Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus review
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus Portable Power Station (1,264Wh)
By Tom Calder
Key specs
The maker's figures.
- Capacity
- 1,264 Wh
- AC output
- 2,000 W
- Surge
- 4,000 W
- Weight
- 32 lb
- Battery
- LiFePO4
- Cycles
- 4,000
- Wall recharge
- 1.7 h full
- Solar in
- 800 W
- AC volts
- 120V
- Expands
- Pack discontinued
1,264Wh and 2,000W from an older Jackery: its page still says it expands to 5kWh, but also that the Battery Pack 1000 Plus has been discontinued.
- Best for
- A bit more than 1kWh with 2,000W output
- Skip it if
- Expansion is the reason you're buying it
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Researched, not used. We haven't used this product. This review is built from the maker's specifications, owner reports and our own sizing.
What we like
- 1,264Wh, 2,000W output
- 4,000 charge cycles by Jackery's figure
Worth knowing
- Its expansion battery is discontinued
- 32 lb, heavier than the 1000 v2 (23.8 lb)
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Who shouldn't buy this
Don't buy it if expansion is the reason you're buying it: the battery pack is no longer sold.
This is a Researched review: we haven't used this product. We check every specification against at least two independent sources, re-check the US price on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and say plainly who it isn't for. Commissions never change a rating.
If this isn’t the one
Best for A 1kWh station you can carry one-handed
Best for A fast-charging 1kWh station with 2,000W output
as of Nov 14, 2026, 5:36 PM ET · Details
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon.com at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.Best for A light 1kWh station that grows to 11kWh