DJI Power 1000 vs Jackery Explorer 240
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
Jackery Explorer 240 costs $800 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- DJI Power 1000 holds 327% more energy (1024Wh vs 240Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- DJI Power 1000 has 4000W more surge headroom (4400W vs 400W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 240 is 21.4 lb lighter (6.6 lb vs 28 lb).
- DJI Power 1000 uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- DJI Power 1000 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
If you plan to cycle the battery daily, think twice about the Jackery Explorer 240. Its NMC cells are rated for 500 cycles against the LiFePO4 rival's longer life — over years of regular use that's the more expensive unit, whatever the sticker says.
DJI's first power station is a genuinely strong 1kWh unit — 2,200W output and a 4,400W surge put it ahead of most rivals its size, though the ecosystem leans toward DJI's own drone and camera kit.
Best for: Content creators and drone operators already in the DJI ecosystem.
Where it falls short:
- 400W solar input is modest
- Accessory ecosystem is DJI-centric
A very old, very small unit still sold on price alone. The LiFePO4 Explorer 240 v2 beats it on cycles and charging for similar money.
Best for: Only if it’s markedly cheaper than the 240 v2.
Where it falls short:
- ~500 Li-ion cycles
- 200W output, no USB-C PD
| Spec | DJI Power 1000 | Jackery Explorer 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $199 |
| Capacity | 1024 Wh | 240 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2200 W | 200 W |
| Surge output | 4400 W | 400 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 28 lb | 6.6 lb |
| Max solar | 400 W | 65 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 5h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | DJI Power 1000 | Jackery Explorer 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.5 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 27.6 hrs | 6.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.9 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 21.8 hrs | 5.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.1 hrs | ❌ |