Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs Jackery Explorer 3000 v2
Technical comparison · Home backup
These are two Jackerys from the same line: Explorer 1000 v2 (1.07 kWh, 10.8 kg) is portable, Explorer 3000 v2 (3.072 kWh, 27 kg) is a home reserve. Neither can be expanded, so the size has to be chosen up front (manufacturer-declared values).
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| In brief | ||
| Nominal capacity | 1.07 kWh | 3.072 kWh |
| Continuous output | 1500 W | 3600 W |
| Peak output | 3000 W | 7200 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 746.73 €/kWh | 813.48 €/kWh |
| List price | 799 € | 2499 € |
| Weight | 10.8 kg | 27 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 32.7 × 22.4 × 24.7 cm | — |
| Outlets | ||
| AC outlets | Yes (×2) | Yes (×3) |
| How long it lasts | ||
| Battery life cycles | 1095 cicli | 1095 cicli |
| The limit that runs out first | anni di garanzia | anni di garanzia |
| Rated cycles | 4000 cicli | 4000 cicli |
| Capacity at end of cycle life | 70 % | 70 % |
| Warranty | 3 anni | 3 anni |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | 0.682 €/kWh | 0.743 €/kWh |
| Energy density | 99.1 Wh/kg | 113.8 Wh/kg |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 1.4 C | 1.17 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F2 — Room-sized (1–3 kWh) | F3 — Flat-sized (3–8 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | 474 € | 1481 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Expandable | No | No |
| Fastest USB-C | 100 W | 100 W |
| Maximum solar input | 400 W | 1000 W |
| Backup power | EPS (brief interruption) | UPS |
| Switchover time | 20 ms | 20 ms |
| Mounting | Portable | Portable |
| Noise level | 22 dB | 27 dB |
| Declared standards | — | UN 38.3, CE |
JouleSpecs Awards
No awards in this tier.
Best value Flat-sized (3–8 kWh)
Best balance of technical score and price among the 3 sheets in the Home backup category (flat-sized tier): list price €1481, technical score 50/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- 1.07 kWh vs 3.072 kWh → a 1000 W load lasts about an hour against three.
- 1500 W vs 3600 W continuous → two kitchen appliances together exceed the small unit's limit; the large one carries them.
- 400 W vs 1000 W solar input → with full sun a full recharge takes nearly three hours against a little over three: the large unit holds almost triple the energy in a similar time.
- EPS vs UPS → the small one cuts power for an instant when the mains drops; the large one does not.
Which one to choose
Choose Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 if…
you want something at 10.8 kg for a PC, a router and lights, with 1500 W continuous and 22 dB in operation. A 1000 W load lasts about an hour, and with a 400 W solar input a full recharge takes nearly three hours of full sun; the switch to backup has a brief pause (EPS, 20 ms).
Choose Jackery Explorer 3000 v2 if…
you want a reserve that carries loads up to 3600 W, with surges of 7200 W, and holds a 1000 W load for about three hours, with uninterrupted switchover (UPS) and up to 1000 W of panels. It weighs 27 kg, has three mains outlets and at 27 dB it is slightly noisier.
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