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Jackery · Mid-size power station
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
One of the lightest 1 kWh LiFePO4 stations, with a 4,000-cycle rating. It has fewer AC outlets than rivals.
- Capacity
- 1,070 Wh
- Output
- 1,500 W
- Weight
- 23.8 lb
- Solar in
- 400 W
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List price $589 at Jackery’s US store (checked Oct 11, 2026). Amazon’s price may differ.
Strengths
- Lighter than most similar-size stations (23.8 lb)
- Fast wall charging: full in 60 minutes
- Long-life battery rated for 4,000 cycles
Weaknesses
- Lower solar input than most rivals (400 W)
Strengths and weaknesses are calculated against current stations from half to double its capacity.
Good fit for
What can the Explorer 1000 v2 run?
Estimated time running one device on its own, at 85% usable capacity and with 10% power headroom. To combine devices, use the runtime calculator.
“Borderline” means the station’s rating is within 10% of what the device needs, so it depends on your exact appliance.
Full specifications
| Battery capacity | 1,070 Wh |
|---|---|
| Continuous AC output | 1,500 W |
| Surge / peak output | 3,000 W |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated charge cycles | 4,000 |
| Lifetime energy (capacity × cycles) | 4,280 kWh |
| Weight | 23.8 lb |
| Energy per pound | 45 Wh/lb |
| AC outlets | 3 |
| Max USB-C output | 100 W |
| Max solar input | 400 W |
| Wall charge to 100% | 60 min |
| Expandable to | — |
| List price | $589 at Jackery’s US store (checked Oct 11, 2026) |
| Manufacturer | Jackery product page |
Specs checked against the manufacturer on Oct 3, 2026. “—” means the maker doesn’t publish the figure. Brands measure cycle life to different end points (70% vs 80% remaining), so compare cycle counts loosely.
Head-to-head verdicts
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Questions
How long will the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 run a refrigerator?
About 17.3 h for a typical full-size fridge (150 W running, roughly 35% compressor duty cycle). Newer energy-efficient fridges will run longer.
Can the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 run a microwave?
Possibly. A 1,000 W microwave draws 1,400–1,600 W from the outlet; at 1,500 W continuous this station is at its limit. Check the input rating on your microwave’s label.
How long does the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 take to charge?
About 60 minutes from a wall outlet (manufacturer figure). With solar at its 400 W maximum input, a full charge takes about 2.7 hours of full sun, or about 3.8 hours at typical real-world panel output.
What battery does the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 use and how long will it last?
It uses LiFePO4 cells rated for 4,000 charge cycles, about 4,280 kWh of total delivered energy. LiFePO4 is the most durable common chemistry for power stations.
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