Jackery power stations: every current model compared
Jackery sells 14 current models, from 256 Wh to 5,040 Wh; 6 take extra batteries. Among models that publish a cycle rating, it runs from 800 to 6,000 (the low end is the NMC Jackery Explorer 300). The lightest is the Jackery Explorer 300 at 7.1 lb, and the most capacity per list dollar is the Jackery HomePower 3000 (2.05 Wh per $). The most Jackery models qualify for keeping a fridge running in an outage (12 of 14).
Which Jackery models suit which uses?
A model is listed when it meets every requirement of that use, as stated on the use page.
Which Jackery power stations are there?
Every current Jackery model, smallest first, from Jackery's official US pages.
How does Jackery compare with the market?
Compared with the median of all 56 current models, Jackery's median model is better on capacity, surge, AC charging speed and Wh per list dollar. Medians hide the spread inside a lineup, so check the model you're considering.
| Spec | Jackery median | All-brand median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,536 Wh | 1,208 Wh | higher (better) |
| AC output | 2,000 W | 2,000 W | about the same |
| Surge | 4,000 W | 3,600 W | higher (better) |
| Solar input | 800 W | 800 W | about the same |
| AC charging | 1,660 W | 1,500 W | higher (better) |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 | about the same |
| Weight | 35.3 lb | 35.3 lb | about the same |
| UPS switchover | 10 ms | 10 ms | about the same |
| Wh per list $ | 1.66 | 1.45 | higher (better) |
How long does each Jackery model run common appliances?
The Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 qualifies for the most uses in the Jackery lineup. The table shows calculated runtimes from a full charge and how many of our 12 use-case lists each model passes.
What do you get by stepping up the Jackery lineup?
Each row shows what the next model up adds in capacity and costs at list price. Compare the capacity each step adds with what it costs.
| Model | Wh | List price | Step from the model above | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 240 v2Amazon | 256 | $249 | — | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 300Amazon | 294 | $289 | +38 Wh for +$40 | On Amazon |
| Jackery HomePower 1000 v2Amazon | 1,024 | $649 | +730 Wh for +$360 | On Amazon |
| Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2Amazon | 1,024 | $749 | — | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2Amazon | 1,070 | $559 | +46 Wh for −$190 | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 PlusAmazon | 1,264 | $699 | +194 Wh for +$140 | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 1500 v2Amazon | 1,536 | $949 | +272 Wh for +$250 | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 1500 UltraAmazon | 1,536 | $1,199 | — | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2Amazon | 2,042 | $999 | +506 Wh for −$200 | On Amazon |
| Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2Amazon | 2,048 | $1,199 | +6 Wh for +$200 | On Amazon |
| Jackery HomePower 3000Amazon | 3,072 | $1,499 | +1,024 Wh for +$300 | On Amazon |
| Jackery HomePower 3600 PlusAmazon | 3,584 | $1,899 | +512 Wh for +$400 | On Amazon |
| Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro MaxAmazon | 3,584 | $2,099 | — | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 5000 PlusAmazon | 5,040 | $3,499 | +1,456 Wh for +$1,400 | On Amazon |
Which Jackery model is easiest to carry for its capacity?
Sorted by watt-hours per pound, the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 packs the most battery for its weight in the Jackery lineup. Weight matters most if you lift the station in and out of a car or carry it to a campsite.
Is each Jackery model good value for its size?
7 of 14 Jackery models with a list price give more watt-hours per dollar than the median model in their size band. Positive numbers mean more capacity for the money than a typical model that size.
Official list prices on the date checked; sales change these often.
Which Jackery model costs least over its rated life?
The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus has the lowest list price per kWh of rated lifetime storage, about $0.09, against $1.23 for the Jackery Explorer 300.
| Model | List price | Rated cycles | Lifetime kWh | $ per lifetime kWh | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery HomePower 3600 PlusAmazon | $1,899 | 6,000 | 21,504 | $0.09 | On Amazon |
| Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2Amazon | $1,199 | 6,000 | 12,288 | $0.10 | On Amazon |
| Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro MaxAmazon | $2,099 | 6,000 | 21,504 | $0.10 | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 1500 v2Amazon | $949 | 6,000 | 9,216 | $0.10 | On Amazon |
| Jackery HomePower 1000 v2Amazon | $649 | 6,000 | 6,144 | $0.11 | On Amazon |
| Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2Amazon | $749 | 6,000 | 6,144 | $0.12 | On Amazon |
| Jackery HomePower 3000Amazon | $1,499 | 4,000 | 12,288 | $0.12 | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2Amazon | $999 | 4,000 | 8,168 | $0.12 | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2Amazon | $559 | 4,000 | 4,280 | $0.13 | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 PlusAmazon | $699 | 4,000 | 5,056 | $0.14 | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 5000 PlusAmazon | $3,499 | 4,000 | 20,160 | $0.17 | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 1500 UltraAmazon | $1,199 | 4,000 | 6,144 | $0.20 | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 240 v2Amazon | $249 | 4,000 | 1,024 | $0.24 | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 300Amazon | $289 | 800 | 235 | $1.23 | On Amazon |
Lifetime kWh = capacity × rated cycles. Capacity fades with age, so this is a best case for comparing models, not a promise.
How fast do Jackery models recharge?
The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus refills fastest from solar, about 1.3 h of strong sun at its full input.
| Model | Solar, at full input | Max wall input | Rated full wall charge | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 5000 PlusAmazon | 1.3 h | 1,750 W | 210 min | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 PlusAmazon | 1.6 h | 1,200 W | 90 min | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 1500 UltraAmazon | 1.9 h | 1,600 W | 90 min | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 240 v2Amazon | 2.6 h | 550 W | 60 min | On Amazon |
| Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2Amazon | 2.6 h | 1,600 W | 50 min | On Amazon |
| Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2Amazon | 2.6 h | Not published | 98 min | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2Amazon | 2.7 h | 1,000 W | 60 min | On Amazon |
| Jackery HomePower 3600 Pro MaxAmazon | 3.0 h | 4,000 W | 78 min | On Amazon |
| Jackery HomePower 3000Amazon | 3.1 h | 1,720 W | 132 min | On Amazon |
| Jackery HomePower 3600 PlusAmazon | 3.6 h | 1,720 W | 150 min | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 1500 v2Amazon | 3.8 h | 1,750 W | 64 min | On Amazon |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2Amazon | 5.1 h | 1,800 W | 102 min | On Amazon |
Which uses can't Jackery models cover?
No current Jackery model qualifies for 1 of our 12 uses. For each, the requirement that rules out the most models is shown.
- Best power stations for a CPAP machine: 12 of 14 fail weight ≤ 20 lb.
Which other-brand models are closest to each Jackery model?
Each Jackery model is paired with the closest-capacity model from another brand, so you can see whether the lineup's value and weight hold up.
Where are the gaps in the Jackery lineup?
Jackery has no current model in the 500–999 Wh band; look at other brands there. Some specs aren't published for every model: solar input (2 of 14), AC charging speed (2 of 14) and UPS switchover (2 of 14).
Unpublished specs show as "Not published" on each model page and are never estimated, so a model can drop out of a use-case list because a figure is missing.
How do other brands compare?
How this page was made. Specs come from each manufacturer's official US spec page or manual, checked on the date shown; specs a manufacturer doesn't publish are marked "Not published". Runtimes are calculated (capacity × 85% inverter efficiency ÷ appliance draw), not measured. We haven't hands-on tested these units. Method and sources · Affiliate disclosure