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Pick 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. Don't buy the 1000 Plus to expand it later: its add-on battery is no longer available.
The short answer: 1000 v2 vs 1000 Plus
Lighter and quicker vs bigger and stronger
- Choose the Explorer 1000 v2 for camping, car trips, CPAP travel and computers. It's about 8 lb lighter, refills in about 50 minutes and lists a 10 ms switchover.
- Choose the Explorer 1000 Plus for home backup and solar-heavy trips. It holds about 23% more energy, delivers 2,000 W and takes 800 W of solar.
1000 v2 vs 1000 Plus specs
The numbers side by side
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (Wh) | 1024 | 1264 |
| AC output, continuous (W) | 1500 | 2000 |
| AC charge time | 50 min (Emergency, app) | 1.7 h |
| Max solar input (W) | 400 | 800 |
| Weight (lb) | 23.8 | 32 |
| Warranty (years) | 3 + 2 with registration | 3 + 2 with registration |
| Price | Check price | Check price |
- Same: LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles to 70%, 3 AC outlets, 3 + 2 years warranty.
- 1000 Plus wins: capacity, output, surge, solar input, USB-C (two 100 W ports).
- 1000 v2 wins: weight, wall-charging speed, published 10 ms UPS.
New to these numbers? Watts vs watt-hours explains which is which.
Charging speed
The 1000 v2 is about twice as fast from the wall
The Explorer 1000 v2 fills in about 50 minutes with Emergency Super Charge, switched on in the Jackery app, or about 1.6 hours in standard mode.
The Explorer 1000 Plus takes about 1.7 hours from the wall. By car, it takes about 7 hours.
Solar input
The 1000 Plus takes twice as much
The 1000 Plus accepts 800 W of solar (two inputs, 12–60 V), roughly 2 hours of full sun from empty with enough panels. The 1000 v2 takes 400 W (12–60 V), about 3.4 hours of full sun for its smaller battery.
If you'll recharge mainly from the sun, the 1000 Plus is the better fit. See what size solar panel you need.
Output and outlets
2,000 W vs 1,500 W, three AC outlets each
The 1000 Plus delivers 2,000 W continuous (4,000 W surge), enough for a microwave or kettle with headroom, and has two 100 W USB-C ports.
The 1000 v2 delivers 1,500 W continuous (3,000 W surge), still enough for most single appliances, with one 100 W and one 30 W USB-C port.
Both have three AC outlets, and neither offers 240 V.
Runtime
About 2.5 extra hours on a fridge
Fridge + Wi-Fi router
- Explorer 1000 Plus (1,264 Wh)14 h
- Explorer 1000 v2 (1,024 Wh)11 h
The 1000 Plus's extra 240 Wh adds roughly 2.5 hours to a fridge and router overnight. Try your own devices in the runtime calculator.
Expandability
The 1000 Plus's big feature, now gone
The 1000 Plus was designed to take up to three Battery Pack 1000 Plus units, to about 5 kWh. Jackery says that pack is no longer available, so plan on using the 1000 Plus as a 1.26 kWh station.
The 1000 v2 was never expandable. If you need to add batteries later, look at the EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus, which still expands to 5 kWh, or a 2 kWh Jackery like the HomePower 2000 Plus v2.
Backup (UPS) and app
Only the 1000 v2 has a published switchover time
The 1000 v2 lists a 10 ms switchover, fast enough for most computers. The 1000 Plus has an EPS mode but no published switchover time, so treat it as backup for routers, lights and fridges rather than a confirmed UPS for a PC.
Both work with the Jackery app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Jackery doesn't publish a noise figure for either.
Weight, battery life and warranty
Tied on battery life and warranty
- Weight: the 1000 v2 is 23.8 lb; the 1000 Plus is 32 lb, about 8 lb heavier.
- Battery life: both are rated for 4,000 cycles to 70% capacity. See LiFePO4 vs lithium-ion.
- Warranty: both get 3 years, plus 2 more with registration.
Who should buy which
Matched to how you'll use it
Best to carry, and for computers
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Pick it for camping, car trips, CPAP travel and home offices.
Pros
- 23.8 lb
- About 50-minute recharge
- 10 ms UPS
Cons
- 1,500 W
- 400 W solar
Best for more power and solar
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
Pick it for home backup and trips where you recharge mainly from solar.
Pros
- 1,264 Wh
- 2,000 W output
- 800 W solar
Cons
- 32 lb
- Expansion battery unavailable
- No published UPS time
Weighing an EcoFlow instead? See Delta 3 Plus vs Explorer 1000 v2.
FAQ
Quick answers to common questions
What's the difference between the Jackery 1000 v2 and 1000 Plus?
The 1000 Plus has more battery (1,264 Wh vs 1,024 Wh), more output (2,000 W vs 1,500 W) and twice the solar input. The 1000 v2 is about 8 lb lighter, charges about twice as fast and lists a 10 ms UPS.
Which is better for running a fridge?
The 1000 Plus, by about 2.5 hours: around 13.5 hours for a fridge and router, against about 11 hours on the 1000 v2.
Can I still expand the 1000 Plus?
The Battery Pack 1000 Plus is no longer available, so don't count on it. Use it as a 1.26 kWh station.
Which is lighter?
The 1000 v2, at 23.8 lb against 32 lb.
Which charges faster?
From the wall, the 1000 v2 (about 50 minutes in Emergency mode vs 1.7 hours). From solar, the 1000 Plus, because it takes twice the solar watts.
