VTOMAN Jump 1800
#27 in Mid-sizeFull review
A large-inverter LiFePO4 station at a low price for campers and RV owners who need to run appliances. Slow recharging and no UPS make it a weak pick for home backup.
Amazon $619.99 VTOMAN $486.49$486.49
The VTOMAN Jump 1800 rates 4.0 among mid-size portable power stations; the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 rates 3.8 among large ones. The VTOMAN Jump 1800 costs $362.51 less ($486.49 vs $849).
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.
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 weight | VTOMAN Jump 1800 | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 100 $0.35 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% | 76 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 2-year warranty | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 82 1,800 W continuous AC | 33 2,000 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) | 95 0-100% on AC in 1 h |
| Portability 10% | 64 80 Wh per kg (38.5 lb (17.5 kg)) | 100 106 Wh per kg (32 lb (14.5 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 16 400 W max solar input | 13 400 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 45 expandable, 100 W USB-C | 75 UPS (10 ms), 100 W USB-C, app |
Specifications
| VTOMAN Jump 1800 | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,408 Wh | 1,536 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,000 to 80% | 6,000 to 70%+ |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 2,956 Wh | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) | 2,000 W (4,000 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 3 total | 3 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 3 | - |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | - | 3 |
| AC waveform | - | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 4 | 1 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | No | Yes (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 330 W | - |
| Full AC charge time | - | 1 h (About 1 hr with Emergency Charging enabled in the app; 80 min standard) |
| Max solar input | 400 W | 400 W |
| Solar input voltage | 12-60V (2 x DC5521, 400W combined) | 16-60V (2 x DC8020 inputs) |
| Car charging | - | 96 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 38.5 lb (17.5 kg) | 32 lb (14.5 kg) |
| Dimensions | 14.2 x 10.6 x 12 in | 12.99 x 8.7 x 9.53 in |
| App | - | Jackery app |
| Warranty | 2 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2025-04 | 2025-11 |