A 1.26kWh LiFePO4 station with strong output for campers and outage prep, though its expansion battery is getting hard to find.
Jackery $619The Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus and the ALLPOWERS S2000 Pro are evenly matched, rated 4.2 and 4.1. The Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus leads on battery life. The ALLPOWERS S2000 Pro wins on value, portability and AC output. The ALLPOWERS S2000 Pro costs $60 less ($559 vs $619).
For buyers who want the most output for the money and will use it occasionally. Anyone planning daily cycling or full-power home backup should choose a LiFePO4 unit.
Amazon $559Prices 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 battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs NMC (ternary lithium), 2,500 cycles, 5-year warranty).
- Choose the ALLPOWERS S2000 Pro for value ($0.39 per rated Wh vs $0.49 per rated Wh), portability (112 Wh per kg (28.7 lb (13 kg)) vs 87 Wh per kg (32 lb (14.5 kg))) and AC output (2,400 W continuous AC vs 2,000 W continuous AC).
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 S2000 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 81 $0.49 per rated Wh | 95 $0.39 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 81% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 47 NMC (ternary lithium), 2,500 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 88 2,000 W continuous AC | 100 2,400 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)) | 100 112 Wh per kg (28.7 lb (13 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 57 800 W max solar input | 63 1,000 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 65 expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (15 ms), 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 S2000 Pro
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | ALLPOWERS S2000 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,264 Wh | 1,451 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 1,024 Wh (81%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | NMC (ternary lithium) |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 70%+ | 2,500 to 80% |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 5,056 Wh | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 2,000 W (4,000 W surge) | 2,400 W (4,000 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 3 total | 4 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | - | 4 |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 3 | - |
| AC waveform | - | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 4 |
| 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 | 1,000 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V (2 x DC 8mm inputs) | 12-150V, 13A |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 32 lb (14.5 kg) | 28.7 lb (13 kg) |
| Dimensions | 14 x 10.24 x 11.14 in | 14.76 x 9.64 x 9.84 in |
| App | Jackery app (WiFi/Bluetooth) | ALLPOWERS app (Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2023-08 | 2024-01 |
