Jackery
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
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Released 2023
Best Portable Power Stations · head-to-head
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs Bluetti AC180
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Bluetti AC180 is cheaper at $499. Every spec and price links to its source.
Bluetti
Bluetti AC180
$499
Released 2023
Which is better: the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 or Bluetti AC180?
They split the 2 specs we compare evenly.
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Key specs, head to head
The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Bluetti AC180 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $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 |
| Release | 2023 | 2023 |
Sources — Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: ca.jackery.com (verified 2026-06-15). Bluetti AC180: bluettipower.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 and Bluetti AC180?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- 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
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
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, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Compact, well-built design with streamlined fold-down handle; Near-silent operation (kept under 22dB when charging); Seamless UPS power switching for home/workshop backup.
Flagged: Limited to 1500W output — can't run standard kettles/irons; Not weatherproofed; No wireless charging pad.
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, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Class-leading AC efficiency, 84% at 800W and 87% at 200W load; Strong value for capacity (~69 cents per rated watt-hour at debut price); Full-featured iOS/Android app with offline Bluetooth control.
Flagged: Worst-in-class DC efficiency (71% over USB-PD 60W load); Heavy for its capacity (35 lb, 32.5 Wh/lb).