Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus vs Allpowers R1500
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
Allpowers R1500 costs $200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus holds 10% more energy (1264Wh vs 1152Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus has 1000W more surge headroom (4000W vs 3000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus is 5.5 lb lighter (32 lb vs 37.5 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
1264Wh with 4000W surge and expandability — a more capable unit than the 1000 v2 for $100 more, if you can accept the extra weight.
Best for: Buyers who want a 1kWh unit they can grow into a larger system.
Where it falls short:
- 32 lb vs the v2's 23.8 lb
- 2000W output is overkill for its capacity
Allpowers R1500
A well-priced 1.1kWh with a real 1,800W output and fast charging, a common budget pick for home backup starter kits.
Best for: First-time backup buyers who want 1,800W output cheap.
Where it falls short:
- 37.5 lb for 1.1kWh
- Not expandable
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | Allpowers R1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899 | $699 |
| Capacity | 1264 Wh | 1152 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 4000 W | 3000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 32 lb | 37.5 lb |
| Max solar | 800 W | 700 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 40m | 1h 20m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | Allpowers R1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 17.9 hrs | 16.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 34.1 hrs | 31.1 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 13.4 hrs | 12.2 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 26.9 hrs | 24.5 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.3 hrs | ❌ |