Head to head
Jackery Explorer 300 v2 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Jackery · Power Station
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
~$549
1,500 W / 3,000 W surge · up to lights, phones, router, a CPAP
Quick takeThe Jackery Explorer 300 v2 lists about $250 lower; the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 puts out more sustained power (1,500 W).
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$299 | ~$549 |
| Type | Power Station | Power Station |
| Fuel | Battery (LiFePO4) | Battery (LiFePO4) |
| Running / output watts | 300 W | 1,500 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 600 W | 3,000 W |
| Battery capacity | 288 Wh | 1,070 Wh |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| Noise | — | — |
| Runtime | Fridge (~150W): ~1.5 hrs; CPAP (~40W): ~6 hrs; modem and router (~20W): ~11 hrs | Fridge (~150W): ~6 hrs on base unit |
| Outlets | 2x 120V 15A AC, 1x 100W USB-C, 1x 15W USB-C, 1x 15W USB-A, 12V car | 3x 120V 20A AC, 1x 100W + 1x 30W USB-C, 1x USB-A, 12V car |
| Fuel tank | — | — |
| Weight | 8.16 lbs | 23.8 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 3-year standard plus 2 years with registration | 5-year (3+2) |
Highlighted cell is the better figure for that row.
Owner pros and cons
Jackery Explorer 300 v2
- +LiFePO4 chemistry in an 8.2 lb body, 4,000 cycles to 70%
- +100W USB-C takes laptops directly and also recharges the unit
- +Two AC outlets on a pure-sine 300W inverter for CPAP and electronics
- +Jackery's dealer and replacement network is easy to reach
- −288Wh runs a refrigerator for only an hour or two
- −300W cap rules out kettles, hair dryers and heaters
- −No published noise figure
- −Not expandable
- −Rivals at the same price offer 600W inverters against its 300W
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
- +23.8 lbs - lightest in the 1kWh class by a wide margin
- +Whisper-quiet while charging, by one owner's comparison with an EcoFlow River 2
- +1-hour emergency fast charge when you need it topped before a storm
- +Dead-simple interface non-technical family members can operate
- +4,000-cycle LiFePO4 - a 10-year daily-use battery
- +Aggressive discounting means real price is ~$450-550
- −No expansion capability, period - buy the capacity you'll ever need
- −1500W inverter trails same-price rivals at 1800-2000W
- −Only 3 AC outlets and 1 USB-A - port-poor versus Anker
- −20ms switchover not rated for desktop-PC UPS duty