Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 vs Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus with SolarSaga 500 X
Buy the Solar Generator 1000 v2 if you want a light, cheap, fast-charging unit for camping, tailgating or small outages. Buy the HomePower 3600 Plus with SolarSaga 500 X if you need to run a fridge, well pump or 240V appliances for days. The 1000 v2 is $589.00 at Jackery as of November 3, 2026; no price was given for the HomePower 3600 Plus bundle.
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Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2
4.7$589.00at JackeryObserved Nov 2, 2026, 2:13 PM
Choose the Solar Generator 1000 v2 if you want a 10.8 kg, 1070Wh station that recharges to full in about an hour and costs $589.00 at Jackery as of November 3, 2026.
Pros
- Light at 10.8 kg and easy to carry
- Recharges 0 to 100% in about 1 hour on AC
- LiFePO4 cells rated 4000 cycles, about 10 years of daily use
- Quiet at under 22dB and doubles as a UPS with ≤20ms switchover
- $589.00 at Jackery as of November 3, 2026
Cons
- 1500W output won't start most 240V appliances
- 1070Wh runs a fridge for hours, not days
What separates them
| Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 | Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus with SolarSaga 500 X | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 1070Wh | 3584Wh, expandable to 21kWh |
| AC output | 1500W | 3600W, 7.2kW with parallel units |
| Weight | 10.8 kg, carry by handle | Heaviest in its class at 3.6kWh, rolls on wheels |
| Recharge speed | 0 to 100% in about 1 hour on AC | Not specified; solar via SolarSaga 500 |
| Battery cycles | 4000 cycles (LiFePO4) | 6000 cycles (LFP) |
| Voltage | 120V AC only | 120V/240V dual voltage |
| Outlets | Standard AC and dual 100W USB-C/USB-A | 30 outlets |
| Price |
Price history
- Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2: lowest $789.00 on Nov 2 at MitigateNow Shop.
- Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus with SolarSaga 500 X: lowest $1,447.10 on Nov 2 at RV Parts Giant.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 | Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus with SolarSaga 500 X |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Power Bank | Portable |
| Battery capacity | 1070Wh | 3,584 Wh battery |
| Solar | Yes | — |
| Charging Station | Yes | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes | — |
| Color | Black | — |
| Maximum Output | 12 volts | — |
| AC output | 1500W | — |
| USB charging | up to 100W dual PD charging | — |
| Emergency charge time | 0 to 100% in just 1 hour | — |
| UPS response time |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for camping?
- The Solar Generator 1000 v2. At 10.8 kg it is easy to carry, and 1070Wh covers phones, lights, a laptop and a small cooler. The HomePower 3600 Plus is built to stay put and roll around a garage.
- Which lasts longer?
- The HomePower 3600 Plus. Its LFP cells are rated 6000 cycles, against 4000 for the 1000 v2. Both are rated for over 10 years of use.
- Can the 1000 v2 run a fridge?
- Only briefly. At 1500W and 1070Wh it handles a fridge for hours, not days. The HomePower 3600 Plus is rated to keep a fridge running for up to 14 days.
- Is the HomePower 3600 Plus worth the extra?
- Yes if you need 240V, 30 outlets or multi-day backup. No price was given for it, so check its current price against the $589.00 1000 v2 at Jackery as of November 3, 2026.
- Which is better for home backup?
- The HomePower 3600 Plus. It supports 120V/240V, expands to 21kWh and can connect to home circuits with a manual transfer switch. The 1000 v2 works as a small UPS for a few devices.
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