BLUETTI AC180 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
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Our verdict
The BLUETTI AC180 gives you the most battery for the money in this class: 1,152 Wh and 1,800 W continuous at a $499 list price. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 costs a little more ($589) and has less capacity (1,070 Wh) and output (1,500 W), but it’s far lighter (23.8 lb vs 35.3 lb), is rated for more cycles (4,000 vs 3,500) and recharges from the wall in about an hour.
If the station will mostly sit at home waiting for outages, the AC180’s extra capacity and output for less money make it the better buy. If you’ll carry it to campsites or tailgates, the Jackery’s 11.5 lb weight saving is worth paying for.
Based on manufacturer specs and list prices checked Oct 11, 2026.
Where the BLUETTI AC180 wins
- 8% more battery capacity (1,152 vs 1,070 Wh)
- More continuous output (1,800 vs 1,500 W)
- Faster solar charging (500 vs 400 W input)
- More AC outlets (4 vs 3)
- More battery per list-price dollar (2.31 vs 1.82 Wh/$)
Where the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 wins
- Higher surge for motor start-ups (3,000 vs 2,700 W)
- Lighter (23.8 vs 35.3 lb)
- More rated cycles (4,000 vs 3,500)
Spec by spec
| Spec | BLUETTI AC180 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 1,152 Wh (better) | 1,070 Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 1,800 W (better) | 1,500 W |
| Surge / peak output | 2,700 W | 3,000 W (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated charge cycles | 3,500 | 4,000 (better) |
| Lifetime energy (capacity × cycles) | 4,032 kWh | 4,280 kWh (better) |
| Weight | 35.3 lb | 23.8 lb (better) |
| Energy per pound | 32.6 Wh/lb | 45 Wh/lb (better) |
| AC outlets | 4 (better) | 3 |
| Max USB-C output | 100 W | 100 W |
| Max solar input | 500 W (better) | 400 W |
| Wall charge to 100% | — | 60 min |
| Expandable to | — | — |
| List price at maker | $499 | $589 |
| Runs a full-size fridge | 18.7 h | 17.3 h |
| CPAP nights (40 W, 8 h) | 3 | 2 |
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