Head-to-head test
Jackery HomePower 3000 vs Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max
The $600 step from the 3000 to the Pro Max buys a transfer switch, 2,000 more cycles, and room to grow; the 3000's counteroffer is that you can still pick it up with one person.
Written by Gunner GustafsonUpdated
Whole-Home Backup Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
Jackery
HomePower 3000
4,673Power Score · Appliance Class
$1,499.00 · direct from Jackery
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Jackery
HomePower 3600 Pro Max
5,159Power Score · The AC & Fridge Zone
$2,099.00 · direct from Jackery
Last checked 6 days ago. Prices move — check before you buy.
Spec deltas
The pricier sibling is the cheaper one to own, which is the twist in Jackery's own lineup. Step from the HomePower 3000 at $1,199 to the 3600 Pro Max at $1,799 and the extra $600 buys 512Wh more capacity, 2,000 more charge cycles, and a faster automatic transfer switch. Those cycles are why the Pro Max lands at $0.08 per lifetime kWh against the 3000's $0.10.
The switch is the other reason to step up. The Pro Max cuts to battery in about 10ms through a true automatic transfer switch; the 3000 uses a 20ms standby switchover and no automatic switch. For hands-off whole-home backup that gap is the point, though only once you wire the sub-panel the Pro Max's switch needs to earn it.
The 3000's case is weight and price, and it is a good one. At 59.52 lbs it is Jackery's lightest 3kWh unit and a real one-person carry, 14 pounds under the Pro Max, and it costs $600 less. Its 3,072Wh is sealed but complete, and Jackery's low reported failure rate is reassuring in a box you can't expand. If the unit ever travels, that lighter body is felt on every trip.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first — the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
rated cycles
So the pricier sibling is the cheaper one to own: the 3000's $600 saving is banked today, the Pro Max's is spread across twice the decade of use.
HomePower 3000: $1,199, 3,072Wh, 4,000 cyclesHomePower 3600 Pro Max: $1,799, 3,584Wh, 6,000 cycles
Why it mattersA daily-cycling home-backup owner should step up to the Pro Max; a light user who won't exhaust 4,000 cycles keeps the $600.
For sensitive electronics and hands-off backup that matters, but only if you wire the sub-panel the switch needsB2; for a fridge and a router, the 3000's 20ms is already invisible.
HomePower 3600 Pro Max: about 10ms cutover through an automatic transfer switchHomePower 3000: about 20ms standby switchover, no automatic transfer switch
Why it mattersBuyers protecting sensitive gear or wanting true hands-off switching should take the Pro Max; simple-load backup buyers won't feel the difference.
If the unit ever leaves its shelf, camp, tailgate, a friend's outage, the 3000's lift advantage is felt every time, and its sealed 3,072Wh is a complete unit rather than a compromise.
HomePower 3000: 59.52 lbs, billed as the world's lightest 3kWh unit, a one-person carry near 60 lbsA1HomePower 3600 Pro Max: 73.85 lbs, a two-person liftB8
Why it mattersOwners who move the unit should look hard at the lighter 3000; those who install it once should take the Pro Max.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units — everything else is a tie.
Lifetime Value
Selected because: The pricier Pro Max is the cheaper to own; the spine of the verdict.
cost / lifetime kWh
The step up pays for itself only under one condition, and it is worth naming: you have to use it. The Pro Max's $0.08 per lifetime kWh beats the 3000's $0.10 because it is rated for 6,000 cycles to 4,000, but that math assumes you actually reach those cycles. Cycle daily for the long haul and the Pro Max is the cheaper machine despite the higher price.
If you are a lighter user, the 3000's $600 saving is the more honest value. You would retire the unit long before its 4,000 cycles ran out, so the Pro Max's durability edge would sit unused. Buy the longevity only if your usage will cash it in; otherwise the cheaper sibling is the smarter money.
Growth Path
Selected because: Sealed 3000 vs expandable Pro Max, handled fairly for fixed needs.
solar input
The 3000 is sealed at 3,072Wh and the Pro Max expands, but sealed is only a knock if you outgrow the box. For a fixed roughly-3kWh need the 3000 is a complete unit, and Jackery's low failure record is a genuine plus in a design you never open up.
The Pro Max's expansion matters if your needs climb toward partial-home backup, where the 3000 simply has no next step. That is real headroom, but it is insurance against a future you may not have. Buy the growth path if you can see the growth; don't pay for it on spec.
Portability & Form Factor
Selected because: The 3000's real edge, 14 lbs and a one-person lift.
weight
This is the 3000's section, and it wins it cleanly. At 59.52 lbs it is the lightest 3kWh unit Jackery builds and a carry one person manages without a second set of handsA1. The Pro Max is 14 pounds heavier and a two-person lift you set down onceB8.
Weight is a verb on these boxes: the 3000 is gear that comes with you, the Pro Max is equipment that stays put. If your real use includes camp, tailgate, or hauling it to help someone else through an outage, the lighter body earns its keep on every trip in a way the Pro Max's extra 512Wh never will.
What the Specs Don't Tell You
Selected because: Transfer-switch speed, matching warranties, and the weight split.
rated cycles
The transfer-switch gap looks bigger on the box than in the room: the Pro Max cuts over in about 10ms, the 3000 in about 20ms, and both keep a fridge, router, or CPAP alive through a grid blip. The real difference is the Pro Max's automatic switch, which only outperforms once it is wired to a dedicated sub-panelB2.
The warranties match at five years, so coverage isn't a tiebreaker, though the 3000's lower price makes each covered year cheaper. And there is a cycle-rating footnote in the 3000's favor: some spec sheets undercount its LFP cells, which Jackery and reviewers rate higher than the conservative figures suggestA3.
Strengths & trade-offs
Jackery HomePower 3000
Strengths
- +Costs $600 less
- +Lighter by 14.3 lb
- +Faster solar charging
Trade-offs
- –Sealed capacity — the HomePower 3600 Pro Max can add batteries to grow past 3,072Wh; this one can't.
- –Shorter-lived battery — rated for 4,000 charge cycles vs the HomePower 3600 Pro Max's 6,000, so it wears out sooner.
Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max
Strengths
- +Larger battery capacity
- +Higher AC output
- +Rated for 6,000 charge cycles — much longer battery lifespan
Trade-offs
- –Substantially more expensive (+$600) than the HomePower 3000.
- –Significantly heavier (+14.3 lbs), making it harder to move.
Will It Power Your Gear?
Scenario math and per-appliance runtimes, modeled from the spec record.
Scenario verdicts
We ran the math on six real-world scenarios. Here's which unit survives your actual life.
SCN-01 · 2 nights · needs 2,100Wh
Weekend Camping
Two nights off-grid with essential comfort
HomePower 3600 Pro Max
Same Jackery family, different reserves: on a 2,100Wh weekend the Pro Max sits at 69% used to the 3000's 80%. Neither strands you, but the Pro Max's extra 512Wh is the cushion if the trip runs long or the sun doesn't show. The 3000's reply is that it was lighter to bring in the first place.
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 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
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
Either unit
Both handle game day easily. Since capacity isn't the deciding factor, weight is: at 59.5 lbs the HomePower 3000 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
A full van day near 4,685Wh overruns both siblings, the Pro Max at 154% of capacity and the 3000 at 179%. For genuine daily van-life draws the answer isn't either 3kWh unit on its own; it's the Pro Max plus an expansion battery, which is the one path the sealed 3000 can't follow.
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: HomePower 3600 Pro Max runs 14.9h vs 12.7h.
$2,099 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 18, 2026
Verdict: the HomePower 3600 Pro Max, on Power Score margin
The HomePower 3600 Pro Max is the better fixed home-backup buy and, despite the higher $1,799 sticker, the cheaper one to own: 6,000 cycles to the 3000's 4,000 puts it at $0.08 per lifetime kWh against $0.10, and it adds 512Wh, a faster 10ms transfer switch, and a path to expand. The HomePower 3000 answers with $600 saved today and 14 pounds shed: at 59.52 lbs it is a genuine one-person carry, and its sealed 3,072Wh is complete, not a compromise. Install it once and cycle it hard, take the Pro Max. Move it, or sit at 3kWh of need, and the 3000 is the honest pick.
Editor-assigned confidence, based on cited owner research and spec analysis.
List prices as of July 18, 2026. The links below open Jackery's current price.
$2,099.00 · direct from Jackery
Last checked 6 days ago. Prices move — check before you buy.
or check the HomePower 3000 price$1,499.00 list
Written by Gunner Gustafson, Whole-Home Backup Tester · Station Arena Test Desk · Updated July 18, 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, HomePower 3000 rates 4.6/5 (79th percentile of 25 Large-class units), and HomePower 3600 Pro Max 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.
The 3000's clean win
59.52 lbs for the 3000 against 73.85 for the Pro Max, a 14-pound gap and a genuine one-person carry. If you lift the unit at all, this is the spec that argues for the cheaper 3000; if it lives in one place, it never comes up.
One grows, one is finished
The Pro Max takes expansion batteries; the 3000 is sealed at 3,072Wh. That is not a flaw if 3kWh covers you, it is a complete unit. It only becomes a wall if your needs climb, and then only the Pro Max has a next step.
10ms vs 20ms, and an actual switch
The Pro Max cuts over in about 10ms through an automatic transfer switch; the 3000 in about 20ms with a standby design. Both ride through a grid blip for a fridge, router, or CPAP. The Pro Max only pulls ahead for sensitive gear, and only once its switch is wired to a sub-panel.
Warranty: No Difference
Both units carry the same 5-year warranty, so coverage isn't a tiebreaker here. Worth saying because the per-dollar framing can suggest otherwise: the HomePower 3000 works out at 3.3 years of cover per $1,000 spent against the HomePower 3600 Pro Max's 2.4, but that spread is the price gap, not the terms.
Why the pricier sibling costs less to own
6,000 rated cycles for the Pro Max against 4,000 for the 3000 is what turns a $600-higher sticker into a lower cost per lifetime kWh. It only cashes in if you cycle the unit enough to use those cycles, so heavy users win here and light users don't.
Full record above — the Test Desk pick is the HomePower 3600 Pro Max.
Check HomePower 3600 Pro Max price →or check the HomePower 3000 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 3000 is cheaper to buy, but the HomePower 3600 Pro Max is cheaper to own. At $0.1/kWh over its lifetime vs $0.12/kWh, the HomePower 3600 Pro Max's higher cycle life and capacity make each dollar go further over the years.
Growth path
HomePower 3000
FIXED CAPACITYFixed at 3,072Wh — a sealed, complete system rather than a starting point. There's no expansion port, so that figure is the ceiling: check it against your longest unplugged stretch before you buy.
Accepts up to 1,400W of solar. Enough for a serious multi-panel array.
Adequate ports for most setups, but heavy users may want a power strip.
HomePower 3600 Pro Max
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 1,200W of solar. Enough for a serious multi-panel array.
Limited ports. You'll likely need a power strip or splitter.
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
The HomePower 3000 is sealed at 3,072Wh, which is fine if that covers you. The HomePower 3600 Pro Max starts at 3,584Wh and can grow beyond it with Jackery expansion batteries — real headroom the HomePower 3000 doesn't have if your needs climb toward partial-home backup.
What Owners Report
Patterns from published owner reports and long-term reviews — every claim cited to its source below.
Jackery HomePower 3000
The HomePower 3000's reputation is light for what it is. Jackery bills it as the world's lightest and smallest 3kWh unit, and reviewers back the practical version of that claim: around 60 lbs and a footprint one person carries into spaces that reject bulkier rivalsA1. On reliability, Jackery is credited with the lowest reported failure and warranty-claim rate among the majors, a real point in a sealed unit's favorA2.
In use it held up as a home-backup box, running a refrigerator for nearly two days and a large TV for around thirty hours with a sub-20ms switchoverA4. One thing worth knowing before you shop the spec table: some listings undercount its cycle life, and both Jackery and reviewers rate the LFP cells higher, so don't let a conservative cycle number scare you offA3.
“Described as the world's lightest and smallest 3kWh power station thanks to an advanced cell-to-body (CTB) design — one person can carry it at around 60 lbs, and its compact 16.4-inch width fits spaces that reject rivals.”
Sources
backuppowerhub.com · jackery.com · poweredthrough.com · thesolarlab.com · poweraic.com · tipselite3s.com
Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max
The HomePower 3600 Pro Max is the heavier, pricier sibling, and the early field notes land right on those two points. One hands-on reviewer put it plainly: this is not a one-hand carry, and you want two people to load it into a truckB8. Viewers who liked the system still flagged the price as the barrier, a good unit but not for everyone at this levelB5. Set against the 3000's one-person, low-failure reputation, the Pro Max asks you to accept more bulk and more cost for its capacity and its switch.
On the marquee transfer switch, the same caution from every other review applies: it wants a dedicated sub-panel or Jackery's smart panel to cover a home the way the marketing implies, and its inverter tops out at 4,000WB2B1. As a 2026 unit, it has no long-term reliability record yet, so the warranty is doing more of the reassurance than a track record can.
“Regarding your dislike of inverter fail to stay on if > 4000W passthrough is terminated, it's understandable. It's internal inverter can only handle 4000W 240V.”
Sources
powerstationlab.com
Sources & Research Notes
Every owner claim in this report is traceable to a published source. The bracketed references above resolve here.
Recurring owner themes
- Standout compactness and light weight for a 3kWh unit, Jackery's low failure/warranty-claim record, and dependable LFP home-backup performance are the praise. [HomePower 3000 · 3 entries]
- Commenters and a press reviewer repeatedly question whether the marketed automatic transfer switch delivers true whole-home UPS coverage, given the 4,000W continuous ceiling and a gap between switchover-speed marketing claims and what testers actually notice in practice. [HomePower 3600 Pro Max · 3 entries]
- Getting the full ATS benefit requires extra infrastructure (a dedicated sub-panel or Jackery's smart panel), and the solar input uses a proprietary connector rather than the industry-common XT60. [HomePower 3600 Pro Max · 2 entries]
- Reactions to price and capacity are mixed: cheaper than the closest whole-home competitor but with roughly half the base capacity, and viewers flag the price point as a barrier despite liking the concept. [HomePower 3600 Pro Max · 2 entries]
- A1
“Described as the world's lightest and smallest 3kWh power station thanks to an advanced cell-to-body (CTB) design — one person can carry it at around 60 lbs, and its compact 16.4-inch width fits spaces that reject rivals.”
backuppowerhub.com / jackery.com — HomePower 3000 review · 2026 · [positive]
- A2
“Jackery maintains the lowest rate of reported failures and warranty claims among the major brands in owner communities.”
poweredthrough.com / backuppowerhub.com — Jackery reliability · 2026 · [positive]
- A3
“Uses LiFePO4 chemistry with strong thermal stability; Jackery and reviewers rate the cells at roughly 4,000 cycles — notably higher than the figure in some spec listings, so treat lower cycle numbers with caution.”
thesolarlab.com / poweraic.com — HomePower 3000 review · 2026 · [positive]
- A4
“Solid home backup — kept a standard refrigerator running for nearly two days and a 55-inch TV for around 30 hours, with a grid-to-battery UPS switchover measured under 20 milliseconds.”
backuppowerhub.com / tipselite3s.com — HomePower 3000 review · 2026 · [positive]
- B1
“Regarding your dislike of inverter fail to stay on if > 4000W passthrough is terminated, it's understandable. It's internal inverter can only handle 4000W 240V.”
YouTube — The Solar Lab, "Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max - Don't Fall For This!" (viewer comment) · 2026-06 · [mixed]
- B2
“Most homeowners use a generator input with a MANUAL interlock switch...you still have to manually flip the interlock to get power back into the house. To make the ATS work as intended, you need a dedicated sub-panel or Jackery's smart panel.”
YouTube — The Solar Lab, "Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max - Don't Fall For This!" (viewer comment) · 2026-06 · [negative]
- B5
“Really enjoy your videos! Very well thought out. This looks like a great system but definitely not for everyone due to the price point.”
YouTube — Outdoor Prepper, "The Power Went Out... Everything Stayed On - Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max" (viewer comment) · 2026-06 · [mixed]
- B8
“At about 74 lbs, this is not a device you carry with one hand...you will need two people to lift it into the back of a pickup truck.”
powerstationlab.com — "Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max Review (2026): Delta Killer?" · 2026 · [mixed]
Research compiled July 18, 2026.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the HomePower 3000 if you…
- →The owner who moves it. At 59.52 lbs the 3000 is a genuine one-person lift and the lightest 3kWh unit Jackery makesA1, so it doubles as portable in a way the Pro Max can't.
- →The light-duty backup buyer whose needs sit near 3kWh. Its sealed 3,072Wh is complete, it costs $600 less, and Jackery's low failure record is reassuring in a unit you can't open up to expandA2.
Buy the HomePower 3600 Pro Max if you…
- →The serious home-backup owner. A faster 10ms automatic transfer switch, 512Wh more capacity, and a path to expand make it the better fixed-install unit, and it is cheaper to own at $0.08 per lifetime kWh.
- →The buyer who will actually cycle it hard for years. Its 6,000 cycles to the 3000's 4,000 are what turn the higher $1,799 sticker into the lower lifetime cost.
If neither fits
If you want one unit you carry to campsites and lean on for whole-house backup, these siblings split the difference without either nailing both: the 3000 travels but is sealed, the Pro Max backs up more but stays put. And a full 4,685Wh van day beats both. If you need that much daily, the Pro Max with an expansion battery, or a bigger class of unit, is the honest answer, not either box alone.
The Bottom Line
Same family, and the $600 step from the HomePower 3000 to the 3600 Pro Max is a real upgrade: 512Wh more, 2,000 more cycles, a faster 10ms transfer switch, and room to expand, all of which make the Pro Max the cheaper unit to own and the better fixed home-backup buy.
The 3000's counteroffer is honest and specific: it costs $600 less, weighs 14 pounds less, and is a one-person carry that Jackery calls its lightest 3kWh unitA1. Install it once and cycle it hard, take the Pro Max. Value the lighter body and sit at 3kWh of need, and the 3000 is complete, cheaper, and nobody's compromise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
What's the real difference between the HomePower 3000 and the 3600 Pro Max?
Capacity, cycles, and a transfer switch. The Pro Max stores 3,584Wh to the 3000's 3,072Wh, lasts 6,000 cycles to 4,000, and adds a faster 10ms automatic transfer switch the 3000 doesn't have. It also expands, where the 3000 is sealed. You pay $600 more and carry 14 extra pounds for all of it.
Is the HomePower 3000 enough for home backup?
For most homes, yes. Its sealed 3,072Wh ran a refrigerator for nearly two days and a large TV for around thirty hours in testing, with a sub-20ms switchover. The Pro Max gives you more headroom and a true automatic transfer switch, but if your backup list is a fridge, lights, and devices, the cheaper 3000 covers it comfortably.
Which HomePower is cheaper to own?
The 3600 Pro Max, despite costing more up front. It is rated for 6,000 cycles to the 3000's 4,000, which works out to $0.08 per lifetime kWh against $0.10. The 3000 saves you $600 today; the Pro Max saves you more across a full life, but only if you cycle it enough to reach those extra cycles.
Is the HomePower 3000 really that much more portable?
Yes. At 59.52 lbs it is Jackery's lightest 3kWh unit and a real one-person carry, where the Pro Max is a 73.85-lb two-person lift. If the unit ever leaves the house, for camping, a tailgate, or helping a friend through an outage, that 14-pound gap is felt every single time.
Does the Pro Max's transfer switch need anything extra?
To back up a home the way the marketing implies, yes, a dedicated sub-panel or Jackery's smart panel. On a typical manual interlock you are still flipping a switch by hand, and the inverter caps at 4,000W. Budget for the wiring if hands-off whole-home switching is the reason you are buying up.
Where to buy
Jackery HomePower 3000
$1,499.00
$1,499.00 · direct from Jackery
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Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro MaxPick
$2,099.00
$2,099.00 · direct from Jackery
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