Jackery Our score 7.3/10 #6 of 9 large for real capacity
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
Updated
Jackery's 2 kWh unit for camping and backup: 2,200 W of output in a 39.5 lb box, but no expansion and modest solar input.
Independent tests put this portable power station's usable capacity at 1,709 Wh, 84% of the rated 2,042 Wh (one test so far).
Real capacity
1,709of 2,042 Wh
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OutdoorGearLab
84%
AC output
2,200 W
More than 2 of the 7 other large models we review. 4,400 W surge.
Cost per usable Wh
$0.53
#11 of 33 models we've priced.
Good valueWeight
39.5 lb
43 usable Wh per lb
Battery
LiFePO4
Long-life chemistry
Warranty
3 years
Wall charge
1 h 45 min
Jackery also advertises 1.7 h in Emergency Super Charge mode, switched on in the app.
How much of the 2,042 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 1,710 Wh · 84%
How long will it run your devices?
Add what you want to power and see how long the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 lasts on its tested 1,709 Wh, counting the power it uses on itself and any solar panels you add.
Our score: 7.3 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 9 large 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 7.5
What goes into capacity and power Measure This model Score Tested usable capacity 60% 1,709 Wh 7.5 Continuous AC output 25% 2,200 W 6.7 AC surge 15% 4,400 W 9.2 Compared with the 9 large 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 6.0
What goes into charging Measure This model Score Wall charge to full 40% 1 h 45 min 6.7 Max solar input 35% 400 W 5.3 UPS switchover 25% 20 ms 5.9 Compared with the 9 large 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 8.7
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% 43 Wh/lb 9.5 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 6.4
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% 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
- Low cost per usable watt-hour for a 2 kWh unit at the prices we checked.
- 2,200 W continuous AC output, 4,400 W surge.
- Lighter than most 2 kWh rivals at 39.5 lb.
- Battery backup (UPS) mode.
Cons
- Delivered 84% of rated capacity in OutdoorGearLab's test, below the 86% median.
- Only three AC outlets.
- Solar input tops out at 400 W, slow for a 2 kWh battery.
- Not expandable.
- In UPS mode output is capped at 1,500 W until the power fails.
Who it's for
Campers and van owners who want 2 kWh they can still lift, mostly charged from the wall or the car.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you want to rely on solar, need more outlets, or want to add batteries later.
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 large models
| Model | Usable | Delivered | Price | Value |
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| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 2,042 Wh rated | 1,709 Wh | 84% | $899 | Good value |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (6th gen) 1,505 Wh rated | 1,320 Wh | 88% | $1,499.95 | Pricey |
| BLUETTI FridgePower 2,016 Wh rated | 1,621 Wh | 80% | $899 | Good value |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 2,048 Wh rated | 1,812 Wh | 89% | $899.99 | Great value |
| Dabbsson 2000L 2,048 Wh rated | 1,887 Wh | 92% | $649 | Great value |
| Pecron E2400LFP 2,048 Wh rated | 1,536 Wh | 75% | $649 | Great value |
| BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 2,074 Wh rated | 1,989 Wh | 96% | $899 | Great value |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 2,765 Wh rated | 2,159 Wh | 78% | $1,499 | Fair price |
Questions
How much usable power does the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 have?
OutdoorGearLab measured 1,710 Wh, against a rated 2,042 Wh. It's one test so far.
What warranty does the Explorer 2000 v2 have?
Three years, plus two more if you register it. Jackery's manual says the warranty covers buyers from Jackery's own site, Jackery-branded stores and authorized sellers, so check the seller before you buy.
Is the Explorer 2000 v2 the same as the Explorer 2000 Plus?
No. The 2000 Plus is an older, expandable model that Jackery now sells refurbished only. The 2000 v2 can't take extra batteries.
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
- Boost mode (heating loads only)
- Not published
Charging
- Wall charge to full
- 1 h 45 min Jackery also advertises 1.7 h in Emergency Super Charge mode, switched on in the app.
- jackery.com (source for Wall charge to full)
- Battery backup (UPS) mode
- Yes Output capped at 1,500 W in UPS mode until the power fails.
- r.jackery.net (source for Battery backup (UPS) mode)
Size and build
- Weight
- 39.5 lb Jackery's figure. OutdoorGearLab weighed it at 38.9 lb.
- r.jackery.net (source for Weight)
Warranty and certification
- Warranty
- 3 years Plus 2 years on registration, if bought from Jackery or an authorized seller.
- r.jackery.net (source for Warranty)
- 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.