Brand
Jackery Portable Power Stations
The Jackery power stations we've reviewed, how they differ, which ones our buying guides pick, and how Jackery compares with other brands.
- 6
- reviews
- 11
- picks in our guides
- 293 Wh – 5.0 kWh
- capacity range
- Nov 2026
- last updated
The line-up
Jackery at a glance
We've reviewed 6 Jackery power stations, from the Explorer 300 (293 Wh) to the Explorer 5000 Plus (5.0 kWh). The Explorer 5000 Plus has the most AC output at 7,200 W and the most solar input at 4,000 W. Two models accept extra batteries: HomePower 2000 Plus v2 (to 12.3 kWh) and HomePower 3600 Pro Max (to 21.5 kWh).
| Model | Capacity | AC output | Wall charge | Weight | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 300 | 293 Wh | 300 W | 4 h | 7.1 lb | 3 + 2 years with registration |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,024 Wh | 1,500 W | 50 min | 23.8 lb | 3 + 2 years with registration |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | 1,264 Wh | 2,000 W | 1.7 h | 32 lb | 3 + 2 years with registration |
| Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 | 2,048 Wh | 2,400 W | Not stated | 41.5 lb | 3 + 2 years with registration |
| Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max | 3,584 Wh | 4,000 W | 1.3 h | 73.9 lb | 1 year |
| Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | 5,040 Wh | 7,200 W | 1.7 hr | 134.5 lb | 5 + 2 years optional |
Our picks
Where Jackery models are our picks
The buying guides that name one of these models, and what each was picked for.
- Lightest 1 kWhJackery Explorer 1000 v2 in Best Value Portable Power Stations
- Best for the humidifierJackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 in Best Portable Power Station for CPAP
- Best for boondocking weekendsJackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 in Best Portable Power Station for RV
- Lightest 1 kWhJackery Explorer 1000 v2 in Best Portable Power Stations for Camping
- Best for a full dayJackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 in Best Portable Power Stations for Home Backup
- Best for whole-home circuitsJackery Explorer 5000 Plus in Best Portable Power Stations for Home Backup
- Best for home backupJackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 in The Best Portable Power Stations
- Best for whole-home circuitsJackery Explorer 5000 Plus in The Best Portable Power Stations
- LightestJackery Explorer 300 in Best Small Portable Power Stations
- Best overallJackery Explorer 5000 Plus in Best Whole-Home Battery Backup (Portable)
- Best 240 V outletJackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max in Best Whole-Home Battery Backup (Portable)
Reviews
Jackery reviews
JackeryJackery Explorer 300293 Wh300 W7.1 lbA light 7 lb station for phones, laptops and lights, with an older battery.Best for: Day trips, car camping and short outages where you only need to charge phones, run a laptop, a router or a few lights.Read the Jackery Explorer 300 review →
JackeryJackery Explorer 1000 v21,024 Wh1,500 W23.8 lbA light, fast-charging 1 kWh station for essentials and camping.Best for: Camping, car trips and essentials backup where low weight and a quick recharge matter more than output or expansion.Read the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 review →- JackeryJackery Explorer 1000 Plus1,264 Wh2,000 W32 lbMore battery and output than a 1 kWh station, in a heavier box.Best for: Home backup and car camping where 2,000 W, 1.26 kWh and 800 W of solar matter more than weight.Read the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus review →
JackeryJackery HomePower 2000 Plus v22,048 Wh2,400 W41.5 lbA 2 kWh home backup station that grows to about 12 kWh.Best for: Home backup for a fridge, router, lights and CPAP, with room to add batteries for longer or bigger outages.Read the Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 review →
JackeryJackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max3,584 Wh4,000 W73.9 lbA 3.6 kWh home backup station with real 240 V output.Best for: Home backup that needs 240 V for a well pump, dryer or transfer switch, plus a fridge, router and CPAP through a long outage.Read the Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro Max review →
JackeryJackery Explorer 5000 Plus5,040 Wh7,200 W134.5 lbA 5 kWh, 7,200 W home backup station that runs 240 V circuits through a transfer switch.Best for: Whole-home or large-circuit backup, including 240 V loads, for homeowners who will have a transfer switch installed.Read the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus review →
Head to head
Jackery compared
ComparisonEcoFlow Delta 3 Plus vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2Pick the EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus for more output, more solar and room to grow to 5 kWh; pick the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 if a lighter station that's easy to carry matters most.See the verdict →
ComparisonEcoFlow vs JackeryChoose EcoFlow for faster default charging, stronger solar input, a flat 5-year warranty and expansion on its 1 kWh model; choose Jackery for the lightest stations and the widest home-backup range, including 240 V.See the verdict →
ComparisonJackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs 1000 PlusPick the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 if you'll carry it and want a confirmed fast UPS; pick the Explorer 1000 Plus for more battery, more output and twice the solar input.See the verdict →
ComparisonJackery vs BluettiChoose Jackery for lighter stations, a 10 ms switchover on most models and home backup you can expand; choose Bluetti for a flat 5-year warranty, cycle ratings to 80% and more output at the same size.See the verdict →
ComparisonPortable Power Station vs GeneratorChoose a portable power station for quiet, indoor-safe power through short outages; choose a generator when you need power for days and can run it safely outside.See the verdict →
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