Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus review

The Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus gives you about 25% more energy than a 1kWh unit for not much more money. Jackery lists 1,264Wh of LiFePO4 capacity, 2,000W of rated AC output with a 4,000W surge, and two DC8020 solar inputs that together accept up to 800W. At $619.00 on sale it costs about $0.49 per Wh, and it can be expanded with the Battery Pack 1000 Plus. Jackery quotes 4,000 cycles to 70%+ capacity and a 3+2 year warranty. The catches are weight and recharge speed: its spec table lists 32 lbs, and a wall recharge takes 1.7 hours, against 49 minutes for the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2. For RV and camping use, where solar input and capacity matter more than wall charging speed, that is a fair trade. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

Campers and RV owners who want more than 1kWh in one unit

Price

$619.00 on the Jackery US store (sale; regular $699.00).

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Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 1,264Wh capacity (30.4Ah/41.6V)
• 2,000W rated AC output, 4,000W surge peak
• Two DC8020 solar inputs, up to 800W combined
• AC recharge in 1.7 hours
• Expandable with Jackery Battery Pack 1000 Plus

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: About $0.49 per Wh at $619.00, with more capacity than any 1kWh unit here
• Strength: 3+2 year warranty and 4,000 cycles to 70%+ capacity
• Strength: 800W solar input is the highest among the sub-$700 units
• Weakness: 32 lbs per the spec table, the heaviest of the 1kWh-class picks
• Weakness: 1.7-hour AC recharge is slower than Anker (49 min) and EcoFlow (56 min)
• Weakness: Cycle rating is to 70% capacity, while Anker and EcoFlow quote 80%

Key facts

• Price: $619.00 (regular $699.00)
• Capacity: 1,264Wh
• AC output: 2,000W (4,000W surge)
• AC recharge: 1.7 hours
• Solar input: 800W max
• Weight: 32 lbs
• Warranty: 3+2 years

Where it ranks

Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus is No. 5 in our Best Portable Power Stations verdict.