Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
#15 in Mid-sizeFull review
A 1.26kWh LiFePO4 station with strong output for campers and outage prep, though its expansion battery is getting hard to find.
Jackery $619$619
The Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.2 to 4.1. The Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus leads on portability and solar input. The ALLPOWERS R1500 wins on features and tested capacity. The ALLPOWERS R1500 costs $80 less ($539 vs $619).
ALLPOWERS R1500
#21 in Mid-sizeFull review
A low-cost expandable LiFePO4 station for home backup at moderate loads. Testing suggests it struggles near its rated 1,800W, so keep heavy loads well below that.
ALLPOWERS $539$539
Prices were last checked October 24, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus for portability (87 Wh per kg (32 lb (14.5 kg)) vs 69 Wh per kg (36.8 lb (16.7 kg))) and solar input (800 W max solar input vs 650 W max solar input).
- Choose the ALLPOWERS R1500 for features (UPS (15 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app vs expandable, 100 W USB-C, app) and tested capacity (83% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) vs 81% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mid-size portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | ALLPOWERS R1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 81 $0.49 per rated Wh | 84 $0.47 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 81% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 59 83% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 88 2,000 W continuous AC | 82 1,800 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 73 0-100% on AC in 1 h 42 min | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 77 87 Wh per kg (32 lb (14.5 kg)) | 44 69 Wh per kg (36.8 lb (16.7 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 57 800 W max solar input | 49 650 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 65 expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 100 UPS (15 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| nextpit | 1,024 Wh | 81% | Full discharge of the European 230V model until shutdown (load not stated); 1,439 Wh from the wall for a 0-100% charge (about 71% round trip); full AC recharge took 2 h 9 min. |
ALLPOWERS R1500
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solar Lab | - | 83% | Re-test at a 1,326W AC load ran 43.5 minutes, about 83% of rated capacity. A first run at 1,560W overheated and shut down after 25 minutes. |
Specifications
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | ALLPOWERS R1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,264 Wh | 1,152 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 1,024 Wh (81%) | 956 Wh (83%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 70%+ | 3,500 3,500+ cycles (manufacturer; end-of-life capacity not stated) |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 5,056 Wh | Yes, up to 4,608 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 2,000 W (4,000 W surge) | 1,800 W (3,000 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 3 total | 4 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 3 | 4 |
| AC waveform | - | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | - | Yes (15 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | - | 1,500 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 42 min (1.7 hr from a wall outlet (15A max input)) | - |
| Max solar input | 800 W | 650 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V (2 x DC 8mm inputs) | 12-60V, 13A |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 32 lb (14.5 kg) | 36.8 lb (16.7 kg) |
| Dimensions | 14 x 10.24 x 11.14 in | 16.25 x 12.28 x 10.43 in |
| App | Jackery app (WiFi/Bluetooth) | ALLPOWERS app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2023-08 | 2024-02 |