Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs BLUETTI AC180
Two 1,000 Wh class power stations, number by number. We compare each brand's current model in this size; 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: BLUETTI AC180, 1,152 Wh vs 1,070 Wh.
- More AC output: BLUETTI AC180, 1,800 W vs 1,500 W.
- Higher surge: Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, 3,000 W vs 2,700 W.
- More solar input: BLUETTI AC180, 500 W vs 400 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: about the same (60 V vs 60 V).
- Lighter: Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, 23.8 lb vs 35.3 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: about the same ($499 vs $499).
Explorer 1000 v2 and AC180 are the same size class: within 82 Wh of each other. Explorer 1000 v2 is the lightest at 23.8 lb. AC180 takes the most solar at 500 W, so it refills fastest. Explorer 1000 v2 and AC180 are the cheapest at $499.
How long they run common devices
| Device | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | BLUETTI AC180 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 15 hours | 16 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 23 hours | 24 hours |
| Starlink (50 W) | 18 hours | 20 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 15 hours | 16 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 |  Jackery |  BLUETTI |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 1,070 Wh fridge about 15 hours | 1,152 Wh fridge about 16 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 1,500 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear | 1,800 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear |
Surge W, a second or two | 3,000 W motor start-ups | 2,700 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 400 W full in about 4 hours | 500 W full in about 3.5 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 | 2 inputs DC8020 | 1 input DC7909 |
Weight lb | 23.8 lb two hands | 35.3 lb two hands |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 45 Wh/lb higher is denser | 33 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $499 0.47 $/Wh | $499 0.43 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.47 lower is better value | $0.43 lower is better value |
| Buy | $499 · Details Brand store, Oct 27, 2026 | $499 · Details Brand store, Oct 27, 2026 |
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