199 for the DELTA 4 (3800), $1,899 for the JackeryBoth rated for 6,000 cyclesCost per lifetime kWh: $0.10 for the DELTA 4 (3800), $0.09 for the Jackery
Why it mattersIf you won't use the extra solar and won't carry the box, the Jackery is the better buy.
weight
In a garage, I'd rather roll 77.2 lb than carry 67.5 lb. Away from home the wheels quit at the bumper, and a tailgate barely touches either battery, so the lift is the only thing left to decide.
HomePower 3600 Plus: 77.2 lb with built-in wheels and a pull handleB2DELTA 4 (3800): 67.5 lb, a handle at each end, folding cart sold separatelyA7Tailgate Party needs 670 Wh: the DELTA 4 uses 21% of its usable battery, the Jackery 22%
Why it mattersFor a box that rides in a car, the DELTA 4 (3800). For one that rolls to the kitchen, the Jackery.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units — everything else is a tie.
Lifetime Value
Selected because: Both are rated for 6,000 cycles, so the cheaper box is also the cheaper one to own.
cost / lifetime kWh
The Jackery is the cheaper one to own, by a little. Both carry a 6,000-cycle rating, so the page puts the HomePower 3600 Plus at $0.09 per lifetime kWh and the DELTA 4 (3800) at $0.10. Nothing in the EcoFlow's battery earns the higher price back over time.
That turns the EcoFlow's price into a question about features. If you'll use the second solar input or carry the box, the difference buys something real. If neither applies, you're paying for a socket you won't plug anything into.
Growth Path
Selected because: Both take extra batteries. Only the DELTA 4 (3800) doubles the solar to refill them, 2,000 W against 1,000 W.
solar input
Both grow, so the question is how they refill. The DELTA 4 (3800) takes up to two extra batteries, either DELTA Pro 3 or DELTA 3 Max Plus packs, and EcoFlow quotes 4 to 12 kWh in allA6. The Jackery takes its own expansion batteries, though our record doesn't carry its ceiling.
A bigger bank behind 1,000 W of solar just takes longer to fill. Each EcoFlow input takes 11 to 60 VA5. That's open-circuit voltage, the figure printed on the back of a panel as Voc, and each string has to stay under 60 V. Two strings at 1,000 W each give the DELTA 4 twice the sun the Jackery can take, however big the bank gets.
Portability & Form Factor
Selected because: 67.5 lb with a handle at each end, against 77.2 lb on wheels.
weight
The heavier box is the easier one to move. Reviewers point to the HomePower's wheels and pull handle as what makes its weight manageableB2. The DELTA 4 (3800) is 9.7 lb lighter but has no wheels of its own, and EcoFlow sells a folding cart separatelyA7.
Wheels quit at the bumper. For a box that goes camping or rides to a job site, the EcoFlow is the one I'd lift. For one that waits in the garage and rolls to the kitchen when the lights go out, the Jackery's extra weight barely registers.
Your Life, Your Pick
Selected because: Every scenario but Van Life Daily goes to both, so capacity doesn't split these two.
Capacity never splits them. The eight-hour blackout leaves the DELTA 4 (3800) with 1,554 Wh and the Jackery with 1,401 Wh. The 2,100 Wh camping weekend leaves 1,099 Wh against 946 Wh. Both pass everything but Van Life Daily with room to spare.
Van Life Daily asks for 4,685 Wh, past both batteries. The DELTA 4 covers 68% of it and the Jackery 65%, so a day like that needs an extra battery on either. For a remote workday, the EcoFlow's 140 W USB-C port charges a big laptop directly, against the Jackery's 100 W.
In the makers’ pictures
What you’d actually be living with
Every port, labelled
What plugs in where, and how much it takes
EcoFlow DELTA 3800 Gen4
Front panel
- 1USB-C · 140 WOutUp to 140 W (USB-PD up to 28 V at 5 A). The port for a laptop.
- 22× USB-C · 65 WOutUp to 65 W each. EcoFlow says these two and the USB-A share 16 W when two or more are in use at once.
- 3USB-A · 36 WOutUp to 36 W (5, 9 or 12 V at 3 A).
- 430 A twist-lockOutA three-slot twist-lock marked 30A MAX, rated 30 A at 120 V on the US unit.
- 54× 20 A outletsOutFour T-slot 120 V outlets rated 20 A each, sharing 3,600 W continuous and a 7,200 W surge.
Photo: EcoFlow · Product image, EcoFlow Japan store · numbers and labels are ours. Ratings from EcoFlow’s US spec table; outlet shapes read by us from EcoFlow’s picture, taken of the Japanese unit, which shares the US panel.
Input side
- 12× Solar/DC in · 1,000 WInTwo inputs, each 11 to 60 V, up to 20 A, 1,000 W: 2,000 W of panels in all.
- 2AC in · 1,800 WIn100–120 V at 15 A. Charges at up to 1,800 W, which at 120 V is the whole of an ordinary 15 A circuit.
- 3Battery portIn · OutTakes up to two of EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 Max Plus or DELTA Pro 3 extra batteries; EcoFlow quotes 4–12 kWh.
Photo: EcoFlow · Product image, EcoFlow Japan store · numbers and labels are ours. Ratings from EcoFlow’s US spec table and the panel’s own printing.
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
Front panel
- 12× USB-C · 100 WOutTwo USB-C ports printed 100W MAX.
- 22× USB-A · 18 WOutTwo USB-A ports printed 18W MAX.
- 34× 120 V outletsOutFour T-slot 120 V outlets. All the AC outlets share 3,600 W continuous and a 7,200 W surge.
- 4TT-30 RV outlet · 30 AOutA NEMA TT-30 outlet, as Jackery names it: the 30 A RV plug. A camper’s shore-power cord plugs straight in.
No car socket on this unit. The inputs and the expansion ports are on the side, mapped below.
Photo: Jackery · Product image, Jackery store · numbers and labels are ours. USB ratings printed on Jackery’s panel; the RV outlet named NEMA TT-30 on Jackery’s US store page; its 30 A and the AC totals from our catalogue.
Input side
- 1AC expansion portIn · OutA port Jackery names the AC Expansion Port.
- 2AC output resetOutTwo buttons Jackery labels AC output reset.
- 3DC8020 solar in · 1,000 WInOne DC8020 input, taking up to 1,000 W of solar.
- 4AC in · 15 AInThe AC charging inlet. Jackery’s panel rates it 100 to 120 V, 15 A at most.
- 5DC expansion portIn · OutA port Jackery names the DC Expansion Port. Jackery sells the unit with its Battery Pack 3600 and says it expands to 21 kWh.
Photo: Jackery · Product image, Jackery store; enhanced, panel lettering removed · numbers and labels are ours. Port names from the printing on Jackery’s panel and listed on Jackery’s US store page; the solar figure from our catalogue; the expansion figure from Jackery’s store page.
Strengths & trade-offs
EcoFlow DELTA 3800 Gen4
Strengths
- +Lighter by 9.7 lb
- +Larger battery capacity
- +Faster solar charging
Trade-offs
- –No major technical downsides compared to rival.
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
Strengths
- +Costs $300 less
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
Either unit
Both cover the 2,100 Wh weekend with more than 900 Wh left. The tiebreak is the lift, and the DELTA 4 (3800) is the lighter box going into the car.
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
Either unit
Both survive the blackout with similar margin, and both list a UPS mode — compare their stated switchover classes, and remember those are manufacturer ratings, not measurements.
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
A CPAP is about 40W for eight hours, so both of these cover the night several times over — capacity isn't the question here. The only published difference is fan noise, and it can't settle this: the HomePower 3600 Plus is rated 30dB and the DELTA 3800 Gen4 40dB, but the HomePower 3600 Plus's is its maker's best case and the DELTA 3800 Gen4's is EcoFlow's maximum under heavy charge and discharge, so at a 40W draw the real gap can only be narrower than it looks, and may even run the other way. Neither settles which box is quieter at a bedside. Buy whichever is cheaper or easier to carry.
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
Either unit
Both run the 910 Wh workday with most of the battery left. The DELTA 4 (3800) has a 140 W USB-C port against 100 W on the Jackery, so a big laptop charges straight off it.
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
Either unit
Both handle game day easily. Since capacity isn't the deciding factor, weight is: at 67.5 lbs the DELTA 3800 Gen4 is the one you'll be glad you brought. Fan noise under load is worth a listen too — it's audible in the lulls between songs.
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 covers 4,685 Wh alone. The DELTA 4 (3800) gets 68% of the way and the Jackery 65%, and both take extra batteries to close the gap.
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 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
Dead heat — both run this 205W load for roughly 15.6h. Pick on price, weight, or ports.
Planning for more than this? Describe your whole setup and get it sized →
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 0–213.2hComfort & Convenience
Makes off-grid life actually enjoyablescale 0–42.6hHigh-Draw Appliances
These reveal the real limitsscale 0–3.2h¹ 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
November 4, 2026
Verdict: the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
I'd buy the HomePower 3600 Plus, unless solar panels are how you'll refill it. The two share a 3,600 W inverter, a 7,200 W surge, a 6,000-cycle rating and a battery port, so the Jackery's lower price goes further than usual: it's $300 cheaper and costs less per lifetime kWh, $0.09 against $0.10. The DELTA 4 (3800) answers with 2,000 W of solar against 1,000 W, 179 Wh more battery and 9.7 lb less to lift. That solar ceiling only pays if you own the panels to fill it. EcoFlow ships the DELTA 4 (3800) in late NovemberA10, and the Jackery is on sale now. A roof full of panels, or a box that rides in a car, flips the call.
Editor-assigned confidence, based on cited owner research and spec analysis.
List prices as of November 4, 2026. The links below open EcoFlow's and Jackery's current prices.
$1,899.00 · direct from Jackery
Last checked 32 days ago. Prices move — check before you buy.
or check the DELTA 3800 Gen4 price$2,199.00 list
Written by Gunner Gustafson, Whole-Home Backup Tester · Station Arena Test Desk · Updated November 4, 2026
Measured Data
Benchmark scores and the full spec record, side by side.
Benchmark scores
Not rated for both units (minimum threshold unmet): Apartment Balcony.
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, DELTA 3800 Gen4 rates 4.1/5 (48th percentile of 22 Home Backup-class units), and HomePower 3600 Plus rates 3.9/5 (38th percentile of 22 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.
Ten Pounds Lighter, No Wheels
The DELTA 4 (3800) is 67.5 lb and the HomePower 3600 Plus is 77.2 lb, but the Jackery rolls on wheels with a pull handle. Across a garage floor the heavier box is the easier move. Into a trunk, the EcoFlow is.
Warranty: No Difference
Both units carry the same 5-year warranty, so coverage isn't a tiebreaker here. Both figures are maximums rather than guarantees: EcoFlow's depends on registering the unit in the EcoFlow app, which adds two years to a three-year standard term; Jackery's on registering the unit with Jackery, which is what extends the base term to the full period.
Full record above — the Test Desk pick is the HomePower 3600 Plus.
Check HomePower 3600 Plus price →or check the DELTA 3800 Gen4 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
Both units have similar long-term ownership costs ($0.10/kWh vs $0.09/kWh). The price difference is what you see on the sticker — neither is a hidden bargain or rip-off. One thing to know reading the table: both carry the same 6,000-cycle rating, so the lifetime rows are sticker price and capacity in disguise — the wear horizon is identical and decides nothing here.
Brand trust
EcoFlow
Ecosystem
Largest in portable power — 12-15 models across DELTA Pro, DELTA 3, and RIVER 3 series, plus solar panels and smart home panels
Support
US-based phone/email/chat support (1-800-368-8604). Experiences are polarized — many report hassle-free prepaid-label replacements, but others report long waits and refurbished units sent for new claims. Pro tip: buying from Costco or Amazon gives you a stronger return safety net.
Community
Largest community in the space — Reddit r/Ecoflow_community (~31K members), multiple Facebook groups, and an official community forum
App experience
Rated 4.6/5 iOS (~8,400 ratings) · 4.2/5 Android (~17,000 ratings)
Unique strength
Fastest-charging technology (X-Stream), deepest product ecosystem, and most active innovation cadence. At the top of the range sit two whole-home paths: the TITAN line, one 5 kWh unit that grows to 30 kWh, and the DELTA Pro Ultra platform, which stacks batteries and inverters further — flagship paths, not line-wide features.
Worth knowing
Tested subscription paywalls for advanced app features in early 2025 before community backlash paused the plan. No parts or service offered out of warranty.
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
EcoFlow and Jackery are close competitors. Both have established support channels and growing ecosystems. Compare their specific warranty terms and community size for your peace of mind.
Growth path
DELTA 3800 Gen4
EXPANDABLESupports EcoFlow expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit — useful if your needs may climb past 3,763Wh.
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 EcoFlow-specific. You're investing in the EcoFlow 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 1,000W 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 DELTA 3800 Gen4's higher solar ceiling (2,000W vs 1,000W) 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.
EcoFlow DELTA 3800 Gen4
Nobody owns a DELTA 4 (3800) yet. EcoFlow put it on sale on November 4 and ships it in late NovemberA10, so this page runs on EcoFlow's US store figures and our own arithmeticA1A5A6.
I'd want to put both solar inputs on a roof in December. EcoFlow rates each input at 1,000 WA5, and the pack won't charge below 32°FA9. Hypothetically, I'd wire two strings, leave it out through a cold, clear afternoon and log what it took back by dusk, because that's the day a solar buyer actually gets.
“Capacity 3,763 Wh, LFP (LiFePO4) cells. EcoFlow sells it as the DELTA 3800 Gen4; buyers and the press call the pair the DELTA 4.”
Sources
us.ecoflow.co · jp.ecoflow.co
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
The best evidence for the Jackery is a real outage. One owner ran a fridge, a microwave, string lights, fans and a CPAP for two straight days on one charge during a three-day regional blackoutB3. A review roundup cites a 4.5-out-of-5 Amazon rating, with buyers praising quiet running and ease of useB4.
Reviewers keep coming back to the pack and the wheels. The 6,000-cycle LiFePO4 battery is the headlineB1, and the wheels and pull handle are what make its weight manageableB2. Our research found broad review coverage but little long-term owner detailB0.
“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
- Launch-day ledger: every entry is EcoFlow's own US store and documentation, or our labelled arithmetic. No owner or reviewer evidence exists yet. [DELTA 3800 Gen4 · 12 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
“Capacity 3,763 Wh, LFP (LiFePO4) cells. EcoFlow sells it as the DELTA 3800 Gen4; buyers and the press call the pair the DELTA 4.”
EcoFlow US store, us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3800-gen4 (spec table, features and FAQ, read 2026-11-04) · 2026-11-04 · [mixed]
- A5
“Solar: two inputs, 11–60 V DC at up to 20 A and 1,000 W each, 2,000 W total (XT60i; two XT60i-to-LP60 cables are in the box). EcoFlow lists six charging methods; its 800 W Alternator Charger is limited to 500 W through the Solar/DC port.”
EcoFlow US store, us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3800-gen4 (spec table, features and FAQ, read 2026-11-04) · 2026-11-04 · [mixed]
- A6
“Extra Battery Port: up to two extra batteries through EcoFlow's Smart Extra Battery Expansion Adapter. Compatible: the DELTA Pro 3 Smart Extra Battery and the DELTA 3 Max Plus (2,048 Wh) Smart Extra Battery. EcoFlow quotes 4–12 kWh of expandable capacity.”
EcoFlow US store, us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3800-gen4 (spec table, features and FAQ, read 2026-11-04) · 2026-11-04 · [mixed]
- A7
“Weight 67.5 lb (30.6 kg); 16.77 × 11.36 × 12.09 in without handles, 18.76 in long with them. A handle at each end; EcoFlow sells a folding transport cart separately ($109 at launch, listed at $199). EcoFlow calls it the smallest and lightest portable power station in its class (3–4 kWh and 3,600 W).”
EcoFlow US store, us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3800-gen4 (spec table, features and FAQ, read 2026-11-04) · 2026-11-04 · [mixed]
- A8
“Switches to backup within 10 ms when the grid drops; EcoFlow's FAQ says it does not support HID communication. Noise by EcoFlow's figures: 40 dB or less at up to 1,800 W, 50 dB or less at the full 3,600 W. IP20.”
EcoFlow US store, us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3800-gen4 (spec table, features and FAQ, read 2026-11-04) · 2026-11-04 · [mixed]
- A9
“Rated for 6,000 cycles (EcoFlow: "15+ years"). Charges at 32–113°F (0–45°C), runs at 14–113°F (−10–45°C). Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with the EcoFlow app. Warranty: 3 years plus a 2-year extension when registered in the EcoFlow app.”
EcoFlow US store, us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3800-gen4 (spec table, features and FAQ, read 2026-11-04) · 2026-11-04 · [mixed]
- A10
“On sale at us.ecoflow.com from November 4, 2026 at $2,199; EcoFlow says it ships in late November. Kits: with two 160 W solar panels $2,899; with a DELTA 3 Max Plus extra battery (6 kWh in all) $2,999. EcoFlow also sells it in Japan, where it went on sale October 30 at ¥240,900.”
EcoFlow US store, us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3800-gen4 (spec table, features and FAQ, read 2026-11-04) · 2026-11-04 · [mixed]
- 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 November 4, 2026.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the DELTA 3800 Gen4 if you…
- →Panels are your recharge plan. Two inputs take 2,000 W in all, twice the Jackery'sA5.
- →It rides in a car. 67.5 lb against 77.2 lb, with a handle at each endA7.
- →You'll grow a big bank and fill it from the sun. EcoFlow quotes 4 to 12 kWh with extra batteriesA6.
- →You charge laptops straight off it. One USB-C port gives 140 W against 100 W.
Buy the HomePower 3600 Plus if you…
- →You'll recharge from the wall. The second solar input is the main thing the extra money buys, and you won't use it.
- →It lives in the garage and rolls to the kitchen. Wheels and a pull handleB2.
- →You need it now. The Jackery is on sale today, and EcoFlow ships the DELTA 4 (3800) in late NovemberA10.
- →You want the lower cost of ownership. The same 6,000 cycles at $0.09 per lifetime kWh against $0.10.
If neither fits
If something in your house runs on 240 V, neither of these will do. A deep well pump or an electric dryer needs a 240 V outlet, and both stop at 120 V. Look at a home battery with split-phase output, the two 120 V legs a house panel runs on.
The Bottom Line
For a house that recharges from the wall, I'd buy the HomePower 3600 Plus. Same inverter, same cycle rating, both grow, and it costs less to own.
If your panels can fill a 2,000 W input, the DELTA 4 (3800) is worth the extra. Twice the sun in a lighter box is the one thing the Jackery can't match at any size.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
How much is the DELTA 4 (3800) in the US, and when does it ship?
EcoFlow lists it at $2,199 on its US store. It went on sale on November 4, 2026, and EcoFlow says it ships in late November. The HomePower 3600 Plus sells for $1,899.
Which one charges faster from solar?
The DELTA 4 (3800). It takes up to 2,000 W of solar across two inputs, twice the HomePower 3600 Plus's 1,000 W.
Can you add batteries to both?
Yes. The DELTA 4 (3800) takes up to two EcoFlow extra batteries, and EcoFlow quotes 4 to 12 kWh in all. The HomePower 3600 Plus takes Jackery's expansion batteries.
Which one is lighter?
The DELTA 4 (3800), at 67.5 lb against 77.2 lb. The HomePower 3600 Plus has wheels and a pull handle, so it is the easier of the two to roll across a floor.
Is the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus quieter than the DELTA 4 (3800)?
The published figures can't settle it. Jackery rates the HomePower 3600 Plus at 30 dB, and EcoFlow rates the DELTA 4 (3800) at 40 dB or less at loads up to 1,800 W. Each maker measures its own way, so the two numbers aren't a like-for-like comparison.
Brand matchup
EcoFlow vs Jackery: measured across every matchup →Where to buy
EcoFlow DELTA 3800 Gen4
$2,199.00
$2,199.00 · direct from EcoFlow
Jackery HomePower 3600 PlusPick
$1,899.00
$1,899.00 · direct from Jackery
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