EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus 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 720 Wh.
- More AC output: Jackery Explorer 1000, 1,000 W vs 600 W.
- Higher surge: Jackery Explorer 1000, 2,000 W vs 1,200 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: Jackery Explorer 1000, 30 V vs 25 V.
- Lighter: EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus, 17.6 lb vs 22 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus, $499 vs $999.
RIVER Max Plus and Explorer 1000 differ mainly in size: Explorer 1000 has the biggest battery at 1,002 Wh. RIVER Max Plus is the lightest at 17.6 lb. RIVER Max Plus is the cheapest at $499. 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 | EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus | Jackery Explorer 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 10 hours | 14 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 15 hours | 21 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 6 hours | 8.5 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 10 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 |  EcoFlow |  Jackery |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 720 Wh fridge about 10 hours | 1,002 Wh fridge about 14 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 600 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights | 1,000 W Fridge, TV, laptops, a coffee maker |
Surge W, a second or two | 1,200 W motor start-ups | 2,000 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 200 W full in about 5 hours | n/a not confirmed yet |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 10 to 25 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel | 12 to 30 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel |
Solar inputs count | 1 input Solar input | 1 input DC input |
Weight lb | 17.6 lb one hand | 22 lb two hands |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 41 Wh/lb higher is denser | 46 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $499 0.69 $/Wh | $999 1.00 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.69 lower is better value | $1.00 lower is better value |
| Buy | $499 · 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 EcoFlow store when we checked
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