Head-to-head test
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery vs Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
Real-world runtimes, scenario verdicts, and ownership costs compared — which wins for your use case.
Written by Gunner GustafsonUpdated
Whole-Home Backup Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
EcoFlow
DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery
11,691Power Score · Whole-Home Capable
$5,899.00 list · direct from EcoFlow
Jackery
HomePower 3600 Plus
5,714Power Score · The AC & Fridge Zone
$1,619.00 list · direct from Jackery
Spec deltas
The EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery (12,288Wh) and Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus (3,584Wh) sit in different weight classes. The real question: do your power needs justify the larger unit, or would you be overpaying for capacity that sits unused? The DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery has a slight edge, but the margin is close enough that your use case should break the tie.
What the spec gap means in practice: the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery's 7,200W inverter has the headroom for a window AC, a full-size fridge, and power tools. The HomePower 3600 Plus's 3,600W inverter still runs most single appliances; the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery's real edge is surge headroom for the biggest motor starts and stacking several heavy loads at once. On stamina, the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery keeps a fridge alive for roughly 70 hours vs the HomePower 3600 Plus's 20 hours. The cost? Portability. At 293.6 lbs, the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery is a two-person lift you set down once and leave. The HomePower 3600 Plus at 77.2 lbs is more manageable, though still not light.
Pick the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery if your primary use is weekend camping or 8-hour blackout. Go with the HomePower 3600 Plus if you want the option to add expansion batteries later. Most buyers stop at the sticker price and miss this: over a full lifespan the HomePower 3600 Plus works out to about $0.08/kWh against the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery's $0.12, a gap that compounds in the HomePower 3600 Plus's favor the more you cycle it. Keep scrolling for the full breakdown. The scenario verdicts below hold a few surprises.
Bench Notes
What each unit does well, where it falls short, and the trade-offs that matter.
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery
With a massive 7,200W output (and 10,800W surge), the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery can run high-wattage appliances like space heaters, hair dryers, and electric grills without tripping. Weighing in at 293.6 lbs, this is not a unit you want to carry far. It's best suited as a stationary backup or RV companion. A standout feature is the value proposition: at roughly $0.48 per watt-hour, it's one of the most cost-effective options on the market.
Strengths
- +Larger battery capacity
- +Higher AC output
- +Longer warranty
- +Faster solar charging
Trade-offs
- –Substantially more expensive (+$4,280) than the HomePower 3600 Plus.
- –Significantly heavier (+216.4 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
With a massive 3,600W output (and 7,200W surge), the HomePower 3600 Plus can run high-wattage appliances like space heaters, hair dryers, and electric grills without tripping. Weighing in at 77.2 lbs, this is not a unit you want to carry far. It's best suited as a stationary backup or RV companion. A standout feature is the value proposition: at roughly $0.45 per watt-hour, it's one of the most cost-effective options on the market.
Strengths
- +Costs $4,280 less
- +Lighter by 216.4 lb
- +Rated for 6,000 charge cycles — much longer battery lifespan
Trade-offs
- –Weaker inverter (-3,600W) limits appliance compatibility.
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
DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery
The HomePower 3600 Plus cuts it close at 69%. One cold night or an unexpected device and you're rationing power. The DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery finishes at 20%, leaving real headroom for spontaneous use. If you camp in variable weather, that buffer keeps you relaxed instead of checking your battery app every 20 minutes.
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
DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery
Both survive, but the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery finishes at just 16% used. That's enough reserve for a second blackout night. The HomePower 3600 Plus at 54% leaves little margin if the outage runs longer than expected. In storm-prone areas, that remaining capacity is insurance.
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 cover the night many times over and the capacity margin is a formality. They're also within a decibel or two of each other, so the one thing that would separate them doesn't. 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
DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery
The DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery gives you a comfortable buffer at 9%. Enough to work late, join extra video calls, or charge a second device without worry. The HomePower 3600 Plus at 30% 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
DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery
Both handle game day, and the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery does it with more in reserve — 6% used against 22%. Tailgating is a light load, so that headroom counts for less here than the 216 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
DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery
The HomePower 3600 Plus runs out of juice. It only has 3,046Wh usable, but this scenario needs 4,685Wh. The DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery covers it and still has 384h of phone charging left over.
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: DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery runs 51h vs 14.9h.
$5,899 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 0–696.3hComfort & Convenience
Makes off-grid life actually enjoyablescale 0–139.3hHigh-Draw Appliances
These reveal the real limitsscale 0–10.4h¹ 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 10, 2026
Verdict: the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery, on Power Score margin
These two units are closely matched on individual specs, but our Power Score analysis gives the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery the edge with a composite score of 11,691 vs 5,714.
Overall score margin: 11,691 vs 5,714 (+104.6%)
List prices as of July 10, 2026. The links below open EcoFlow's and Jackery's current prices.
$5,899.00 list · direct from EcoFlow
or check the HomePower 3600 Plus price$1,619.00 list
Written by Gunner Gustafson, Whole-Home Backup Tester · Station Arena Test Desk · Updated July 10, 2026
Measured Data
Benchmark scores and the full spec record, side by side.
Benchmark scores
Not rated for both units (minimum threshold unmet): UPS, RV Living, Solar Generator, 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.
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 Ultra + 1 Battery rates 4.0/5 (44th percentile of 17 Whole-Home / Off-Grid-class units), and HomePower 3600 Plus rates 4.4/5 (67th 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 HomePower 3600 Plus (77.2 lbs) is manageable solo but heavier than a large checked suitcase. The DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery (293.6 lbs) is firmly a two-person lift. It goes where you put it and stays there. That's a 216 lb difference, which you'll feel every time you relocate.
Surge Power: Ratio and Ceiling Disagree
The HomePower 3600 Plus holds the higher surge-to-continuous ratio (2× vs 1.5×), but the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery holds the higher absolute surge ceiling — 10,800W against 7,200W. These measure different things. The ratio says how much headroom an inverter keeps above its own rating; the ceiling says how big a startup spike it can actually swallow. A fridge compressor pulling 7,200W at switch-on does not care about the multiple, so on raw starting ability the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery is the stronger unit here, while the HomePower 3600 Plus is the one running further below its own limit at steady state.
UPS Speed: true uninterruptible (0ms) vs standby (<20ms)
The DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery switches to battery in 0ms (true uninterruptible (0ms)), while the HomePower 3600 Plus takes 20ms (standby (<20ms)). Even the most sensitive equipment (NAS arrays, medical devices) won't notice the switch. This matters if you're using it as a home UPS for always-on equipment.
Warranty Value Comparison
The HomePower 3600 Plus gives you 3.1 years of warranty per $1,000 spent, vs the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery's 1.7 years. That's 1.8× 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 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% original capacity, which is still very usable.
Full record above — the Test Desk pick is the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery.
Check DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery price →or check the HomePower 3600 Plus 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 $0.08/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. Supports up to 180kWh modular expansion with DELTA Pro Ultra X.
Worth knowing
The Oct 2025 DELTA Max 2000 recall (overheating/fire risk, 6 incidents) is worth noting. Also 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 Ultra + 1 Battery
EXPANDABLESupports EcoFlow expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit — useful if your needs may climb past 12,288Wh.
Accepts up to 5,600W 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 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 DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery's higher solar ceiling (5,600W vs 2,000W) gives it the stronger off-grid growth path — more panels can feed a bigger bank as it grows.
The Bottom Line
The full picture comes down to this. The DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery edges ahead on our overall analysis, but the margin is narrow enough that your specific use case should drive the decision. Review the scenario verdicts above — if the HomePower 3600 Plus wins in the scenarios that match your life, it's the right choice regardless of aggregate scores.
If neither the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery nor the HomePower 3600 Plus feels like the right fit, your power needs probably sit outside what these two target. For lighter use — weekend camping or phone/laptop charging — you'd be overpaying for capacity you'll rarely tap. Consider a unit in the 500–1,500Wh range instead. Prices on portable power stations fluctuate frequently. Both EcoFlow and Jackery discount regularly, so check the current price before committing. Prime Day and Black Friday pricing typically drops 20-30%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
Is the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery worth $4,280 more than the HomePower 3600 Plus?
The short answer: yes, if you'll actually use the extra capability. The DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery costs $4,280 more, but that premium buys you 8,704Wh more battery capacity (that's 49 extra hours of running a mini-fridge); 3,600W higher AC output (opening the door to more demanding appliances); 3,600W faster solar charging for quicker off-grid recovery. On a cost-per-watt-hour basis, you're paying $0.48/Wh vs $0.45/Wh. For regular use, we'd pay the premium.
How does the 8,704Wh capacity difference actually affect daily use?
The DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery's 12,288Wh battery keeps a mini-fridge running for roughly 70 hours vs the HomePower 3600 Plus's 20 hours. Both can handle a full 8-hour blackout setup (fridge + router + lights + phone charging ≈ 1,645Wh), but the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery finishes with significantly more margin. That matters if conditions aren't ideal or the outage runs long. What specs don't mention: runtime drops 20-30% in cold weather (below 32°F/0°C) as battery chemistry slows down. The DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery's extra capacity provides a critical cold-weather buffer. For occasional phone and laptop charging, both are overkill. This gap only matters for sustained, multi-appliance use.
Can I actually carry the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery, or is the HomePower 3600 Plus the only portable option?
Neither is "portable" in any hiking sense. The HomePower 3600 Plus (77.2 lbs) and the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery (293.6 lbs) are both appliances you place and leave. The 216.4-lb difference matters when loading into a vehicle or moving between rooms, but that's about it. If true portability is your priority, look at units under 20 lbs in a different class entirely.
How fast can each unit recharge from solar panels in real conditions?
On paper, the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery accepts 5,600W vs the HomePower 3600 Plus's 2,000W of solar input. What the spec sheet won't tell you: solar panels typically deliver only 60-80% of their rated output due to panel angle, cloud cover, and temperature. In realistic conditions, expect full recharge in about 3.1 hours for the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery and 2.6 hours for the HomePower 3600 Plus. That gap widens on cloudy days, when the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery's higher input ceiling captures more of whatever sunlight is available. One more thing: summer gives you ~7 productive solar hours per day. Winter drops to ~4. If solar is your primary recharge method, the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery's advantage is substantial.
"6,000 vs 4,000 cycles" — what does that actually mean for me?
In real years: the HomePower 3600 Plus (6,000 cycles) lasts 16.4 years at daily use, 58 years at weekend use (twice a week), or 250 years at twice-monthly camping trips. The DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery (4,000 cycles): 11.0 years daily, 38 years weekends, or 167 years twice-monthly. What most people miss: hitting the cycle limit doesn't kill your battery. Capacity drops to about 80%. Your 3,584Wh unit becomes a ~2,867Wh unit. Still very usable. For weekend users, both batteries will outlast the warranty by years.
Is EcoFlow or Jackery more reliable for long-term ownership?
Both brands have strengths and trade-offs. EcoFlow: Mixed. 2-5 years depending on model (DELTA Pro Ultra line gets 10 years). Some users report smooth claims; others report runarounds. Register your product to extend coverage. Jackery: 2-5 years depending on model (premium models like 5000 Plus get 5 years, budget models get 2 years). Registration required for extension. Claims process can be frustrating. One piece of advice from the power station community: regardless of brand, buy from Costco or Amazon. Their return policies provide a safety net that manufacturer warranties alone can't match, especially for a product you'll rely on in emergencies. Both brands use LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries in their current lineup, the most proven chemistry for longevity and safety.
Bottom line: should I buy the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery or the HomePower 3600 Plus?
We'd pay the premium for the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery. Yes, it costs more. The capability jump is real: you're stepping into a tier that handles appliances the base model can't start. The HomePower 3600 Plus is still solid if budget is the priority, but the DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 Battery will leave you less likely to wish you'd "gone bigger" six months from now. That regret costs more than the price difference.
Related comparisons
Where to buy
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra + 1 BatteryPick
$5,899.00
$5,899.00 list · direct from EcoFlow
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
$1,619.00
$1,619.00 list · direct from Jackery
Prices may vary by retailer and are subject to change.