Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs Mango Power E
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 1000 v2 costs $2200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Mango Power E holds 230% more energy (3533Wh vs 1070Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Mango Power E has 3000W more surge headroom (6000W vs 3000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is 49.3 lb lighter (23.8 lb vs 73.1 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
The lightest 1kWh unit here at 23.8 lb, with a 3000W surge that punches above the Anker and EcoFlow units it competes with.
Best for: Campers who want 1kWh but care about carrying weight and need surge headroom.
Where it falls short:
- Only 3 AC outlets
- Not expandable — what you buy is what you get
- 400W solar input trails the Anker C1000's 600W
Mango Power E
A polished 3.5kWh home unit with a standout 10-year warranty. The catch is a relatively low 660W solar input for the capacity.
Best for: Home-backup buyers who want a long warranty and lots of capacity.
Where it falls short:
- 660W solar input is low for 3.5kWh
- 73.1 lb
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $2999 |
| Capacity | 1070 Wh | 3533 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1500 W | 3000 W |
| Surge output | 3000 W | 6000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 23.8 lb | 73.1 lb |
| Max solar | 400 W | 660 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 42m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 15.2 hrs | 50.1 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 28.9 hrs | 95.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 11.4 hrs | 37.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 22.7 hrs | 75.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 3.8 hrs |