Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 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: about the same (1,024 Wh vs 1,070 Wh).
- More AC output: Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2, 1,800 W vs 1,500 W.
- Higher surge: Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2, 3,600 W vs 3,000 W.
- More solar input: about the same (400 W vs 400 W).
- Higher solar voltage limit: about the same (60 V vs 60 V).
- Lighter: about the same (23.8 lb vs 23.8 lb).
- Lower brand-store price: Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, $519 vs $699.
HomePower 1000 Plus v2 and Explorer 1000 v2 are the same size class: within 46 Wh of each other. HomePower 1000 Plus v2 and Explorer 1000 v2 are the lightest at 23.8 lb. HomePower 1000 Plus v2 and Explorer 1000 v2 take the most solar at 400 W, so they refill fastest. Explorer 1000 v2 is the cheapest at $519.
How long they run common devices
| Device | Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 15 hours | 15 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 22 hours | 23 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 8.5 hours | 9 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 15 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 | 1,024 Wh fridge about 15 hours | 1,070 Wh fridge about 15 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 1,800 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear | 1,500 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear |
Surge W, a second or two | 3,600 W motor start-ups | 3,000 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 400 W full in about 3.5 hours | 400 W full in about 4 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 16 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits | 12 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits |
Solar inputs count | 2 inputs DC8020 | 2 inputs DC8020 |
Weight lb | 23.8 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 | $699 0.68 $/Wh | $519 0.49 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.68 lower is better value | $0.49 lower is better value |
| Buy | $699 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $519 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
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