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Bluetti AC180 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Choose the Explorer 1000 v2 for
surge, weight, wall charging, value, battery life
The differences that matter
- Bluetti AC180 stores 8% more energy (1,152 vs 1,070 Wh).
- Bluetti AC180 can power 1,800W of devices at once vs 1,500W.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 handles bigger motor start-ups (3,000W vs 2,700W surge).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is lighter: 23.8 lb vs 35.2 lb.
- Bluetti AC180 recharges faster from solar (500W vs 400W max input).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 charges faster from the wall (~60 vs ~70 min).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 costs less per Wh ($0.42 vs $0.43).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is rated for more charge cycles (4,000 vs 3,500).
- Bluetti AC180 can grow larger with add-on batteries (up to 1,152 Wh).
Runtime side by side
| Running just this | AC180 | Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (full-size) | 18.7 hrs | 17.3 hrs |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 24.5 hrs | 22.7 hrs |
| TV (55-inch LED) | 9.8 hrs | 9.1 hrs |
| Microwave (1000W) | 39 min | 36 min |
Full specs
| Bluetti AC180 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 1,152 Wh | 1,070 Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 1,800 W | 1,500 W |
| Surge / peak output | 2,700 W | 3,000 W |
| Weight | 35.2 lb | 23.8 lb |
| Max solar input | 500 W | 400 W |
| Wall charge time (0–100%) | ~70 min | ~60 min |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,500+ | 4,000+ |
| Expandable to | Not expandable | Not expandable |
| Add-on battery | — | — |
| AC voltage | 120V | 120V |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Typical sale price | $499 | $449 |
| Price per Wh | $0.43 | $0.42 |