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Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus vs Bluetti Apex 300

Lifetime cost can't be compared here — Explorer 5000 Plus doesn't publish a cycle rating to the 80% standard; on price alone the Apex 300 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 2,765 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.

Explorer 5000 PlusApex 300
Price$2,879$1,529 ★ best
Lifetime $/kWh$0.09
Capacity5,040 Wh ★ best2,765 Wh
AC output7,200 W ★ best3,840 W
Surge14,400 W ★ best7,680 W
Max solar input4,000 W ★ best2,400 W
UPS switchover0 ms0 ms
Rated cycles6,000
CPAP nights~13.4 ★ best~7.3

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