Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

Name: Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Brand: Jackery

Ranked #7 of 9 in Best 1000Wh Portable Power Stations (700–1,500 Wh) for 2026. Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

Best for: Light for 1 kWh, with a fast AC recharge

5.3/10

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

Score breakdown

Battery capacity 25%

Continuous AC output 20%

Max solar input 15%

Weight 15%

Max AC charging power * 10%

Rated cycle life 10%

Surge / peak output 5%

* Not published by the manufacturer; scored at the category median so missing data neither helps nor hurts.

Battery capacity	1070 Wh
Continuous AC output	1500 W
Max solar input	400 W
Weight	10.8 kg
Max AC charging power	Not listed
Rated cycle life	4000 cycles
Surge / peak output	3000 W
Capacity	30.4 Ah / 35.2 V (1,070 Wh)
Chemistry	LiFePO4
Cycle rating	4,000 cycles to 70%+
AC output	3 outlets, 1,500 W rated (3,000 W surge peak)
Solar input	2 × DC8020, 400 W max combined
AC charge time	1.58 hours (Jackery figure)
USB-C	100 W + 30 W
Weight	Around 23.8 lb (10.8 kg)
Price	Check price