Head to head

Bluetti AC180 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

Both are long-time best sellers around 1 kWh with LFP batteries and 5-year warranties. The AC180 has a little more capacity and output; the Jackery is lighter.

Specs and prices from the manufacturers' US sites, checked October 19, 2026.

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The short answer

The Bluetti AC180 offers more for less on paper: 1,152 Wh and 1,800 W for $499, against 1,070 Wh and 1,500 W for $559, plus 500 W of solar input to Jackery's 400 W. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is 11.5 lb lighter (23.8 vs 35.3 lb). Both were in stock on their makers' US sites on Oct 19 2026.

Choose the Bluetti AC180 for more capacity, output and solar input per dollar.

Choose the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 if weight matters (camping, carrying).

Specs side by side

Bluetti AC180 versus Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 specifications
Spec	Bluetti AC180	Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Capacity	1.15 kWh	1.07 kWh
Continuous AC output	1,800 W	1,500 W
Surge / peak	2,700 W	3,000 W
Battery chemistry	LFP	LFP
Rated cycles	3,500	4,000 to 70%
Weight (lb)	35.3	23.8
Expands to	Not stated	No
Max solar input	500 W	400 W
AC outlets	4	3
UPS switchover	Not stated	20 ms
Voltage	120V	120V
Warranty (years)	5	5
Price on maker's site*	$499	$559
Price per kWh	$433	$522
Where to buy	Bluetti AC180 at Bluetti (opens in a new tab)	Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 at Jackery (opens in a new tab)

Bluetti AC180: worth knowing

Back in stock on Bluetti's US site on Oct 19 2026, after being out of stock on Oct 15.
Its 2,700 W figure is Bluetti's Power Lifting mode for heating-type loads (kettles, space heaters), not a motor-start surge.

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: worth knowing

Warranty is 3 years plus 2 when registered.
Jackery rates cycles to 70% capacity, a lower bar than the 80% most rivals use.

Bold green marks the better figure where higher or lower is clearly better.

*Prices and specifications are from each manufacturer's US website, checked October 15, 2026, October 26, 2026. Prices change often, sometimes daily during sales; the seller's page is the final word. Cycle ratings are the maker's own figures, measured to different end points, so treat them as rough guides.

How we compared

We compare only figures the manufacturers publish for their US models, and we link each one below. We have not lab-tested these units. Capacity is the rated battery capacity; usable AC energy is lower, typically by 10 to 20 percent, because of inverter losses. Cycle ratings are each maker's claim to its own end point. See how we choose products.

Specifications and prices are copied from manufacturer websites on the date shown and change often. Confirm them with the seller before buying. See our disclaimer.

Sources

Bluetti AC180 product page — checked October 26, 2026
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 product page — checked October 15, 2026