BLUETTI AC180P vs Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
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: Jackery Explorer 1500 v2, 1,536 Wh vs 1,440 Wh.
- More AC output: Jackery Explorer 1500 v2, 2,000 W vs 1,800 W.
- Higher surge: Jackery Explorer 1500 v2, 4,000 W vs 2,700 W.
- More solar input: BLUETTI AC180P, 500 W vs 400 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: about the same (60 V vs 60 V).
- Lighter: Jackery Explorer 1500 v2, 32 lb vs 35.3 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: BLUETTI AC180P, $649 vs $849.
AC180P and Explorer 1500 v2 are the same size class: within 96 Wh of each other. Explorer 1500 v2 is the lightest at 32 lb. AC180P takes the most solar at 500 W, so it refills fastest. AC180P is the cheapest at $649, and it also leads on solar input.
How long they run common devices
| Device | BLUETTI AC180P | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 20 hours | 22 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 31 hours | 33 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 12 hours | 13 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 20 hours | 22 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 | 1,536 Wh fridge about 22 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 | 400 W full in about 5.5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits | 16 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 | 48 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $649 0.45 $/Wh | $849 0.55 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.45 lower is better value | $0.55 lower is better value |
| Buy | $649 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $849 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
Which solar panels work with each
Our checker at 20°F, using each maker's voltage and current rules. Tap a verdict for the wiring and cables.
Where to buy
Out of stock at the BLUETTI store when we checked
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