Jackery
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
$589 · lifetime cost n/a — cycle life not rated to the 80% standardChecked against Jackery's product page today.
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What it actually runs
Usable energy ≈ 910 Wh after our standard 85% inverter-efficiency assumption. Methodology
| CPAP overnightCPAP, humidifier off (40 W × 8 h) | ~23 h continuous · 2.8 days at typical daily use |
|---|---|
| EssentialsFridge + wifi + 3 lights (~190 W continuous) | ~4.8 h continuous · 0.5 days at typical daily use |
| Storm kitFridge + sump pump + lights + phones (~1,000 W) | ~0.9 h continuous · 0.2 days at typical daily use |
| Quick equivalents | ≈ 2 CPAP nights · 6 h of fridge · 45 phone charges |
How long will it run YOUR appliance?
Solar recharge
The Explorer 1000 v2 accepts up to 400 W of solar input — panels beyond that sit idle. To sustain an essentials load (~1,680 Wh/day) off-grid you'd need roughly 470 W of panels, which exceeds this unit’s input cap — it can stretch runtime but not run essentials indefinitely.
Compatible kits: Jackery SolarSaga 100 (100 W) · Jackery SolarSaga 200 (200 W) — proprietary connector; third-party MC4 panels need an adapter.
Specifications
| Capacity | 1,070 Wh |
|---|---|
| Usable (85%) | 910 Wh |
| AC output | 1,500 W |
| Surge output | 3,000 W |
| Max solar input | 400 W |
| Outage switchover | Basic EPS, 20 ms (maker excludes life-support use) |
| Output waveform | Pure sine wave |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 (LFP) |
| Expandable battery | No |
| Rated cycles | Not published to the 80% standard |
| Third-party solar | Own-brand panels only |
| Lifetime cost | n/a |
Alternatives to consider
- Anker SOLIX C1000 — 1,056 Wh / 1,800 W at $399 · compare head-to-head →
- EcoFlow DELTA 2 — 1,024 Wh / 1,800 W at $479 · compare head-to-head →
Common questions
How long will the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 run a refrigerator?
About 6 hours of compressor running time — which at a realistic duty cycle covers roughly 0.8 days of normal fridge use. Estimates use usable capacity (85% of rated) and carry ±15%.
Can the Explorer 1000 v2 run a CPAP?
Yes — a 40 W CPAP runs about 2 full nights per charge without humidification. A heated humidifier roughly triples the draw and cuts nights to ~0.
Can it run a space heater?
Yes on output — a 1,500 W heater draws within this unit's 1,500 W rating — but only for ~0.6 hours. Resistive heat is the fastest way to drain any battery; an electric blanket (100 W) runs ~9 hours instead.
How fast does the Explorer 1000 v2 recharge from solar?
At its 400 W input cap, roughly 3.3 hours of good sun for a full refill (real-world 80% derate applied). Cloud cover stretches that substantially.