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 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.4 to 4.1. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 leads on value and battery life. The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 wins on AC output and features. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 costs $170 less ($499 vs $669).
Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2
#24 in Mid-sizeFull review
A small station that can grow into real home backup, for buyers who want to start at 1kWh and add batteries later.
Amazon $669 Jackery $669$669
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 value ($0.47 per rated Wh vs $0.65 per rated Wh) and battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles).
- Choose the Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 for AC output (1,800 W continuous AC vs 1,500 W continuous AC) and features (UPS (10 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app vs UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, 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 | Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 84 $0.47 per rated Wh | 60 $0.65 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 | 85 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles |
| 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 | 100 0-100% on AC in 50 min |
| Portability 10% | 98 99 Wh per kg (23.8 lb (10.8 kg)) | 91 95 Wh per kg (23.8 lb (10.8 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 26 400 W max solar input | 28 400 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 100 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 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. |
Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,070 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 923 Wh (86%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 70%+ | 6,000 to 70%+ |
| Expandable | No | Yes, up to 11,000 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,500 W (3,000 W surge) | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 3 total | 4 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 3 | 4 |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 140 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 1 | - |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | - |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | - |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) | Yes (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | - | 1,600 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h (60 min with Emergency Super Charge enabled in the app; 1.58 hr standard) | 50 min (50 min in Emergency mode; 1.25 hr default) |
| Max solar input | 400 W | 400 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V (2 x DC 8mm inputs) | - |
| Car charging | 96 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) | 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) |
| Dimensions | 12.87 x 8.82 x 9.72 in | 12.4 x 7.9 x 9.2 in |
| App | Jackery app | Jackery app (WiFi/Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |
| Released | 2024-08 | 2026-08 |