Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
#3 in Mid-sizeFull review
A light, simple 1kWh LiFePO4 station for campers and short outages who value portability over outlet count and expansion.
Amazon $499 Jackery $499$499
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.4 to 4.1. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 leads on portability and tested capacity. The ALLPOWERS R1500 wins on AC output, features and solar input. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 costs $40 less ($499 vs $539).
ALLPOWERS R1500
#18 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 20, 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 v2 for portability (99 Wh per kg (23.8 lb (10.8 kg)) vs 69 Wh per kg (36.8 lb (16.7 kg))) and tested capacity (86% of rated capacity delivered (2 tests) vs 83% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)).
- Choose the ALLPOWERS R1500 for AC output (1,800 W continuous AC vs 1,500 W continuous AC), features (UPS (15 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app vs UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app) and solar input (650 W max solar input vs 400 W max solar input).
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 v2 | ALLPOWERS R1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 84 $0.47 per rated Wh | 84 $0.47 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 74 86% of rated capacity delivered (2 tests) | 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% | 70 1,500 W continuous AC | 82 1,800 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 95 0-100% on AC in 1 h | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) |
| Portability 10% | 98 99 Wh per kg (23.8 lb (10.8 kg)) | 44 69 Wh per kg (36.8 lb (16.7 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 26 400 W max solar input | 49 650 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 100 UPS (15 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 910 Wh | 85% | Light-bar load bank at roughly 80% of rated AC output, 100% to shutdown. Measured charging rate 563 Wh/hr (about 1.6 hr full recharge). |
| The Solar Lab | - | 87.5% | 1,479W load ran 37.5 minutes versus 43 minutes expected from rated capacity. |
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 v2 | ALLPOWERS R1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,070 Wh | 1,152 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 923 Wh (86%) | 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 | No | Yes, up to 4,608 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,500 W (3,000 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 | 1 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | Yes (15 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | - | 1,500 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h (60 min with Emergency Super Charge enabled in the app; 1.58 hr standard) | - |
| Max solar input | 400 W | 650 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V (2 x DC 8mm inputs) | 12-60V, 13A |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) | 36.8 lb (16.7 kg) |
| Dimensions | 12.87 x 8.82 x 9.72 in | 16.25 x 12.28 x 10.43 in |
| App | Jackery app | ALLPOWERS app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |