Spec-by-spec
Head to head
Contenders from Portable Power Stations, every metric lined up. The winning value in each row is outlined.
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 with 200W Solar Panel — 1,070Wh Portable Power Station #3 in Portable Power Stations 
Price
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Rating
★★★★★
★★★★★
Category rank
#3
#29
Capacity
1,070 Wh
499Wh
Battery Chemistry & Lifespan
LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles to 70%
LiFePO4, ~3000 cycles
Recharge Speed
1.7h wall / 200W solar
1h wall / ~400W solar input
AC Output & Ports
1,500W AC + 100W USB-C PD + 3× AC + 12V
1000W AC + 100W USB-C PD + 2 AC + 2 USB-A + 12V
Portability & Weight
23.8 lbs / 1,070Wh = 0.022 lb/Wh
14 lbs for 499Wh
Value
$699 / 1,070 = $0.653/Wh
$419 ÷ 499Wh = $0.84/Wh
Verdict
Best-selling mid-size camping power station
Best-in-class mid-size station for camping & RV backup
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