Head to head
EcoFlow River 2 Pro vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Lifetime cost can't be compared here — Explorer 1000 v2 doesn't publish a cycle rating to the 80% standard; on price alone the River 2 Pro is cheaper. For raw power, the Explorer 1000 v2 leads with 1,500 W continuous and 3,000 W surge. The Explorer 1000 v2 carries more energy (1,070 vs 768 Wh), and Explorer 1000 v2 recharges faster from solar (400 W input cap). Run your own appliances through the Load Builder to see which one fits your load.
| River 2 Pro | Explorer 1000 v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $339 ★ best | $449 |
| Lifetime $/kWh | $0.15 | — |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 1,070 Wh ★ best |
| AC output | 800 W | 1,500 W ★ best |
| Surge | 1,600 W | 3,000 W ★ best |
| Max solar input | 220 W | 400 W ★ best |
| UPS switchover | 30 ms | 20 ms ★ best |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | — |
| CPAP nights | ~2.0 | ~2.8 ★ best |

