Fit and tradeoffs
Who it's for
- Car camping and weekend trips, where the station has to come out of the trunk.
- Match the rated capacity and continuous output to devices you already own.
Who it's not for
- Backing up a whole house.
- Growing the battery later with add-on packs.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 20 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 400 W.
Cons
- The battery cannot take an add-on pack.
Similar size
1,000–1,999 Wh, 4 models. This one is highlighted.
| Model | Capacity | Output | Score | List price | Price / Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | 1,024 Wh | 2,000 W | 8.8 | $699.99 | $0.68 / Wh |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | 1,024 Wh | 1,800 W | 8.9 | $489.00 | $0.48 / Wh |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 (expandable) | 1,056 Wh | 1,800 W | 8.9 | $599.99 | $0.57 / Wh |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,070 Wh | 1,500 W | 8.9 | $559.00 | $0.52 / Wh |
Score
8.9 / 10, from the four rows below. Each row is scored from 7.0 to 10.
CapacityWeight 35%
8.8
1,070 Wh
Continuous outputWeight 25%
8.7
1,500 W
WeightWeight 20%
8.5
23.8 lb · 10.8 kg
List priceWeight 20%
9.6
$0.52 / Wh
How to read this: The number compares models on the same specs. It is not a mark of absolute quality. The weights are on How we review.
Battery test
How much battery another site measured, next to the brand's number. Their test may use a different load.
| Source | Usable capacity | Share of rated | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 910 Wh | 85% |
Runtime estimates
About how long Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 runs common devices. Estimate, not a measurement: rated watt-hours × 85% ÷ the device's watts. Temperature, startup, and conversion loss change the real time.
| Device | Runtime (estimate) |
|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 91 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 60.6 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 22.7 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 15.2 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 14 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | About 0.9 hours |
Full specs
Published by the brand.
| Capacity | 1,070 Wh |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4000 to 70%+ |
| Battery test | 910 Wh · 85% of rated |
| Continuous output | 1,500 W |
|---|---|
| Peak output | 3,000 W |
| Ports | AC outlets x 3, USB-C x 2, USB-A x 1, 12V car outlet |
| Expandable | No |
| UPS | Yes, about 20 ms |
| Solar input | 400 W |
|---|---|
| Solar voltage | 16–60V (dual DC8020; 200W/port, 400W dual) |
| Car charge | 128 W |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Weight | 23.8 lb · 10.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 32.7 × 22.4 × 24.7 cm (≈12.87 × 8.82 × 9.72 in) |
| Noise | 22 dB · Jackery |
| List price | $559.00 on October 2026 |
Similar models
Anker SOLIX C1000 (expandable)
1,056 Wh · 1,800 W$599.99
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
1,024 Wh · 2,000 W$699.99
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
1,024 Wh · 1,800 W$489.00When to pick something else
- Phones and lights on a smaller budget: Jackery Explorer 300 v2, listed at less than half the price.
- A longer outage or more devices: Goal Zero Yeti 1500, with more capacity and more output.
- Hiking or packing light: BLUETTI Elite 10, at 3.97 lb · 1.8 kg.
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Editorial team · Updated November 1, 2026
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Specs and the list price are checked against the sources linked on this page. About · How we review · Editorial policy