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 $669The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 rates 4.1 among mid-size portable power stations; the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 rates 4.0 among large ones. The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 costs $230 less ($669 vs $899).

For campers and outage users who want 2 kWh in a comparatively light, simple box and do not plan to expand.
Amazon $899 Jackery $899Prices 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 | Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 | Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 60 $0.65 per rated Wh | 78 $0.44 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 62 84% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 85 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 82 1,800 W continuous AC | 44 2,200 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 100 0-100% on AC in 50 min | 71 0-100% on AC in 1 h 45 min |
| Portability 10% | 91 95 Wh per kg (23.8 lb (10.8 kg)) | 100 114 Wh per kg (39.5 lb (17.9 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 28 400 W max solar input | 5 400 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2
No independent test published yet.
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 1,710 Wh | 83.7% | Full-discharge AC test; the review’s table gives 1710 Wh (84%) while its text gives 1740 Wh. Recharged in about 2.5 h. |
Specifications
| Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 | Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 2,042 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | - | 1,710 Wh (84%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,000 to 70%+ | 4,000 to 70%+ |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 11,000 Wh | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) | 2,200 W (4,400 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 3 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | 3 |
| AC waveform | - | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (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-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,600 W | - |
| Full AC charge time | 50 min (50 min in Emergency mode; 1.25 hr default) | 1 h 45 min (Full in 1.75 h on AC (manufacturer); 15A max input) |
| Max solar input | 400 W | 400 W |
| Solar input voltage | - | 11-60V (2x DC8020) |
| Car charging | - | 96 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) | 39.5 lb (17.9 kg) |
| Dimensions | 12.4 x 7.9 x 9.2 in | 13.2 x 10.4 x 11.5 in |
| App | Jackery app (WiFi/Bluetooth) | Jackery App |
| Warranty | - | 5 years |
| Released | 2026-08 | 2025-02 |