Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
The lightest unit here with the most capacity: 1,070 Wh in 23.8 lb, a fold‑down handle and near‑silent charging. Fewer ports and 1,500 W are the trade‑offs.
- Continuous AC output
- 1,500W
- AC recharge time
- 60min
- Max solar input
- 400W
- Weight
- 23.8lb
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Jackery built its name on simple, reliable stations, and the Explorer 1000 v2 keeps that formula. It packs 1,070 Wh of LiFePO4, the most capacity of this group, into the lightest body at 23.8 lb, with a fold‑down handle and a flat top you can stack things on.
Output is 1,500 W continuous with 3,000 W surge, which covers fridges, CPAP machines, laptops and TVs but not most full‑power kettles. Standard wall charging takes about 1 h 40 min, or about an hour if you switch on Emergency mode in the app. TechRadar kept a 3D printer running through an overnight outage on it.
Pros
- Most capacity and lightest weight of the group
- Near‑silent while charging (~22 dB)
- Simple to use, fold‑down handle
- Proven reliability during real outages
Cons
- Only 1,500 W, so kettles and heaters may not run
- Just 7 outputs (3 AC)
- Slower UPS switchover (~20 ms)
- Not weatherproof
Who it’s for
- Camping and tailgating where weight matters
- First‑time buyers who want simplicity
- Overnight CPAP and fridge backup
Technical specifications
| Capacity | 1,070 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life (to 80%) | 4,000 |
| Continuous AC output | 1,500 W |
| Surge power | 3,000 W |
| AC recharge time | 1 h1 h in Emergency mode · 1 h 40 min standard |
| Max solar input | 400 W |
| Weight | 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) |
| Total outputs | 7 |
| UPS switchover | ≤ 20 ms |
| Expandable | No |
| App control | Wi‑Fi + Bluetooth |
| Noise | ~22 dBwhile charging |
| Dimensions | 9.7 × 8.8 × 12.9 in |
Performance profile
Scores are calculated from the published specs on a 0–10 scale, so every model is measured the same way.
How long will it run?
- Wi‑Fi router + modem 20 W45 h+
- CPAP machine 40 W23 h
- Fridge (average draw) 60 W15 h
- Laptop 60 W15 h
- 55" TV 100 W9.1 h
- Drip coffee maker 1,000 W0.9 h
- Space heater 1,500 W0.6 h
Estimated with 85% inverter efficiency. Real runtimes vary with temperature and load.
What reviewers and owners say
TechRadar liked the compact redesign, quiet operation and real‑world reliability, but flagged the 1,500 W limit, the price at launch, the lack of weatherproofing and no wireless charging pad. Owners tend to describe it as the “set it and forget it” option.
Most praised
- Weight
- Silence
- Ease of use
Most common complaints
- 1,500 W cap
- Few outlets
Sources: TechRadar · Off Grid Source
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
The lightest unit here with the most capacity: 1,070 Wh in 23.8 lb, a fold‑down handle and near‑silent charging. Fewer ports and 1,500 W are the trade‑offs.