Head to head
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
12.9 h average fridge
$499 at Jackery, Oct 23 · 1,070 Wh · 1,500 W
24.7 h average fridge
$899 at Jackery, Oct 23 · 2,042 Wh · 2,200 W
Different sizes. The Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 runs an average fridge about 1.9× as long (24.7 h vs 12.9 h). The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 costs $400 less (makers’ prices, Oct 23).
Pick the Explorer 1000 v2 for the lower price ($400 less), carrying (15.7 lb lighter) and faster solar refills; pick the Explorer 2000 v2 for longer fridge runtimes and higher-watt appliances (2,200 W output).
| Spec | Explorer 1000 v2 | Explorer 2000 v2 | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,070 Wh | 2,042 Wh | Explorer 2000 v2 |
| Output | 1,500 W | 2,200 W | Explorer 2000 v2 |
| Surge, per maker | 3,000 W | 4,400 W | Explorer 2000 v2 |
| Weight | 23.8 lb | 39.5 lb | Explorer 1000 v2 |
| Solar input | 400 W | 400 W | Tie |
| Solar refill, our math | 3.6 h | 6.8 h | Explorer 1000 v2 (faster) |
| Works down to | 14°F | 14°F | Tie |
| Charges from | 32°F | 32°F | Tie |
| Maker price | $499 | $899 | Explorer 1000 v2 |
| Price per Wh | $0.47 | $0.44 | Explorer 2000 v2 |
Maker prices, Oct 23, 2026, unless dated. Checkout price applies. Specs from each maker; sources on the station pages.
| Runtime | Explorer 1000 v2 | Explorer 2000 v2 | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPAP with humidifier, 22 W | 5.2 nights | 9.9 nights | Explorer 2000 v2 |
| Average US fridge, 70.4 W | 12.9 h | 24.7 h | Explorer 2000 v2 |
| 100 W load | 9.1 h | 17.4 h | Explorer 2000 v2 |
| 500 W load | 1.8 h | 3.5 h | Explorer 2000 v2 |
| 1,000 W load | 55 min | 1.7 h | Explorer 2000 v2 |
Wh × 0.85 ÷ (watts + the station’s own draw, where the maker lists it). Eight-hour CPAP nights.
Explorer 1000 v2: $499 is the black version (list price $559). Dune White: $519. Prices in Jackery’s US store on Oct 23, 2026. Explorer 2000 v2: Sale price in Jackery’s US store on Oct 23, 2026 (list price $999), in stock.
Full numbers: Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 · Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 · all 18.
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