Home Power Facts BLUETTI AC180 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
The BLUETTI AC180 delivers more usable capacity than the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 (about 950 Wh vs 910 Wh). The BLUETTI AC180 has the stronger inverter (1,800 W vs 1,500 W continuous). A typical refrigerator runs about 14.2 h on the BLUETTI AC180 and 13.7 h on the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2.
Specs verified 2026-10-18. Every value below links to its source.
Where they differ
- BLUETTI AC180: more usable capacity (950 Wh vs 910 Wh, Jackery Explorer 1000 v2).
- BLUETTI AC180: higher continuous AC output (1,800 W vs 1,500 W, Jackery Explorer 1000 v2).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: higher surge rating (3,000 W vs 2,700 W, BLUETTI AC180).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: lighter (23.8 lb vs 35.3 lb, BLUETTI AC180).
- BLUETTI AC180: lower list price (499 USD vs 589 USD, Jackery Explorer 1000 v2).
- BLUETTI AC180: lower price per usable Wh ($0.53 vs $0.65, Jackery Explorer 1000 v2), the fairest value measure across sizes.
- BLUETTI AC180: more solar input (500 W vs 400 W, Jackery Explorer 1000 v2).
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Specs side by side
| Spec | BLUETTI AC180 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 1,070 Wh[source]30.4Ah/35.2V DC (1070 Wh). The official page also promotes the newer HomePower 1000 v2 ('Looking for a Newer, More Affordable Option?'), a different model. |
| 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. | 910 Wh[source]OutdoorGearLab measured 910 Wh out of 1,070 Wh (85%). nextpit.de measured 902 Wh; thesolarlab.com measured 87.5% efficiency at a 1,479 W load. |
| AC continuous output | 1,800 W[source]4 x 120V/15A, 1800W in total. | 1,500 W[source]'1500W Rated, 3000W 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. | 3,000 W[source]In an independent test (thesolarlab.com) the unit held about 2,200 W for a couple of seconds before shutting off; the 3000 W figure is the official spec. |
| 240 V output | No[source]AC outlets: '4 x 120V/15A' ('4x120V(1800W Total)'); no 240V output listed. | No[source]AC Output: '(3x) 120V ~ 60Hz'; no 240V/split-phase output listed. |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4[source] | LiFePO4[source] |
| Cycle life | 3,500+ cycles to 80% original capacity[source] | 4000 cycles to 70%+ capacity[source] |
| AC charging | 1,440 W[source]Turbo mode 1440 W (enabled in the app); standard mode 1000 W max. | Not publishedOfficial spec gives AC charge input as 100-120V~ 60Hz, 15A Max with no wattage; it advertises 'Emergency Super Charge 0-100% in 1 Hour' and 1.58 h standard AC charge time. |
| Max solar input | 500 W[source]500W Max., VOC 12-60VDC, 10A. | 400 W[source](2x) DC8020 ports, 'Double to 21A/400W 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. | Not publishedOfficial spec table does not state expandability. An independent review (thesolarlab.com) says the battery is not expandable. |
| 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]'Switch power in under 20 milliseconds'. |
| 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. | 23.8 lb[source]'Around 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg)'. OutdoorGearLab weighed it at 24.4 lb. |
| Warranty | 5 years[source] | 5 years[source]3-year standard + 2 extra years, only when bought from jackery.com, Jackery-branded third-party stores or authorized dealers. |
| List price | $499[source]$499.00 for the standalone unit, no discount shown, out of stock (restock late November), seen 2026-10-18. | $589[source]Standalone unit listed at $589.00 (shown sold out); page header showed $519.00 sale price ($70 off). Seen 2026-10-18. |
| Usable capacity used for runtimes | 950 Wh | 910 Wh |
Runtime on one charge
| Appliance | BLUETTI AC180 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.2 h | 13.7 h |
| Chest freezer | 38.6 h | 37 h |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 21.1 h | 20.2 h |
| CPAP with heated humidifier | 10.6 h | 10.1 h |
| Sump pump (1/3 hp) | 1.5 h | 1.4 h |
| Sump pump (1/2 hp) | 1 h | 1 h |
| Gas furnace blower (1/2 hp) | 1.7 h | 1.7 h |
| Window AC (5,000 BTU) | 2.7 h | 2.6 h |
| Microwave | 1.1 h | 1 h |
| Coffee maker | 0.8 h | 0.8 h |
| Laptop charger | 15.8 h | 15.2 h |
| Phone charger | 47.5 h | 45.5 h |
| Wi-Fi router / modem | 2.6 days | 2.5 days |
| TV (LED, 32-55 inch) | 14 h | 13.4 h |
| LED light bulb (each) | 4.4 days | 4.2 days |
| Space heater | 0.6 h | 0.6 h |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, 5 L/min) | 2.7 h | 2.6 h |
| Starlink (Standard kit) | 10.8 h | 10.3 h |
| Desktop PC + monitor | 10.6 h | 10.1 h |
| Electric blanket (queen) | 3.7 h | 3.5 h |
| Box fan (20 inch) | 11.4 h | 11 h |
| Dehumidifier (35-50 pint) | 2 h | 1.9 h |
| Portable air conditioner (8,000-10,000 BTU) | 0.8 h | 0.8 h |
| Electric kettle | 0.6 h | 0.6 h |
| Portable induction cooktop (single burner) | 0.5 h | No |
| Air fryer | 0.6 h | 0.6 h |
| Mini fridge (compact, ~3 cu ft) | 38 h | 36.4 h |
| Garage door opener | 1.3 h | 1.3 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.