Home Power Facts BLUETTI AC180 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
The Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus delivers more usable capacity than the BLUETTI AC180 (about 1,024 Wh vs 950 Wh). The Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus has the stronger inverter (2,000 W vs 1,800 W continuous). A typical refrigerator runs about 14.2 h on the BLUETTI AC180 and 15.4 h on the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus.
Specs verified 2026-10-18. Every value below links to its source.
Where they differ
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: more usable capacity (1,024 Wh vs 950 Wh, BLUETTI AC180).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: higher continuous AC output (2,000 W vs 1,800 W, BLUETTI AC180).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: higher surge rating (4,000 W vs 2,700 W, BLUETTI AC180).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: lighter (32 lb vs 35.3 lb, BLUETTI AC180).
- BLUETTI AC180: lower list price (499 USD vs 699 USD, Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus).
- BLUETTI AC180: lower price per usable Wh ($0.53 vs $0.68, Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus), the fairest value measure across sizes.
- BLUETTI AC180: faster AC charging (1,440 W vs 1,200 W, Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: more solar input (800 W vs 500 W, BLUETTI AC180).
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Specs side by side
| Spec | BLUETTI AC180 | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 1,152 Wh[source]AC180 is 1,152 Wh; the AC180P (1,440 Wh) on the same page is a different variant. OutdoorGearLab notes BLUETTI has released the Elite 100 v2 as the AC180's successor. | 1,264 Wh[source]Tech Specs: 'Capacity 30.4Ah/41.6V DC (1264.64 Wh)'. |
| Usable capacity (measured) | 950 Wh[source]OutdoorGearLab measured 950 Wh at 80% load (82%). StorageReview measured 1,030 Wh at a 350 W load; the lower figure is used. | 1,024 Wh[source]nextpit: 'When discharging, we finally drew 1,024 Wh from the power station' (EU 230 V unit; page now redirects, read via Wayback snapshot 2025-03-20). Other EU/UK tests: Trusted Reviews 1,052 Wh at 1 kW load (UK unit); ComputerBase 1,068 Wh at 500 W and 1,100 Wh at 1,400 W (EU unit). No US 120 V discharge test found. Lowest value used. |
| AC continuous output | 1,800 W[source]4 x 120V/15A, 1800W in total. | 2,000 W[source]Tech Specs: 'AC Total Output 2000W Rated, 4000W Surge peak'. |
| AC surge output | 2,700 W[source]Spec table 'Surge Power: 2700W'; the manual also says it 'can handle a surge of 2700W'. The same 2,700 W figure is used for Power Lifting Mode, which only applies to resistive heating loads. | 4,000 W[source] |
| 240 V output | No[source]AC outlets: '4 x 120V/15A' ('4x120V(1800W Total)'); no 240V output listed. | No[source]Tech Specs: 'AC Output (3x) 120V~ 60Hz, 16.67A'. Jackery's FAQ on 240 V output names only the Explorer 5000 Plus and HomePower 3600 Pro Max (single unit) and the 2000 Plus / 3600 Plus (two units in parallel). |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4[source] | LiFePO4[source]Tech Specs: 'Cell Chemistry LiFePO4'. |
| Cycle life | 3,500+ cycles to 80% original capacity[source] | 4,000 cycles to 70%+ capacity[source]Tech Specs: 'Cycle life 4000 cycles to 70%+ capacity'. |
| AC charging | 1,440 W[source]Turbo mode 1440 W (enabled in the app); standard mode 1000 W max. | 1,200 W[source]Product-page FAQ: 'It will take 1.5hrs to be fully charge by AC charger(1200W).' Tech Specs give no wattage, only 'Charge Mode AC Input 100V-120V~ 60Hz, 15A Max' and 'AC Adapter 1.7 Hours' (conflicts with the FAQ's 1.5 h). |
| Max solar input | 500 W[source]500W Max., VOC 12-60VDC, 10A. | 800 W[source]Tech Specs: 'DC Input (2x) DC 8mm Ports: 12V-60V (Working Voltage) 11A Max, Double to 22A/800W Max'. |
| Expandable | No[source]Official FAQ: 'the AC180 doesn't support capacity expansion with B80, B230, or B300 batteries'; they can only charge it through Power Bank Mode. The page description's 'up to 4,224Wh' wording refers to that charging, not true expansion. | Yes[source]'Expand power up to 5 kWh. Add up to 3 battery packs.' However, the same page says 'The Battery Pack 1000 Plus has been discontinued.' |
| UPS / EPS switchover | 20 ms[source]Official user manual: 'Switching time 20ms'; Grid Enhancement mode must be off for UPS use. The product page does not state it. | 20 ms[source]Official user manual (EPS section): 'the EPS can automatically switch to battery mode within 20ms. Since this is a non-professional UPS function, it does not support 0ms switching.' Not stated on the product page. |
| Weight | 35.3 lb[source]Spec table: 'About 16kg / 35.27lbs'. Official figures conflict: the same page's description says 37 lb / 17 kg and the user manual says 36.16 lb / 16.4 kg. | 32 lb[source]Tech Specs: '32 lbs (14.5 kg)'; manual says 'About 32 lbs/14.5 kg'. The same page's marketing block says 'Lightweight (24lb)', which conflicts with the spec table. |
| Warranty | 5 years[source] | 5 years[source]Tech Specs: 'Warranty 3+2 Years'. 3-year standard plus a free 2-year extension auto-activated for jackery.com orders ('5-Year Warranty on Jackery.com (3 + 2 years FREE)'). |
| List price | $499[source]$499.00 for the standalone unit, no discount shown, out of stock (restock late November), seen 2026-10-18. | $699[source]Standalone 'Explorer 1000 Plus Portable Power Station' compare-at price $699.00; sale price $619.00 ('$80 OFF') seen 2026-10-18. Store JSON shows the variant available, though the page's option selector also renders a 'Sold Out' label. |
| Usable capacity used for runtimes | 950 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
Runtime on one charge
| Appliance | BLUETTI AC180 | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.2 h | 15.4 h |
| Chest freezer | 38.6 h | 41.7 h |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 21.1 h | 22.8 h |
| CPAP with heated humidifier | 10.6 h | 11.4 h |
| Sump pump (1/3 hp) | 1.5 h | 1.6 h |
| Sump pump (1/2 hp) | 1 h | 1.1 h |
| Gas furnace blower (1/2 hp) | 1.7 h | 1.9 h |
| Window AC (5,000 BTU) | 2.7 h | 3 h |
| Microwave | 1.1 h | 1.1 h |
| Coffee maker | 0.8 h | 0.9 h |
| Laptop charger | 15.8 h | 17.1 h |
| Phone charger | 47.5 h | 2.1 days |
| Wi-Fi router / modem | 2.6 days | 2.8 days |
| TV (LED, 32-55 inch) | 14 h | 15.1 h |
| LED light bulb (each) | 4.4 days | 4.7 days |
| Space heater | 0.6 h | 0.7 h |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, 5 L/min) | 2.7 h | 2.9 h |
| Starlink (Standard kit) | 10.8 h | 11.6 h |
| Desktop PC + monitor | 10.6 h | 11.4 h |
| Electric blanket (queen) | 3.7 h | 3.9 h |
| Box fan (20 inch) | 11.4 h | 12.3 h |
| Dehumidifier (35-50 pint) | 2 h | 2.1 h |
| Portable air conditioner (8,000-10,000 BTU) | 0.8 h | 0.8 h |
| Electric kettle | 0.6 h | 0.7 h |
| Portable induction cooktop (single burner) | 0.5 h | 0.6 h |
| Air fryer | 0.6 h | 0.7 h |
| Mini fridge (compact, ~3 cu ft) | 38 h | 41 h |
| Garage door opener | 1.3 h | 1.4 h |
Runtime = usable capacity ÷ average draw, the same formula for both models (no idle draw added to either), after checking continuous output and startup surge. Usable capacity is an independent test's measured figure, or 80% of rated where none exists. See the methodology.