Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus vs Explorer 1000 v2: Which 1 kWh Backup Should You Buy?
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The short answer: The Explorer 1000 Plus is the better pick for a fridge or a long outage weekend: it holds 1264.64 Wh and delivers 2000 W (surge 100 W), and at $619.00 it sits at its 90-day low after falling from a $999.00 high. Choose the Explorer 1000 v2 instead if you want to spend less — it's $60.00 cheaper at $559.00 — and 1070 Wh with 1500 W output covers lighter loads.
- Best overall: Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 1000 Plus — 1264.64 Wh capacity and 2000 W output with 4000-cycle LiFePO4, now $619.00 at its 90-day low. See price at jackery.com
- Best value: Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 1000 v2 — $60.00 less at $559.00, still 1070 Wh and 1500 W with the same 4000-cycle LiFePO4 chemistry and 2-year warranty. See price at jackery.com
What changed: The Explorer 1000 Plus has fallen to $619.00, its 90-day low, down from a $999.00 high.
| Product | capacity wh | output w | surge w | chemistry | warranty | ac adapter | Price now | 90-day low | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 1000 Plus | 1264.64 Wh | 2000 W | 100 W | LiFePO4 | 2 years | 1.7 Hours | $619.00 | $619.00 | 4.9 | jackery.com |
| Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 1000 v2 | 1070 Wh | 1500 W | 200 W | LiFePO4 | 2 years | 1.58 Hours | $559.00 | $499.00 | 4.7 | jackery.com |
Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 1000 Plus
Pros
- 1264.64 Wh LiFePO4 capacity rated for 4000 cycles to 70%+ capacity
- 2000 W output with 100 W surge for fridge or outage-weekend backup
- At $619.00 it is at its 90-day low, down from a $999.00 high, and rated 4.9
- Two 100W Max USB-C ports plus two 18W USB-A ports
Cons
- $60.00 more than the Explorer 1000 v2 at current prices
- 32 lb and 14 x 10.24 x 11.14 in, so it is not a lightweight carry
- Solar charging takes 18 hours
Who it's for: Anyone who needs a 1 kWh-class LiFePO4 backup station for a fridge or a long outage weekend and wants the extra capacity and output over the v2.
Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 1000 v2
Pros
- 1070 Wh LiFePO4 capacity with 4000 cycles to 70%+ capacity
- 1500 W output with 200 W surge, AC recharge in 1.58 hours
- Rated 4.7 and priced $60.00 below the Explorer 1000 Plus
Cons
- 90-day high of $599.00, so the current $559.00 is not the lowest it has been
- Car adapter charging takes 12 hours
Who it's for: Anyone wanting a 1 kWh-class LiFePO4 backup station for a fridge or long outage weekend who values the lower price over the Plus model's extra capacity.
How we chose
How we chose: We compared the two Explorer 1000 models on capacity, output, charge times, chemistry and current price. Both use LiFePO4 and are rated for 4000 cycles to 70%+ capacity, with 2-year warranties and IP68 waterproofing. The Explorer 1000 Plus holds 1264.64 Wh and delivers 2000 W with 100 W surge; the Explorer 1000 v2 holds 1070 Wh and delivers 1500 W with 200 W surge. AC adapter charge times are 1.7 Hours and 1.58 Hours respectively.
On price, the Explorer 1000 Plus is $619.00, its 90-day low, down from a $999.00 high. The Explorer 1000 v2 is $559.00, flat, within a 90-day range of $499.00 to $599.00. The Plus costs $60.00 more than the v2.
For a fridge or a long outage weekend, the Plus is the better pick: more capacity and higher output. If you want to spend less, the v2 covers lighter loads.
Who should skip these
If you only need to top up phones and small electronics, a smaller station will do. Both units here are built for bigger jobs: the Explorer 1000 Plus delivers 2000 W and the Explorer 1000 v2 delivers 1500 W. If you need to run high-draw appliances beyond 2000 W, look at a larger class.
The Explorer 1000 v2 is the lighter-duty option of the two. At $559.00 it costs $60.00 less than the Explorer 1000 Plus, and its 1070 Wh capacity and 1500 W output suit lighter loads rather than a fridge or a long outage weekend.
The Explorer 1000 Plus is the one to skip if you want to spend less. At $619.00 it sits at its 90-day low, down from a $999.00 high, and it costs $60.00 more than the Explorer 1000 v2.
How to choose the right one
Start with capacity. The Explorer 1000 Plus holds 1264.64 Wh, and the Explorer 1000 v2 holds 1070 Wh. If you are running a fridge or want to cover a long outage weekend, the larger capacity is the one to weigh first, since it sets how much energy you have to work with before a recharge.
Then check output against your appliance's draw. The Explorer 1000 Plus delivers 2000 W with a 100 W surge; the Explorer 1000 v2 delivers 1500 W with a 200 W surge. Match those figures to what your fridge or device pulls so you are not relying on a unit that cannot carry the load.
Finally, weigh the price. The Explorer 1000 Plus is $619.00 and the Explorer 1000 v2 is $559.00, a $60.00 gap. The Plus also has a 90-day low of $619.00 against a high of $999.00 and is trending falling, while the v2 is flat between a $499.00 low and a $599.00 high.
Questions readers ask
Which of these two is better for a fridge or a long outage weekend?
The Explorer 1000 Plus has the larger 1264.64 Wh capacity and 2000 W output, while the Explorer 1000 v2 offers 1070 Wh and 1500 W.
How much more does the Explorer 1000 Plus cost right now?
The Explorer 1000 Plus costs $60.00 more than the Explorer 1000 v2 at current prices.
How fast can each unit recharge from a wall outlet?
The Explorer 1000 Plus recharges in about 1.7 hours from an AC adapter, and the Explorer 1000 v2 in about 1.58 hours.
How long do the batteries last?
Both models use LiFePO4 chemistry rated for 4000 cycles to 70%+ capacity.
What is the warranty on these power stations?
Both the Explorer 1000 Plus and Explorer 1000 v2 carry a 2-year warranty.
Update history
- — The Explorer 1000 Plus has fallen to $619.00, its 90-day low, down from a $999.00 high.
- — The Explorer 1000 v2 has moved between $499 and $559 over the last 90 days and now sits at $559, while the Explorer 1000 Plus is at its $619 90-day low.
- — Prices and availability refreshed
- — The Explorer 1000 Plus is now listed at $619, a 38% drop from its $999 high in the past 90 days.
- — First published
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