BLUETTI AC70P vs Jackery Explorer 500 v2
Technical comparison · Compact
Two compact LFP batteries built for different jobs: the BLUETTI AC70P handles 1000 W with 864 Wh, the Jackery Explorer 500 v2 500 W with 512 Wh at 5.7 kg against 10.2 kg. Values are declared by the manufacturer.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| In brief | ||
| Nominal capacity | 0.864 kWh | 0.512 kWh |
| Continuous output | 1000 W | 500 W |
| Peak output | 1500 W | 1000 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 868.06 €/kWh | 974.61 €/kWh |
| List price | 750 € | 499 € |
| Weight | 10.2 kg | 5.7 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 31.1 × 20.5 × 15.7 cm |
| Outlets | ||
| AC outlets | Yes (×2) | Yes (×2) |
| How long it lasts | ||
| Battery life cycles | 1825 cicli | 1095 cicli |
| The limit that runs out first | anni di garanzia | anni di garanzia |
| Rated cycles | 3000 cicli | 6000 cicli |
| Capacity at end of cycle life | 80 % | 70 % |
| Warranty | 5 anni | 3 anni |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | 0.476 €/kWh | 0.89 €/kWh |
| Energy density | 84.7 Wh/kg | 89.8 Wh/kg |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 1.16 C | 0.98 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~450–1000 € | 284 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Expandable | Yes | No |
| Fastest USB-C | 100 W | 100 W |
| Maximum charge power | 0.85 kW | — |
| 0–80% charge time | 45 min | — |
| Maximum solar input | 500 W | 200 W |
| Backup power | UPS | UPS |
| Switchover time | 20 ms | 10 ms |
| Mounting | Portable | Portable |
| Minimum temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
| Maximum temperature | 40 °C | 45 °C |
| Noise level | — | 36 dB |
| App required for setup | No | — |
JouleSpecs Awards
No awards in this tier.
Lowest price range Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh)
The lowest list price among the sheets in the Compact category (outlet-sized tier): €284. The next one has a list price of €399. List prices as published by the manufacturers.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- 1000 vs 500 W continuous, 1500 vs 1000 W peak → the first takes loads twice as big and stronger start-ups; the second stays with small devices.
- Solar input 500 vs 200 W → the first can be paired with a much larger array of panels.
- 864 vs 512 Wh, 10.2 vs 5.7 kg → more runtime against less weight to carry.
- Warranty 5 vs 3 years → on both, the warranty, not the cycle count, ends the useful life.
Which one to choose
Choose BLUETTI AC70P if…
you have loads up to 1000 W (1500 W peak) or charge from panels of up to 500 W, and want 864 Wh that can be expanded, with five years of warranty. You carry 4.5 kg more.
Choose Jackery Explorer 500 v2 if…
you move it around often and loads up to 500 W (1000 W peak) are enough: it weighs 5.7 kg, measures 31.1 × 20.5 × 15.7 cm and is rated at 36 dB. You accept 512 Wh, a 200 W solar input, three years of warranty and no expansion.
Where to buy
Paid link: the price for you does not change.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
The purchase links are the same as on the two product pages and don't influence the verdict. The product pages have the complete data.