Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs Bluetti AC180
Same bench, same derating, same five axes. Our pick: Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 (WattScore 86 vs 84) — but the right answer depends on which spec you're buying for. The table settles it.
★ Bench pick
Jackery
Explorer 1000 v2
lightest 1kWh-class station
$700–$1,500 · LFP
Bluetti
AC180
most Wh per dollar in 1kWh class
$700–$1,500 · LFP
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Bluetti AC180 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,070 Wh | 1,152 Wh ◂ |
| AC output | 1,500 W | 1,800 W ◂ |
| Surge | 3,000 W ◂ | 2,700 W |
| Weight | 23.8 lb ◂ | 35.3 lb |
| Solar input | 400 W | 500 W ◂ |
| AC outlets | 3 | 4 ◂ |
| USB-C ports | 2 ◂ | 1 |
| Chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Fast charge to 80% | 60 min | 45 min |
Modeled runtime, reference loads
Full-Size Refrigerator · 150W
Modern 18–22 cu ft units average 100–200W while the compressor runs, cycling roughly a third of each hour. The 1,000W+ startup surge is what disqualifies small stations — capacity is rarely the first problem.
CPAP Machine (no humidifier) · 40W
A bare CPAP draws 30–60W. Turning on the heated humidifier roughly triples draw to ~90–150W — budget for it if you use one. Use the DC adapter where available; it skips inverter losses and buys ~20% more runtime.
The verdict
Buy the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 if you want the better all-rounder — it takes the WattScore 86 to 84 on our bench, and it's the stronger pick for lightest 1kWh-class station.
The Bluetti AC180 still makes sense if its strengths line up with your use case — it's positioned as most Wh per dollar in 1kWh class, and per-row wins in the table above show exactly where it pulls ahead. Cross-check both against your actual loads with the runtime calculator before deciding.