Jackery vs BLUETTI
Two popular portable power station brands, compared in five matched pairs from 288 Wh to 3.8 kWh, using only figures the makers publish.
- 5 matched pairs
- Maker data only
- Checked 12 Nov 2026
- We matched five Jackery and BLUETTI power stations by capacity, from 288 Wh up to about 3.8 kWh, and compared them using only figures the makers publish.
- In the 17 rows where a higher or lower number is clearly better or exactly level, BLUETTI leads in 9 and Jackery in 6; 2 are level.
- BLUETTI publishes higher continuous output and solar input in most pairs, and states a 5-year warranty on four of the five models; Jackery's units are lighter in 4 of the 4 pairs where the weight gap is clear.
- Both leave figures out: 7 cells on Jackery's side and 9 on BLUETTI's read 'not stated' or 'not published', out of 60 cells per side.
- We have not tested any of these units. Where a maker does not publish a figure, we say so instead of guessing.
Not tested by us, and no prices
Every figure on this page comes from Jackery's and BLUETTI's own product pages and manuals, last checked on 12 November 2026. We have not tested these units, so we do not score them or crown a winner on feel, noise in daily use or app quality. We show no prices because they change often and differ between sellers: compare the same model and bundle before you buy.
The short answer
There is no overall winner here, and a fair answer has to start with what the makers publish. Across our five pairs, 9 of the 17 clear-cut rows go to BLUETTI and 6 to Jackery, with 2 level.
The pattern is about output and weight. In four of the five pairs BLUETTI publishes a higher solar input, and in three it publishes a higher continuous AC output; in the largest pair Jackery's Explorer 3000 v2 has the higher output and surge rating. Jackery's units are lighter in 4 of the 4 pairs where the weight difference is clear. BLUETTI states a 5-year warranty on four of the five models, where Jackery states 3 years plus 2 more on all five.
Do not read the row count as a score. Solar input matters a lot if you plan to charge from panels and not at all if you charge from the mains, and weight matters if you carry the unit and not if it sits in a cupboard. Use the pair tables below for the size you need, then check Which should you choose? for the situations where each fits better.
How we matched the models
We paired models by capacity, because that is how people shop: they pick a size, then compare brands. Each pair is the closest match in our catalogue, not a statement that the two products are the same price or the same age. The first pair matches 288 Wh exactly, but the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus is an older model that Jackery's page showed as sold out on 10 November 2026; the newer Explorer 240 v2 holds 256 Wh. The last pair is the least even: the BLUETTI Elite 400 holds 3,840 Wh and the Explorer 3000 v2 holds 3,072 Wh, because Jackery's largest standalone unit in our catalogue is smaller. We left out the expandable BLUETTI AC70, AC200L, Apex 300 and AC300 and the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus and 2000 Plus, which have their own product pages and can be set side by side in Compare For Yourself.
| Specification | Jackery | BLUETTI |
|---|---|---|
| The small pair (288 Wh) | Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 |
| The popular mid-size pair (1,024 Wh) | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 |
| The expandable pair (about 1 kWh) | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus v2 | BLUETTI AC180 |
| The larger portable pair (about 2 kWh) | Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 |
| The home backup pair (3 to 4 kWh) | Jackery Explorer 3000 v2 | BLUETTI Elite 400 |
Jackery and BLUETTI at brand level
Before the model pairs, here is how the two companies differ. See our full brand guides to Jackery and BLUETTI.
| Specification | Jackery | BLUETTI |
|---|---|---|
| Models in our catalogue | 11 | 10 |
| Cell chemistry in our pairs | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) in all five | LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) in all five |
| Warranty in our pairs | 3+2 years on all five (3 years, plus 2 more; the Explorer 300 Plus page also advertises a 5-year warranty) | 5 years on four of the five; not stated for the Elite 100 V2 |
| Fixed and plug-in range in our catalogue | SolarVault 3 Pro (plug-in) and SolarVault 3 Pro Max (home battery) | Power stations only |
| Expandable portable models | The Explorer 1000 Plus, 1000 Plus v2 and 2000 Plus take extra batteries; the 1000 v2 and 3000 v2 in our pairs are standalone | The AC180, AC70, AC200L, Apex 300 and AC300 take extra batteries; the Elite 30 V2 and Elite 200 V2 do not, and the Elite 400 lists no expansion |
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus vs BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
Both hold exactly 288 Wh and weigh under 5 kg, which makes them phone-and-laptop units for short outages, camping and travel. This is the only pair where the capacity matches to the watt-hour.
The small pair (288 Wh)
| Specification |  Jackery Explorer 300 Plus |  BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 288 Wh (22.5 Ah at 12.8 V) | 288 Wh (18 Ah) |
| AC output (continuous) | 300 W rated, 1 AC outlet | 600 W, 1 AC outlet in the specification table (better value) |
| AC output (surge) | 600 W peak | 1,500 W (better value) |
| AC charging | Not stated as watts (10 A maximum) | 980 W maximum |
| Mains charging time | 2 hours | 70 minutes from the AC outlet; 80% in 45 minutes with TurboBoost charging |
| Solar input | 100 W maximum, 12 to 27 V, 5 A | 200 W (12 to 28 V, 10 A maximum) (better value) |
| Weight | 3.75 kg (better value) | 4.3 kg |
| Backup switchover (EPS) | Not stated | 10 ms or less (UPS function) |
| Noise level | Whisper quiet; no decibel figure stated | Below 30 dB under light loads |
| Cycle life | 3,000 cycles to 80% or more (specification table); the FAQ says 1,500 cycles to about 80% | 3,000+ cycles to 80% of original capacity |
| Expansion | Not stated for this model | Not supported (a B80 can charge it in Power Bank Mode) |
| Warranty | 3 years standard plus 2 years extended (the page also advertises a 5-year warranty) | 5 years |
Green cells mark the clearly better value where a higher or lower number is better. Capacity is never marked, because more is not automatically better. Level rows and rows without a clear direction are not marked. Differences smaller than about a tenth are not marked.
Our read
At the same capacity, BLUETTI publishes double the continuous output (600 W against 300 W), a higher surge rating (1,500 W against 600 W) and double the solar input (200 W against 100 W), and it states a mains charging power of 980 W where Jackery gives only the current. Jackery's unit is lighter, at 3.75 kg against 4.3 kg. Jackery's own page contradicts itself on cycle life (3,000 cycles in the table, 1,500 in the FAQ) and on solar charging time, so treat those two figures with care.
Full pages: Jackery Explorer 300 Plus · BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 · Compare these two in the tool
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
This is the size most people search for: 1,024 Wh on both sides, enough for a fridge for some hours or camping with a few devices. Jackery's page lists no expansion port, and BLUETTI's page we read does not mention expansion.
The popular mid-size pair (1,024 Wh)
| Specification |  Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |  BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
| AC output (continuous) | 1,500 W rated, 2 AC ports | 1,800 W (the page says 9 ports in total, with no breakdown) (better value) |
| AC output (surge) | 3,000 W peak | Not stated |
| AC charging | 10 A maximum (about 2,200 W at 220 V; Jackery gives the current, not the watts) | 1,200 W max |
| Mains charging time | 77 minutes (50 minutes in Emergency Charging mode through the app) | 80% in 45 minutes; the UK page also says 'Full in 1.8 hours' |
| Solar input | 400 W maximum | 1,000 W max (better value) |
| Weight | 10.6 kg (23.4 lb) | About 11.5 kg |
| Backup switchover (EPS) | 10 ms or less (the description says under 20 ms) | 10 ms or less |
| Noise level | Under 22 dB | 30 dB under 600 W on the UK page; the manual gives 50 dB as the maximum |
| Cycle life | 4,000 cycles to 70% or more of capacity | Over 4,000 cycles; the capacity limit is not stated |
| Expansion | No: the Tech Specs list no expansion port | Not stated |
| Warranty | 3 years standard plus 2 years extended (3+2 years) | Not stated: the UK page lists a 'Global Warranty' without a length |
Green cells mark the clearly better value where a higher or lower number is better. Capacity is never marked, because more is not automatically better. Level rows and rows without a clear direction are not marked. Differences smaller than about a tenth are not marked.
Our read
BLUETTI's published numbers are higher where a higher number is useful: 1,800 W against 1,500 W of continuous output and 1,000 W against 400 W of solar input, which is 2.5 times as much. The weights are close (10.6 kg against about 11.5 kg), so we do not mark them. Jackery states the surge rating (3,000 W), a quiet-running figure (under 22 dB) and a warranty length; BLUETTI's page gives no surge rating and no warranty length for this model, and its two noise figures (30 dB at 600 W on the page, 50 dB maximum in the manual) are far apart.
Full pages: Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 · BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 · Compare these two in the tool
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus v2 vs BLUETTI AC180
Both are about 1 kWh, both deliver 1,800 W and both can be expanded with extra batteries, which makes them the closest like-for-like pair among the expandable models. The BLUETTI holds 1,152 Wh against 1,024 Wh for the Jackery.
The expandable pair (about 1 kWh)
| Specification |  Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus v2 |  BLUETTI AC180 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,152 Wh (36 Ah) |
| AC output (continuous) | 1,800 W rated, 3 ports | 1,800 W in total, 2 outlets |
| AC output (surge) | 3,600 W peak | Not stated |
| AC charging | Not stated as watts (220 to 240 V, 10 A maximum) | 1,440 W max |
| Mains charging time | As little as 1.25 hours for a full charge | About 1.3-1.8 hours in Turbo mode; 0-80% in 45 minutes |
| Solar input | 400 W maximum | 500 W max (better value) |
| Weight | 10.8 kg (better value) | About 16 kg in the specifications (the marketing text says 17 kg) |
| Backup switchover (EPS) | 10 ms or less (UPS function) | Not published by BLUETTI |
| Noise level | Under 30 dB | Not published by BLUETTI |
| Cycle life | 6,000 cycles to 70% or more of original capacity | 3,500+ cycles to 80% of original capacity |
| Expansion | Up to five Battery Pack 2000 Plus v2 (2,048 Wh each), up to 11 kWh | Yes: sold with a B80 expansion battery (bundle of 1,958 Wh in total) |
| Warranty | 3 years standard plus 2 years extended | 5 years |
Green cells mark the clearly better value where a higher or lower number is better. Capacity is never marked, because more is not automatically better. Level rows and rows without a clear direction are not marked. Differences smaller than about a tenth are not marked.
Our read
The continuous output is level at 1,800 W, and BLUETTI has the higher solar input (500 W against 400 W) and a stated mains charging power (1,440 W). The weight gap is the largest in this comparison for a similar capacity: the Jackery is 10.8 kg and the BLUETTI about 16 kg. The expansion stories differ too: Jackery quotes up to 11 kWh with its own battery packs, while BLUETTI's page we read gives the AC180 with one B80 battery, 1,958 Wh in total. Jackery states the switchover time (10 ms or less) and a noise figure; BLUETTI's pages do not, and the two cycle ratings are not like for like (6,000 cycles to 70% against 3,500 cycles to 80%).
Full pages: Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus v2 · BLUETTI AC180 · Compare these two in the tool
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 vs BLUETTI Elite 200 V2
At about 2 kWh both can run several appliances at once, which is where output limits start to matter more than capacity. The capacities are within about 1.5% of each other, and BLUETTI says its unit does not expand while Jackery's page does not mention expansion.
The larger portable pair (about 2 kWh)
| Specification |  Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 |  BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2,048 Wh | 2,073.6 Wh (54 Ah) |
| AC output (continuous) | 2,200 W rated (2 AC ports in the table, 3 outlets in the text) | 2,600 W in total (better value) |
| AC output (surge) | 4,400 W peak | Not stated |
| AC charging | Not stated as watts (10 A maximum) | 2,300 W max (230 V, 10 A) |
| Mains charging time | 77 minutes for a full charge; 69 minutes in emergency charging | 0-80% in about 1.1 hours in TurboBoost mode |
| Solar input | 400 W maximum | 1,000 W max (better value) |
| Weight | 18.5 kg (better value) | 24.2 kg |
| Backup switchover (EPS) | 10 ms or less (UPS function) | Within 15 ms in UPS mode |
| Noise level | 30 dB or less while charging in Quiet Charging Mode; discharging not stated | 16 dB to 50 dB |
| Cycle life | 4,000 cycles to 70% or more of original capacity | 6,000+ cycles to 80% of original capacity (better value) |
| Expansion | Not stated for this model | Not expandable: BLUETTI says the Elite 200 V2 does not support power bank mode |
| Warranty | 3 years standard plus 2 years extended | 5 years |
Green cells mark the clearly better value where a higher or lower number is better. Capacity is never marked, because more is not automatically better. Level rows and rows without a clear direction are not marked. Differences smaller than about a tenth are not marked.
Our read
BLUETTI publishes the higher numbers in this pair: 2,600 W against 2,200 W of output, 2.5 times the solar input (1,000 W against 400 W), a published mains charging power (2,300 W) and a longer cycle rating that also uses the stricter 80% end point (6,000 cycles against 4,000 to 70%). Jackery's unit is clearly lighter, at 18.5 kg against 24.2 kg, and quotes a 10 ms switchover against 15 ms for BLUETTI. Jackery's page says 2 AC ports in the specification table and 3 outlets in the feature text, so check the socket count before you buy.
Full pages: Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 · BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 · Compare these two in the tool
Jackery Explorer 3000 v2 vs BLUETTI Elite 400
These are the largest standalone units in this pairing, pitched for outages and off-grid cabins. They are not an even match on capacity: the Elite 400 holds about a quarter more, so the comparison favours it on energy by design.
The home backup pair (3 to 4 kWh)
| Specification |  Jackery Explorer 3000 v2 |  BLUETTI Elite 400 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,072 Wh | 3,840 Wh |
| AC output (continuous) | 3,600 W, three 230 V 13 A sockets (better value) | 2,600 W, 2 AC outlets |
| AC output (surge) | 7,200 W (better value) | 5,200 W |
| AC charging | Not stated as watts (0-100% in 1.8 hours) | 2,300 W max, 230 V |
| Mains charging time | 0-100% in 1.8 hours; 1.4 hours with AC and 54 V DC together | Not published by BLUETTI |
| Solar input | 1,000 W maximum | 1,000 W max, 12-60 V, 20 A max |
| Weight | About 27 kg (59.5 lbs) (better value) | About 39 kg |
| Backup switchover (EPS) | Under 20 ms (0.02 seconds or less) | 15 ms or less (UPS) |
| Noise level | As low as 27 dB at 25 °C and a 20% load, in silent charging mode | Not published by BLUETTI |
| Cycle life | Up to 4,000 cycles; capacity left not published | 3,000 cycles to 80%+ capacity |
| Expansion | No: a standalone system | No: not part of the maker's specification list on the UK page |
| Warranty | 3+2 years | 5 years |
Green cells mark the clearly better value where a higher or lower number is better. Capacity is never marked, because more is not automatically better. Level rows and rows without a clear direction are not marked. Differences smaller than about a tenth are not marked.
Our read
This is the one pair where Jackery's published output is higher: 3,600 W against 2,600 W continuous and 7,200 W against 5,200 W surge, with three sockets against two. Solar input is level at 1,000 W. The Jackery is also much lighter, about 27 kg against about 39 kg, even though the BLUETTI holds more energy (3,840 Wh against 3,072 Wh). BLUETTI states a 5-year warranty against 3+2 years, and a charging power of 2,300 W where Jackery gives only a time. Both are portable power stations, not fixed home batteries: feeding house circuits from either is electrical work for a qualified electrician.
Full pages: Jackery Explorer 3000 v2 · BLUETTI Elite 400 · Compare these two in the tool
Side by side in words
Numbers in a table miss the bigger picture. Here is how the two brands differ on the points that matter when you choose.
| Specification | Jackery | BLUETTI |
|---|---|---|
| Range and sizes | The range starts at 256 Wh with the Explorer 240 v2 and runs through 512, 1,024 and 2,048 Wh models up to the 3,072 Wh Explorer 3000 v2. The Plus series is the expandable line, and the SolarVault 3 Pro models are home batteries. | In our catalogue the range starts at 268 Wh with the EB3A and runs through the Elite series up to the 3,840 Wh Elite 400, plus the modular AC300 (3,072 Wh per battery module, up to four) and the expandable Apex 300. |
| Warranty | 3+2 years on all five models in our pairs: 3 years standard plus 2 more. The Explorer 300 Plus page also advertises a 5-year warranty. | 5 years on four of the five models in our pairs. The Elite 100 V2 UK page lists a 'Global Warranty' without a length. |
| Fast charging | Jackery offers an Emergency Charging mode, switched on in its app, which shortens the charge on several models: 50 minutes on the Explorer 1000 v2 against 77 in standard mode. Jackery mostly gives the current rather than the watts for mains charging. | BLUETTI calls its fast charging Turbo or TurboBoost, and several pages quote 80% in 45 minutes (Elite 30 V2, Elite 100 V2, AC180). It publishes a charging power on all five models in our pairs. |
| Solar input | From 100 W on the Explorer 300 Plus to 400 W on the 1000 v2, 1000 Plus v2 and 2000 v2, and 1,000 W on the 3000 v2. | From 200 W on the Elite 30 V2 to 500 W on the AC180 and 1,000 W on the Elite 100 V2, Elite 200 V2 and Elite 400, with 1,200 W on the AC200L and 2,400 W on the AC300. |
| Surge and boost modes | Jackery publishes a peak rating on the Explorer 300 Plus (600 W), 1000 v2 (3,000 W), 1000 Plus v2 (3,600 W), 2000 v2 (4,400 W) and 3000 v2 (7,200 W). | BLUETTI publishes surge on the Elite 30 V2 (1,500 W) and Elite 400 (5,200 W). On several other models it quotes a 'Power Lifting Mode' or 'lifting power' for resistive loads such as heaters, which is not the same as a surge rating. |
| App and smart features | The Jackery app controls features such as Emergency Charging mode and silent charging, per the product pages. | The BLUETTI app, over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on the models that list it, switches modes such as Power Lifting Mode. |
| Beyond power stations | The SolarVault 3 Pro and Pro Max are home batteries that give backup power in a cut; Jackery describes them as grid-connected systems. In Great Britain, plug-in batteries were excluded from the August 2026 plug-in solar rules, so check the rules for your country first. | Power stations only in our catalogue. |
Which should you choose?
Neither brand is the right answer for everyone. These are the situations where each one fits better, based on the published figures above.
Choose Jackery if
- You carry it often: Jackery's units are lighter in 4 of the 4 pairs where the weight difference is clear, by about a third in the 1,000 Wh expandable pair.
- You want the highest output at the 3 to 4 kWh size: the Explorer 3000 v2 states 3,600 W and a 7,200 W surge against 2,600 W and 5,200 W for the Elite 400.
- You value a stated switchover time and noise figure: Jackery's pages give a switchover of 10 ms or less on several models and noise as low as 22 dB.
- You want one brand for home and portable power: Jackery's SolarVault 3 Pro models sit in the same catalogue.
Choose BLUETTI if
- You plan to charge from solar: BLUETTI's published solar input is higher in four of the five pairs and level in the fifth.
- You want a longer warranty on paper: BLUETTI states 5 years on four of the five models in our pairs, against 3+2 years for Jackery.
- You need more output at 300 to 2,000 Wh: BLUETTI's continuous output is higher in three of the five pairs and level in a fourth.
- You may want to add batteries later: the AC180, AC70, AC200L, Apex 300 and AC300 are all listed as expandable.
What we could not compare
A comparison is only as good as its data. Here is where the published information ran out, so you know what the tables cannot tell you.
- Several cells show 'Not stated' or 'Not published': 7 of 60 on Jackery's side and 9 on BLUETTI's. That means the maker's page text we read gives no figure, not that the product lacks the feature.
- BLUETTI does not give a surge rating on the Elite 100 V2, AC180 or Elite 200 V2, and Jackery does not give a charging wattage on any of its five models, only a current or a time.
- Cycle life is quoted to different end points: BLUETTI to 80% of capacity, Jackery mostly to 70%. A higher cycle number to 70% is not the same as a longer life to 80%.
- Noise figures use different test conditions from maker to maker (light loads, a quiet charging mode, a worst case), so we show them but do not rank them.
- We did not compare price, real-world run time, noise in daily use, app quality or after-sales support. These matter and we have not tested them.
Common questions about Jackery vs BLUETTI
Is Jackery or BLUETTI better?
Neither is better across the board. In our five matched pairs BLUETTI publishes a higher solar input in four and a higher continuous output in three, and states a 5-year warranty on four of the five models, while Jackery's units are lighter in most pairs and its largest model has the higher output. Pick by the size you need and what you will use it for, not by brand.
Which brand has the longer warranty?
On the five pairs, BLUETTI states 5 years on four models and gives no length for the Elite 100 V2, while Jackery states 3+2 years on all five: 3 years standard plus 2 more. Check the seller's listing for the terms that apply where you live.
Which is lighter at the same capacity?
In four of our five pairs Jackery's unit is clearly lighter, by about 0.55 kg at 288 Wh and by about 12 kg in the 3 to 4 kWh pair. At 1,024 Wh the weights are within about 8% of each other, so we do not mark them.
Which has more solar input?
BLUETTI's published solar input is higher in the first four pairs and level at 1,000 W in the largest. The biggest gaps are at 1,024 Wh (1,000 W against 400 W) and about 2 kWh (1,000 W against 400 W).
Can a Jackery or BLUETTI power station run my whole home?
Both brands pitch their largest units for home backup, but they are portable power stations, not fixed home batteries. Connecting either to house circuits is electrical work for a qualified electrician, and the rules differ by country: see our country guides.
Why these five pairs?
We matched each Jackery model to the closest BLUETTI model in capacity from the models in our catalogue, because people shop by size first. If you would like a different pairing, build your own with Compare For Yourself.
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