The main differences are as follows:

1. Number of units: Plug-and-play mode supports up to three Solarbank 3 E2700 Pro units, while Power Dock supports up to four units in parallel.

2. Maximum output: Plug-and-play mode provides up to 3,600W of output, whereas Power Dock supports up to 4,800W.

3. Installation requirements: Power Dock must be installed by a certified electrician.

4. EV charging support: Power Dock supports both single- and three-phase EV chargers, while plug-and-play mode does not support charging stations.

5. Power management: Power Dock enables three-phase output and unified power management.

6. Compatibility: Power Dock supports mixed connections of different Solarbank models and will be compatible with future products.

7. Meter connection: Plug-and-play mode supports P1 Meter access, while Power Dock must be used with Anker Smart Meter, Shelly 3EM, or Shelly Pro 3EM.