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Bluetti AC180 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
Choose the Explorer 1000 Plus for
capacity, output, surge, weight, solar, battery life, expandability
The differences that matter
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus stores 10% more energy (1,264 vs 1,152 Wh).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus can power 2,000W of devices at once vs 1,800W.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus handles bigger motor start-ups (4,000W vs 2,700W surge).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus is lighter: 32 lb vs 35.2 lb.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus recharges faster from solar (800W vs 500W max input).
- Bluetti AC180 charges faster from the wall (~70 vs ~102 min).
- Bluetti AC180 costs less per Wh ($0.43 vs $0.55).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus is rated for more charge cycles (4,000 vs 3,500).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus can grow larger with add-on batteries (up to 5,000 Wh).
Runtime side by side
| Running just this | AC180 | Explorer 1000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (full-size) | 18.7 hrs | 20.5 hrs |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 24.5 hrs | 26.9 hrs |
| TV (55-inch LED) | 9.8 hrs | 10.7 hrs |
| Microwave (1000W) | 39 min | 43 min |
Full specs
| Bluetti AC180 | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 1,152 Wh | 1,264 Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 1,800 W | 2,000 W |
| Surge / peak output | 2,700 W | 4,000 W |
| Weight | 35.2 lb | 32 lb |
| Max solar input | 500 W | 800 W |
| Wall charge time (0–100%) | ~70 min | ~102 min |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,500+ | 4,000+ |
| Expandable to | Not expandable | 5,000 Wh |
| Add-on battery | — | Battery Pack 1000 Plus: 1,264 Wh, about $599 each |
| AC voltage | 120V | 120V |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Typical sale price | $499 | $699 |
| Price per Wh | $0.43 | $0.55 |