Head-to-head test
Goal Zero Yeti 3000X vs Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
The Yeti 3000X costs $1,381 more than the Jackery for a battery holding 552 fewer Wh, a twelfth of the cycle life, and roughly 24.75 times the running cost per lifetime kWh — there's no scenario on this page where paying more buys more.
Written by Gunner GustafsonUpdated
Whole-Home Backup Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
Goal Zero
Yeti 3000X
3,317Power Score · Appliance Class
$2,999.95 list · direct from Goal Zero
Jackery
HomePower 3600 Plus
5,667Power Score · The AC & Fridge Zone
$1,699.00 list · direct from Jackery
Spec deltas
The Goal Zero Yeti 3000X costs $2,999.95. The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus costs $1,619 — $1,381 less for a battery that holds 552 more Wh, not fewer. That's the entire matchup before a single other spec gets compared.
Everything downstream follows the same pattern. The Yeti is rated for 500 cycles against the Jackery's 6,000, a twelfth of the cycle life, which is most of why it costs roughly 24.75 times more per lifetime kWh to run. Owners flag the older Li-ion NMC chemistry as the Yeti's structural weaknessA1, while the Jackery's 6,000-cycle EV-grade LiFePO4 pack is expected to outlast a decade of regular useB1.
The Yeti pulls ahead in exactly one place: it's 7.42 lbs lighter. Owners note it ships with a roll cart that's essential to actually moving itA2, while the Jackery's wheels and handle are built in.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first — the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
rated cycles
That gap is the entire reason the cost-per-lifetime-kWh numbers land where they do: $1.98 for the Yeti against $0.08 for the Jackery, roughly 24.75 times apart — not a rounding difference, the whole economic argument against buying the Yeti.
The Yeti 3000X is rated for 500 cycles against the HomePower 3600 Plus's 6,000Cycled daily, the Yeti's battery needs replacing in roughly 1.4 years against the Jackery's 16.4 years
Why it mattersAnyone planning to use either unit regularly, not as a rarely-touched emergency spare, should treat the Yeti's sticker price as fictional. The real cost shows up in replacement units bought every year and a half.
Capacity
Its expansion path doesn't fix that. The Goal Zero Tank runs on lead-acid, and owners report it delivers only about 50% usable capacity while halving the Yeti's onboard lithium the moment it's connectedA4 — expansion that leaves you managing less power than you started with.
The Yeti 3000X costs $2,999.95 against the HomePower 3600 Plus's $1,619, a $1,381 gapThe Yeti holds 3,032Wh against the Jackery's 3,584Wh — 552 fewer Wh
Why it mattersBuyers who need more capacity get more of it, cheaper, by buying the larger Jackery outright than by expanding the Yeti at all.
continuous output
That headroom comes at a lower price, not a premium one, which flips the usual 'pay more for more power' logic on its head here.
The Yeti 3000X runs 2,000W continuous with a 3,500W surge ceilingThe HomePower 3600 Plus runs 3,600W continuous with a 7,200W surge ceiling
Why it mattersBuyers with any hard-starting appliance get more real surge margin from the cheaper unit, not the expensive one.
Compare 'ready to move' configurations instead of raw pounds and the Yeti's one physical edge mostly disappears — both units end up wheeled, one by design, one by add-on.
The Yeti 3000X weighs 69.78 lbs and ships with a roll cart owners describe as essential to moving itA2The HomePower 3600 Plus weighs 77.2 lbs with wheels and a handle built into the unit
Why it mattersBuyers comparing portability should judge the whole moving setup, not the spec-sheet weight in isolation.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units — everything else is a tie.
Lifetime Value
Selected because: A roughly 24.75x cost-per-kWh gap is the largest number on this page and the honest starting point.
cost / lifetime kWh
Run the ownership math and the Yeti's price tag turns fictional. $2,999.95 across 500 cycles and 3,032Wh works out to $1.98 per lifetime kWh; $1,619 across 6,000 cycles and 3,584Wh works out to $0.08 — the Jackery is roughly 24.75 times cheaper to run over its full life.
Cycle daily and the gap turns into years, not just dollars: the Yeti's battery is rated to need replacing in about 1.4 years of daily use, the Jackery in about 16.4. $1,500 a warranty year against $324 is the same story stated as an annual bill.
Growth Path
Selected because: Both units technically expand, but the Yeti's lead-acid Tank system is expansion that gives back less than it takes.
solar input
Both units technically expand, but the mechanisms aren't equivalent. The Yeti's Tank system runs on lead-acid, and owners report it delivers only about 50% usable capacity while halving the onboard lithium capacity the moment it's connectedA4 — expansion that leaves you with less power than you had before you bought it.
The Jackery's growth path is simpler and backed by a real number: a 2,000W solar ceiling against the Yeti's 600W, over three times the input for refilling an expanded bank off-grid. If you actually plan to grow either system, the Jackery is the one worth growing.
PowerScore Breakdown
Selected because: The Jackery's composite lead comes from real, usable headroom, not a paper spec.
overall power score
The composite score isn't close — 5,714 for the Jackery against 3,317 for the Yeti — and the underlying numbers explain why: 3,600W continuous against 2,000W, and a 7,200W surge ceiling against 3,500W. That's 1.8 times the sustained output and more than double the surge cushion, for $1,381 less.
None of that trades off against capacity either — the Jackery holds 552 more Wh than the Yeti. There isn't a spec on this page where paying more for the Yeti buys you more.
Brand Trust
Selected because: Cross-brand pair; Goal Zero's premium positioning is worth checking against its current support reality.
Goal Zero built this category and still carries the deepest heritage of any brand here, but that heritage is showing its age: it's widely acknowledged as the most expensive brand per Wh, and recent reports describe support wait times stretching to weeks on tickets that used to be handled fast.
Jackery's own support draws real criticism too — buy through Costco or Amazon for return protection either way. Neither brand's name is worth paying $1,381 more for a battery with a twelfth of the cycle life.
Strengths & trade-offs
Goal Zero Yeti 3000X
Strengths
- +Lighter by 7.4 lb
Trade-offs
- –Substantially more expensive (+$1,300.9) than the HomePower 3600 Plus.
- –Weaker inverter (-1,600W) limits appliance compatibility.
- –Shorter-lived battery — rated for 500 charge cycles vs the HomePower 3600 Plus's 6,000, so it wears out sooner.
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
Strengths
- +Costs $1,300.9 less
- +Larger battery capacity
- +Higher AC output
- +Longer warranty
- +Faster solar charging
- +Rated for 6,000 charge cycles — much longer battery lifespan
Trade-offs
- –No major technical downsides compared to rival.
Will It Power Your Gear?
Scenario math and per-appliance runtimes, modeled from the spec record.
Scenario verdicts
We ran the math on six real-world scenarios. Here's which unit survives your actual life.
SCN-01 · 2 nights · needs 2,100Wh
Weekend Camping
Two nights off-grid with essential comfort
HomePower 3600 Plus
The Yeti 3000X cuts it close at 81%. One cold night or an unexpected device and you're rationing power. The HomePower 3600 Plus finishes at 69%, 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
HomePower 3600 Plus
Both survive, but the HomePower 3600 Plus finishes at just 54% used. That's enough reserve for a second blackout night. The Yeti 3000X at 64% 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
Both are wildly overqualified for CPAP. You're using 12% 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
Either unit
Both power your workstation all day without breaking a sweat. At these utilization levels, prioritize the unit with better USB-C output for direct laptop charging. It's more convenient than using the AC inverter and wastes less energy.
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, consider weight: the lighter unit is easier to load into a truck bed. Also check if either has Bluetooth speaker-level noise. Fan sound matters in social settings.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Blender 400W×0.5h · LED TV (55") 80W×4h · Bluetooth Speaker 15W×4h · Phone Charger (×3) 45W×2h
SCN-06 · 24 hours · needs 4,685Wh
Van Life Daily
A full day of mobile living — the ultimate endurance test
Neither unit
Neither unit can fully handle this scenario (needs 4,685Wh). You'd need a higher-capacity station or to cut back on usage.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOAD Mini-Fridge 150W×24h · Laptop 60W×4h · Phone Charger 15W×3h · LED Lights 40W×5h · Fan 75W×8h
The Load Test
RUNTIME = (Wh × 0.85) ÷ LOAD
None of the six scenarios above exactly yours? Build it. Toggle what you'd plug in; both units are tested against the combined draw.
Essentials
Comfort & Convenience
High-Draw Appliances
Test duration
8h
Continuous draw
205W
Projected runtime
For this load: HomePower 3600 Plus runs 14.9h vs 12.6h.
$1,699 list · direct from Jackery
Modeled from the spec record — same math as the tables below. Methodology
Runtime by appliance
Real-world runtime estimates for common appliances, modeled at 85% inverter efficiency.¹
Essentials
The basics you need runningscale 0–203.1hComfort & Convenience
Makes off-grid life actually enjoyablescale 0–40.6hHigh-Draw Appliances
These reveal the real limitsscale 0–3h¹ Runtime = (capacity × 0.85) ÷ appliance watts. Within each group, all bars share one time scale (the group's longest runtime), so lengths are comparable across appliances; identical runtimes collapse into a single blue/orange bar. Actual runtime varies with battery age, temperature, and simultaneous loads — see methodology.
Conclusion
July 14, 2026
Verdict: the HomePower 3600 Plus
Take the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus. It costs $1,381 less than the Yeti 3000X, holds 552 more Wh, runs at 1.8 times the continuous output, and costs roughly 24.75 times less per lifetime kWh thanks to a 6,000-cycle battery against the Yeti's 500. The Yeti's only genuine edge is being 7.42 lbs lighter on paper, and even that comes with a roll cart owners call essential just to move it. The honest reason to buy the Yeti is loyalty to Goal Zero's ecosystem — not price, capacity, output, or longevity.
Editor-assigned confidence, based on cited owner research and spec analysis.
List prices as of July 14, 2026. The links below open Goal Zero's and Jackery's current prices.
$1,699.00 list · direct from Jackery
or check the Yeti 3000X price$2,999.95 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, 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, Yeti 3000X rates 3.3/5 (1st 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.
Weight Reality Check
Neither unit is grab-and-go. The Yeti 3000X (69.8 lbs) is manageable solo but heavier than a large checked suitcase. The HomePower 3600 Plus (77.2 lbs) is noticeably heavier. That's a 7 lb difference.
Neither Is a Dedicated UPS
20ms for the Jackery against 25ms for the Yeti — both fall in standby-class switchover territory, not line-interactive UPS speed. If you're protecting something genuinely sensitive to a power gap, look at dedicated UPS hardware instead of either of these.
Warranty Value Comparison
The HomePower 3600 Plus gives you 2.9 years of warranty per $1,000 spent, vs the Yeti 3000X's 0.7 years. That's 4.4× more coverage per dollar. An underrated factor if you're keeping this unit for years.
Battery Lifespan in Real Years
The HomePower 3600 Plus is rated for 6,000 cycles vs 500. In real life: at daily use, that's 16.4 vs 1.4 years. At weekend use (twice a week), it's 58 vs 5 years. After hitting the cycle limit, the battery doesn't die. It drops to ~80% original capacity, which is still very usable.
Yeti 3000X: No Published dB Rating
Goal Zero hasn't published a decibel spec for the 3000X. The Jackery has an actual number on the sheet, 30dBA, which is one less unknown if noise matters for your setup.
Full record above — the Test Desk pick is the HomePower 3600 Plus.
Check HomePower 3600 Plus price →or check the Yeti 3000X 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.
Delivers each lifetime kWh for $1.90 less — check the HomePower 3600 Plus price →
Brand trust
Goal Zero
Ecosystem
Focused — 5-6 active portable power station models across Yeti and Yeti Pro series, plus Alta coolers, Nomad/Ranger solar panels, and vehicle integration kits
Support
US-based company (Salt Lake City, owned by NRG Energy). Historically considered premium support, but 2025-2026 reports describe long wait times, unresponsive email communication, and tickets going unaddressed for weeks. The "premium support justifies premium pricing" argument is weakening.
Community
Small but loyal — strong following in overlanding and preparedness communities. Official community forums were recently shuttered, frustrating long-time users.
App experience
Rated 4.4/5 iOS (~1,200 ratings) but recent reviews skew negative — recurring connectivity issues, crashes, and stability problems.
Unique strength
The deepest brand heritage in the category, with a Yeti-Ready ecosystem of coolers, lights, and vehicle kits built around it.
Worth knowing
Widely acknowledged as the most expensive brand per Wh in the category, and support that used to define 'premium' now includes multi-week ticket delays.
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 highest brand recognition and widest retail footprint of any brand here, on hardware that outperforms the Yeti across nearly every measured spec.
Worth knowing
Jackery's own support draws real criticism too — buy through a retailer with its own return policy as backup.
Analyst note
Goal Zero is the legacy brand charging a legacy price for older battery chemistry; Jackery's hardware is simply ahead of it on every number that matters.
Growth path
Yeti 3000X
EXPANDABLESupports Goal Zero expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit — useful if your needs may climb past 3,032Wh.
Accepts up to 600W of solar. Suitable for a 1-2 panel setup.
Adequate ports for most setups, but heavy users may want a power strip.
Expansion batteries are Goal Zero-specific. You're investing in the Goal Zero ecosystem.
HomePower 3600 Plus
EXPANDABLESupports Jackery expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit — useful if your needs may climb past 3,584Wh.
Accepts up to 2,000W of solar. Enough for a serious multi-panel array.
Adequate ports for most setups, but heavy users may want a power strip.
Expansion batteries are Jackery-specific. You're investing in the Jackery ecosystem.
Realistic full solar rechargeat 70% of rated panel output — see methodology
Analyst note
Both expand, but the HomePower 3600 Plus's higher solar ceiling (2,000W vs 600W) 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.
Goal Zero Yeti 3000X
The Yeti 3000X's structural weakness is its battery chemistry: it's an older Li-ion NMC pack rated for just 500 cycles to 80% capacity, where modern LiFePO4 units in this class run 3,000 or moreA1. Its capacity and output specs check out as advertised at 3,032Wh with a 2,000W continuous inverter and 3,500W surgeA3.
At roughly 70 lbs, it ships with a roll cart owners describe as essential to moving it at allA2. Its expansion path runs through the Goal Zero Tank, a lead-acid add-on that owners report delivers only about 50% usable capacity while halving the onboard lithium the moment it's connectedA4 — a growth path that gives back less than it takes.
“A roughly 70-pound unit that comes with a roll cart, essential to move it around.”
Sources
poweredportablesolar.com · bestgeneratorsolar.com · shopsolarkits.com · rei.com · goalzero.com · protoolreviews.com
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
Set against the Yeti's 500-cycle battery, the HomePower 3600 Plus's 6,000-cycle EV-grade LiFePO4 pack is most of the argument in one comparison — owners expect it to deliver well over a decade of service where the Yeti is rated to need replacing every year or two of regular useB1.
That holds up across the rest of the ledger: a strong Amazon rating with owners praising ease of use, quiet operation, and reliabilityB4, plus wheels and a handle built in at 77.2 lbs rather than sold separatelyB2. One owner's three-day blackout account — a fridge, a microwave, string lights, fans, and a CPAP machine, running for two straight days on a single charge — is the kind of real multi-appliance duty the Yeti's smaller, faster-aging battery wasn't built forB3.
“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
- Large NMC capacity but a crippling 500-cycle rating, heavy weight (roll cart needed), and a limited lead-acid expansion path are the recurring points. [Yeti 3000X · 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
“Its biggest drawback is the Li-ion NMC battery rated for only 500 cycles to 80% capacity, where LiFePO4 power stations last 3,000+ cycles.”
poweredportablesolar.com / bestgeneratorsolar.com — Yeti 3000X review · 2026 · [negative]
- A2
“A roughly 70-pound unit that comes with a roll cart, essential to move it around.”
shopsolarkits.com / rei.com — Yeti 3000X review · 2026 · [mixed]
- A3
“3,032Wh capacity with a 2,000W continuous inverter and 3,500W surge.”
goalzero.com / protoolreviews.com — Yeti 3000X specifications · 2026 · [positive]
- A4
“Expandable via the Goal Zero Tank system, but the Tank uses lead-acid batteries that allow only ~50% usable capacity and halve the onboard lithium capacity when connected — a limited expansion path.”
poweredportablesolar.com — Yeti 3000X / Tank review · 2026 · [negative]
- 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 Yeti 3000X if you…
- →You're already invested in Goal Zero's Yeti-Ready ecosystem — coolers, lights, vehicle kits — and that brand integration is worth the premium to you specifically.
- →You genuinely need the 7.42 fewer pounds for a use case where every pound matters, and you won't cycle the unit often enough for the 500-cycle rating to become a real problem.
Buy the HomePower 3600 Plus if you…
- →You want more capacity, more continuous output, and dramatically lower running costs for $1,381 less up front — true for almost anyone shopping this pair.
- →You plan to actually cycle the unit regularly — monthly camping trips, seasonal backup testing — where the Yeti's 500-cycle NMC battery turns into a real, near-term replacement cost.
If neither fits
If your real need is a full van-life day near 4,685Wh, neither unit gets there on one charge — the Yeti needs 182% of its usable capacity, the Jackery 154%. Both fall well short; look at a larger unit or a dual-battery setup instead.
The Bottom Line
The Yeti 3000X costs $1,381 more than the Jackery for a battery with 552 fewer Wh, a twelfth of the cycle life, and roughly 24.75 times the running cost per lifetime kWh. There's no scenario here where paying more for the Yeti buys you more.
Take the HomePower 3600 Plus. The only honest case for the Yeti is loyalty to Goal Zero's ecosystem — not price, not capacity, not longevity, and not the expansion path, which runs through lead-acid and gives back less than it takesA4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
Is the Goal Zero Yeti 3000X or Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus the better value?
The Jackery, by a wide margin. It's $1,381 cheaper, holds 552 more Wh, and costs roughly 24.75 times less per lifetime kWh. The Yeti's price only makes sense if you're already committed to Goal Zero's ecosystem.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 3000X's battery last?
It's rated for 500 cycles to 80% capacity, a twelfth of the Jackery's 6,000-cycle rating. Cycled daily, that works out to roughly 1.4 years of service against the Jackery's 16.4.
Is the Goal Zero Tank expansion battery worth adding?
Be cautious. Owners report the Tank's lead-acid chemistry delivers only about 50% usable capacity while halving the Yeti's onboard lithium capacity the moment it's connected. It's expansion that leaves you with less usable power, not more.
Which one weighs less?
The Yeti 3000X, at 69.78 lbs against the Jackery's 77.2 lbs. Owners note it ships with a roll cart that's essential to actually moving it, while the Jackery's wheels and handle are built into the unit.
Which should I actually buy?
The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus, unless you're specifically invested in Goal Zero's ecosystem. It costs less, holds more, lasts longer between replacements, and delivers more continuous power in every scenario this page covers.
Where to buy
Goal Zero Yeti 3000X
$2,999.95
$2,999.95 list · direct from Goal Zero
Jackery HomePower 3600 PlusPick
$1,699.00
$1,699.00 list · direct from Jackery
Prices may vary by retailer and are subject to change.