Head-to-head test
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus vs Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus vs Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max: the same 3,584Wh, 6,000-cycle battery; the Pro Max is rated to transfer within 10 ms to the Plus's 20 ms, adds 400W more output and a 240V outlet, and costs less. The Plus keeps four AC outlets and an RV outlet to the Pro Max's two AC. Buy the Pro Max unless you need those sockets.
Full profiles: Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus β Β· Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max β
Written by Gunner GustafsonUpdated
Whole-Home Backup Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
Spec deltas
The HomePower 3600 Plus and the 3600 Pro Max share a battery: 3,584Wh, a 6,000-cycle LiFePO4 pack, a 30 dB noise rating, the same warranty of up to five years with registration. On energy and longevity they are the same unit, and neither one wins a single usage scenario the other loses.
Two things separate them, and they pull in opposite directions. The Pro Max upgrades the hardware where it counts for whole-home backup: 4,000W continuous output instead of 3,600W, an 8,000W surge, a true 240V outlet, an automatic transfer rated at 10 milliseconds, half the Plus's 20ms rating, and 1,200W of solar input to the Plus's 1,000W β and on today's prices it is also the cheaper of the two. The Plus answers with more everyday sockets: four AC outlets and an RV outlet against two AC outlets and the 240V one.
So the question is narrow and honest: do you need the Plus's extra AC outlets and RV port enough to pay $100 more and give up 240V, a faster transfer rating and 400W of output? If you are wiring a house, or simply want the most station for the money, no β take the Pro Max. If you are powering an RV through its TT-30 plug or a room full of 120V plugs, the sockets can be worth the premium, since the Pro Max's proudest feature, the faster transfer, is one you will rarely feel.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first β the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
continuous output
When two units share the exact same pack and cycle rating, the difference can only be the hardware around the battery β and here the Pro Max brings 240V output, a quicker transfer switch, 400W of headroom and a little more solar for less money, while giving up two AC sockets and the RV outlet.
HomePower 3600 Plus lists a 1,000W solar input, four AC outlets and an RV outlet, and costs moreHomePower 3600 Pro Max lists 1,200W of solar input, 4,000W continuous, an 8,000W surge, a 240V outlet and a 10ms transfer, and costs lessboth hold 3,584Wh on a 6,000-cycle pack
Why it mattersBuy the Pro Max if you are wiring a house or want the most for the money; buy the Plus only if you are plugging things in and need its sockets.
Both ratings cover routers, a fridge and most electronics; the fussiest desktop PC power supplies sit right at the Plus's 20ms line, and that is the one place the 10ms rating earns its keep. Elsewhere the jump is real on the spec line and invisible in the room β which is why one reviewer called the 10ms claim impressive but perhaps practically meaninglessB6.
Pro Max is rated to switch over within 10msPlus is rated to switch over within 20msa reviewer called the Pro Max's 10ms figure impressive but perhaps practically meaninglessB6
Why it mattersWeigh the 10ms only if a desktop PC with unsaved work rides on the unit; for ordinary electronics and a CPAP, both ratings are fast enough that you never see the cutover.
That headroom is the Pro Max's clearest genuine advantage β it starts a stubborn motor or runs a second heavy appliance the Plus would trip on β but both units already clear a blackout, a CPAP night and a workday alike, so the extra watts are insurance against a load that lives right at the Plus's 3,600W ceiling.
Pro Max runs 4,000W continuous and surges to 8,000WPlus runs 3,600W continuous and surges to 7,200Wevery usage scenario short of full van-life daily draw comes back as a tie between them
Why it mattersThe 8,000W surge matters if your worst case is a big compressor start or several heavy appliances at once; otherwise neither runs out of output, and the choice comes down to price and sockets.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units β everything else is a tie.
Lifetime Value
Selected because: Identical battery and cycle life, two prices β the cheaper unit simply costs less to own.
cost / lifetime kWh
Both boxes hold 3,584Wh and both carry a 6,000-cycle rating, so both deliver the same energy across the same decade-plus of use, and the price tag is the whole story: the Pro Max lands at $0.08 per lifetime kilowatt-hour to the Plus's $0.09. This is the rare pair where lifetime energy is genuinely identical, so the cheaper unit to buy is the cheaper one to own.
The Pro Max is simply the cheaper way to own the same pack. Nothing the Plus's premium buys is energy you will ever use β it is two more AC outlets and an RV port, not runtime and not years.
PowerScore Breakdown
Selected because: The Pro Max scores higher and costs less on the same battery; what the score does not weigh is socket layout.
overall power score
The Pro Max is the higher-scoring of the two, and on today's prices that is no puzzle. Performance tilts its way β the extra output and slightly higher solar input are real but small β and value does too, because it now costs less for the same pack.
What the badge cannot weigh is socket layout. The Plus carries four AC outlets and an RV outlet to the Pro Max's two AC outlets and one 240V, and for an RV or a room full of plugs that is the one argument the score leaves out.
Growth Path
Selected because: The solar split is only 200W β 1,000W on the Plus against 1,200W on the Pro Max β so it doesn't decide the off-grid growth path.
solar input
Both units take Jackery expansion batteries, so both can grow past 3,584Wh, and both take solar β 1,000W on the Plus, 1,200W on the Pro Max. For anyone building toward off-grid capacity the Pro Max's extra 200W of input is a modest edge, not a decisive one.
Where they diverge is the shape of the system: the Pro Max is built around the wall, the grid and a 240V circuit, the Plus around outlets and an RV port. Grow the Pro Max into a house; grow the Plus into a campsite or a rig.
What the Specs Don't Tell You
Selected because: Weight and warranty are a wash; the UPS-speed flag is the only one with a winner, the Pro Max, and it is a small edge.
Three flags fire and only one has any teeth. Weight is a shrug: 77.2 pounds against 73.85 is a three-pound difference on two units that both need two hands, so nobody chooses on that. Warranty is a shrug too: the same term on both, up to five years once registered with Jackery.
The one worth a beat is UPS speed, the only flag with a clean winner: the Pro Max is rated to switch over within 10ms against the Plus's 20ms. Real, and worth naming for a desktop PC, but small enough that most gear and every person cannot tell the two apart mid-cutover.
Strengths & trade-offs
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
Strengths
- Solid all-rounder with standard specs.
Trade-offs
- βNo major technical downsides compared to rival.
Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max
Strengths
- +Costs $100 less
- +Lighter by 3.4 lb
- +Higher AC output
- +Faster solar charging
Trade-offs
- βNo 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 Β· 2 nights Β· needs 2,100Wh
Weekend Camping
Two nights off-grid with essential comfort
Either unit
Both handle two nights comfortably, each finishing at 69% used. With this little difference, pick based on weight and portability instead. The lighter unit wins for car camping.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Phone Charger 15WΓ6h Β· LED Lights 40WΓ8h Β· Box Fan 75WΓ14h Β· CPAP Machine 40WΓ16h
SCN-02 Β· 8 hours Β· needs 1,645Wh
8-Hour Blackout
Keep the essentials running through a night without power
Either unit
Both units cover an eight-hour essentials load the same way, near half full when the lights come back, so on the night itself this is a tie. Where they differ is the moment the grid drops: the Pro Max is rated to switch over within 10ms and the Plus within 20ms β manufacturer ratings, not measurements, and both fine for routers and a fridge. If the outage runs into days, the Pro Max's 1,200W of solar input refills a little faster than the Plus's 1,000W.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Fridge 150WΓ8h Β· Router + Modem 20WΓ8h Β· LED Lights (4 bulbs) 40WΓ6h Β· Phone Charger 15WΓ3h
SCN-03 Β· 8 hours Β· needs 320Wh
CPAP Overnight
Sleep therapy without interruption β the #1 medical use case
Either unit
Either battery runs a CPAP all night on a sliver of its capacity, and both list the same 30 dB rating β the same published figure twice, not a measured tie β so the noise column cannot separate them. There is no real difference to find here: pick on price, and that points at the Pro Max.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β CPAP Machine 40WΓ8h
SCN-04 Β· 8 hours Β· 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 β pick on weight, ports, or price.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Laptop 60WΓ8h Β· External Monitor 30WΓ8h Β· Router + Modem 20WΓ8h Β· Phone Charger 15WΓ2h
SCN-05 Β· 4 hours Β· 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 73.9 lbs the HomePower 3600 Pro Max is the one you'll be glad you brought. Fan noise under load is worth a listen too β it's audible in the lulls between songs.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Blender 400WΓ0.5h Β· LED TV (55") 80WΓ4h Β· Bluetooth Speaker 15WΓ4h Β· Phone Charger (Γ3) 45WΓ2h
SCN-06 Β· 24 hours Β· needs 4,685Wh
Van Life Daily
A full day of mobile living β the ultimate endurance test
Neither unit
Neither unit covers this scenario's 4,685Wh: the HomePower 3600 Plus comes up 1,639Wh short (about 65% covered), the HomePower 3600 Pro Max 1,639Wh (65%). Either gets you most of the way, so this is a scenario you plan around rather than one you should rule them out for.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Mini-Fridge 150WΓ24h Β· Laptop 60WΓ4h Β· Phone Charger 15WΓ3h Β· LED Lights 40WΓ5h Β· Fan 75WΓ8h
The Load Test
RUNTIME = (Wh Γ 0.85) Γ· LOAD
None of the scenarios above exactly yours? Build it. Toggle what you'd plug in; both units are tested against the combined draw.
Essentials
Comfort & Convenience
High-Draw Appliances
Test duration
8h
Continuous draw
205W
Projected runtime
Dead heat β both run this 205W load for roughly 14.9h. Pick on price, weight, or ports.
Planning for more than this? Describe your whole setup and get it sizedΒ β
Modeled from the spec record β same math as the tables below. Methodology
Runtime by appliance
Real-world runtime estimates for common appliances, modeled at 85% inverter efficiency.ΒΉ
Essentials
The basics you need runningscale 0β203.1hComfort & Convenience
Makes off-grid life actually enjoyablescale 0β40.6hHigh-Draw Appliances
These reveal the real limitsscale 0β3hΒΉ Runtime = (capacity Γ 0.85) Γ· 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 β see methodology.
Conclusion
October 13, 2026
Verdict: the HomePower 3600 Pro Max
Buy the HomePower 3600 Pro Max. It is the same 3,584Wh, 6,000-cycle machine as the Plus, rated for the same decade-plus of cycling, and on today's prices it is the cheaper of the two by $100 β while adding 4,000W continuous instead of 3,600W, an 8,000W surge instead of 7,200W, a 10ms transfer rating instead of 20ms, a 240V outlet, 1,200W of solar input to the Plus's 1,000W, and about three pounds less to move. The transfer edge itself is hard to feel β one reviewer called the 10ms figure impressive but perhaps practically meaninglessB6 β but nothing else here argues for paying more. The Plus's case is sockets alone: four AC outlets and an RV outlet to the Pro Max's two AC outlets and one 240V outlet. Buy it for an RV hookup or a room full of 120V plugs, knowing you pay $100 more for them.
At today's prices the HomePower 3600 Plus is the cheaper unit ($1,709 against $1,799, with the HomePower 3600 Plus $190 under its typical $1,899). At typical prices the HomePower 3600 Pro Max is ($1,799 against $1,899), and that is what the verdict weighs. Prices checked 16 days ago.
Editor-assigned confidence, based on cited owner research and spec analysis.
List prices as of October 13, 2026. The links below open Jackery's current price.
$1,799.00 Β· direct from Jackery
Last checked 16 days ago. Prices move β check before you buy.
or check the HomePower 3600 Plus price$1,709.00 list
Written by Gunner Gustafson, Whole-Home Backup Tester Β· Station Arena Test Desk Β· Updated October 13, 2026
Black Friday Β· 38 days out
Prices to beat:HomePower 3600 Plus $1,619HomePower 3600 Pro Max $1,799
The lowest we have recorded for each. We have never seen the HomePower 3600 Pro Max discounted, so any real cut on it would be a first.
Measured Data
Benchmark scores and the full spec record, side by side.
Benchmark scores
Full specifications
α΅ Derived: price Γ· rated capacity. See the data behind our comparisons β
Comparison ToolAdd more power stations, side by sideOpen Tool βHow these numbers are produced
Numeric verification
Every figure on this page traces to our spec database or arithmetic on it β no estimated numbers.
Owner claims
Statements about owner experience are cited to published reviews β see Sources & Research Notes below.
Runtime model
Runtime = (rated capacity Γ 0.85 inverter efficiency) Γ· 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 βClass ranking (the star rating)
Each unit's star score is a category ranking, not customer reviews β 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 5β . Here, HomePower 3600 Plus rates 4.0/5 (42nd percentile of 20 Home Backup-class units), and HomePower 3600 Pro Max rates 4.3/5 (58th percentile of 20 Home Backup-class units).
How the class ranking is computed βTest Notes & Caveats
Hidden gotchas and advantages we spotted that you won't find on the product page.
Three pounds is not a tiebreaker
At 73.85 pounds the Pro Max is lighter than the Plus's 77.2, but both are two-hands lifts, so the gap disappears the moment you actually move either one. Weight does not decide this pair.
Warranty: No Difference
Both units carry the same 5-year warranty, so coverage isn't a tiebreaker here. Both figures are maximums rather than guarantees β they depend on registering the unit with Jackery, which is what extends the base term to the full period.
Full record above β the Test Desk pick is the HomePower 3600 Pro Max.
Check HomePower 3600 Pro Max price βor check the HomePower 3600 Plus priceOwnership Analysis
What happens after you buy β 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
β warranty ends Β· Reaching the cycle rating means ~80% capacity remains β degraded, not dead.
Analyst note
Both units have similar long-term ownership costs ($0.09/kWh vs $0.08/kWh). The price difference is what you see on the sticker β neither is a hidden bargain or rip-off. One thing to know reading the table: both carry the same 6,000-cycle rating, so the lifetime rows are sticker price and capacity in disguise β the wear horizon is identical and decides nothing here.
Growth path
HomePower 3600 Plus
EXPANDABLESupports Jackery expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit β 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.
HomePower 3600 Pro Max
EXPANDABLESupports Jackery expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit β 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 β see methodology
Analyst note
Both expand, so neither locks you out of growth β decide on capacity, price, and the rest, not the expansion checkbox.
What Owners Report
Patterns from published owner reports and long-term reviews β every claim cited to its source below.
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
The Plus's field reputation is light, long-lived, and quiet. The 6,000-cycle EV-grade LiFePO4 pack is cited for well over a decade of serviceA1, and at about 77 pounds with built-in wheels and a pull handle it is genuinely manageable for a battery this sizeA2.
The most useful single data point comes from a three-day regional blackout, where one owner ran a fridge, a microwave, string lights, fans, and a CPAP machine for two straight days on a single chargeA3. It holds a 4.5-out-of-5 rating, and the praise that recurs is quiet, reliable, easy operation on a unit you can expand laterA4.
βEV-grade LiFePO4 battery rated for 6,000 cycles, giving well over a decade of service life.β
Sources
jackery.com Β· batteryskills.com Β· poweraic.com Β· tipselite3s.com Β· greattips3s.com Β· powerelectrichub.com
Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max
The Pro Max only shipped in 2026, so there is no long-term field history yet β the signal so far is reviewer hands-ons, not years of logs. The most telling of them cuts against the headline feature: Jackery markets a 10-millisecond automatic cutover, and one reviewer called that impressive but perhaps practically meaningless, having never noticed a rival unit's switch to backup power happen eitherB6. Impressive on the page, hard to feel in the room.
The open question in those early reviews is whether the marketed whole-home transfer truly covers a house, since the inverter tops out at 4,000WB1 β one commenter pressed exactly that, asking how a 4,000W box is a UPS for an entire homeB4. And getting the transfer switch to behave as advertised takes extra wiring, a dedicated sub-panel or Jackery's own smart panelB2. Treat all of it as directional on a unit this new.
βRegarding 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.β
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
- 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 Β· 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 Β· 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 Β· 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 Β· 2 entries]
- A1
βEV-grade LiFePO4 battery rated for 6,000 cycles, giving well over a decade of service life.β
jackery.com / batteryskills.com β HomePower 3600 Plus review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- A2
βAbout 77 lbs with built-in wheels and a pull handle for easy mobility β light and manageable for a 3.6kWh-class unit.β
jackery.com / poweraic.com β HomePower 3600 Plus review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- A3
βIn 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.β
tipselite3s.com / greattips3s.com β HomePower 3600 Plus owner review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- A4
βHolds 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.β
batteryskills.com / powerelectrichub.com β HomePower 3600 Plus review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- B1
βRegarding 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.β
YouTube β The Solar Lab, "Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max - Don't Fall For This!" (viewer comment) Β· 2026-06 Β· [mixed]
- B2
βMost 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.β
YouTube β The Solar Lab, "Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max - Don't Fall For This!" (viewer comment) Β· 2026-06 Β· [negative]
- B4
βI watched all the hype videos last week and they barely touched on the functionality of the bypass power from the wall. You answered my question exactly...how is it UPS for an entire house with a 4K inverter.β
YouTube β Outdoor Prepper video comment thread, cross-referencing The Solar Lab's "Don't Fall For This!" review Β· 2026-06 Β· [mixed]
- B6
βJackery says it can automatically flip on backup power in just 10 milliseconds...impressive, but perhaps practically meaningless, considering I never noticed when the Solix E10 switched to backup power in my testing.β
Gizmodo β "Jackery's New HomePower Backup Batteries Could Be a Cheap Way to Get (Partially) Off the Grid" Β· 2026 Β· [mixed]
Research compiled October 13, 2026.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the HomePower 3600 Plus if youβ¦
- βThe buyer who plugs things in rather than wiring them and wants the sockets for it: four AC outlets and an RV outlet on the same 6,000-cycle pack β worth the $100 premium only if you will use them.
- βAnyone running a campsite, an RV or a room rather than a house β the Plus has the sockets for it and the Pro Max's 240V outlet would sit unused.
Buy the HomePower 3600 Pro Max if youβ¦
- βThe buyer who wants the most station for the money: the same 3,584Wh, 6,000-cycle pack as the Plus for $100 less, with more output, more solar input and a faster transfer rating.
- βThe whole-home backup buyer who wants the fastest cutover on paper and will wire in the sub-panel or smart panel the transfer switch needs to work as intended.
- βThe buyer whose loads live near the Plus's 3,600W line β a full kitchen at once, a big motor start, a 240V appliance β who wants the 4,000W and 8,000W headroom.
If neither fits
If your daily draw looks like van life β running everything off one battery every day β neither 3,584Wh unit covers a 4,685Wh day on its own, and you want a bigger bank or a second battery. And if you are cross-shopping these two purely on price, the Pro Max wins that, so pay up for the Plus only if its extra outlets and RV port are the specific thing you came for.
The Bottom Line
Buy the HomePower 3600 Pro Max. It is the same 3,584Wh, 6,000-cycle battery as the Plus, a few pounds lighter, and $100 cheaper on today's prices, with a 240V outlet, 400W more output, more solar input and a transfer rated at 10ms instead of 20ms β real, though one reviewer called the 10ms figure perhaps practically meaninglessB6.
The one buyer who should override this needs sockets more than anything else: an RV that plugs into a TT-30 outlet, or a room full of 120V plugs. The Plus carries four AC outlets and an RV outlet to the Pro Max's two AC outlets and one 240V; if that is what you came for, pay the $100 and take the Plus. Everyone else, take the Pro Max.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
What is the actual difference between the HomePower 3600 Plus and the 3600 Pro Max?
The battery is identical: 3,584Wh, a 6,000-cycle rating, the same warranty of up to five years with registration. The Pro Max costs less, runs 4,000W instead of 3,600W, surges to 8,000W instead of 7,200W, is rated to cut over within 10ms instead of 20ms, adds a 240V outlet and 1,200W of solar input to the Plus's 1,000W, and weighs about three pounds less. The Plus keeps four AC outlets and an RV outlet to the Pro Max's two AC and one 240V.
Does the Pro Max's 10ms transfer switch matter?
Mainly for a desktop PC. Both ratings are fast enough for routers, a fridge or a CPAP, but the fussiest PC power supplies sit right at the Plus's 20ms line, and one reviewer called the Pro Max's 10ms figure impressive but perhaps practically meaningless. On today's prices it is not an upgrade you pay extra for anyway: the Pro Max is the cheaper unit.
Can the HomePower 3600 Pro Max charge from solar?
Yes β it lists 1,200W of solar input, slightly more than the Plus's 1,000W, so off-grid recharging is not a reason to pick the Plus. The Pro Max is still designed first around grid transfer and 240V output; the Plus is the one with more everyday outlets.
Which one lasts longer?
Neither β they are the same battery. Both use a 6,000-cycle LiFePO4 pack, which is well over a decade of regular cycling. Longevity is not the deciding axis here; price, outlets, 240V output and transfer speed are.
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Where to buy
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
$1,709.00
$1,709.00 Β· direct from Jackery
down from $1,899 Β· 10% below usual
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$1,799.00
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