Head to head

Bluetti AC180 vs Jackery Explorer 300 Plus

Lifetime cost can't be compared here — Explorer 300 Plus doesn't publish a cycle rating to the 80% standard; on price alone the Explorer 300 Plus is cheaper. For raw power, the AC180 leads with 1,800 W continuous and 2,700 W surge. The AC180 carries more energy (1,152 vs 288 Wh), and AC180 recharges faster from solar (500 W input cap). Run your own appliances through the Load Builder to see which one fits your load.

AC180Explorer 300 Plus
Price$449$299 ★ best
Lifetime $/kWh$0.11
Capacity1,152 Wh ★ best288 Wh
AC output1,800 W ★ best300 W
Surge2,700 W ★ best600 W
Max solar input500 W ★ best100 W
UPS switchover20 ms
Rated cycles3,500
CPAP nights~3.1 ★ best~0.8

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