BLUETTI Handsfree 2 vs Jackery Explorer 500 v2
Technical comparison · Compact
Same 0.512 kWh capacity, same LFP chemistry and same backup (UPS) function: what separates the two stations is how much power comes out and how much goes in from panels. The BLUETTI has more power headroom, the Jackery weighs 5.7 kg and switches over in 10 ms.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| In brief | ||
| Nominal capacity | 0.512 kWh | 0.512 kWh |
| Continuous output | 700 W | 500 W |
| Peak output | 1200 W | 1000 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | — | 974.61 €/kWh |
| List price | — | 499 € |
| Weight | — | 5.7 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 31.1 × 20.5 × 15.7 cm |
| Outlets | ||
| AC outlets | Yes | Yes (×2) |
| USB-C ports | Yes (×2) | — |
| USB-A ports | 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 | 4000 cicli | 6000 cicli |
| Capacity at end of cycle life | 80 % | 70 % |
| Warranty | 5 anni | 3 anni |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | — | 0.89 €/kWh |
| Energy density | — | 89.8 Wh/kg |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 1.37 C | 0.98 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Room-sized (1–3 kWh) | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | — | 284 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Expandable | — | No |
| Fastest USB-C | 100 W | 100 W |
| Maximum charge power | 0.6 kW | — |
| 0–80% charge time | 45 min | — |
| Maximum solar input | 350 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 |
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
- 350 W vs 200 W solar input → the first accepts more power from panels and refills from the sun faster.
- 700 W vs 500 W continuous → the first has more headroom for demanding appliances.
- 20 ms vs 10 ms UPS switchover → the second moves to battery in half the time when the mains drop.
- 5 vs 3 years of warranty (values stated by the manufacturer) → the first is covered for longer.
Which one to choose
Choose BLUETTI Handsfree 2 if…
you take the station where you have solar panels and want to refill it quickly, or run more demanding appliances. You also get 2 USB-C and 2 USB-A ports and a longer warranty. In exchange, UPS switchover when the mains drop is 20 ms.
Choose Jackery Explorer 500 v2 if…
the station lives at home or in the car and you move it often: 5.7 kg, 31.1 × 20.5 × 15.7 cm, a stated noise level of 36 dB, UPS switchover in 10 ms. You accept less power, a lower solar input and a shorter warranty.
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