Compare › Head to head
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus vs Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
Choose the Explorer 5000 Plus for
capacity, output, surge, solar, expandability
Choose the HomePower 3600 Plus for
weight, value, battery life
The differences that matter
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus stores 41% more energy (5,040 vs 3,584 Wh).
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus can power 7,200W of devices at once vs 3,600W.
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus handles bigger motor start-ups (14,400W vs 7,200W surge).
- Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus is lighter: 77.2 lb vs 134.5 lb.
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus recharges faster from solar (4,000W vs 1,000W max input).
- Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus costs less per Wh ($0.48 vs $0.62).
- Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus is rated for more charge cycles (6,000 vs 4,000).
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus can grow larger with add-on batteries (up to 30,000 Wh).
Runtime side by side
| Running just this | Explorer 5000 Plus | HomePower 3600 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (full-size) | 3.4 days | 2.4 days |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 4.5 days | 3.2 days |
| TV (55-inch LED) | 42.8 hrs | 30.5 hrs |
| Microwave (1000W) | 2.9 hrs | 2.0 hrs |
Full specs
| Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5,040 Wh | 3,584 Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 7,200 W | 3,600 W |
| Surge / peak output | 14,400 W | 7,200 W |
| Weight | 134.5 lb | 77.2 lb |
| Max solar input | 4,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Wall charge time (0–100%) | — | — |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000+ | 6,000+ |
| Expandable to | 30,000 Wh | 21,000 Wh |
| Add-on battery | Battery Pack 5000 Plus: 5,040 Wh, about $2,599 each | Battery Pack 3600 Plus: 3,584 Wh, about $1,349 each |
| AC voltage | 120/240V | 120V |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Typical sale price | $3,149 | $1,709 |
| Price per Wh | $0.62 | $0.48 |