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
#108
Capacity
1,070 Wh
256Wh (entry-level compact)
Battery Chemistry & Lifespan
LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles to 70%
LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles to ≥70%
Recharge Speed
1.7h wall / 200W solar
~1h wall via AC-DC dual input; 100W solar
AC Output & Ports
1,500W AC + 100W USB-C PD + 3× AC + 12V
200W DC, 4 ports (USB-C/USB-A), no AC
Portability & Weight
23.8 lbs / 1,070Wh = 0.022 lb/Wh
4.85 lb, very light for 256Wh
Value
$699 / 1,070 = $0.653/Wh
~$0.62/Wh at $159 (on sale from $189)
Verdict
Best-selling mid-size camping power station
Best lightweight compact LiFePO4 power station for travel
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