Jackery Our score 8.4/10 #6 of 17 mid-size for real capacity
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
Updated
Jackery's expandable 1.26 kWh station. It did well at a moderate load but delivered less than half its capacity at a light one in Outdoor Life's test.
Independent tests put this portable power station's usable capacity at 1,090 Wh, 86% of the rated 1,264 Wh (one test so far).
Real capacity
1,090of 1,264 Wh
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Outdoor Life
86%
AC output
2,000 W
More than 12 of the 16 other mid-size models we review. 4,000 W surge.
Cost per usable Wh
$0.57
#19 of 33 models we've priced.
Good valueWeight
32.0 lb
34 usable Wh per lb
Battery
LiFePO4
Long-life chemistry
Warranty
3 years
Wall charge
1 h 42 min
To full, maker’s figure
How much of the 1,264 Wh do you get?
Each bar is the full rated capacity. Blue is what the tester measured coming out of the AC outlets; the striped end is what was lost.
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Outdoor Life 1,090 Wh · 86%
At light loads it delivers much less
At about 34 W, Outdoor Life measured 620 Wh, 49% of rated. The unit's own running costs take a bigger share when the load is small. Bear this in mind for a CPAP, a fridge overnight or a few lights.
How long will it run your devices?
Add what you want to power and see how long the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus lasts on its tested 1,090 Wh, counting the power it uses on itself and any solar panels you add.
Our score: 8.4 out of 10
Worked out from the tested capacity and the specs on this page, compared with the other models we track. Capacity, power and charging are compared with the 17 mid-size models; battery, build and features with all 37. Price isn't part of it. How we score.
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Capacity and power 35% of the score 9.6
What goes into capacity and power Measure This model Score Tested usable capacity 60% 1,090 Wh 9.9 Continuous AC output 25% 2,000 W 9.1 AC surge 15% 4,000 W 9.2 Compared with the 17 mid-size models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Charging 25% of the score 7.3
What goes into charging Measure This model Score Wall charge to full 40% 1 h 42 min 6.7 Max solar input 35% 800 W 8.9 UPS switchover 25% 20 ms 6.2 Compared with the 17 mid-size models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
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Battery and build 25% of the score 8.2
What goes into battery and build Measure This model Score Battery type 30% LiFePO4 10.0 Cycle life to 80% 25% Not known Left out Warranty 25% 3 years 6.5 Usable Wh per lb 20% 34 Wh/lb 7.6 Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group. Measures we have no figure for are left out.
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Features 15% of the score 7.6
What goes into features Measure This model Score Expandable battery 25% Yes 10.0 AC + USB-C outlets 20% 5 6.5 USB-C max output 15% 100 W 7.0 240 V output 15% No 5.0 App control 15% Yes 10.0 Wheels 10% No 5.0 Compared with all 37 models we track. Scores run from 5 to 10; 7.5 is the middle of the group.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Delivered 86% of rated capacity at about 380 W in Outdoor Life's test.
- 2,000 W continuous output, 4,000 W surge.
- Up to 800 W of solar input.
- Low cost per usable watt-hour at the price we checked.
Cons
- Delivered only 49% at a 34 W load, the weakest light-load result we track.
- Expansion depends on the Battery Pack 1000 Plus, which Jackery's page says is discontinued.
- At 32 lb it's heavy for its capacity, though one Jackery page tile says 24 lb.
- UPS output is limited to about 1,440 W, with a 20 ms switchover.
Who it's for
Home backup buyers running bigger loads like a fridge or a microwave, who want solar charging.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you mainly run small loads overnight, like a CPAP or a router, where it wastes the most.
Features
- Battery backup (UPS) mode : yes
- Takes extra batteries : yes
- LiFePO4 battery : yes
- Solar input, 800 W : yes
- Car charging : not published
- 240 V output : no
- RV outlet (TT-30) : no
- App control : yes
- Wheels : no
How it compares with other mid-size models
| Model | Usable | Delivered | Price | Value |
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| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus 1,264 Wh rated | 1,090 Wh | 86% | $619 | Good value |
| UDPower C600 596 Wh rated | 497 Wh | 83% | – | No price checked yet |
| Duracell G800 620 Wh rated | 503 Wh | 81% | $699 | Pricey |
| Goal Zero Yeti 700 677 Wh rated | 560 Wh | 83% | $699.95 | Pricey |
| Dabbsson 600L 768 Wh rated | 653 Wh | 85% | $299 | Great value |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 1,024 Wh rated | 880 Wh | 86% | $499.99 | Good value |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 1,024 Wh rated | 890 Wh | 87% | $489 | Good value |
| DJI Power 1000 V2 1,024 Wh rated | 840 Wh | 82% | – | No price checked yet |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 1,024 Wh rated | 885 Wh | 86% | $629 | Fair price |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic 1,024 Wh rated | 947 Wh | 93% | $499 | Good value |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus 1,024 Wh rated | 875 Wh | 85% | $719 | Pricey |
| OUPES Mega 1 1,024 Wh rated | 809 Wh | 79% | $699 | Pricey |
| OUPES Mega 1 Lite 1,024 Wh rated | 855 Wh | 84% | $599 | Fair price |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 (first gen) 1,056 Wh rated | 950 Wh | 90% | $469.99 | Great value |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1,070 Wh rated | 923 Wh | 86% | $499 | Good value |
| ALLPOWERS R1500 1,152 Wh rated | 956 Wh | 83% | $539 | Good value |
| BLUETTI AC180 1,152 Wh rated | 991 Wh | 86% | $499 | Good value |
Questions
How much usable power does the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus have?
Outdoor Life measured 1,090 Wh at about 380 W, against a rated 1,264 Wh. At a 34 W load it measured 620 Wh.
Can you still expand the Explorer 1000 Plus?
It takes up to three Battery Pack 1000 Plus units, but Jackery's product page says that pack is discontinued, so check availability first.
Full specs
From the maker's US manual or product page unless noted. Each value links to where we found it.
Capacity and battery
- Cycle life (to 80% capacity)
- Not published
- Maximum with extra batteries
- 5,056 Wh Needs the Battery Pack 1000 Plus, listed as discontinued.
- jackery.com (source for Maximum with extra batteries)
Output and ports
- Boost mode (heating loads only)
- Not published
Charging
- Car charging input
- Not published
Size and build
- Weight
- 32 lb Jackery's spec table. A marketing tile on the same page says 24 lb.
- r.jackery.net (source for Weight)
- Noise (maker’s figure)
- Not published
Warranty and certification
- Released
- Not published
Where this data comes from
Capacity figures come from the independent testers linked above. We record their numbers, the date and the load, and link to their reports; the testing is theirs. Specs come from Jackery's own US documents, and we note where they disagree with each other or with test results. Prices are checked by hand on the brand's US store.