Head-to-head test
EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 vs Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
Both units already clear every everyday scenario here with room to spare, so this isn't about capability — it's about whether you specifically need the DELTA Pro 3's 240V output and 50-minute fast-charge badly enough to pay double per lifetime kWh and haul 35 more pounds for it.
Full profiles: EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 → · Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus →
Written by Gunner GustafsonUpdated
Whole-Home Backup Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
$2,799.00 · direct from EcoFlow
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$1,899.00 · direct from Jackery
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Spec deltas
Both of these units clear every everyday scenario modeled on this page with capacity to spare, so the decision here isn't which one can do the job — it's what you're paying for the difference. The DELTA Pro 3 holds 512Wh more than the HomePower 3600 Plus, costs $900 more, and weighs 35.2 lbs more.
EcoFlow's case is real: true 120V/240V dual-voltage output, a fast-charge to 80% in about 50 minutes, and a growth path to 48kWh for genuine whole-home backupA1A3. None of that is padding — it's a different category of hardware.
But it's not what most buyers cross-shopping these two units are actually after. Run the ownership math and the HomePower pulls away: $0.08 per lifetime kilowatt-hour against the DELTA Pro 3's $0.20, and 6,000 cycles against 4,000. Unless 240V is a real requirement, the Jackery is the better-reasoned buy.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first — the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
Capacity
That mismatch means the premium isn't really paying for storage. It's paying for the bigger inverter, the 240V split-phase circuit, and the faster charge hardware wrapped around a battery that on paper should cost meaningfully less than sixteen hundred dollars more.
DELTA Pro 3 costs $2,799 and holds 4,096Wh; HomePower costs $1,899 and holds 3,584Wh — a $900 price gap for a 512Wh capacity gapDELTA Pro 3's own blended rate is $0.78 per Wh; the HomePower's is $0.45 per Wh
Why it mattersBuyers who don't specifically need 240V output are paying inverter and charge-speed prices for a capacity bump they can get from the HomePower for far less.
rated cycles
Cycle count decided this, not capacity. A buyer fixated on the 512Wh spec-sheet gap is optimizing the wrong number — the HomePower's extra cycles are worth more, cumulatively, than the DELTA Pro 3's extra Wh.
HomePower is rated for 6,000 cycles against the DELTA Pro 3's 4,000Computed lifetime totals: the DELTA Pro 3 delivers 16,384 kWh over its service life, the HomePower delivers 21,504 kWh
Why it mattersAnyone comparing these on capacity alone should compare total lifetime kWh instead — it flips the apparent winner.
Both gaps are fast enough that most electronics never notice, but equipment with zero tolerance for a power blip — certain medical devices, an unprotected desktop mid-write — will only notice the faster one.
DELTA Pro 3 switches over in 10ms, a line-interactive transferHomePower switches over in 20ms, a standby-style transfer
Why it mattersAnyone using either unit as an always-on UPS for genuinely intolerant equipment should weight the DELTA Pro 3's faster switchover, even though it doesn't move the broader value verdict.
continuous output
A compressor that spikes two to three times its running draw eats into that relative headroom, not the continuous rating printed on the box. The HomePower's inverter is built with proportionally more room to absorb that spike than the nominally 'bigger' DELTA Pro 3.
DELTA Pro 3 surges to 6,000W, one and a half times its 4,000W continuous ratingHomePower surges to 7,200W, twice its 3,600W continuous rating
Why it mattersBuyers stacking multiple compressor-driven appliances at once should weigh the HomePower's deeper relative surge margin, not just the DELTA Pro 3's higher continuous wattage.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units — everything else is a tie.
Lifetime Value
Selected because: The 2.5x gap in cost per lifetime kWh is the real decision driver once both units already clear the everyday scenarios.
cost / lifetime kWh
Run both units to the end of their rated cycle life and the HomePower delivers 5,120 more kWh than the DELTA Pro 3 despite the smaller battery, because 6,000 cycles beats 4,000 by enough to overcome the 512Wh gap. At $0.08 per lifetime kWh against $0.20, it isn't close.
Cost per warranty-year tells the same story from a different angle: $324 for the HomePower against $640 for the DELTA Pro 3 — nearly double, over the identical five-year term. The DELTA Pro 3's higher sticker price never gets paid back in extra longevity; it's simply more expensive to carry, year over year.
What the Specs Don't Tell You
Selected because: Switchover speed and surge ratio are the concrete, spec-true places the two units actually diverge.
rated cycles
The switchover gap is the DELTA Pro 3's quiet win: 10ms line-interactive against the HomePower's 20ms standby transfer. It's not a scenario this comparison models directly, but it's real for anyone running sensitive always-on gear.
Everywhere else, the gotchas favor the Jackery. Its surge-to-continuous ratio is deeper, its cycle life is longer, and its warranty costs less per year to carry. The DELTA Pro 3 doesn't get its 35.2 lbs back either — moving it is closer to a two-person job, something HomePower owners rarely have to arrange for.
Growth Path
Selected because: Both expand, which clears up the assumption that the cheaper unit is a dead end.
solar input
Both units expand, so the common worry that the cheaper HomePower is a dead end doesn't hold up. Neither purchase locks you out of adding capacity later; this axis shouldn't decide the comparison on its own.
The real difference is what you're expanding from. The DELTA Pro 3 starts 512Wh ahead and scales toward a genuinely different category — up to 48kWh for full-home setupsA1 — while the HomePower's expansion keeps it in the same portable-to-mid-size class it already competes in. Buyers with whole-home ambitions should weight that ceiling; everyone else can ignore it.
Brand Trust
Selected because: Cross-brand pair with real, current differences in ecosystem risk and support quality worth surfacing.
EcoFlow brings the deeper ecosystem and the faster charging technology, but it also carries the more recent black mark: an October 2025 recall on the DELTA Max 2000 over overheating risk, and a subscription paywall for app features the company had to walk back after backlash. Neither issue touches the DELTA Pro 3 directly, but it's part of what buying into the brand means right now.
Jackery's trade runs the other way — the widest retail footprint and the strongest track record for nothing-weird-happens reliability, against the weakest app experience among the major brands and a support process widely described as slow and script-driven. Buying either unit from Costco or Amazon rather than direct is the practical hedge against both companies' support gaps.
Strengths & trade-offs
EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3
Strengths
- +Larger battery capacity
- +Higher AC output
- +Faster solar charging
Trade-offs
- –Substantially more expensive (+$900) than the HomePower 3600 Plus.
- –Significantly heavier (+35.2 lbs), making it harder to move.
- –Very heavy unit that may be difficult for one person to lift.
- –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
- +Costs $900 less
- +Lighter by 35.2 lb
- +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 DELTA Pro 3 at 112.4 lbs is not a take-along — it rolls off a truck bed if it travels at all, so this scenario belongs to the HomePower 3600 Plus by default — and it earns it, covering the 2,100Wh with 946Wh to spare. Capacity was never the DELTA Pro 3's problem here; getting to a campsite was.
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
Both units use under 11% of their capacity running a CPAP overnight, so there's no power reason to pick one over the other for this job alone. If that's the only load you're planning for, buy on price and weight — the HomePower wins both.
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 power your workstation all day without strain, and their USB-C output is a wash — pick on weight, ports, or price.
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
The DELTA Pro 3 at 112.4 lbs is not a take-along — it rolls off a truck bed if it travels at all, so this scenario belongs to the HomePower 3600 Plus by default — and it earns it, covering the 670Wh with 2,376Wh to spare. Capacity was never the DELTA Pro 3's problem here; getting to a tailgate was.
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 is sized for full van-life daily use — the DELTA Pro 3 needs 135% of its capacity, the HomePower 154%. Both fail this job the same way: not enough tank for a day that never sees shore power. Look at a dedicated van build with its own charging source, not a single portable unit.
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
For this load: DELTA Pro 3 runs 17h vs 14.9h.
$2,799 list · direct from EcoFlow
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 0–232.1hComfort & Convenience
Makes off-grid life actually enjoyablescale 0–46.4hHigh-Draw Appliances
These reveal the real limitsscale 0–3.5h¹ 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 Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
Take the HomePower 3600 Plus unless you have a specific, real reason to need EcoFlow's 120V/240V split-phase output or its 50-minute fast-charge for a whole-home jobA1A3. On price, weight, cycle life, and lifetime cost per kWh, the Jackery wins by a wide margin, and both units already cover camping, blackout, CPAP, workday, and tailgate scenarios with capacity left over. The DELTA Pro 3's one uncontested win is switchover speed — 10ms against 20ms — which only matters if you're running genuinely intolerant equipment through it as a UPS rather than outage backup.
Editor-assigned confidence, based on cited owner research and spec analysis.
List prices as of July 14, 2026. The links below open EcoFlow's and Jackery's current prices.
$1,899.00 · direct from Jackery
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or check the DELTA Pro 3 price$2,799.00 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): UPS, Tailgating.
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 Pro 3 rates 4.0/5 (40th percentile of 16 Home Backup-class units), and HomePower 3600 Plus rates 4.1/5 (47th 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.
112.4 Pounds Is a Two-Person Lift
The DELTA Pro 3 outweighs the HomePower by 35.2 lbs — the difference between wheeling it yourself and calling for help. It reads as installed rather than carried; plan for where it lives, not where you'll move it.
The Smaller Inverter Has More Relative Surge Room
The HomePower's 3,600W continuous rating looks lower than the DELTA Pro 3's 4,000W, but its surge ceiling reaches twice that rating versus the DELTA Pro 3's one and a half times. For starting compressor-driven appliances, that relative headroom matters more than the continuous number on the box.
The DELTA Pro 3 Switches Over Twice as Fast
10ms line-interactive transfer against the HomePower's 20ms standby switchover. Most electronics won't notice either gap, but equipment with zero tolerance for a power blip — some medical devices, an unprotected desktop — will only notice the DELTA Pro 3's faster one.
Warranty: No Difference
Both units carry the same 5-year warranty, so coverage isn't a tiebreaker here. The HomePower 3600 Plus's figure is a maximum rather than a guarantee — it depends on registering the unit with Jackery, which is what extends the base term to the full period. Worth saying because the per-dollar framing can suggest otherwise: the HomePower 3600 Plus works out at 2.6 years of cover per $1,000 spent against the DELTA Pro 3's 1.8, but that spread is the price gap, not the terms.
Battery Lifespan in Real Years
The HomePower 3600 Plus is rated for 6,000 cycles vs 4,000. In real life: at daily use, that's 16.4 vs 11 years. At weekend use (twice a week), it's 58 vs 38 years. After hitting the cycle limit, the battery doesn't die — it drops to ~80% of 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 DELTA Pro 3 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 HomePower 3600 Plus wins on both sticker price and long-term value. At $0.09/kWh over its lifetime, it's meaningfully cheaper to own. Clear value winner.
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 very top of the range, the DELTA Pro Ultra platform stacks batteries and inverters into whole-home backup — a flagship path, not a line-wide feature.
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 Pro 3
EXPANDABLESupports EcoFlow expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit — useful if your needs may climb past 4,096Wh.
Accepts up to 2,000W of solar. Enough for a serious multi-panel array.
Generous port selection supports complex multi-device setups.
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 Pro 3'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 Pro 3
Reviewers treat the DELTA Pro 3 as a gold-standard whole-home backup unit for 2026, built around a 4,096Wh LFP pack with true 120V/240V dual-voltage output and room to expand to 48kWhA1A4. The cells themselves are rated past 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity, with an IP65 battery ratingA2.
The charging speed draws specific praise: 0-80% in about 50 minutes on up to 7,000W of combined input, a full charge in roughly 90 minutesA3. That speed comes bundled with the unit's other defining trait — at around 113.5 lbs, reviewers describe it less as portable than as installedA4.
“4,096Wh LFP battery with 4,000W continuous AC output (6,000W with X-Boost) and dual-voltage 120V/240V, expandable to 48kWh.”
Sources
ecoflow.com · amazon.com · homedepot.com · thepowerpick.com · outboundpower.com · techradar.com · thesolarlab.com
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
The most useful data point on the HomePower isn't a spec, it's a story: one owner rode out a three-day regional blackout running a fridge, a microwave, string lights, fans, and a CPAP machine for two full days before needing to rechargeB3. That's exactly the kind of stacked, simultaneous load the scenarios on this page try to approximate.
Beyond that, the pattern is consistent — a 4.5-out-of-5 Amazon rating built on ease of use and quiet, reliable operationB4, sitting on an EV-grade LiFePO4 pack owners expect to outlast a decade of regular useB1.
“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
- Huge 4,096Wh LFP capacity, 4,000W dual-voltage output, very fast charging, and big expandability are the standout praise; it's heavy at ~113 lbs. [DELTA Pro 3 · 2 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
“4,096Wh LFP battery with 4,000W continuous AC output (6,000W with X-Boost) and dual-voltage 120V/240V, expandable to 48kWh.”
ecoflow.com / amazon.com — DELTA Pro 3 · 2026 · [positive]
- A2
“LiFePO4 rated for 4,000+ cycles to 80% (10+ years), with an IP65 battery rating.”
homedepot.com / thepowerpick.com — DELTA Pro 3 review · 2026 · [positive]
- A3
“Multi-charge technology reaches 0-80% in about 50 minutes using up to 7,000W input, with a full charge in roughly 90 minutes; up to 2,600W solar.”
outboundpower.com / techradar.com — DELTA Pro 3 review · 2026 · [positive]
- A4
“Weighs about 113.5 lbs; reviewers call it a gold-standard whole-home backup unit for 2026.”
techradar.com / thesolarlab.com — DELTA Pro 3 review · 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 DELTA Pro 3 if you…
Buy the HomePower 3600 Plus if you…
- →You want the lower lifetime cost per kWh and don't specifically need 240V output.
- →You move the unit yourself regularly — 35.2 fewer pounds and built-in wheelsB2 make that a one-person job more often.
If neither fits
If your real need is Van Life Daily's 4,685Wh, both units fail it — 135% and 154% of capacity respectively. Look at a genuinely bigger class of unit, ideally with true 240V hookup and a dedicated solar array, rather than choosing between these two.
The Bottom Line
The DELTA Pro 3 is the better whole-home unit for anyone who genuinely needs 240V output or a 50-minute recharge — that's a real, specific buyer, not a marketing claim. For everyone else, the HomePower 3600 Plus delivers 5,120 more kWh over its lifetime, costs $900 less, and weighs 35.2 fewer pounds.
Both units already cover the everyday scenarios with capacity to spare, so the question was never whether either could do the job. It's whether you need EcoFlow's extra category of hardware badly enough to pay double per kWh for it. Most buyers don't — take the HomePower.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
Is the DELTA Pro 3 worth $900 more than the HomePower 3600 Plus?
Only if you need its 120V/240V dual-voltage output or its 50-minute fast-charge for a genuine whole-home setup. On lifetime cost, the HomePower runs about two and a half times cheaper per kWh delivered, and it covers every everyday scenario this comparison models with capacity to spare.
Which one is easier to move around?
The HomePower, by 35.2 lbs — 77.2 lbs against the DELTA Pro 3's 112.4 lbs. Reviewers describe the DELTA Pro 3's weight as closer to installed than carried, while the HomePower's built-in wheels keep moving it a one-person job.
Do both of these expand later?
Yes. Both support add-on battery packs from their own brand, so neither purchase locks you out of adding capacity down the line. The DELTA Pro 3's ceiling is higher — up to 48kWh for full-home setups — while the HomePower's expansion keeps it in the same portable-to-mid-size category.
Which one charges faster?
The DELTA Pro 3, decisively — 0-80% in about 50 minutes on up to 7,000W of combined input. It also takes 2,000W of solar against the HomePower's 1,000W, so its charging edge holds on panels as well as on AC and combined input.
Can either of these run a fridge through a blackout?
Yes, comfortably — an 8-hour blackout needing about 1,645Wh uses under half of either unit's capacity. One HomePower owner ran a fridge, a microwave, and more for two full days on a single charge during an actual three-day outage.
Brand matchup
EcoFlow vs Jackery: measured across every matchup →Where to buy
EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3
$2,799.00
$2,799.00 · direct from EcoFlow
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Jackery HomePower 3600 PlusPick
$1,899.00
$1,899.00 · direct from Jackery
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Prices may vary by retailer and are subject to change.