Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Two of the mid-size power stations (700–1,500 wh) in our best 1000wh portable power stations (700–1,500 wh) for 2026 comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: An expandable 1.26 kWh Jackery with 2,000 W output
Check price at AmazonBest for: Light for 1 kWh, with a fast AC recharge
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityUsable runtime scales with watt-hours. A 1,000 Wh station runs a 100 W load for roughly 8–9 hours once inverter losses are counted. | 1264 Wh | 1070 Wh | 25% |
| Continuous AC outputThe rated (continuous) inverter output decides which appliances you can plug in. We use the rated figure, not surge or 'boost' modes. | 2000 W | 1500 W | 20% |
| Max solar inputHigher solar input means faster recharging off-grid, if you have enough panels to use it. | 800 W | 400 W | 15% |
| WeightLighter is easier to carry to a campsite or between rooms. | 14.5 kg | 10.8 kg | 15% |
| Max AC charging powerMore AC input watts means a faster wall recharge before a trip or storm. | Not listed | Not listed | 10% |
| Rated cycle lifeHow many full cycles the maker rates the battery for. Thresholds differ (70% vs 80% remaining capacity), so read the note under each product. | 4000 cycles | 4000 cycles | 10% |
| Surge / peak outputShort bursts for motor start-up (fridges, pumps). Skipped when the maker doesn't publish a surge figure. | 4000 W | 3000 W | 5% |
| Capacity | 30.4 Ah / 41.6 V (1,264.64 Wh) | 30.4 Ah / 35.2 V (1,070 Wh) | info |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 | info |
| Cycle rating | 4,000 cycles to 70%+ | 4,000 cycles to 70%+ | info |
| AC output | 3 outlets, 2,000 W rated (4,000 W surge peak) | 3 outlets, 1,500 W rated (3,000 W surge peak) | info |
| Expansion | DC expansion port for Jackery battery packs | Not listed | info |
| Solar input | 2 × DC8020, 800 W max | 2 × DC8020, 400 W max combined | info |
| AC charge time | 1.7 hours (Jackery figure) | 1.58 hours (Jackery figure) | info |
| Weight | 32 lb (14.5 kg) | Around 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) | info |
| USB-C | Not listed | 100 W + 30 W | info |
| VoltPick score | 7.3/10 | 5.3/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
Better published figure on: Battery capacity, Continuous AC output, Max solar input, Surge / peak output.
What we like
- Most capacity here (1,264 Wh)
- 2,000 W / 4,000 W surge
- Expandable with Jackery battery packs
- 800 W solar
Watch out for
- Heaviest Jackery in this class (32 lb)
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Better published figure on: Weight.
What we like
- Lightest 1 kWh-plus unit here (about 10.8 kg)
- 3,000 W surge
Watch out for
- Jackery doesn't list AC input watts
- 400 W solar max
Verdict
The 1000 Plus adds capacity (1,264 Wh), 2,000 W output, 800 W solar and expansion, at 3.7 kg more weight.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: Jackery: Explorer 1000 Plus specs
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: Jackery: Explorer 1000 v2 specs