Which Jackery model is right for your home?
Jackery makes more than a dozen power stations, but for home backup only three sizes really matter. Here's how the Explorer 300 v2, 1000 v2 and 2000 v2 stack up — and which one actually matches what you need to keep running during an outage.
Quick answer
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Side-by-side specs
| Explorer 300 v2 | Explorer 1000 v2 | Explorer 2000 v2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 288Wh | 1,070Wh | ~2,000Wh |
| Continuous output | 300W (600W surge) | 1,500W (2,000W surge) | up to 2,200W+ |
| Battery type | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Recharge time (wall outlet) | ~1–2 hrs | ~1 hr | ~2 hrs |
| Weight | ~7.5 lbs | ~23.8 lbs | ~43 lbs |
| Expandable with add-on batteries | No | No | Yes |
| Best for | Lights, phones, small electronics | Fridge + essentials for a day | Multiple circuits, longer outages |
Specs summarized from published Jackery data; always confirm current specs and pricing on the product page before buying.
Explorer 300 v2 — the budget pick
At under 8 pounds, this is the one you grab in five seconds when the power flickers. It won't run a fridge, but it will keep a phone charged, a few LED lamps on, and a router alive through a short outage. Also a solid pick for camping or a backpack emergency kit.
Explorer 1000 v2 — the one most people should buy
This is Jackery's best-selling size for a reason: enough capacity to run a fridge for several hours plus lights and devices, a manageable weight to move around the house, and a fast one-hour recharge so it's ready again quickly. If you're only buying one power station for home backup, start here.
Explorer 2000 v2 — for longer or heavier outages
Roughly double the capacity and output of the 1000 v2, with the option to add extra battery packs later if your needs grow. Worth the jump if you want to cover more than a fridge — think a sump pump, a modem/router setup, and lighting across multiple rooms — or if outages in your area tend to run more than a few hours.