Head to Head: Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs BLUETTI AC180
The lightest 1kWh-class station we cover against the one with the most capacity.
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The Jackery is about 11.5 lb lighter (23.8 vs 35.3 lb) with a higher surge peak. The AC180 has more capacity (1,152 vs 1,070Wh), more output (1,800W vs 1,500W) and more solar input (500W vs 400W).
- Weight: Jackery by a lot.
- Capacity, output and solar: AC180.
- Neither is expandable.
Specs side by side
Manufacturer figures, copied from the sources below; the usable row is our estimate.
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | BLUETTI AC180 |
|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 1,070Wh | 1,152Wh |
| Estimated usable (AC) | ≈788Wh (estimate) | ≈848Wh (estimate) |
| Battery | LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles to 70%+ | LiFePO4, 3,500+ cycles to 80% |
| AC output | 1,500W (surge peak 3,000W) | 1,800W (Power Lifting 2,700W for resistive loads; surge 2,700W) |
| Wall charging | About 1,000W normal (about 1.7 h); app Emergency Super Charging about 1 h | Up to 1,440W Turbo, about 1.3–1.8 h |
| Solar input | 400W max (2 × 200W ports) | 500W max, 12–60V, 10A |
| Weight | About 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) | About 35.3 lb (16 kg) |
| Backup switchover | ≤20 ms switchover | Pass-through charging (no switchover time on the product page) |
| Expansion | Not expandable | Not expandable (can be charged from BLUETTI batteries in Power Bank Mode) |
Where they differ
- Weight: 23.8 vs 35.3 lb.
- Output: 1,500W vs 1,800W.
- Usable (estimate): ≈788 vs ≈848 Wh.
- Idle draw: Jackery lists 18W standby; BLUETTI about 15W self-consumption.
Who should buy which
Buy the Jackery if it travels with you. Buy the AC180 if it mostly sits at home as backup.
FAQ
Where can I see the full specs?
See the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Spec Check and the BLUETTI AC180 Spec Check.
Where do I go next?
Try the power planner to put numbers to your own situation, or see the product picks on the deals page.
Terms used here
- Watt-hour (Wh)
- Energy: one watt for one hour.
- LiFePO4 (LFP)
- Lithium iron phosphate battery chemistry.
- Pass-through charging
- Using a power station while it charges.
Sources
This guide is informational and based on published specifications and general references, not hands-on testing. Check the manufacturer's current specs before you buy.