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BLUETTI AC180 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

BLUETTI AC180 portable power station, front view

BLUETTI AC180

  • 1,152 Wh
  • 1,800 W AC
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 portable power station, front view

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

  • 1,070 Wh
  • 1,500 W AC

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Specs

Published specs side by side

A value is marked only when one is at least 5% better. Unpublished specs are never filled in.

Capacity
AC1801,152 Wh (better)
Explorer 1000 v21,070 Wh
AC continuous
AC1801,800 W (better)
Explorer 1000 v21,500 W
AC surge
AC1802,700 W
Explorer 1000 v23,000 W (better)
Solar input
AC180500 W (better)
Explorer 1000 v2400 W
USB-C max
AC180100 W
Explorer 1000 v2100 W
UPS switchover
AC18020 ms
Explorer 1000 v220 ms
Weight
AC18035.3 lb
Explorer 1000 v223.8 lb (better)
12 V car port
AC180Not published
Explorer 1000 v2Not published
Expandable to
AC180Not published
Explorer 1000 v2Not published
Chemistry
AC180LiFePO4
Explorer 1000 v2LiFePO4

AC180 spec page, checked 2026-10-09Explorer 1000 v2 spec page, checked 2026-10-09

Runtime

Runtime on common loads

Typical estimate on AC, from each published capacity and the labelled assumptions on the methodology page.

Fridge, 123 W
AC18018 h 19 min
Explorer 1000 v217 h 1 min
Microwave (1,000 W cooking power), 1500 W
AC18036 min
Explorer 1000 v233 min
Space heater, 1500 W
AC18036 min
Explorer 1000 v233 min
TV, 120 W
AC1807 h 5 min
Explorer 1000 v26 h 34 min
CPAP with humidifier, 34 W
AC18021 h 19 min
Explorer 1000 v219 h 48 min
Wi-Fi router, 10 W
AC18048 h 31 min
Explorer 1000 v245 h 4 min
  • Pick the AC180 if you want longer runtime: capacity 1,152 Wh vs 1,070 Wh.
  • Pick the AC180 if you run higher-wattage appliances: ac continuous 1,800 W vs 1,500 W.
  • Pick the Explorer 1000 v2 if you start motors or compressors: ac surge 3,000 W vs 2,700 W.
  • Pick the AC180 if you recharge from solar: solar input 500 W vs 400 W.
  • Pick the Explorer 1000 v2 if you carry it often: weight 23.8 lb vs 35.3 lb.

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