Bluetti AC180 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: Which is Better for Power Outages?

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When the lights go out, you need a power station you can count on. We compare the Bluetti AC180 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus head-to-head to see which one keeps your home powered up longer during an outage. No fluff—just the facts.

Bluetti AC180 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: Which Keeps You Running in a Blackout?

BLUETTI AC180 Portable Power Station, 1152Wh LiFePO4 Battery...

Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus Portable Power Station,1264Wh Solar...

Capacity

The Jackery 1000 Plus has larger capacity of 1,264Wh, compared to the Bluetti AC180 capacity of 1,152Wh. This means the Jackery can store more energy to power your devices for longer.

Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus has expandable battery capacity from 1264Wh to 5000Wh, which makes it more customizable and scalable as your power needs grow. The Bluetti AC180 doesn’t have this option.

Output

Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus delivers more output power with 2000W output (4000W surge power), compared to the Bluetti AC180’s 1800W output (2700W surge power). This means the Jackery can support more energy-intensive devices.

Battery Type

Both models have LiFePO4 battery technology.

Charge Cycles

Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus has more charge cycles and a longer battery lifespan, with 4,000+ charge cycles until the battery power starts to degrade. This is compared to the Bluetti AC180’s 3,500+ charge cycles.

Outlets & Ports

Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus more outlets and ports, including a high current AC outlet. The Jackery 1000 Plus has 10 outlets and ports to plug into, including 4 x AC outlets, 1 high current AC outlet (230V / 25A Max), 2 USB-A ports, 2 fast charge USB-C ports, and 1 DC port. The high current AC outlet allows you to power larger appliances and devices.

Portability

Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus is slightly more lightweight. The Jackery 1000 Plus weighs 32 pounds, compared to about 37 pounds for the Bluetti AC180.

Bluetti AC180 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: Device Runtime Comparison

Here’s a comparison table of 20 household appliances, their wattages, and how long the Bluetti AC180 (1152Wh) and Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus (1264Wh) can power each item:

Appliance	Wattage	Bluetti AC180 (1152Wh)	Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus (1264Wh)
LED TV (42″)	120W	9.6 hours	10.53 hours
Laptop	100W	11.52 hours	12.64 hours
Refrigerator	150W	7.68 hours	8.43 hours
Microwave	1000W	1.15 hours	1.26 hours
Coffee Maker	1000W	1.15 hours	1.26 hours
Toaster	850W	1.36 hours	1.49 hours
Blender	500W	2.30 hours	2.53 hours
Electric Kettle	1200W	0.96 hours	1.05 hours
Hair Dryer	1500W	0.77 hours	0.84 hours
Vacuum Cleaner	1000W	1.15 hours	1.26 hours
Ceiling Fan	65W	17.72 hours	19.45 hours
Space Heater	1500W	0.77 hours	0.84 hours
Air Purifier	50W	23.04 hours	25.28 hours
Desktop Computer	200W	5.76 hours	6.32 hours
Washing Machine	500W	2.30 hours	2.53 hours
Dishwasher	1200W	0.96 hours	1.05 hours
Electric Blanket	200W	5.76 hours	6.32 hours
Stereo System	70W	16.46 hours	18.06 hours
Slow Cooker	270W	4.27 hours	4.68 hours
Iron	1000W	1.15 hours	1.26 hours

Comparison Table

	Bluetti AC180	Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
Capacity	1,152Wh	1,264Wh to 5,000Wh (Expandable Battery)
Battery Type	LiFePO4	LiFePO4
AC Output	1,800W (2,700W Surge)	2,000W (4,000W Surge)
Charge Cycles	3,500	4,000
AC Recharge Time	2 hours	1.6 hours
Solar Recharge Time	2.8 to 3.3 hours	3 hours
DC Recharge Time	5.3 to 6 hours	7 hours
Gas Generator Charging Time	1.3 to 2 hours	n/a
Outlets & Ports	11 Outlets & Ports: – 4x AC – 4x USB-A (15W) – 1x USB-C (100W) – 1x Wireless Pad (15W) – 1x DC (12V)	10 Outlets & Ports: – 4x AC (20A Max) – 1x AC (230V / 25A Max) – 2x USB-A Port (18W) – 2x USB-C Port (100W) – 1x DC (12V)
Weight	37.4 lbs (16.96 kg)	32 lbs (14.5 kg)
Bluetooth	No	No
WiFi	Yes	Yes
APP Control	Yes	Yes
Warranty	5-years	3+2 years

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