Jackery Our score 7.5/10 #5 of 17 mid-size for real capacity
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Updated
Jackery's 1 kWh all-rounder: light for its size at 23.8 lb, with 1,500 W of AC output, but only three AC outlets and no way to add batteries.
Independent tests put this portable power station's usable capacity at 923 Wh, 86% of the rated 1,070 Wh (the median of 2 tests).
Real capacity
923of 1,070 Wh
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OutdoorGearLab
85%
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The Solar Lab
88%
AC output
1,500 W
More than 4 of the 16 other mid-size models we review. 3,000 W surge.
Cost per usable Wh
$0.54
#15 of 33 models we've priced.
Good valueWeight
23.8 lb
39 usable Wh per lb
Battery
LiFePO4
Long-life chemistry
Warranty
3 years
Wall charge
1 h
Emergency charging mode, switched on in the app. About 95 minutes in standard mode (OutdoorGearLab, The Solar Lab).
How much of the 1,070 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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OutdoorGearLab 910 Wh · 85%
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The Solar Lab 88%
How long will it run your devices?
Add what you want to power and see how long the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 lasts on its tested 923 Wh, counting the power it uses on itself and any solar panels you add.
4 more results we found but don't count
| Tester | Result | Why it's not counted |
|---|---|---|
| nextpit (Thomas Kern) Sep 20, 2024 | 902 Wh 84% | EU unit (230 V), cross-check only |
| ADAC spring 2025 (overview published 2025-06-11) | 943 Wh 88% | EU unit (230 V), cross-check only |
| ADAC spring 2025 (overview published 2025-06-11) | 930 Wh 87% | EU unit (230 V), cross-check only |
| Outdoor Tech Lab (JC Courtland) Mar 2026 | 1,052 Wh 98% | Method not described |
Our score: 7.5 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 7.7
What goes into capacity and power Measure This model Score Tested usable capacity 60% 923 Wh 8.4 Continuous AC output 25% 1,500 W 6.3 AC surge 15% 3,000 W 7.3 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 6.7
What goes into charging Measure This model Score Wall charge to full 40% 1 h 7.3 Max solar input 35% 400 W 6.3 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 8.5
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% 39 Wh/lb 9.0 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 6.5
What goes into features Measure This model Score Expandable battery 25% No 5.0 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% Not known Left out 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.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Delivered about 86% of rated capacity, right on the median of the models we track.
- Light for its size at 23.8 lb.
- 1,500 W continuous AC output.
- Battery backup (UPS) mode.
- 5-year warranty if you register it (3 years otherwise).
Cons
- Only three AC outlets.
- Not expandable.
- The 1-hour charge needs emergency mode switched on in the app. Testers measured about 95 minutes in standard mode.
- UPS switchover is up to 20 ms, slower than the 10 ms many rivals quote.
Who it's for
Campers and anyone who wants a simple, fairly light 1 kWh station for weekends away and the odd outage.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you want room to add batteries later, or need more than three AC outlets at once.
Features
- Battery backup (UPS) mode : yes
- Takes extra batteries : no
- LiFePO4 battery : yes
- Solar input, 400 W : yes
- Car charging : yes
- 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 v2 1,070 Wh rated | 923 Wh | 86% | $499 | 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 |
| ALLPOWERS R1500 1,152 Wh rated | 956 Wh | 83% | $539 | Good value |
| BLUETTI AC180 1,152 Wh rated | 991 Wh | 86% | $499 | Good value |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus 1,264 Wh rated | 1,090 Wh | 86% | $619 | Good value |
Questions
How much usable power does the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 have?
About 923 Wh. OutdoorGearLab measured 910 Wh, and The Solar Lab's near-maximum run at 1,479 W worked out to about 87.5% of the rated 1,070 Wh.
How long does the Explorer 1000 v2 take to charge?
Jackery says one hour in emergency charging mode, which you switch on in the app. OutdoorGearLab and The Solar Lab both measured about 95 minutes in standard mode.
Did the Explorer 1000 v2 fail a safety test?
ADAC, the German motoring club, failed the European version in its 2025 test because its two DC charging inputs aren't isolated from each other. We haven't seen the same finding reported for US units. ADAC's report is linked in the tests above.
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
- Not expandable
Output and ports
- AC surge
- 3,000 W The Solar Lab saw it shut off after a couple of seconds at 2,200 W.
- r.jackery.net (source for AC surge)
- Boost mode (heating loads only)
- Not published
Charging
- Wall charge to full
- 1 h Emergency charging mode, switched on in the app. About 95 minutes in standard mode (OutdoorGearLab, The Solar Lab).
- techradar.com (source for Wall charge to full)
Size and build
- Wheels
- Not published
- Noise (maker’s figure)
- Not published
Warranty and certification
- Certifications
- Not published
- 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.