Jackery Explorer 600 v2 vs Anker 555 PowerHouse
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 600 v2 costs $300 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Anker 555 PowerHouse holds 60% more energy (1024Wh vs 640Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Anker 555 PowerHouse has 500W more surge headroom (1500W vs 1000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 600 v2 is 13.8 lb lighter (16.1 lb vs 29.9 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 600 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.
An awkward middle child: too small for appliances, heavier and pricier than the device-charging tier. Buy it only on discount.
Best for: Campers who want more than a power bank but won't run appliances.
Where it falls short:
- 500W output blocks most appliances
- $399 sits uncomfortably close to 1kWh units on sale
A 1kWh unit whose 1,000W output and slow charging show its age — the newer, cheaper Anker C1000 beats it on nearly every axis.
Best for: Only worth it steeply discounted against the C1000.
Where it falls short:
- 1,500W surge is low
- 200W solar input and a slow 138-minute recharge
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 600 v2 | Anker 555 PowerHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $699 |
| Capacity | 640 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 500 W | 1000 W |
| Surge output | 1000 W | 1500 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 16.1 lb | 29.9 lb |
| Max solar | 200 W | 200 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 36m | 2h 18m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 600 v2 | Anker 555 PowerHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 9.1 hrs | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 17.3 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 6.8 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 13.6 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |