Jackery Explorer 1000 vs Jackery HomePower 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: about the same (1,002 Wh vs 1,024 Wh).
- More AC output: Jackery HomePower 1000 v2, 1,500 W vs 1,000 W.
- Higher surge: Jackery HomePower 1000 v2, 3,000 W vs 2,000 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: Jackery HomePower 1000 v2, 60 V vs 30 V.
- Lighter: Jackery Explorer 1000, 22 lb vs 23.4 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: Jackery HomePower 1000 v2, $549 vs $999.
Explorer 1000 and HomePower 1000 v2 are the same size class: within 22 Wh of each other. Explorer 1000 is the lightest at 22 lb. HomePower 1000 v2 is the cheapest at $549. 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 | Jackery Explorer 1000 | Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 14 hours | 15 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 21 hours | 22 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 8.5 hours | 8.5 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 |  Jackery |  Jackery |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 1,002 Wh fridge about 14 hours | 1,024 Wh fridge about 15 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 1,000 W Fridge, TV, laptops, a coffee maker | 1,500 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear |
Surge W, a second or two | 2,000 W motor start-ups | 3,000 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | n/a not confirmed yet | 400 W full in about 3.5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12 to 30 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel | 16 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits |
Solar inputs count | 1 input DC input | 2 inputs DC8020 |
Weight lb | 22 lb two hands | 23.4 lb two hands |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 46 Wh/lb higher is denser | 44 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $999 1.00 $/Wh | $549 0.54 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $1.00 lower is better value | $0.54 lower is better value |
| Buy | $999 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $549 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
Which solar panels work with each
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