Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs UGREEN PowerRoam 1200
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
These two cost the same, so the decision comes down to what you're powering.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 holds 4% more energy (1070Wh vs 1024Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 has 500W more surge headroom (3000W vs 2500W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is 2.7 lb lighter (23.8 lb vs 26.5 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Neither of these will start a sump pump or well pump — both surge below the ~3,400W those motors need. If home backup with pumps is your use case, look at higher-surge models instead of either of these.
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
A well-rounded 1kWh with an unusually high 1,000W solar input for its price — it recharges off panels faster than most rivals in the class.
Best for: Off-grid campers who prioritise fast solar recharging at 1kWh.
Where it falls short:
- 1,200W output trails the 1,800W class leaders
- Not expandable
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $799 |
| Capacity | 1070 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1500 W | 1200 W |
| Surge output | 3000 W | 2500 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 23.8 lb | 26.5 lb |
| Max solar | 400 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 42m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 15.2 hrs | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 28.9 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 11.4 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 22.7 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |