Jackery Comparison Chart: Every Model Compared and Which One You Need

Short answer: For most homes, the HomePower 2000 Plus v2 ($1,199, 2,048Wh, expands to 12kWh) is the best all-round Jackery. Campers usually want the Explorer 1000 v2 ($489, 23.8 lb), and whole-home or 240V backup calls for the Explorer 5000 Plus ($3,499, 5,040Wh, 7,200W). The chart below lists every current model with capacity, output, expansion and price.

Updated November 12, 2026. Prices checked November 12, 2026.

Jackery sells more than a dozen power stations, and the model names don't make the differences obvious. An Explorer 1000 v2, a HomePower 1000 v2 and a HomePower 1000 Plus v2 all hold about 1kWh, but they're built for different jobs. This guide puts every current Jackery model side by side, then walks through how to pick the right size for what you actually want to run.

Jackery Comparison Chart

Capacity (Wh) is how much energy the battery stores. Continuous output (W) is how much it can deliver at once. "Expands to" shows the maximum with add-on battery packs.

Every station above uses a LiFePO4 battery rated for thousands of charge cycles, and every Jackery product at Freedom Room ships free. Most models also come as a solar generator bundle with SolarSaga panels.

Jackery Prices and Cost per kWh

Base-unit prices at Freedom Room on November 12, 2026. Cost per kWh divides the price by battery capacity, a quick way to compare value across sizes. Bundles with solar panels and battery packs are on each product page.

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Explorer vs. HomePower: What's the Difference?

Explorer models are portable first. They're built to be carried to a campsite, RV or job site, and most are fixed-capacity, so what you buy is what you get. The Explorer 5000 Plus is the exception: it's a whole-home system that happens to have wheels.

HomePower models are built for home backup. Most of them expand with battery packs, switch to battery fast enough to work as a UPS, and work with a transfer switch so they can back up home circuits. The HomePower 1000 v2 is the simple, non-expandable entry point. The HomePower 1000 Plus v2 adds 1,800W output and expansion to about 11kWh in a 23.8 lb body.

What Size Jackery Do I Need?

Two numbers decide it: the watts you need at the same time, and the watt-hours you need over the whole outage or trip.

1. List what you'll run at once. Add up the running watts. A fridge runs around 150W to 200W, a microwave 1,000W to 1,200W, a laptop about 60W. Pick a station whose continuous output covers that total with some headroom.
2. Estimate energy per day. Multiply each device's watts by the hours it runs. A full-size fridge typically uses 1 to 1.5kWh a day. Lights, Wi-Fi and phones add another 0.3 to 0.5kWh.
3. Add about 15% for inverter losses, then choose a capacity (or an expandable model) that covers the days you need.
4. Plan for recharging. Solar panels refill the battery during the day. Check the station's maximum solar input when you choose panels.

For a full worked method with a device-wattage table, see What Size Jackery Do I Need?

Quick picks by use

• Camping, travel and day trips: Explorer 300 v2, Explorer 500 v2 or Explorer 600 v2. See the best Jackery for camping.
• CPAP overnight: the 300 to 600 class covers most machines for a night, and longer with the humidifier off.
• Running a refrigerator in an outage: start at the 1kWh class, such as the Explorer 1000 v2 or HomePower 1000 Plus v2. For more than a day, step up to the HomePower 2000 Plus v2 or add solar.
• Home office backup: the HomePower 1000 v2 switches to battery in under 10ms, so computers don't restart.
• RVs, cabins and job sites: Explorer 1500 v2, Explorer 1500 Ultra or Explorer 2000 v2.
• Backing up home circuits: HomePower 3600 Plus, HomePower 3600 Pro Max for 240V, or the Explorer 5000 Plus with the Smart Transfer Switch. See the Jackery transfer switch guide.

Do I Need Solar Panels?

Not to use a Jackery, since every model charges from a wall outlet. Panels matter when an outage lasts more than a day or you're off grid. As a rough guide, 200W of panels in good sun adds roughly 0.8 to 1kWh a day, which is enough to keep a fridge going on a mid-size station. Browse Jackery solar panels, from $129 to $999, or pick a bundle on any station's page.

Jackery Comparison FAQs

Which Jackery is best for home backup?
For essentials like a fridge, lights and Wi-Fi, the HomePower 2000 Plus v2 is the practical starting point because it expands to 12kWh. For home circuits and longer outages, look at the HomePower 3600 Plus, the 240V HomePower 3600 Pro Max or the Explorer 5000 Plus.

Which Jackery models are expandable?
The HomePower 1000 Plus v2, HomePower 2000 Plus v2, HomePower 3600 Plus, HomePower 3600 Pro Max and Explorer 5000 Plus. The Explorer v2 models, Explorer 1500 Ultra, HomePower 1000 v2 and HomePower 3000 are fixed-capacity.

What's the lightest Jackery that can run a fridge?
The HomePower 1000 Plus v2 weighs 23.8 lb and delivers 1,800W, enough to run a full-size fridge plus other essentials.

Can a Jackery power my whole house?
The Explorer 5000 Plus and HomePower 3600 Pro Max can back up many home circuits, including 240V loads, when connected through a transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician. Central AC, electric water heaters and electric ovens will still drain any battery quickly.

What is the best Jackery generator?
There isn't one best model, only the best fit. The HomePower 2000 Plus v2 is the strongest all-rounder for home backup, the Explorer 1000 v2 is the best value for camping, and the Explorer 5000 Plus is the most powerful, with 7,200W and 120V/240V output. See what size Jackery you need.

Is Jackery a Chinese company?
Jackery is a brand of Shenzhen Hello Tech Energy Co., Ltd., which is headquartered in Shenzhen, China, and listed on China's ChiNext board (SZ301327). Jackery runs its U.S. operations from California, and the company says it was founded by a former Apple battery engineer.

How many years will a Jackery last?
Current Jackery stations use LiFePO4 batteries rated for 4,000 to 6,000 cycles to 70% capacity. At one full cycle a day that's roughly 11 to 16 years, and most people cycle far less often. Most current models carry a 3-year warranty plus 2 more years when you register the product.

What will a Jackery 5000 power?
The Explorer 5000 Plus runs nearly anything in a typical home, including central AC, well pumps and electric ranges on 240V, for hours rather than days. A full-size fridge runs about 2.9 days on one charge. See our Explorer 5000 Plus runtime guide.

Which is better, Jackery or Bluetti?
Jackery is usually lighter for the capacity and expands further at the top end. Bluetti often offers more output or solar input at a given size. See Jackery vs. Bluetti and Jackery vs. EcoFlow for model-by-model numbers.

Not sure which one fits? Call 512-777-0154 or contact us and we'll help you size it. Or shop the full Jackery collection.

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