BLUETTI Elite 300 vs Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
Technical comparison · Home backup
Output power is nearly the same; what decides it is charging from panels, 1200 W against 400 W. The rest is a trade between capacity and weight: 3.0144 kWh in 26.3 kg against 2.042 kWh in 17.5 kg (manufacturer-declared figures).
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| In brief | ||
| Nominal capacity | 3.0144 kWh | 2.042 kWh |
| Continuous output | 2400 W | 2200 W |
| Peak output | 4800 W | 4400 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 547.04 €/kWh | 783.06 €/kWh |
| List price | 1649 € | 1599 € |
| Weight | 26.3 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 36.6 × 30.5 × 29.75 cm | 33.5 × 26.4 × 29.2 cm |
| Outlets | ||
| AC outlets | Yes (×2) | Yes (×2) |
| How long it lasts | ||
| Battery life cycles | 730 cicli | 1095 cicli |
| The limit that runs out first | anni di garanzia | anni di garanzia |
| Rated cycles | 6000 cicli | 4000 cicli |
| Capacity at end of cycle life | 80 % | 70 % |
| Warranty | 2 anni | 3 anni |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | 0.749 €/kWh | 0.715 €/kWh |
| Energy density | 114.6 Wh/kg | 116.7 Wh/kg |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 0.8 C | 1.08 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F3 — Flat-sized (3–8 kWh) | F2 — Room-sized (1–3 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | 1399 € | 799 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Expandable | — | No |
| Fastest USB-C | 140 W | 100 W |
| 0–80% charge time | 78 min | 52 min |
| Maximum solar input | 1200 W | 400 W |
| Backup power | UPS | UPS |
| Switchover time | 10 ms | 20 ms |
| Ingress protection | IP20 | — |
| Mounting | Portable | Portable |
| Noise level | — | 30 dB |
The differences that matter
- 1200 W → 400 W solar input: the first can use three times the panel power of the second.
- 3.0144 kWh → 2.042 kWh: at the same load the first lasts about one and a half times as long.
- 26.3 kg → 17.5 kg: the second is almost 9 kg lighter to move.
- 78 min → 52 min to reach 80%: the second gets to 80% noticeably sooner.
Which one to choose
Choose BLUETTI Elite 300 if…
you have solar panels and want them as the main charging source, not a fallback: with 1200 W of input, the sun can do the work of the grid. The trade-off: a 2-year warranty and a unit that is heavier to move.
Choose Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 if…
you mostly use it as a home backup charged from the grid, move it now and then, and prefer a 3-year warranty. The trade-off: solar input tops out at 400 W, so charging from panels takes much longer.
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