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Jackery · 1,070 Wh

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: how long it runs

About 9.1 h at 100 W and 12.9 h for an average US fridge.

  • 1,070Wh
  • 1,500W output
  • 23.8lb
  • $499price, Oct 23

Updated Oct 23, 2026 · prices checked Oct 23, 2026 · How we calculate

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2, front view
Image: Jackery

What it runs

  • Average fridge12.9 h70.4 W
  • Modem + router3.4 days11 W
  • 4 LED bulbs26.8 h34 W
  • CPAP, humidifier on41.3 h22 W
  • Laptop18.2 h50 W
  • Starlink Standard12.1 h75 W
  • TV, 55 inch9.5 h96 W
  • Electric blanket9.1 h100 W
  • Microwave50 min1,100 W

Each device on its own: 1,070 Wh × 0.85 ÷ watts. Several at once: add the watts, or use the planner.

Every number, with sources

Runtime at steady loads

LoadRuntime
50 W18.2 h
100 W9.1 h
200 W4.5 h
500 W1.8 h
1,000 W55 min
1,500 W36 min

1,070 Wh × 0.85 ÷ load.

Devices, one at a time

DeviceDrawRuntime
Modem + router (NRDC)11 W3.4 days
4 LED bulbs (Philips)34 W26.8 h
CPAP, humidifier on (ResMed)22 W41.3 h
Laptop (Virginia Tech)50 W18.2 h
Starlink Standard (Starlink)75 W12.1 h
TV, 55 inch (ENERGY STAR)96 W9.5 h
Electric blanket (Penn State)100 W9.1 h
Microwave (Penn State)1,100 W50 min

Each on its own. Several at once: add the watts, or use the calculator.

Fridges

FridgeAverageRuntime
Efficient 18 cu ft (ENERGY STAR)42 W21.7 h
Average US fridge (EIA)70.4 W12.9 h
Large 26 cu ft (ENERGY STAR)80.8 W11.3 h

From the specs

Suits

  • An average fridge through the night: about 12.9 h.
  • Carrying: 23.8 lb, the lightest of the five stations of similar size here.

Look elsewhere for

  • Fast solar refills: 400 W max input, about 3.6 sun hours to full.

CPAP users: follow your doctor’s and the device maker’s advice on backup power.

Motors and solar

3,000 W surge, per Jackery. Some fridges need two to three times their running power to start (Anker), some compressors two to four times (BLUETTI); check yours.

Solar: up to 400 W, about 3.6 sun hours to full by our math. Jackery lists 7.5 h with one SolarSaga 200 W panel.

Nearest in size

Maker prices, Oct 23, 2026, unless dated. Checkout price applies.

Compare them in a table
StationMaker priceCapacity$ per WhOutputWeight
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 (this one)$4991,070 Wh$0.471,500 W23.8 lb
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2$499.991,024 Wh$0.492,000 W24.9 lb
BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 (ships Nov 12)$4991,024 Wh$0.491,800 W25.3 lb
BLUETTI AC180$4991,152 Wh$0.431,800 W35.3 lb

Maker prices, Oct 23, 2026, unless dated. Checkout price applies.

Quick answers

How long will the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 run a refrigerator?

About 12.9 h for an average US fridge (70.4 W): 1,070 Wh × 0.85 ÷ 70.4 W.

How long does the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 take to charge from solar?

About 3.6 sun hours at 400 W by our math; longer in practice. Jackery lists 7.5 h with one SolarSaga 200 W panel.

Can the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 run a microwave?

Yes, if the microwave draws under 1,500 W. At 1,100 W: about 50 min.

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