BLUETTI AC70 vs Jackery Explorer 1000
Two mid-size 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 1000, 1,002 Wh vs 768 Wh.
- More AC output: about the same (1,000 W vs 1,000 W).
- Higher surge: Jackery Explorer 1000, 2,000 W vs 1,500 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: BLUETTI AC70, 58 V vs 30 V.
- Lighter: about the same (22.5 lb vs 22 lb).
- Lower brand-store price: BLUETTI AC70, $359 vs $999.
AC70 and Explorer 1000 differ mainly in size: Explorer 1000 has the biggest battery at 1,002 Wh. Explorer 1000 is the lightest at 22 lb. AC70 is the cheapest at $359. We do not have a confirmed solar input for all of them yet, so that comparison is left out.
How long they run common devices
| Device | BLUETTI AC70 | Jackery Explorer 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 11 hours | 14 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 16 hours | 21 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 6.5 hours | 8.5 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 11 hours | 14 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 | 768 Wh fridge about 11 hours | 1,002 Wh fridge about 14 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 1,000 W Fridge, TV, laptops, a coffee maker | 1,000 W Fridge, TV, laptops, a coffee maker |
Surge W, a second or two | 1,500 W motor start-ups | 2,000 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 500 W full in about 2 hours | n/a not confirmed yet |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12 to 58 V 2 panels in series fits | 12 to 30 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel |
Solar inputs count | 1 input XT60 (XT60PM-M) | 1 input DC input |
Weight lb | 22.5 lb two hands | 22 lb two hands |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 34 Wh/lb higher is denser | 46 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $359 0.47 $/Wh | $999 1.00 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.47 lower is better value | $1.00 lower is better value |
| Buy | $359 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $999 · 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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