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
The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.1 to 3.5. The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 leads on AC output, features and charging speed. The Jackery Explorer 500 v2 wins on battery life. The Jackery Explorer 500 v2 costs $310 less ($359 vs $669).
Jackery Explorer 500 v2
#34 in Mid-sizeFull review
A small, light LiFePO4 station for camping, CPAP and keeping a router up through short outages.
Amazon $359$359
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 1000 Plus v2 for AC output (1,800 W continuous AC vs 500 W continuous AC), features (UPS (10 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app vs UPS (10 ms), 100 W USB-C) and charging speed (0-100% on AC in 50 min vs 0-100% on AC in 1 h 18 min).
- Choose the Jackery Explorer 500 v2 for battery life (LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles).
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 HomePower 1000 Plus v2 | Jackery Explorer 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 60 $0.65 per rated Wh | 53 $0.70 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% | 82 1,800 W continuous AC | 0 500 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 100 0-100% on AC in 50 min | 85 0-100% on AC in 1 h 18 min |
| Portability 10% | 91 95 Wh per kg (23.8 lb (10.8 kg)) | 81 90 Wh per kg (12.6 lb (5.7 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 28 400 W max solar input | 28 200 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app | 55 UPS (10 ms), 100 W USB-C |
Specifications
| Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 | Jackery Explorer 500 v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 512 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,000 to 70%+ | 6,000 to 70%+ |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 11,000 Wh | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) | 500 W (1,000 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 2 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | 2 |
| 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 (10 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 18 min (Wall charging 0-100% in 1.3 hrs (78 min) and 0-80% in 52 min per Jackery's UK product page "Charging Time by Method (0-100%)" table (UK 230V page; AC + SolarSaga 100W reaches 100% in 1 hr)) |
| Max solar input | 400 W | 200 W |
| Solar input voltage | - | 16-60V (1 x DC8020 input, shared with car input) |
| Car charging | - | 96 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) | 12.6 lb (5.7 kg) |
| Dimensions | 12.4 x 7.9 x 9.2 in | 31.1 x 20.5 x 15.7 cm |
| App | Jackery app (WiFi/Bluetooth) | - |
| Warranty | - | 5 years |
| Released | 2026-08 | 2025-09 |