Jackery HomePower 1000 v2
#17 in Mid-sizeFull review
A light, inexpensive 1kWh LiFePO4 station for short outages and camping that recharges quickly from the wall.
Amazon $549 Jackery $549$549
The Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.2 to 3.5. The Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 leads on AC output, value and charging speed. The Jackery Explorer 500 v2 costs $190 less ($359 vs $549).
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 v2 for AC output (1,500 W continuous AC vs 500 W continuous AC), value ($0.54 per rated Wh vs $0.70 per rated Wh) and charging speed (0-100% on AC in 50 min vs 0-100% on AC in 1 h 18 min).
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 v2 | Jackery Explorer 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 75 $0.54 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% | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 70 1,500 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% | 94 96 Wh per kg (23.4 lb (10.6 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% | 75 UPS (10 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 55 UPS (10 ms), 100 W USB-C |
Specifications
| Jackery HomePower 1000 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 | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,500 W (3,000 W surge) | 500 W (1,000 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 3 total | 2 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 3 | 2 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 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 | ||
| 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 | 2 x DC8020 inputs | 16-60V (1 x DC8020 input, shared with car input) |
| Car charging | 96 W | 96 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 23.4 lb (10.6 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 | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2026-06 | 2025-09 |