Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
#7 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 and the FOSSiBOT F1800 are evenly matched, rated 4.4 and 4.4. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 leads on portability. The FOSSiBOT F1800 wins on value, AC output and solar input. The FOSSiBOT F1800 costs $100 less ($399 vs $499).
FOSSiBOT F1800 Preorder
#8 in Mid-sizeFull review
A budget 1kWh LiFePO4 station for camping and short outages, with fast wall charging and strong USB-C ports.
Amazon $399 FOSSiBOT $419$399
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 v2 for portability (99 Wh per kg (23.8 lb (10.8 kg)) vs 91 Wh per kg (24.8 lb (11.2 kg))).
- Choose the FOSSiBOT F1800 for value ($0.39 per rated Wh vs $0.47 per rated Wh), AC output (1,800 W continuous AC vs 1,500 W continuous AC) and solar input (500 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 | FOSSiBOT F1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 84 $0.47 per rated Wh | 95 $0.39 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 74 86% of rated capacity delivered (2 tests) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 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 | 91 0-100% on AC in 1 h 8 min |
| Portability 10% | 98 99 Wh per kg (23.8 lb (10.8 kg)) | 84 91 Wh per kg (24.8 lb (11.2 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 26 400 W max solar input | 40 500 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (10 ms), 140 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. |
FOSSiBOT F1800
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | FOSSiBOT F1800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,070 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 923 Wh (86%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 70%+ | 4,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,500 W (3,000 W surge) | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 3 total | 3 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 3 | 3 |
| AC waveform | - | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 140 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 1 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | Yes (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | - | 1,200 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h (60 min with Emergency Super Charge enabled in the app; 1.58 hr standard) | 1 h 8 min |
| Max solar input | 400 W | 500 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V (2 x DC 8mm inputs) | 12-60V, 15A |
| Car charging | 96 W | 120 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) | 24.8 lb (11.2 kg) |
| Dimensions | 12.87 x 8.82 x 9.72 in | 14.6 x 8.1 x 10.2 in |
| App | Jackery app | FOSSiBOT app (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2024-08 | 2026-07 |