Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2
#22 in LargeFull review
A 2kWh expandable station for home backup and RV living, with enough solar input to recharge in an afternoon.
Amazon $1,069 Jackery $1,069$1,069
The Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 is the better portable power station overall, rated 3.9 to 3.8. The Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 leads on AC output, features and solar input. The Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 wins on battery life and charging speed. The Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 costs $220 less ($849 vs $1,069).
Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
#23 in LargeFull review
A compact 1.5kWh LiFePO4 station for home backup and camping where fast UPS switchover matters more than solar speed.
Amazon $849 Jackery $849$849
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 HomePower 2000 Plus v2 for AC output (2,400 W continuous AC vs 2,000 W continuous AC), features (UPS (10 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app vs UPS (10 ms), 100 W USB-C, app) and solar input (800 W max solar input vs 400 W max solar input).
- Choose the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 for battery life (LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles) and charging speed (0-100% on AC in 1 h vs 0-100% on AC in 1 h 30 min).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 66 $0.52 per rated Wh | 61 $0.55 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 85 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 54 2,400 W continuous AC | 33 2,000 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 79 0-100% on AC in 1 h 30 min | 95 0-100% on AC in 1 h |
| Portability 10% | 100 111 Wh per kg (40.6 lb (18.4 kg)) | 100 106 Wh per kg (32 lb (14.5 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 28 800 W max solar input | 13 400 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (10 ms), 100 W USB-C, app |
Specifications
| Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 2,048 Wh | 1,536 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,000 to 70%+ | 6,000 to 70%+ |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 12,000 Wh | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 2,400 W (4,800 W surge) | 2,000 W (4,000 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 3 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | 3 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 140 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 1 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,800 W | - |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 30 min (1.5 hr fast charge) | 1 h (About 1 hr with Emergency Charging enabled in the app; 80 min standard) |
| Max solar input | 800 W | 400 W |
| Solar input voltage | 2 x DC8020 inputs | 16-60V (2 x DC8020 inputs) |
| Car charging | 96 W | 96 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 40.6 lb (18.4 kg) | 32 lb (14.5 kg) |
| Dimensions | 14.37 x 10.24 x 10.73 in | 12.99 x 8.7 x 9.53 in |
| App | Jackery app | Jackery app |
| Warranty | - | 5 years |
| Released | 2026-06 | 2025-11 |