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 3.1. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 leads on value, battery life and features. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 costs $400.99 less ($499 vs $899.99).
Generac GB1000
#38 in Mid-sizeFull review
For buyers who want a Generac-backed 1 kWh station that can run 1,600W appliances and parallel with a second unit; LiFePO4 rivals offer more cycles and faster charging for the money.
ecobee (Generac) $899.99$899.99
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 value ($0.47 per rated Wh vs $0.83 per rated Wh), battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs Li-ion NMC, 800 cycles, 3-year warranty) and features (UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app vs no UPS, expansion or app).
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 | Generac GB1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 84 $0.47 per rated Wh | 36 $0.83 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 | 23 Li-ion NMC, 800 cycles, 3-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 70 1,500 W continuous AC | 74 1,600 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)) | 68 83 Wh per kg (29 lb (13.2 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 26 400 W max solar input | 33 468 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 0 no UPS, expansion or 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. |
Generac GB1000
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Generac GB1000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,070 Wh | 1,086 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 923 Wh (86%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | Li-ion NMC |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 70%+ | 800 to 80% (0.5C charge, 1C discharge at 25 C) |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,500 W (3,000 W surge) | 1,600 W (3,200 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 3 total | 3 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 3 | - |
| 120V 2-prong outlets (NEMA 1-15R) | - | 3 |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 65 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | No |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | - | 450 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 | 468 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V (2 x DC 8mm inputs) | 10-28V, 30A max (shared DC/solar input) |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) | 29 lb (13.2 kg) |
| Dimensions | 12.87 x 8.82 x 9.72 in | 14.1 x 10.2 x 12.0 in |
| App | Jackery app | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |