BLUETTI Elite 100 mini vs Jackery Explorer 1000 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 1000 v2, 1,070 Wh vs 1,005 Wh.
- More AC output: Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, 1,500 W vs 700 W.
- Higher surge: Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, 3,000 W vs 1,050 W.
- More solar input: Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, 400 W vs 350 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: about the same (60 V vs 60 V).
- Lighter: about the same (23.6 lb vs 23.8 lb).
- Lower brand-store price: BLUETTI Elite 100 mini, $429 vs $519.
Elite 100 mini and Explorer 1000 v2 are the same size class: within 65 Wh of each other. Elite 100 mini is the lightest at 23.6 lb. Explorer 1000 v2 takes the most solar at 400 W, so it refills fastest. Elite 100 mini is the cheapest at $429.
How long they run common devices
| Device | BLUETTI Elite 100 mini | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 14 hours | 15 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 21 hours | 23 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 8.5 hours | 9 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 14 hours | 15 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 | 1,005 Wh fridge about 14 hours | 1,070 Wh fridge about 15 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 700 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights | 1,500 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear |
Surge W, a second or two | 1,050 W motor start-ups | 3,000 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 350 W full in about 4 hours | 400 W full in about 4 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 DC input | 2 inputs DC8020 |
Weight lb | 23.6 lb two hands | 23.8 lb two hands |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 43 Wh/lb higher is denser | 45 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $429 0.43 $/Wh | $519 0.49 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.43 lower is better value | $0.49 lower is better value |
| Buy | $429 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $519 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
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