Ilume Beacon 3K — Home Backup Power Station

Home backup power · 3,072 Wh

Stays lit when the grid doesn't.

★★★★★ 4.8 1,247 reviews · 5-yr warranty · Freezer Guarantee

LFP-cell home backup. Freezer Guarantee. 28 hours of fridge. 48 hours of Wi-Fi.

Choose your setup Hurricane bonus · by June 1st

Beacon 3K · STANDALONE

Freezer Guarantee + 5-year warranty included.

$1,999 $3,299 Save $1,300

Trolley · $149 free

Sun Ready

Unit + 200W Panel + Trolley.

$2,599 $3,447 Save $848

200W Panel + Trolley

Trolley

Home Backup Complete Most Popular

6,144 Wh · 2 days of fridge.

$3,099 $4,047 Save $948

Expansion + Trolley

Trolley +

200W Panel · $299 free

Whole-Home Resilience

9,216 Wh · 3 days off-grid.

$4,299 $5,395 Save $1,096

2× Expansion +

300W Panel +

2nd 200W Panel · $299 free

$1,999 $3,299 Save $1,300

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Launch offer · ends June 1

Be ready
before June 1.

Atlantic hurricane season starts in June. Order by June 1 and we'll throw in a Trolley or a 200W Panel, depending on your bundle.

Beacon Trolley w/ Standalone$149 free

200W Signal Panel w/ Home Backup · Whole-Home$299 free

The honest comparison

3,072 Wh. 3,600 W.
Better on what matters.

Same capacity. Same output. Same weight. Better on solar, recharge, cycle life, and expansion. And the Freezer Guarantee no one else offers.

Specification

Jackery HP3000

Ilume Beacon 3K

Battery capacity

3,072 Wh

3,072 Wh

Match

AC output (continuous)

3,600 W

3,600 W

Match

AC surge (5 sec)

7,200 W

4,500 W

HP3000

AC recharge (full)

2.2 hr

2.0 hr

Beacon

Solar input (max)

400 W

1,600 W (4×)

Beacon

Cycle life (to 80%)

Not published

3,500+ cycles

Beacon

Weight

63 lb

63.3 lb

Match

Expandable to

Not expandable

9,216 Wh

Beacon

Warranty

5 years

5 years

Match

Freezer Guarantee

—

Up to $500 Year 1

Beacon

Cell chemistry

NMC

LFP · 3,500 cycles

Beacon

Real buyers do this homework

We built Beacon 3K for the buyer who puts four spec sheets on a workbench and decides with a pencil. That buyer is our customer.

"Wins on 5. Ties on 3. Loses on 1: surge wattage. And that only matters if you start your fridge and AC in the same 5 seconds. You're not."

What 3,072 Wh actually powers

Everything that matters. For a day and a half.

Measured at real appliance draw. Real outages. Real hours.

Full-size refrigerator ~110 W draw 28 hours
Box fan (bedroom) ~50 W avg 52 hours
Wi-Fi router + modem ~60 W combined 48 hours
Microwave (10 min use) ~1,500 W peak 12+ meals
Smartphone ~8 W charge 200+ cycles
Window AC (10,000 BTU) ~800 W continuous 3.5 hours

Runtime calculator

Pick what you'll actually run.

Runtimes update as you select. Add an Expansion Pack to double or triple them.

Your runtime on Home Backup Complete

56 hours

Selected draw: 110 W · 1 device · 6,144 Wh

The one thing we're not best at

We admit it. You deserve to know.

HP3000 surges to 7,200 W. We surge to 4,500 W. Here's what that means, and when it doesn't.

The fact

AC surge: Beacon 3K = 4,500 W (5 sec). Jackery HP3000 = 7,200 W.

Published. Not hidden. Not minimized.

What it actually means

A 4,500 W surge handles every single-appliance startup cleanly:

Fridge compressor inrush: ~1,800 W ✓
Microwave startup: ~1,800 W ✓
10,000-BTU window AC inrush: ~2,500 W ✓
1,500 W space heater: ✓

The HP3000 surge only matters if two compressors start in the same five seconds. Most households never do that. If yours does, buy the HP3000. If not, choose the one with the Freezer Guarantee and modular expansion.

Full specification

Every number. Published.

If a competitor doesn't publish cycle life, operating temp, or surge duration, ask why.

Battery

Chemistry: LiFePO4 (EV-grade)
Capacity: 3,072 Wh
Pack voltage: 51.2 V · 60 Ah
Cycle life: 3,500+ to 80%
Expected lifespan: 10+ years (daily cycling)
Expandable to: 9,216 Wh (2 packs max)

Output

AC continuous: 3,600 W
AC surge (5s): 4,500 W
AC outlets: 3 × 120V (NEMA 5-15)
UPS switchover: 8–20 ms
Inverter: Pure sine wave
USB-C PD: 1 × 100W
USB-A (QC 3.0): 2 × 18W
12V DC car port: 1 × 10A
DC5521 barrel: 2 × 12V · 10A each

Input / Charging

AC wall input: 1,800 W max
Full recharge (AC): 2.0 hours
Fast-charge mode: 3,200 W AC+DC combined
Solar input max: 1,600 W
Solar voltage range: 25–120 V DC
Car / 12V input: 100 W
Pass-through charge: Supported

Physical · Safety · Warranty

Weight: 63.3 lb (28.7 kg)
Dimensions: 19.3 × 11.6 × 11.1 in
Operating temp: –10°C to 45°C
Noise at idle: < 30 dB
Certifications: UL 2743 · FCC · CE · UN38.3
App control: Optional (WiFi/BT)
Warranty: 5 years (2+3 w/ registration)

For the always-on buyer

8–20 milliseconds. You don't notice.

Two questions when the grid drops: will it switch fast enough, and will it last the outage. Yes to both.

"The grid drops. The Beacon switches in 8–20 milliseconds. Your modem doesn't reboot. Your NAS keeps writing. Your fridge compressor never knows."

Faster than most sensitive electronics can detect. You find out something happened from the blinking microwave clock the next morning.

Beacon 3K · Always-on runtime

Modem + Wi-Fi router

~60 W avg

48 hours

Home NAS + small UPS-protected gear

~80 W avg

32 hours

Work-from-home rig (laptop + monitor)

~150 W avg

17 hours

Full-size fridge (compressor cycling)

~110 W avg

28 hours

Runtime per 3,072 Wh capacity at 85% inverter efficiency. Actual runtime varies with load profile and ambient temperature.

When 3,072 Wh isn't enough

Start with one. Chain up to 9,216.

The #1 HP3000 review regret: "Should've gotten the 5000." With Beacon 3K, add packs as you need them. No buyer's remorse.

3,072 Wh Base unit. 24+ hours fridge. Ship today.

6,144 Wh +1 expansion pack. 56 hours fridge + essentials.

9,216 Wh +2 packs. Run your home for 3+ days.

Each Expansion Pack adds 3,072 Wh. Same plug, same wiring, same warranty. No buyer's remorse.

Expansion Pack · $899 · ships today · included in Home Backup Complete and Whole-Home Resilience bundles

Build your kit

Or add one piece at a time.

Every accessory ships same-day. Nothing here you can't add later.

System · capacity, solar, mobility

Expansion Pack3,072 Wh · LFP · stacks under the Beacon

$899

Signal Panel 200WFoldable · IP67 · 21.3% efficient

$299

Signal Panel 300WTri-fold · IP67 · 25% efficient

$449

Beacon Trolley50 kg load · telescoping handle

$149

Outage essentials · light, power, house circuits

USB-C Flashlight1,200 lm · 8-hr high · recharges off Beacon

$39

LED Lantern600 lm · 40-hr low · hangs or stands

$49

Power Bank · 20kUSB-C PD 65W · 5 phone charges

$59

Home Circuit Cable · 25 ft12-gauge · NEMA 5-15 · Beacon → fridge, modem, etc.

$39

For a transfer-switch inlet cable, call sales. Professional install required.

Questions before you order

The things our 5-star reviews didn't cover.

Which bundle should I start with?

Hurricane zone, lost food before: Home Backup Complete. Short outages only: Sun Ready. Multi-day prep or full-time RV: Whole-Home Resilience. Unsure: start Standalone. Accessories ship anytime.

Why is the June 1 deadline real?

Atlantic hurricane season starts in June. That's a NOAA date, not a marketing deadline. Order by June to have it charged, tested, and ready before the first advisory.

Will this run my whole house?

No. It runs essential circuits: fridge, CPAP, Wi-Fi, phones, lights, short microwave cycles. Whole-home HVAC and water heaters need a transfer-switched home battery, not a portable.

What's the real difference vs. Jackery HP3000?

Same capacity, output, weight. We win on solar input (4×), recharge, cycle life (published at 3,500+ — HP3000 doesn't publish theirs), expansion, and the Freezer Guarantee ($500 food reimbursement Year 1 — no one else offers this). They win on surge wattage.

Is the app required?

No. Every core function works on the unit itself. Designed to run without a phone, because your phone might be the thing that's dead when you need the power.

Can I use this indoors?

Yes. LFP chemistry, zero emissions, under 30 dB at idle. Works in the garage, basement, closet, or next to your bed. Gas generators can't say that.

How does the 5-year warranty work?

2 years standard + 3 more when you register within 30 days. Covers the unit, the battery, and the inverter. We ship a replacement first; you send the old one back with our prepaid label.

Is 4,500 W surge enough?

For single-appliance startup, yes. Fridge inrush is about 1,800 W. Microwave is about 1,800 W. Window AC is about 2,500 W. The HP3000's 7,200 W only matters if two compressors fire up in the same 5 seconds.

What ships in the box?

Every bundle ships with the unit, AC / 12V / XT60 / MC4 cables, and the manual. Bundle accessories vary by tier. Order before June 1st and Standalone adds a free Trolley; Home Backup Complete and Whole-Home Resilience add a free 200W Panel.

Returns?

30 days, no questions asked. We pay return freight. No restocking fee. Defective or changed your mind, we cover it either way.

The promise no other brand makes

The Freezer Guarantee.

Others guarantee the unit. We guarantee what the unit is for.

❄

Freezer Guarantee · Year 1

Up to $500 reimbursed if your food spoils.

Qualifying outage · receipt required

What it covers

If your food spoils during a qualifying outage in Year 1, we reimburse up to $500 of your grocery bill. Receipt required.

Because

the Beacon 3K runs a full-size fridge for 28 hours on a single charge. We tested it. We're willing to put money behind it.

A qualifying outage means:

Lasted 12 consecutive hours or longer
Caused by a utility grid failure, not a home wiring issue
Beacon 3K was powered on and in use during the outage
Claim filed within 30 days with utility outage record, dated grocery receipts, and photos of spoiled items

Ready when the grid isn't

Stays lit.
Ships today.

6,144 Wh · 3,600 W · free 200W Panel · Freezer Guarantee · 5-year warranty · ships today.

$3,599Home Backup Complete

$748Bundle + bonus savings

$500Freezer Guarantee

Freezer Guarantee Free US shipping 30-day returns 5-year warranty UL 2743 listed US customer service

Stays lit when the grid doesn't.

Be readybefore June 1.

3,072 Wh. 3,600 W. Better on what matters.

Everything that matters. For a day and a half.

We admit it. You deserve to know.

Every number. Published.

Battery

Output

Input / Charging

Physical · Safety · Warranty

8–20 milliseconds. You don't notice.

Beacon 3K · Always-on runtime

Start with one. Chain up to 9,216.

Or add one piece at a time.

Named storms. Named buyers.

Kept the freezer alive for 31 hours.

Slept right through the outage.

Bought the Whole-Home bundle. Saved $596.

Peace of mind.

Solar kit eats 600W like it's nothing.

They told me the surge was lower. I bought it anyway.

Wife slept through it. I'll count that.

Best purchase of 2026.

The Freezer Guarantee is what sold me.

Pure sine wave is real.

Love it.

Couldnt charge from my portable generator at first.

3 days on battery. Still had juice.

Easy to use for this 68 year old lady.

I had a Jackery. I had an EcoFlow. Beacon is the best.

My husband was skeptical. Not anymore.

Does what it says.

I cried a little the first time I tested it.

Moab trip, 3 days on panel top-off.

63 pounds is 63 pounds. Trolley helps.

Kept the fridge cold. That's what matters.

Read the manual once. Was good to go.

Worth every penny.

Expansion stacks like legos.

Dead to 100 in under 2 hours.

Arrived with a dented chassis. Replacement took 2 weeks.

Fantastic.

Powers my scroll saw all weekend.

Neighbors had their generator in the driveway. We had ours in the laundry room.

5 years is the real tiebreaker.

No built-in flashlight.

UPS switchover keeps my Synology up.

5 stars.

28-hour fridge runtime was accurate.

Left it in the van at 110°F. Fine.

Shipping was slower than expected.

Got one for mom.

Boondocking upgrade.

Works.

Unit was DOA. Replacement works fine.

Spec sheets dont lie.

Derecho took out our grid for 5 days. Beacon + 2 expansions got us through.

This thing is a BEAST.

Sold my Honda EU2000i.

Quieter than my fridge.

App works. Optional is right.

Game changer.

My 600W array actually takes all 600W.

Kids didnt know the power was out.

Did my homework. Picked right.

Sticker was peeling on day one.

Our off-grid cabin finally has reliable power.

Recommend.

The things our 5-star reviews didn't cover.

The Freezer Guarantee.

If your food spoils during a qualifying outage in Year 1, we reimburse up to $500 of your grocery bill. Receipt required.

A qualifying outage means:

Stays lit.Ships today.

Be ready
before June 1.

3,072 Wh. 3,600 W.
Better on what matters.

Stays lit.
Ships today.