BLUETTI AC180P vs Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
Two 1,000 Wh class power stations, number by number. Neither is ranked above the other. Every spec comes from each maker's manual or product page; tap a station for the source.
- Bigger battery: BLUETTI AC180P, 1,440 Wh vs 1,265 Wh.
- More AC output: Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus, 2,000 W vs 1,800 W.
- Higher surge: Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus, 4,000 W vs 2,700 W.
- More solar input: Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus, 800 W vs 500 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: about the same (60 V vs 60 V).
- Lighter: Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus, 32 lb vs 35.3 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: about the same ($649 vs $619).
AC180P and Explorer 1000 Plus differ mainly in size: AC180P has the biggest battery at 1,440 Wh. Explorer 1000 Plus is the lightest at 32 lb. Explorer 1000 Plus takes the most solar at 800 W, so it refills fastest. Explorer 1000 Plus is the cheapest at $619, and it also leads on solar input.
How long they run common devices
| Device | BLUETTI AC180P | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 20 hours | 18 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 31 hours | 27 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 12 hours | 11 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 20 hours | 18 hours |
On a full charge, assuming 85% of the battery is usable. Real devices vary; check the label on yours.
Every spec side by side
| Spec |  BLUETTI |  Jackery |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 1,440 Wh fridge about 20 hours | 1,265 Wh fridge about 18 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 1,800 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear | 2,000 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear |
Surge W, a second or two | 2,700 W motor start-ups | 4,000 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 500 W full in about 4 hours | 800 W full in about 2.5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits | 12 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits |
Solar inputs count | 1 input Solar input | 2 inputs DC8020 |
Weight lb | 35.3 lb two hands | 32 lb two hands |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 41 Wh/lb higher is denser | 40 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $649 0.45 $/Wh | $619 0.49 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.45 lower is better value | $0.49 lower is better value |
| Buy | $649 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $619 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
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