Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 portable power station
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Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

Lightest 1 kWh LiFePO4 unit on the market — 23.8 lbs, app control, ChargeShield 2.0.

Spec Reality 89/100
Capacity1,070 Wh
AC continuous1,500 W
Weight23.8 lbs
BatteryLiFePO4
UPS20 ms
Typical price$599

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Will it run your stuff? Scenario runtimes

Realistic estimates using LiFePO4 efficiency (~88%) and 92% usable capacity. Not best-case marketing numbers.

Device / scenarioDrawRuntime
Tent & weekend camping
LED lantern
5 W 173h 15m
Phone charging (2 phones) 20 W 43h 19m
12 V cooler 50 W 17h 20m
Camp fan 25 W 34h 39m
Drone battery charge 80 W 10h 50m
Home backup during blackout
Refrigerator (avg with cycling)
120 W 7h 13m
Internet router + modem 15 W 57h 45m
LED lighting (6 bulbs) 45 W 19h 15m
Phone + laptop charging 60 W 14h 26m
Microwave (brief use) 1100 W 47 min
Overnight CPAP
CPAP without humidifier
35 W 24h 45m
CPAP with heated humidifier (low) 80 W 10h 50m
CPAP with heated humidifier (high) 120 W 7h 13m
BiPAP 55 W 15h 45m
RV / van life
12 V RV fridge
60 W 14h 26m
Roof fan 30 W 28h 53m
LED interior lights 25 W 34h 39m
Induction cooktop (one burner, brief) 1200 W 43 min
Laptop charging 65 W 13h 20m
Refrigerator power
Mini fridge (compressor)
80 W 10h 50m
Full-size fridge (compressor avg) 120 W 7h 13m
Chest freezer 100 W 8h 40m
Wine fridge 90 W 9h 38m

Full specifications

Battery
Capacity1,070 Wh
ChemistryLiFePO4
Cycles to 80%4,000
Expandable maxNot expandable
Inverter
Continuous output1,500 W
Surge / peak3,000 W
Pure sine waveYes
UPS switchover20 ms
Charging
AC max input700 W
AC recharge~1.8 hr
Solar max input400 W
Solar voltage range12-60V
Solar connector8mm
Ports
AC outlets3
USB-A1
USB-C2 (max 100 W)
12V car socket1
Low-amp DC0
Wireless charging padNo
Physical
Weight23.8 lbs (10.8 kg)
Dimensions12.9 x 8.8 x 9.7 in
Warranty5 years
Connectivity
App / wirelessWiFi, Bluetooth
Real-world tests
Real measured capacity1,025 Wh (96% of spec)
Real measured AC continuous1,480 W at sustained load
Noise at 50% load36 dB
Spec Reality Score89/100

Frequently asked questions

Will the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 run a CPAP machine overnight?

A standard CPAP without heated humidification draws about 35 W. The Explorer 1000 v2's 1,070 Wh real-world capacity gives you roughly 24h 45m — comfortably more than one 8-hour night. With heated humidification on (around 80 W), drop that to about 10h 50m.

Can the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 power a refrigerator during a blackout?

Yes. The 3,000 W surge rating clears the 1,000–1,200 W startup spike most refrigerator compressors hit, and the 1,500 W continuous output covers the 100–150 W steady-state draw. Realistic runtime on a typical 120 W fridge: 7h 13m. In practice fridges only run their compressor about 40% of the time when full and not opened often, so you'll usually see closer to 2× that number.

How long can the Explorer 1000 v2 charge phones, tablets, and laptops?

Phones (10 W): roughly 87 full charges. A laptop on continuous use at 65 W: about 13h 20m, or 3–4 full charge-and-go cycles. Tablets land between phones and laptops — most fully charge from about 15–25 Wh per session.

How long does it take to fully recharge the Explorer 1000 v2?

From a wall outlet (700 W max input): around 1.8 hours. From a 12 V car port: 8–12 hours (slow trickle). From a 400 W portable solar panel in good sun: roughly 4 hours of direct sunlight, which usually translates to one solid summer day or two cloudy ones.

How many years will the battery last?

The LiFePO4 cells inside the Explorer 1000 v2 are rated for 4,000 full cycles before degrading to 80% capacity. Cycle it daily (heavy use) and that's around 11 years. For typical occasional use — say, 1–2 cycles a week for weekend trips and the occasional blackout — you're looking at 15+ years before noticeable capacity loss. The bigger limitation in practice is the inverter and BMS electronics, which usually go before the cells do.

Does it accept solar input?

Yes — up to 400 W via 8mm connector. Voltage range 12-60V. Compatible with most portable folding solar panels in the 100–400 W range; check that the panel's open-circuit voltage stays within the listed range. Our solar pairing calculator will tell you how long a specific panel takes to refill.

Can the Explorer 1000 v2 act as a UPS for a desktop PC or NAS?

Yes. Switchover from grid to battery is 20 ms, well inside the tolerance window of every modern desktop, NAS, and home network device we know of. Plug your device into the AC outlet, then plug the power station's own AC input into the wall. The unit passes grid power through until it drops, then switches to battery.

What's the warranty?

5 years on battery and main unit, covering manufacturing defects and capacity degradation below the rated cycle count. Doesn't cover physical damage, water exposure, or unauthorized opening. Register the unit with Jackery within 30 days of purchase to activate.

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