Head to head
BLUETTI AC180 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 runs an average fridge about 12% longer: 12.9 h vs 11.5 h, even though the AC180 has the bigger battery. Both cost $499. The AC180’s own 15 W draw is included. Own draw matters less at high loads: at 1,000 W the AC180 lasts a little longer (58 min vs 55 min).
Pick the AC180 for higher-watt appliances (1,800 W output) and cold garages (works down to −4°F); pick the Explorer 1000 v2 for longer fridge runtimes and carrying (11.5 lb lighter).
| Spec | AC180 | Explorer 1000 v2 | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,152 Wh | 1,070 Wh | AC180 |
| Output | 1,800 W | 1,500 W | AC180 |
| Surge, per maker | 2,700 W | 3,000 W | Explorer 1000 v2 |
| Weight | 35.3 lb | 23.8 lb | Explorer 1000 v2 |
| Solar input | 500 W | 400 W | AC180 |
| Solar refill, our math | 3.1 h | 3.6 h | AC180 (faster) |
| Works down to | −4°F | 14°F | AC180 |
| Charges from | 32°F | 32°F | Tie |
| Maker price | $499 | $499 | Tie |
| Price per Wh | $0.43 | $0.47 | AC180 |
Maker prices, Oct 21, 2026, unless dated. Checkout price applies. Specs from each maker; sources on the station pages.
| Runtime | AC180 | Explorer 1000 v2 | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPAP with humidifier, 22 W | 3.3 nights | 5.2 nights | Explorer 1000 v2 |
| Average US fridge, 70.4 W | 11.5 h | 12.9 h | Explorer 1000 v2 |
| 100 W load | 8.5 h | 9.1 h | Explorer 1000 v2 |
| 500 W load | 1.9 h | 1.8 h | AC180 |
| 1,000 W load | 58 min | 55 min | AC180 |
Wh × 0.85 ÷ (watts + the station’s own draw, where the maker lists it). Eight-hour CPAP nights.
AC180: Price in BLUETTI’s US store on Oct 21, 2026, in stock. Explorer 1000 v2: $499 is the black version (list price $559). Dune White: $519. Prices in Jackery’s US store on Oct 21, 2026.
Full numbers: BLUETTI AC180 · Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 · all 16.
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