In short
The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus comes out ahead on 4 of six outage scenarios. The real difference is what they can start: refrigerator (HomePower 3600 Plus only), chest freezer (HomePower 3600 Plus only), sump pump, 1/2 hp (HomePower 3600 Plus only).
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Anker SOLIX
Two days of fridge, router and lights on one charge, on wheels.
† reported by retailers or reviews, not yet confirmed on Anker SOLIX's spec sheet.
$1,999store price, October 28, 2026
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Jackery
The most stored energy per dollar we list on 120 V: 3.6 kWh and a 7,200 W start-up peak. No 240 V, so not for a well pump.
$1,709list $1,899, October 28, 2026
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| Scenario | F2000 | HomePower 3600 Plus | Better pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridge, Wi-Fi & lights24 h | Can't start your biggest motor | 24 h+ | HomePower 3600 Plus |
| Storm night + sump pump48 h | Can't start your biggest motor | 2.0 days+ (+2 batt.) | HomePower 3600 Plus |
| CPAP + fridge24 h | Can't start your biggest motor | 24 h+ | HomePower 3600 Plus |
| Rural: well pump & freezer72 h | No 240 V output for your well pump or dryer | No 240 V output for your well pump or dryer | Tie |
| Winter: gas furnace72 h | Can't start your biggest motor | 37 h (+5 batt.) | HomePower 3600 Plus |
| Hurricane week168 h | Not enough continuous output | Not enough continuous output | Tie |
| Spec | Anker SOLIX F2000 | Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 2.0 kWh LFP | 3.6 kWh LFP |
| Expandable to | 4.1 kWh | 22 kWh |
| Continuous output | 2.4 kW | 3.6 kW |
| Start-up surge | not published | 7.2 kW |
| 240 V | No | No |
| Solar input | 1.0 kW | 1.0 kW |
| Weight | 67.2 lb | 77.16 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Panel connection | Transfer switch (third-party) | Transfer switch (third-party) |
| Price | $1,999 | $1,709 |
Appliances only one of them can start on its own: Refrigerator (HomePower 3600 Plus), Chest freezer (HomePower 3600 Plus), Sump pump, 1/2 HP (HomePower 3600 Plus), Gas furnace blower, 1/2 HP (HomePower 3600 Plus), Window AC, 12,000 BTU (HomePower 3600 Plus), Washing machine (HomePower 3600 Plus), Garage door opener, 1/2 HP (HomePower 3600 Plus).
The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus comes out ahead on 4 of six outage scenarios. Scenario by scenario results are in the table on this page; they come from published specs, not hands-on tests.
The Anker SOLIX F2000 can't promise it: its published surge or output is too low for a compressor's start. The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus can, for about 3.0 days on one charge.