Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra vs Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2

Last updated: October 23, 2026

The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 rates 4.1 among mid-size portable power stations; the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra rates 3.7 among large ones. The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 costs $410 less ($669 vs $1,079).

Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra vs Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus 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.

Scores side by side

These two sit in different size classes (mid-size and large), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weightJackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra
Overall rating4.1/53.7/5
Value 25%60 $0.65 per rated Wh38 $0.70 per rated Wh
Tested capacity 15%50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used)100 98% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)
Battery life 15%85 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty
AC output 15%82 1,800 W continuous AC21 1,800 W continuous AC
Charging speed 10%100 0-100% on AC in 50 min79 0-100% on AC in 1 h 30 min
Portability 10%91 95 Wh per kg (23.8 lb (10.8 kg))78 88 Wh per kg (38.6 lb (17.5 kg))
Solar input 5%28 400 W max solar input44 800 W max solar input
Features 5%100 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app

Independent capacity tests

Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2

No independent test published yet.

Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra

Tested byUsable AC energyOf ratedConditions
The Solar Lab-98%Efficiency measured over several days of use (load not stated); the reviewer calls it the highest they have recorded. Measured AC recharge 0-100% in about 1 h 21 min.

Specifications

Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra
Battery
Rated capacity1,024 Wh1,536 Wh
Tested usable capacity-1,505 Wh (98%)
ChemistryLiFePO4LiFePO4
Cycle life6,000 to 70%+4,000 to 70%+
ExpandableYes, up to 11,000 WhNo
Output
AC output1,800 W (3,600 W surge)1,800 W (3,600 W surge)
AC outlets4 total3 total
120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R)43
AC waveform-Pure sine wave
USB-C ports2 (up to 140 W each)2 (up to 100 W each)
USB-A ports-1
12 V car outlet-Yes
DC5521 ports-0
UPS / pass-throughYes (10 ms switchover)Yes (20 ms switchover)
Charging
AC charging1,600 W-
Full AC charge time50 min (50 min in Emergency mode; 1.25 hr default)1 h 30 min (1.5 hr from a wall outlet)
Max solar input400 W800 W
Solar input voltage-16-60V (DC8020, dual input)
Car charging-96 W
Build
Weight23.8 lb (10.8 kg)38.6 lb (17.5 kg)
Dimensions12.4 x 7.9 x 9.2 in13.2 x 10.4 x 11.6 in
AppJackery app (WiFi/Bluetooth)Jackery app (WiFi/Bluetooth)
Warranty-5 years
Released2026-082026-01

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