Head to head

Bluetti AC180 vs Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus

Lifetime cost can't be compared here — Explorer 5000 Plus doesn't publish a cycle rating to the 80% standard; on price alone the AC180 is cheaper. For raw power, the Explorer 5000 Plus leads with 7,200 W continuous and 14,400 W surge. The Explorer 5000 Plus carries more energy (5,040 vs 1,152 Wh), and Explorer 5000 Plus recharges faster from solar (4,000 W input cap). Run your own appliances through the Load Builder to see which one fits your load.

AC180Explorer 5000 Plus
Price$449 ★ best$2,879
Lifetime $/kWh$0.11
Capacity1,152 Wh5,040 Wh ★ best
AC output1,800 W7,200 W ★ best
Surge2,700 W14,400 W ★ best
Max solar input500 W4,000 W ★ best
UPS switchover20 ms0 ms ★ best
Rated cycles3,500
CPAP nights~3.1~13.4 ★ best

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