# Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs Bluetti AC180: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 (Jackery) and Bluetti AC180 (Bluetti) among portable power stations.

## Side by side

| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Bluetti AC180 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | not published | $499 |
| Brand | Jackery | Bluetti |
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Capacity (Wh) | 1070 | 1152 |
| Ac output (W) | 1500 | 1800 |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Recharge full min | 96 | 93 |
| Weight (lb) | 24.2 | 35.27 |
| Outlets ac | — | 4 |
| Expandable | No | No |

## Key differences

- Capacity (Wh): Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1070 vs Bluetti AC180 1152
- Ac output (W): Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 1500 vs Bluetti AC180 1800
- Recharge full min: Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 96 vs Bluetti AC180 93
- Weight (lb): Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 24.2 vs Bluetti AC180 35.27

## What reviewers say

**Jackery Explorer 1000 v2** — Only TechRadar's hands-on field test qualified among whitelisted testers; no other whitelisted outlet had a review of this exact model. TechRadar scored it 4.5/5 overall, praising the compact updated design, near-silent operation (under 22dB when charging), seamless UPS backup and solar/fast-emergency charging, while flagging the 1500W output ceiling, just-over-10kg weight, lack of weatherproofing and the missing wireless charging pad. (1 sourced review.)

**Bluetti AC180** — Only PCWorld hands-on-tested this exact model. It measured class-leading AC efficiency (84% at 800W, 87% at 200W) and strong value (~69 cents per rated watt-hour at debut price), but flagged worst-in-class DC efficiency (71% over a 60W USB-PD load) and heavy weight (35 lb, 32.5 Wh/lb). Single verified tester, so treat as one data point. (1 sourced review.)

## Sources

- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: https://ca.jackery.com/products/explorer-1000-v2-portable-power-station (ca.jackery.com, verified 2026-06-15)
- Bluetti AC180: https://www.bluettipower.com/products/ac180 (bluettipower.com, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/portable-power-stations/jackery-explorer-1000-v2-vs-bluetti-ac180/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 (not published) vs Bluetti AC180 ($499) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/portable-power-stations/jackery-explorer-1000-v2-vs-bluetti-ac180/
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