BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

Last updated: October 23, 2026

The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 and the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 are evenly matched, rated 4.4 and 4.4. The BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 leads on solar input and AC output. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 wins on battery life and portability.

BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

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?

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 weightBLUETTI Elite 100 V2Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Overall rating4.4/54.4/5
Value 25%82 $0.49 per rated Wh84 $0.47 per rated Wh
Tested capacity 15%77 87% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)74 86% of rated capacity delivered (2 tests)
Battery life 15%85 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty
AC output 15%82 1,800 W continuous AC70 1,500 W continuous AC
Charging speed 10%89 0-100% on AC in 1 h 10 min95 0-100% on AC in 1 h
Portability 10%80 89 Wh per kg (25 lb (11.5 kg))98 99 Wh per kg (23.8 lb (10.8 kg))
Solar input 5%97 1,000 W max solar input26 400 W max solar input
Features 5%75 UPS (10 ms), 140 W USB-C, app75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app

Independent capacity tests

BLUETTI Elite 100 V2

Tested byUsable AC energyOf ratedConditions
OutdoorGearLab890 Wh87%Light-bar load bank at roughly 80% of rated AC output, 100% to shutdown. Measured standard charging rate 512 Wh/hr (about 2 hr from empty) without turbo mode.

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

Tested byUsable AC energyOf ratedConditions
OutdoorGearLab910 Wh85%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.

Specifications

BLUETTI Elite 100 V2Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Battery
Rated capacity1,024 Wh1,070 Wh
Tested usable capacity890 Wh (87%)923 Wh (86%)
ChemistryLiFePO4LiFePO4
Cycle life4,000 to 80%4,000 to 70%+
Expandable-No
Output
AC output1,800 W (3,600 W surge)1,500 W (3,000 W surge)
Boost mode (resistive loads)2,700 W-
AC outlets4 total3 total
120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R)43
AC waveformPure sine wave-
USB-C ports2 (up to 140 W each)2 (up to 100 W each)
USB-A ports21
12 V car outletYesYes
DC5521 ports20
UPS / pass-throughYes (10 ms switchover)Yes (20 ms switchover)
Charging
AC charging1,200 W-
Full AC charge time1 h 10 min (0-80% in 45 min with 1,200W TurboBoost (app setting))1 h (60 min with Emergency Super Charge enabled in the app; 1.58 hr standard)
Max solar input1,000 W400 W
Solar input voltage12-60V, 20A max12-60V (2 x DC 8mm inputs)
Car charging-96 W
Build
Weight25 lb (11.5 kg)23.8 lb (10.8 kg)
Dimensions12.6 x 8.5 x 9.8 in12.87 x 8.82 x 9.72 in
AppWi-Fi + BluetoothJackery app
Warranty-5 years
Released2025-072024-08

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