BLUETTI Elite 400 vs Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
Two large 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 5000 Plus, 5,040 Wh vs 3,840 Wh.
- More AC output: Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus, 7,200 W vs 2,600 W.
- Higher surge: Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus, 14,400 W vs 5,200 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus, 450 V vs 60 V.
- Lighter: BLUETTI Elite 400, 86 lb vs 134.5 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: BLUETTI Elite 400, $1,399 vs $3,499.
Elite 400 and Explorer 5000 Plus differ mainly in size: Explorer 5000 Plus has the biggest battery at 5,040 Wh. Elite 400 is the lightest at 86 lb. Elite 400 is the cheapest at $1,399. 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 Elite 400 | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 2 days | 3 days |
| CPAP (40 W) | 3 days | 4 days |
| Starlink (100 W) | 33 hours | 43 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 2 days | 3 days |
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 | 3,840 Wh fridge about 2 days | 5,040 Wh fridge about 3 days |
AC output W, continuous | 2,600 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear | 7,200 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear |
Surge W, a second or two | 5,200 W motor start-ups | 14,400 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 1,000 W full in about 5.5 hours | n/a not confirmed yet |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits | 135 to 450 V, 11 to 60 V room for 3+ panels in series |
Solar inputs count | 1 input Solar input | 3 inputs High-PV (MC4), Low-PV (DC8020) |
Weight lb | 86 lb wheels or two people | 134.5 lb wheels or two people |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 45 Wh/lb higher is denser | 37 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $1,399 0.36 $/Wh | $3,499 0.69 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.36 lower is better value | $0.69 lower is better value |
| Buy | $1,399 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $3,499 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
Which solar panels work with each
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