Buy the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus if you need 240 V for a well pump, a dryer circuit or a 240 V transfer switch, or want 6,000 W for several big loads at once; buy the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus if 120 V circuits are enough and you want a unit about 55 lb lighter with a 10 ms UPS switchover. Both have a TT-30 outlet and take extra batteries for multi-day backup; any connection to house wiring needs a licensed electrician.
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Quick answer
- 240 V well pump or dryer circuit
- Anker F3800 Plus (the Jackery needs two units paralleled)
- Several big loads at once
- Anker F3800 Plus (6,000 W vs 3,600 W)
- Charging from solar
- Anker F3800 Plus (3,200 W vs 1,000 W)
- Router, computer or CPAP on UPS
- Jackery 3600 Plus (10 ms vs 20 ms, up to 1,440 W)
- Easier to move
- Jackery 3600 Plus (55 lb lighter)
- Lower price band
- Jackery 3600 Plus
Specs side by side
From each maker's US product page and manual, checked 2026-11-01. Rows where they differ are in darker text; starred values aren't fully confirmed by the maker.
| Spec | Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus | Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,840 Wh | 3,584 Wh |
| Continuous output | 6,000 W | 3,600 W |
| Surge | 9,000 W* | 7,200 W |
| Boost mode (heating loads) | None | None |
| Battery | LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles to 80% | LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles to 70% |
| Weight | 132.3 lb* | 77.16 lb |
| AC outlets | 6 + TT-30 | 4 + TT-30 |
| USB-C | 3 × up to 100 W | 2 × up to 100 W |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | No |
| Wall charge, 0–100% | Not published | Not published |
| Solar input | 3200 W, 2 x 1600W, 11-165V 17A | 1000 W, 2 x DC8020, PV 16-60V (24A max) |
| UPS switchover | ≤20 ms | ≤10 ms |
| Extra batteries | Up to 26,880 Wh | Up to 21,504 Wh |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
* Not stated on the maker's spec sheet, or derived from other official figures.
Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus: 240 V and the most output
The F3800 Plus holds 3,840 Wh and supplies 6,000 W at 120/240 V, with a 9,000 W surge (another Anker page says 10,200 W; we use the lower). It has six 120 V outlets, a TT-30, an L14-30 for a transfer switch or inlet, a car outlet, three 100 W USB-C ports and two USB-A ports. Two solar inputs take up to 1,600 W each at 11–165 V, 3,200 W in all. Up to six BP3800 batteries take it to 26,880 Wh.
From a standard outlet it charges at 1,800 W; Anker says it charges at up to 6,000 W through its 240 V Home Power Panel or the generator port. The battery is rated for 3,000 cycles to 80%, the UPS switchover is 20 ms, and the warranty is 5 years. The trade-off is weight: Anker pages give 132.3 to 136.7 lb, and we use the lower figure.
Not for you if: 120 V circuits cover everything you need to run, the unit has to move between rooms or a vehicle, or a desktop computer must ride through the switchover.
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus: 120 V, lighter, faster switchover
The HomePower 3600 Plus holds 3,584 Wh and supplies 3,600 W at 120 V with a 7,200 W surge. It has four household outlets, a TT-30 for an RV, two 100 W USB-C ports and two USB-A ports, and switches over in 10 ms in UPS mode, though Jackery caps output at 1,440 W in that mode. It weighs 77.16 lb. Jackery rates the battery for 6,000 cycles to 70%, a looser end point than Anker's 80%. Up to five Battery Pack 3600 units take it to 21,504 Wh.
The limits: no 240 V unless you buy a second unit and parallel the two (7,200 W at 240 V), solar tops out at 1,000 W through two DC8020 inputs at 16–60 V, and the manual lists no 12 V car port. The warranty is 3 years, with 2 more only when you buy from jackery.com.
Not for you if: you have a 240 V well pump or want to back up 240 V circuits from one unit, or you plan to recharge mostly from a large solar array.
How long does each run the same devices?
| Load (typical daily use) | F3800 Plus | HomePower 3600 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| French-door fridge | 29–35 h | 27–33 h |
| Fridge + chest freezer + Wi-Fi + 4 LED bulbs | 18–22 h | 17–21 h |
| Fridge + Wi-Fi + ½ hp sump pump | 17–21 h | 16–20 h |
| Fridge + gas furnace blower + Wi-Fi | 9.5–12 h | 8.9–11 h |
| Fridge + freezer + Wi-Fi + lights, fully expanded | 5.3–6.6 days | 4.2–5.2 days |
Estimates from our published formula, using the same default standby draw for both home-size units. The last row uses each system's maximum listed storage (26,880 Wh vs 21,504 Wh). Run your own circuits in the runtime calculator.
When does the quiz engine prefer each one?
Five home-backup situations run through the engine the quiz uses. Extra batteries are allowed because both units roll or stay put. On 120 V loads the lighter Jackery tends to score higher; once 240 V is required, it drops out.
| Situation | Engine prefers | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A full day: fridge, sump pump, Wi-Fi, lights | HomePower 3600 Plus | Scores 56 vs 63 (Anker vs Jackery). F3800 Plus needs extra batteries. HomePower 3600 Plus needs extra batteries. |
| Same, but the internet must not drop | F3800 Plus | F3800 Plus needs extra batteries. HomePower 3600 Plus: In UPS mode it peaks at 1,440 W; your devices need up to 2,365 W at start-up. |
| Same, fed to 240 V circuits | F3800 Plus | F3800 Plus needs extra batteries. HomePower 3600 Plus: No 240 V output. |
| Add a ½ hp 240 V well pump | F3800 Plus | F3800 Plus needs extra batteries. HomePower 3600 Plus: Start-up surge too high: needs about 8,665 W; it peaks at 7,200 W. |
| Three days without recharging | HomePower 3600 Plus | Scores 66 vs 67 (Anker vs Jackery). F3800 Plus needs extra batteries. HomePower 3600 Plus needs extra batteries. |
In UPS mode the Jackery peaks at 1,440 W. Fridge, Wi-Fi and a sump pump need about 2,335 W for a moment when the pump starts, so whenever a scenario requires UPS, our engine rules the Jackery out for a pump.
Who should buy which
- Buy the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus if a 240 V well pump or 240 V circuits are part of the plan, you want to run a microwave, a sump pump and a fridge together with room to spare, or you'll build a large solar array. Our F3800 Plus guide goes deeper, and DELTA Pro 3 vs F3800 Plus compares its main 240 V rival.
- Buy the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus if your essentials are all 120 V, it doubles as RV power through the TT-30, or you want the lighter unit with the faster switchover. TT-30 vs L14-30 vs 14-50 explains which outlet feeds what, and our HomePower 3600 Plus guide covers its UPS-mode limit.
- Buy neither if you only need a fridge, Wi-Fi and lights for a night or two; a 2 kWh unit does that without house wiring. See can a power station run a well pump if you're on a well.
Which model does the quiz pick for these situations?
Across the whole catalog, including other home-backup units. Open any row in the quiz and change the devices to match your circuits.
A full day: fridge, sump pump, Wi-Fi, lights
3.1 kWh/day · 24 h · 120 V
Open this in the quiz and change the devices
Engine's pick
EcoFlow DELTA 3
About 28 h with an extra battery · also EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus, DJI Power 1000 V2
Same, but the internet must not drop
3.1 kWh/day · 24 h · UPS
Open this in the quiz and change the devicesEngine's pick
EcoFlow DELTA 3
About 28 h with an extra battery · also EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus, Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2
Same, fed to 240 V circuits
3.1 kWh/day · 24 h · 240 V
Open this in the quiz and change the devices
Engine's pick
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
About 25 h · also EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3, Bluetti Apex 300
Add a ½ hp 240 V well pump
3.4 kWh/day · 24 h
Open this in the quiz and change the devicesEngine's pick
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
About 11.4 days with an extra battery · also Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus
Three days without recharging
3.1 kWh/day · 3 days
Open this in the quiz and change the devices
Engine's pick
DJI Power 2000
About 5 days with an extra battery · also Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus, Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
Picks come from the same engine as the quiz, recalculated whenever our catalog changes.
What people actually ask
Can the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus supply 240 V?
Not on its own. A single unit is 120 V only, with four household outlets and a TT-30. Jackery says 240 V at 7,200 W needs two units paralleled through the AC expansion port. The Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus supplies 120/240 V from one unit through its L14-30 outlet.
Which one can run a 240 V well pump?
Only the F3800 Plus, as a single unit. A ½ hp 240 V well pump with a French-door fridge needs about 7,570 W at start-up, inside the F3800 Plus's 9,000 W surge (another Anker page says 10,200 W; we use the lower). The HomePower 3600 Plus has no 240 V output on its own, and its 7,200 W surge would be short of that start-up load anyway. Check your pump's starting amps before relying on either.
Does the Jackery's 10 ms UPS cover the whole house?
No. Jackery caps output at 1,440 W in UPS mode, so it suits a router, a computer, a CPAP or a fridge. A microwave exceeds that cap, and so does a sump pump's start-up. The F3800 Plus lists a 20 ms switchover.
How far can each one expand?
The F3800 Plus takes up to six Anker BP3800 batteries for 26,880 Wh; the HomePower 3600 Plus takes up to five Jackery Battery Pack 3600 units for 21,504 Wh. Fully expanded, a French-door fridge, a chest freezer, Wi-Fi and four bulbs run about 6.2 days on the Anker and 5 days on the Jackery by our estimate.
Do I need an electrician to connect either one to my house?
Yes. Any connection to house wiring, whether an inlet box with an interlock, a manual transfer switch or Anker's Home Power Panel, needs a licensed electrician and usually a permit. Never plug a power station into a wall or dryer outlet to feed the house; that backfeeds the grid and can electrocute utility workers.
The bottom line
The deciding question is 240 V. If you need it, the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus is the one-unit answer, with 6,000 W, 3,200 W of solar and expansion to 26,880 Wh. If you don't, the Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus covers 120 V essentials at 55 lb less, with a 10 ms switchover for light loads and room to grow to 21,504 Wh. Either way, budget for a transfer switch and a licensed electrician. Compare every home-backup model in the comparison chart.
Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus
Whole-circuit home backup at 120/240V with 6000W output and up to six extra batteries.
- Capacity
- 3,840 Wh
- Output
- 6,000 W
- Weight
- 132.3 lb
- UPS
- 20 ms
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Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus
Multi-day 120V backup or RV power via TT-30, with up to five battery packs.
- Capacity
- 3,584 Wh
- Output
- 3,600 W
- Weight
- 77.2 lb
- UPS
- 10 ms
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