Home Power Facts Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus vs Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
The Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 delivers more usable capacity than the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus (about 1,229 Wh vs 1,024 Wh). A typical refrigerator runs about 15.4 h on the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus and 18.4 h on the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2.
Specs verified 2026-10-18. Every value below links to its source.
Where they differ
Better on 3 of 5
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: lower list price (699 USD vs 949 USD, Jackery Explorer 1500 v2).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: lower price per usable Wh ($0.68 vs $0.77, Jackery Explorer 1500 v2), the fairest value measure across sizes.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: more solar input (800 W vs 400 W, Jackery Explorer 1500 v2).
Better on 2 of 5
Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2: more usable capacity (1,229 Wh vs 1,024 Wh, Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus).
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2: lighter (32 lb vs 32 lb, Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus).
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 1,264 Wh[source]Tech Specs: 'Capacity 30.4Ah/41.6V DC (1264.64 Wh)'. | 1,536 Wh[source]Manual (linked on the product page as 'Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 User Manual', model JE-1500D) Specifications: 'Capacity 40Ah / 38.4V DC (1536 Wh)'. Page: '1536Wh capacity'. |
| Usable capacity (measured) | 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. | Not publishedNo independent measured test found (searched 2026-10-19: outdoorgearlab, thesolarlab, cnet, wirecutter, techradar, general web). solargenreview.com gives only an estimated 85-87% inverter efficiency, not a measured Wh, with no published method; not used. Reviews of the original Explorer 1500 (v1) do not apply. |
| AC continuous output | 2,000 W[source]Tech Specs: 'AC Total Output 2000W Rated, 4000W Surge peak'. | 2,000 W[source]Manual: 'AC Total Output 2000W Rated, 4000W Surge peak (14°F to 113°F / -10°C to 45°C)'; output drops to 1200W from -4°F to 14°F. |
| AC surge output | 4,000 W[source] | 4,000 W[source]Manual: '2000W Rated, 4000W Surge peak'. Page: '2000W AC output and 4000W surge'. |
| 240 V output | 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). | No[source]All AC outlets are 120V: '3 × AC Output 120V~ 60Hz, 16.7A Max'. No parallel or 240V option is stated. |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4[source]Tech Specs: 'Cell Chemistry LiFePO4'. | LiFePO4[source]Manual Specifications: 'Cell Chemistry LiFePO4'. Page: 'lightest 1.5kWh LiFePO4 power station'. |
| Cycle life | 4,000 cycles to 70%+ capacity[source]Tech Specs: 'Cycle life 4000 cycles to 70%+ capacity'. | 6,000 cycles to 70%+ capacity[source]Manual Specifications: '6000 cycles to 70%+ capacity'. Page: '6,000+ Life Cycles, 10 years lifespan'. |
| AC charging | 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). | Not publishedNo wattage stated officially. Manual: 'Charge Mode: 100-120V~60Hz, 15A Max'. Page charge times: 'AC (Wall Outlet): 53 Mins', 'AC (One-button Super Charging): 48 Mins' (0-80%, 'Tested in Jackery Lab'). |
| Max solar input | 800 W[source]Tech Specs: 'DC Input (2x) DC 8mm Ports: 12V-60V (Working Voltage) 11A Max, Double to 22A/800W Max'. | 400 W[source]Manual: '2 × DC8020 Ports ... PV: 16-60V⎓12A Max, Double to 21A Max / 400W Max'. Page: 'Solar Charging (400W): 4Hrs' (0-80%). |
| Expandable | 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.' | No[source]The manual's port list (AC input, 2 × DC8020, AC/USB/12V outputs) has no expansion port and no battery-pack section; the page advertises no expansion battery. |
| UPS / EPS switchover | 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. | 10 ms[source]Manual: 'the Explorer 1500 will automatically switch to stored power within 10 ms' and 'This product does not support 0 ms switching'. Page: 'The UPS kicks in within 0.01 seconds'. In UPS (bypass) mode output is limited to 1440W. |
| Weight | 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. | 31.97 lb[source]Manual: 'About 31.97 lbs/14.5 kg'. |
| Warranty | 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)'). | 5 years[source]Manual: 3-year standard warranty ('36 months') plus 2-year extended warranty. Page: '3-Year Standard Warranty + 2-Year Extension automatically applied when purchased from the official Jackery website'. |
| List price | $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. | $949[source]Standalone unit compare-at (list) price $949.00 on jackery.com, sale price $849.00, seen 2026-10-19. |
| Usable capacity used for runtimes | 1,024 Wh | 1,229 Wh (est. 80%) |
Runtime on one charge
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 15.4 h | 18.4 h |
| Chest freezer | 41.7 h | 2.1 days |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 22.8 h | 27.3 h |
| CPAP with heated humidifier | 11.4 h | 13.7 h |
| Sump pump (1/3 hp) | 1.6 h | 1.9 h |
| Sump pump (1/2 hp) | 1.1 h | 1.3 h |
| Gas furnace blower (1/2 hp) | 1.9 h | 2.2 h |
| Window AC (5,000 BTU) | 3 h | 3.5 h |
| Microwave | 1.1 h | 1.4 h |
| Coffee maker | 0.9 h | 1 h |
| Laptop charger | 17.1 h | 20.5 h |
| Phone charger | 2.1 days | 2.6 days |
| Wi-Fi router / modem | 2.8 days | 3.4 days |
| TV (LED, 32-55 inch) | 15.1 h | 18.1 h |
| LED light bulb (each) | 4.7 days | 5.7 days |
| Space heater | 0.7 h | 0.8 h |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, 5 L/min) | 2.9 h | 3.5 h |
| Starlink (Standard kit) | 11.6 h | 14 h |
| Desktop PC + monitor | 11.4 h | 13.7 h |
| Electric blanket (queen) | 3.9 h | 4.7 h |
| Box fan (20 inch) | 12.3 h | 14.8 h |
| Dehumidifier (35-50 pint) | 2.1 h | 2.5 h |
| Portable air conditioner (8,000-10,000 BTU) | 0.8 h | 1 h |
| Electric kettle | 0.7 h | 0.8 h |
| Portable induction cooktop (single burner) | 0.6 h | 0.7 h |
| Air fryer | 0.7 h | 0.8 h |
| Mini fridge (compact, ~3 cu ft) | 41 h | 2.1 days |
| Garage door opener | 1.4 h | 1.7 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.