Head to head
Anker SOLIX F3000 vs Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
Anker SOLIX · Power Station
Anker SOLIX F3000
~$1,699
3,600 W / 7,200 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Jackery · Power Station
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
~$1,899
3,600 W / 7,200 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Quick takeThe Anker SOLIX F3000 lists about $200 lower.
| Spec | Anker SOLIX F3000 | Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$1,699 | ~$1,899 |
| Type | Power Station | Power Station |
| Fuel | Battery (LiFePO4) | Battery (LiFePO4) |
| Running / output watts | 3,600 W | 3,600 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 7,200 W | 7,200 W |
| Battery capacity | 3,072 Wh | 3,584 Wh |
| Expandable to | 12,288 Wh | 21,500 Wh |
| Noise | — | 50.3 dB |
| Runtime | Fridge (~150W): ~17 hrs on base unit | Fridge (~150W): ~20 hrs on base unit (noise: 30 dB in Quiet Mode, 50.3 dB at full load, at 1 m) |
| Outlets | 4x 120V 20A AC (NEMA 5-20R), 1x 120V 30A TT-30R, USB-C, USB-A, 12V car, 30A Anderson; 240V 30A via Double Voltage Hub (sold separately) | 4x 120V 20A AC, 1x 120V 30A AC (TT-30R style), 2x 100W USB-C, 2x 18W USB-A |
| Fuel tank | — | — |
| Weight | 91.5 lbs | 77.2 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 5-year | 3-year standard plus 2 years with registration |
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Owner pros and cons
Anker SOLIX F3000
- +3,600W continuous with 7,200W surge handles a well pump and fridge together
- +Low idle draw: Anker rates it at about 42 hrs on a 190W refrigerator
- +Dual-voltage solar input (up to 165V) simplifies string wiring
- +Wheels and pull handle for a 91.5 lb unit
- +3,600W pass-through charging keeps loads on while recharging
- −91.5 lbs; the wheels earn their place
- −240V needs the separately sold Double Voltage Hub and a second unit
- −No published noise figure
- −Expansion batteries are expensive per kWh
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
- +Two units pair for 240V loads like well pumps and dryers
- +3,600W with 7,200W surge starts a well pump on its own
- +Wheels and a telescoping handle for a 77 lb unit
- +6,000-cycle LiFePO4 pack, with a 30 dB Quiet Mode
- +UPS switchover within 10 ms
- −About 77 lbs, a two-person lift on stairs
- −Fan reaches 50.3 dB at one meter at full load
- −120V 30A outlet only; no L14-30, so a 240V feed needs two units and the maker's accessories
- −Battery Pack 3600 modules add large cost per kWh