I'd lliek to see those tests all re-run on your old jackery to see how it has held up over the last 3 years. As well as any other unit you've had that has been regularly used.
I just picked one of these up for $460. This is a great review, but one thing I didn’t see was the voltage range of the solar input. I get that it will work with Jackery panels, but I didn’t really understand the spec sheet on working solar voltage if I wanted to use 3rd party panels.
I have that Jackery 1,000. It stays on in my truck topper camper and keeps my Bouge RV refrigerator. It does a great job. We have to remember, it was the technology that was available at the time. I’ll continue to use it until it won’t do the job. So far, I can’t kill it. BUT, I am very glad they updated their technology. Whenever I needed a new unit, I will go another Jackery. I have been very happy with them.
I was able to just pick up the V2 Jackery Explorer 1000 and the Bluetti AC 180 for $499 on Amazon. Both have the LIFO batteries. The Jackery is 24 pounds and the Bluetti is 34 pounds but has 80W more capacity and 1800 max Watts. I think I will keep the Bluetti.
@@ReeWrayOutdoorsHopefully some quick questions just to clarify your idle usage comment/note in the review video: You mentioned idle draw usage was coming then had an onscreen note 4W. Was this the AC inverter on or DC (I think you were doing a DC thing at the time, wasn't fully clear to me). If AC, was that a typo, like maybe 14W/h, etc.? Or was that 4% screen reduction per hr (i.e., say 92% to 88% in one hr? Thank you!
Thanks for the review. I've had the Jackery 1500 since April, 2021 and used it daily. I've reduced my use after buying Bluetti and a Firman duel fuel generator. I do agree that Jackery makes a fine product. Even with sweaty hands, the plastic housing does not slip. This unit fits well with their niche market for recreation. However, I have switched to home backup units with the more frequent natural disasters.
Great review! One thing you didn’t mention and that I’ve taken note of about this unit is its industry leading energy density. The wight to energy ration is really very good compared to its competitors.
The ORIGINAL Jackery Explorer 1000 is a dependable workhorse, selling at 40% off these days. BUY ONE! Original Model Advantages: 1) All in/out plugs are in the front. Where space is tight - this is important as the unit can be placed against a wall. 2) Uses a (stable) Anderson Plug for DC charging. Those other DC charging outlets are a nightmare. 3) There is NO WATTAGE LOSS when stored for long periods. Yup! Stays at 100%! 4) AC outlets draw VERY little power when on but inactive - like 2w … and one can see that invisible power draw on the screen. 5) The AC surge wattage is very high. (But only for a few seconds.) … Disadvanges: 1) More sensitive to cold. (But can easily be taken indoors for a warmup and recharge in winter.) 2) Solar input maxes out well below 200W but fine for small systems. 3) The handle design is annoying. If you get the upgraded Jackery - get at least a 1500 as the operational wattage draw is notable. (And never talked about.)
Good info. I am bummed because I just bought a V1 explorer 1000 and the next day the V2 came out. I paid $550 for the V1? Do you think thats a good deal?
Watched your ac180 video and you mentioned the noise level is 55db's how many db's on the 1000v2. I didn't see it reported in this video and I really would be grateful to know.
Excellent presentation. Thank you. Only a crappy 12v cig outlet at 10a and no other 12v options like the past - no 5521, no XT60. This makes it a non-option for me on car/truck/van camping. Pecron is the new leader with solid 12v output options. Jackery and Bluetti have both firmly parted ways with good 12v output options on models intended for camping.
Pecron is defective without a warranty, wi-fi problems, terrible Amazon reviews, don't waste your money. Maybe Eco Flow has better 12 volt, mine has two outlets plus the cigarette lighter jack.
I would like to get one but unfortunately it is not something I can fit in the budget. I would have went with Jackery a while back if they had regular solar connectors or at least made a MC4 connector to go with the units. But I do like the lower price of $599 (limited time), that is close to 50 cents a watt hour.
Great review. I was wondering. Do you know of any old tech batteries that you referred to as being not as safe in this reveiw. Do you know of any issues of storage units with the older tech having issues like fires, running very hot etc. In my research I can only find things like electric bikes, cars that may be subject to water more than other areas and abuse of users that the older tech has been a concern. If you could provide me with some examples of power stations having these issues I would be grateful. I have 4 power stations, 3 with the older tech and 1 with the newer tech as you are reviewing today. Thanks.
I hesitate to refer to NMC as older tech since it is still very widely used today...even more than LFP. That said, NMC isn't any more likely to fail than LFP...it's just that if it does fail...it can be quite dramatic (not in a good way). Still, the likelihood of that remains extremely low due to the safety mechanisms built-in to these things.
Great review. I've always loved Jackery. I have 2 of the 500's when they first came out. This Jackery does give the Delta 2 a run for its money. Great size and power to run tools around the yard. I don't consider not having an expansion battery a deal breaker. I don't like expansion batteries because they are just bricks if the main unit is down. Instead being able to connect a 12V battery to expand the capacity is easier and less expensive. What I do consider a con on the Jackery 1000V2 are the charging ports. and the solar panels. Jackery would make more money if they were not making them so proprietary with the cables used. One question, is this unit able to run a diesel heater like my Jackery 500? Great job.
Is the AC port more efficient than DC? According to your Usable Capacity Test, AC has much higher efficiency but I'm being told that DC is still more efficient since it doesn't have to turn on the inverter.
Great review…thoroughly explained!! Question: If I have an older Jackery 1000, can I simply buy a DC 7909 to DC DC 8020 converter and then use the older 1000 car charger?
Not typically. If you ran such a low power application of the AC inverter, the constant draw of the inverter over a longer period of time will easily give you LESS usable watt-hours. The power draw on the DC capacity tests is pretty low due to the limitations of these DC testers...so the test can easily run many hours. Whereas the AC test is often fairly short so the negative impact of the inverter conversion loss and no load draw is less apparent in those results.
Mine works great but when I try to use my printer it won't run it unless it's plugged in to a power source at 100 any explanations? I have the new brother hl-l6200dw printer. I bought the jackery to set up my mobile office
I bought my 1000 V2 for $424 after $375 off. Out of the box, it's a dud. It will not charge more than 250 watts. Even at emergency charging, it only charges at 250 watts. Jackery was nice enough to give me a $200 coupon for future purchases. They haven't said what the plan is to have it fixed, replace, or refund.
Great video, but I think the methodology used to measure DC capacity is flawed. At the beginning of the test, note that the power station showed 133w while you were drawing 10 A, which implies that the voltage at the plug was regulated at 13.3 V. The voltage at your tester was 11.9 V, a 1.4V drop. This is due to IR loss in the plug & cable, which probably uses 16 or 18 gauge CCA (copper plated aluminum) wire. If instead we look at the measured amp hours at the tester (75.3) and multiply by the actual output voltage of 13.3 we get 1003 wh for an efficiency of 93%. I see this problem with most reviewers using cheap tin plated plugs and skinny aluminum cable. I suggest you get a high quality plug with 12 or 14 gauge pure copper wire and cut the wire is short as possible. This would provide a much more accurate DC result. For this unit, I suspect it would be around 90%.
I don't disagree. But I continue to use the same test setup because, at least for now, I'm more interested in relative performance between power stations than the absolute performance. What you're recommending would definitely more representative of actual efficiency and I may eventually try and go that route. Either way, I certainly appreciate your well-considered input. :)
That's a tough one. I think they're both extremely closely matched. For me, it might come down to the form factor with the EFDP2 splitting DC ports on one side and AC on the other...might be good in some cases, but also awkward in others. Whereas the E1000V2 has everything (except charging inputs) up front. Functionally though, maybe a slight edge to the Delta 2 for AC output and capacity expansion, if those are features you would take advantage of.
Terrific review of this model. I live in a subdivision where all of our services are underground. Our power rarely goes out, and when it does it is usually restored quickly. However, I still would like to have a backup plan and have installed a 4 circuit power transfer switch at my main electrical panel that would power our 22 cu ft refrigerator, living room 65" TV, a Den where our modem and router is located and lights in one bathroom. The power draw for the refrigerator is less than 200 watts running and the TV is also a small draw of about 150 watts. The modem and router are negligible and the lights in our bathroom are LED. I have looked at the Explorer 1000 v2 and the Explorer 2000 v2. After watching your video, I believe the 1000 v2 would fit my needs. If we do have a power outage, normally the power is restored within the hour. We are retired, don't do any camping, but I do fly a drone and see that this power unit could really be useful when I'm flying my drone to charge the batteries. I wanted to get your thoughts on whether you think the 1000 v2 would be sufficient for my situation. Again, I really enjoyed your video on this product.
@@bansheerider619 No expansion battery ports, no high DC output, no wireless charging, only 3 USB ports (it doesn't have the newest 140w USBc). It has propriety solar ports with low voltage input (60v) and it has lower solar charging wattage vs the competition (it only charges at 800 watts vs 1000w or 1200w that other brands offer now days). It doesn't have any fancy features like the 48v port that Bluetti and Ecoflow offer for other accessories like that awesome Ecoflow alternator charger or the Bluetti D40.
Yeah, they went to the DC8020 connector on the new E1000s. Still, you should be able to find what you're looking for on Amazon. Here's one: amzn.to/3WKYDrg
I have two 100w Togo Power solar panels and when I plug them into the Jackery 1000 V2, it shows no input charge. Could this be because individually, they are not enough voltage for each of the two solar input ports on the side? Does the input voltage matter for each of those solar input ports? Each of those solar panels is 18V. I'm also wondering if it's not the voltage being an issue that it's not charging with those little solar panels, maybe it's the plug? It fits in there just fine, and they charge up my little Jackery explorer 300 without an issue.
Never mind! I think I figured out the issue. The old 100W solar panels that I use have the 7090 plugs and the new Jackery 1000 V2 requires 8020. I just bought a two-pack adapter kit on Amazon for 10 bucks. Hopefully that fixes the issue. Now I can use both of my cheapy 100W panels to charge this up. Phew.
I watch all these solar generator reviews, big and small units,Ecoflow,Jackery,Bluetti, etc. I personally have no use for anything smaller than 1500w continuous output. Of 100s of reviews and videos, I've never seen anyone compare them to a Titan, from Point Zero Energy. I've seen 2 that compared that didn't actually own one, they just showed some specs. I can tell you from experience, I own 2, and 10kw in battery. They are the only portable, modular, low frequency units on the market. No they will not send you one for a free review, no there not cheap! But if you really want a powerfull unit, real power, and dependability, that can utilize any battery chemistry, lead acid, gel,and lithium, and thats just on the external port, has 2 mppt controllers capable 2400w solar input, and has no limit on battery expansion. This would be the one for you. Personally I'd never have a high frequency generator like any of these. But I guess that's what happens when your well informed
Once again, an excellent video presentation. I love the move to LiFePO4 cells, but the DC8020 charge input ports are a deal breaker for me. Jackery should of used an XT60 charge input
I'm totally unimpressed with the durability of jackery 1000....mine failed completely after about 10 or 11 changes.....after the warranty period...... 1000 dollars out the window
Have you called them? They are pretty good with customer service. Did you buy it on their website? If so you shouldve got an additional 2 year warranty total 5 years.
@@bansheerider619 hey there, actually I didn't contacted them because I tought it was hoppless and I dismantled the unit for parts but this was a big blow.... I paid a thousand dollars for this and did not get much use out of it unfortunately.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors I tested this unit a couple weeks ago and decided to pass on the review video. It doesn't fit what my viewers are looking for in 2024. I feel like Jackery didn't even research what people are looking for these days 😔 No expansion battery ports, no high DC output, no wireless charging, only 3 USB ports (it doesn't have the newest 140w USBc). It has propriety solar ports with low voltage input (60v) and it has lower solar charging wattage vs the competition (it only charges at 800 watts vs 1000w or 1200w that other brands offer now days). It doesn't have any fancy features like the 48v port that Bluetti and Ecoflow offer for other accessories like that awesome Ecoflow alternator charger or the Bluetti D40. Just to name a few things. In order to capture market share you need to design a unit people want. The market is over saturated with brands these days and companies that don't innovate will be left behind. That's basically what I shared with Jackery for the feedback of this unit.
@@Jasonoid I'll agree that it would have been preferrable to go with Anderson or XT60 over DC8020 on the solar inputs - but adapting from that to just about anything else is trivially easy...and I'd agree that a couple of additional USB ports would have been nice. That said, I don't think Jackery's other design choices on this unit are unreasonable, given the capacity class it sits in. Not everyone needs battery expansion, and if you do, they do have those options in the Plus line-up. And with a fixed 1070Wh capacity, most people are never going to need to put more than 400W of solar on it...ditto for the high-power DC output - not really something MOST users of a 1070Wh unit are clambering for, I suspect. Far more appropriate for units in the 2000Wh+ class. So, while I take your points, I don't agree that it's poorly positioned or researched. I actually think Jackery made an informed decision about what the key features most people in this capacity class are asking for and they built it...a couple of years late, maybe...but I think it fits a specific niche that is not trying to be all things to all people. But for some...perhaps many, I do think it's a solid fit, so we'll have to agree to disagree. :P
@@ReeWrayOutdoors it's all good, if we all thought the same stuff this world would be a boring place. I'm pretty strict on feedback in order to help these companies innovate and be better for our viewers benefit.
@@Jasonoid if you need all those features from another brand then go for it. I got the Jackery 1000v2 and 200w solar panels on Amazon prime day about 3 weeks ago for $650. That price can't be beat especially with the features it has.
I definitely can't complain about their build-quality. Like I said in the video, my original E1000 is still running like it was new after 3.5 years. I do also think they've gotten a lot more competitive in the past year with their new 'Pro' Line-up and have also (with a possible exception in the solar panel line) moderated prices to be more in-line with the market. I remain very encouraged with the direction they're going, especially with introduction of this Explorer 1000 v2.
You left out several major differences the biggest of which is lithium nmc = 800 life cycles,lithium iron phosphate = 3200 life cycles . A few more pounds for 4x the life span of the unit.The second obvious change is state of charge, old unit in 20% increments new one gives exact state of charge so no guessing about power left.
It is not only heavier but it is also physically larger. In a camping environment when you are packing this in your car/van/truck - the size and weight can be critical. Having 4x the life might not be helpful it you cant physically fit it where it needs to go.
@@markmonroe7330 Explorer 1000 V2 (LFP) has about 7% more capacity and weighs about 8% more than Explorer 1000 (NMC), and it’s a little more compact. V2 ditches the external AC charging brick, which is the rest of the weight difference. Plus higher AC+USB output, solar input, UPS support, app connectivity, etc
@@michaelbeatty130 Current battery chemistry physics is that watt-to-watt - LFP weighs more and has a a larger form factor than NMC. A mfg can mitigate that with other changes and that is probably part of the reason why Jackery, with the sole exception of the cig outlet, eliminated all 12v ports.
@@markmonroe7330 it fits in tighter spaces easier than the old model as you can stack things on top vs the old model has a fixed handle which takes up alot more space.
Let's go folks...hit that SUBSCRIBE button. He puts in a lot of time and gives us great info. This man should easily have 100,000 subs. I know we can get him to 75,000 in no time. Be safe all.🙏
@@rob_cd for one they're not expandable. They use way too much energy on standby. They have proprietary inputs for charging. They seem to discharge much faster than any of the testing I've seen.
@@HaroldJacksonDuly noted. I've had the 240 for a couple years. Just got the 1000 V2. I have no complaints, but I only use them for car camping so far.
I got my 1000v2 and 200w solar panel for $650 during Amazon Prime Day. Very happy with my purchase and it does everything I need it to. Also you can buy an adapter to use other solar panels if needed.
Yeah, I'm not sure why they decided it didn't need one. Still, not a deal breaker for me since it's fairly easy and cheap to get one thru Amazon if you wanted to.
As other commenters have pointed out, it's very strange that this thing lacks covers for it's ports, just in general. And if we are going to be honest, 1500 watt Inverter in this class of power bank is really not the cat's meow anymore, and the price is just not good for what it is. That Segway Powercube thing you tested is the exact same price as this is, and it has a 2200 watt inverter, a better app, metal frame and expandable capacity....What exactly would be the reason to buy this over that? slightly more solar charging speed? this seems a bit like a flop IMHO.
I'd lliek to see those tests all re-run on your old jackery to see how it has held up over the last 3 years. As well as any other unit you've had that has been regularly used.
I think this is the best review of this generator I've seen.
I just picked one of these up for $460. This is a great review, but one thing I didn’t see was the voltage range of the solar input. I get that it will work with Jackery panels, but I didn’t really understand the spec sheet on working solar voltage if I wanted to use 3rd party panels.
I have that Jackery 1,000. It stays on in my truck topper camper and keeps my Bouge RV refrigerator. It does a great job. We have to remember, it was the technology that was available at the time. I’ll continue to use it until it won’t do the job. So far, I can’t kill it. BUT, I am very glad they updated their technology. Whenever I needed a new unit, I will go another Jackery. I have been very happy with them.
I just bought mine for $799 on Amazon having survived Hurricane Helene here in Western NC. This power station is a must have in emergency situations
$499 today $300 off.
I bought mine for $424 on 10-29-24 $375 off.
@@wt9653I got the 2000 v2 for $899
This is the best powerstation review I've ever seen! Nice work!
I was able to just pick up the V2 Jackery Explorer 1000 and the Bluetti AC 180 for $499 on Amazon. Both have the LIFO batteries. The Jackery is 24 pounds and the Bluetti is 34 pounds but has 80W more capacity and 1800 max Watts. I think I will keep the Bluetti.
The Jakery is $460 now, lighter and has 300 more watts of surge capacity.
I really like how they've updated their unit with the lithium ion phosphate batteries. Enjoyed seeing the perks and learning more about this unit!
Thanks for the review and your efforts! This model is one I've been "watching" to perhaps get so your review is very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
@@ReeWrayOutdoorsHopefully some quick questions just to clarify your idle usage comment/note in the review video: You mentioned idle draw usage was coming then had an onscreen note 4W. Was this the AC inverter on or DC (I think you were doing a DC thing at the time, wasn't fully clear to me). If AC, was that a typo, like maybe 14W/h, etc.? Or was that 4% screen reduction per hr (i.e., say 92% to 88% in one hr?
Thank you!
UPS Mode on these solar stations great for pellet stoves to keep running power during an outage up to the 10 hrs with 1070 WH without a panel.
I just got mine yesterday. I am excited to put it to work
Thanks for the review. I've had the Jackery 1500 since April, 2021 and used it daily. I've reduced my use after buying Bluetti and a Firman duel fuel generator. I do agree that Jackery makes a fine product. Even with sweaty hands, the plastic housing does not slip. This unit fits well with their niche market for recreation. However, I have switched to home backup units with the more frequent natural disasters.
Thanks for the review!! I brought the new 1000 v2 model. Much appreciated
I almost did. But doesn’t come with a dc charging cable and didn't put a cover over the DC socket
@@patrickgoss4729 what did you get instead?
Never a fan of Jackery but after your review it maybe an option. This unit is very impressive. Thanks for the info.
Great review! One thing you didn’t mention and that I’ve taken note of about this unit is its industry leading energy density. The wight to energy ration is really very good compared to its competitors.
Great video very comprehensive I just purchased one
Excellent review!
The ORIGINAL Jackery Explorer 1000 is a dependable workhorse, selling at 40% off these days. BUY ONE!
Original Model Advantages:
1) All in/out plugs are in the front. Where space is tight - this is important as the unit can be placed against a wall. 2) Uses a (stable) Anderson Plug for DC charging. Those other DC charging outlets are a nightmare. 3) There is NO WATTAGE LOSS when stored for long periods. Yup! Stays at 100%! 4) AC outlets draw VERY little power when on but inactive - like 2w … and one can see that invisible power draw on the screen. 5) The AC surge wattage is very high. (But only for a few seconds.)
… Disadvanges:
1) More sensitive to cold. (But can easily be taken indoors for a warmup and recharge in winter.) 2) Solar input maxes out well below 200W but fine for small systems. 3) The handle design is annoying.
If you get the upgraded Jackery - get at least a 1500 as the operational wattage draw is notable. (And never talked about.)
Good info. I am bummed because I just bought a V1 explorer 1000 and the next day the V2 came out. I paid $550 for the V1? Do you think thats a good deal?
It draws 40 watts, half of what my 11 cubic foot fridge draws!
On Prime day the V2 was $489
Watched your ac180 video and you mentioned the noise level is 55db's how many db's on the 1000v2. I didn't see it reported in this video and I really would be grateful to know.
22db very quite
@@cliffy7641thank you just bought one because of your answer!
What solar panels do you use for the Jackery version two
Excellent presentation. Thank you. Only a crappy 12v cig outlet at 10a and no other 12v options like the past - no 5521, no XT60. This makes it a non-option for me on car/truck/van camping. Pecron is the new leader with solid 12v output options. Jackery and Bluetti have both firmly parted ways with good 12v output options on models intended for camping.
Pecron is defective without a warranty, wi-fi problems, terrible Amazon reviews, don't waste your money. Maybe Eco Flow has better 12 volt, mine has two outlets plus the cigarette lighter jack.
@@melissasmess2773 My Pecron units have been fine and worked as advertised.
Thank you for saying NMC vs. “Lithium Ion” to refer to a non LFP battery.
I really appreciate your knowledge, but is there a channel for novices because I can’t understand most of what you’re saying
I would like to get one but unfortunately it is not something I can fit in the budget. I would have went with Jackery a while back if they had regular solar connectors or at least made a MC4 connector to go with the units. But I do like the lower price of $599 (limited time), that is close to 50 cents a watt hour.
I will say that DC8020 to MC4 adapters are super cheap and easy to find online so it's not a deal breaker for me.
Great review. I was wondering. Do you know of any old tech batteries that you referred to as being not as safe in this reveiw. Do you know of any issues of storage units with the older tech having issues like fires, running very hot etc. In my research I can only find things like electric bikes, cars that may be subject to water more than other areas and abuse of users that the older tech has been a concern. If you could provide me with some examples of power stations having these issues I would be grateful. I have 4 power stations, 3 with the older tech and 1 with the newer tech as you are reviewing today. Thanks.
I hesitate to refer to NMC as older tech since it is still very widely used today...even more than LFP. That said, NMC isn't any more likely to fail than LFP...it's just that if it does fail...it can be quite dramatic (not in a good way). Still, the likelihood of that remains extremely low due to the safety mechanisms built-in to these things.
Great review. I've always loved Jackery. I have 2 of the 500's when they first came out. This Jackery does give the Delta 2 a run for its money. Great size and power to run tools around the yard. I don't consider not having an expansion battery a deal breaker. I don't like expansion batteries because they are just bricks if the main unit is down. Instead being able to connect a 12V battery to expand the capacity is easier and less expensive. What I do consider a con on the Jackery 1000V2 are the charging ports. and the solar panels. Jackery would make more money if they were not making them so proprietary with the cables used. One question, is this unit able to run a diesel heater like my Jackery 500? Great job.
@shelley131 agreed. Thankfully you can easily find DC8020 to MC4 adapters online for compatibility to pretty much anything you'd want to connect.
Is the AC port more efficient than DC? According to your Usable Capacity Test, AC has much higher efficiency but I'm being told that DC is still more efficient since it doesn't have to turn on the inverter.
@bendez85 has more to do with my tester. Still, there's a step-down from. The system voltage to 12V and that also will have some loss in it.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors Thank you :) subbed!
Great review…thoroughly explained!! Question: If I have an older Jackery 1000, can I simply buy a DC 7909 to DC DC 8020 converter and then use the older 1000 car charger?
I had the same situation and asked Jackery if I could use the old charger. They sent me a converter plug free of charge
Since AC is more efficient than the DC, is it more efficient to run my 12v fridge off the AC?
Not typically. If you ran such a low power application of the AC inverter, the constant draw of the inverter over a longer period of time will easily give you LESS usable watt-hours. The power draw on the DC capacity tests is pretty low due to the limitations of these DC testers...so the test can easily run many hours. Whereas the AC test is often fairly short so the negative impact of the inverter conversion loss and no load draw is less apparent in those results.
@@ReeWrayOutdoorsgreat answer to a great question…I’d been wondering about the same thing!
I like Jakery and have a few of their products, but the cigarette outlet without a cover looks pretty bad 👎
put a USB cigarette lighter adapter to expand USB ports.
@@bansheerider619 Good idea! TY!
Mine works great but when I try to use my printer it won't run it unless it's plugged in to a power source at 100 any explanations? I have the new brother hl-l6200dw printer. I bought the jackery to set up my mobile office
Hi I have a question, Could the 1000 v2 take a 200 solarsaga and all allpowers 140w at the same time?
Will it power a full-size refrigerator?
@Billster1955 yes for about 9 hours or so
Why does jackery not include the solar panel adapter so you can use older jackery solar panel. On new 1000
I bought my 1000 V2 for $424 after $375 off.
Out of the box, it's a dud. It will not charge more than 250 watts. Even at emergency charging, it only charges at 250 watts.
Jackery was nice enough to give me a $200 coupon for future purchases.
They haven't said what the plan is to have it fixed, replace, or refund.
@@wt9653 keep us posted on that, would you?
im thinking of getting this :)
NMC uses nickel, cobalt, and manganese in their cathode formulation = 800 life cycles lithium iron phosphate = 3200 life cycles
Yeah I didn't really clarify that, but it's a big advantage for most users
I love jackery products, but no solar panel adapters, no dust cover over 12 volt outlet, really, cheap cheap
Great video, but I think the methodology used to measure DC capacity is flawed. At the beginning of the test, note that the power station showed 133w while you were drawing 10 A, which implies that the voltage at the plug was regulated at 13.3 V. The voltage at your tester was 11.9 V, a 1.4V drop. This is due to IR loss in the plug & cable, which probably uses 16 or 18 gauge CCA (copper plated aluminum) wire. If instead we look at the measured amp hours at the tester (75.3) and multiply by the actual output voltage of 13.3 we get 1003 wh for an efficiency of 93%. I see this problem with most reviewers using cheap tin plated plugs and skinny aluminum cable. I suggest you get a high quality plug with 12 or 14 gauge pure copper wire and cut the wire is short as possible. This would provide a much more accurate DC result. For this unit, I suspect it would be around 90%.
I don't disagree. But I continue to use the same test setup because, at least for now, I'm more interested in relative performance between power stations than the absolute performance. What you're recommending would definitely more representative of actual efficiency and I may eventually try and go that route. Either way, I certainly appreciate your well-considered input. :)
What is your opinion on this unit vs eco pro delta 2
That's a tough one. I think they're both extremely closely matched. For me, it might come down to the form factor with the EFDP2 splitting DC ports on one side and AC on the other...might be good in some cases, but also awkward in others. Whereas the E1000V2 has everything (except charging inputs) up front. Functionally though, maybe a slight edge to the Delta 2 for AC output and capacity expansion, if those are features you would take advantage of.
I nailed it for $599!!! Does this have dc car charging??
It doesn't come with a cable to charge it from your car, but you can buy them on Amazon. Here's one that would work: amzn.to/3M0Gscj
Terrific review of this model. I live in a subdivision where all of our services are underground. Our power rarely goes out, and when it does it is usually restored quickly. However, I still would like to have a backup plan and have installed a 4 circuit power transfer switch at my main electrical panel that would power our 22 cu ft refrigerator, living room 65" TV, a Den where our modem and router is located and lights in one bathroom. The power draw for the refrigerator is less than 200 watts running and the TV is also a small draw of about 150 watts. The modem and router are negligible and the lights in our bathroom are LED. I have looked at the Explorer 1000 v2 and the Explorer 2000 v2. After watching your video, I believe the 1000 v2 would fit my needs. If we do have a power outage, normally the power is restored within the hour. We are retired, don't do any camping, but I do fly a drone and see that this power unit could really be useful when I'm flying my drone to charge the batteries. I wanted to get your thoughts on whether you think the 1000 v2 would be sufficient for my situation. Again, I really enjoyed your video on this product.
I used to love Jackery but Ecoflow runs circles around the em
whats the difference between version 2 from 1000 plus and 1000 pro?
The Plus has about 20% more base capacity, more inverter output (2000W) and battery expansion options.
What did you pay?
I don't get Jackery! Do they actually have an R&D department? If it was 2022 I'd be a little impressed!
I literally was just thinking that 😂
It's 2024, what features is it lacking compared to other brands?
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No expansion battery ports, no high DC output, no wireless charging, only 3 USB ports (it doesn't have the newest 140w USBc). It has propriety solar ports with low voltage input (60v) and it has lower solar charging wattage vs the competition (it only charges at 800 watts vs 1000w or 1200w that other brands offer now days). It doesn't have any fancy features like the 48v port that Bluetti and Ecoflow offer for other accessories like that awesome Ecoflow alternator charger or the Bluetti D40.
@@Jasonoid Who else can compete with Jackery 1000 v2 for < $600??
Is it true that the car charging DC cable for this ISNT tbe same as the Old 1000 explorer??
Yeah, they went to the DC8020 connector on the new E1000s. Still, you should be able to find what you're looking for on Amazon. Here's one: amzn.to/3WKYDrg
I have two 100w Togo Power solar panels and when I plug them into the Jackery 1000 V2, it shows no input charge. Could this be because individually, they are not enough voltage for each of the two solar input ports on the side? Does the input voltage matter for each of those solar input ports? Each of those solar panels is 18V. I'm also wondering if it's not the voltage being an issue that it's not charging with those little solar panels, maybe it's the plug? It fits in there just fine, and they charge up my little Jackery explorer 300 without an issue.
Never mind! I think I figured out the issue. The old 100W solar panels that I use have the 7090 plugs and the new Jackery 1000 V2 requires 8020. I just bought a two-pack adapter kit on Amazon for 10 bucks. Hopefully that fixes the issue. Now I can use both of my cheapy 100W panels to charge this up. Phew.
@@MikeyB_1972 cheap panels are much cheaper AND if you're kinda rough on em like me - not a fortune to replace.
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Did that work? I have the Jackery 1000v2 and just ordered 4 100w Harbor Freight panels, and an SAE to 8mm adapter.
Jackery websight says dc 12 volt cables SOLD OUT! Itried using my old jackery 1000 cable and it didnt work ???? Is the pin size different?
Yep, you're older DC7909 cable will plug-in to the newer DC8020, but the center pin on the 7909 is too small to make contact.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors there goes $29 dollars to Jackery 👍😭😭😭😭
I watch all these solar generator reviews, big and small units,Ecoflow,Jackery,Bluetti, etc. I personally have no use for anything smaller than 1500w continuous output. Of 100s of reviews and videos, I've never seen anyone compare them to a Titan, from Point Zero Energy. I've seen 2 that compared that didn't actually own one, they just showed some specs. I can tell you from experience, I own 2, and 10kw in battery. They are the only portable, modular, low frequency units on the market. No they will not send you one for a free review, no there not cheap! But if you really want a powerfull unit, real power, and dependability, that can utilize any battery chemistry, lead acid, gel,and lithium, and thats just on the external port, has 2 mppt controllers capable 2400w solar input, and has no limit on battery expansion. This would be the one for you. Personally I'd never have a high frequency generator like any of these. But I guess that's what happens when your well informed
Website has it at $1299 w/solar panel
@MarinePigVa yeah they do run bundle sales pretty often but the most recent one ended right before I uploaded the video. It'll be back soon, I'm sure
Nice
Once again, an excellent video presentation. I love the move to LiFePO4 cells, but the DC8020 charge input ports are a deal breaker for me. Jackery should of used an XT60 charge input
I'm totally unimpressed with the durability of jackery 1000....mine failed completely after about 10 or 11 changes.....after the warranty period...... 1000 dollars out the window
Have you called them? They are pretty good with customer service. Did you buy it on their website? If so you shouldve got an additional 2 year warranty total 5 years.
@@bansheerider619 hey there, actually I didn't contacted them because I tought it was hoppless and I dismantled the unit for parts but this was a big blow.... I paid a thousand dollars for this and did not get much use out of it unfortunately.
It's brand new, but the design and features are from 2022! Kinda a bummer IMO.
I'd be interested to know why you think that Jason.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors I tested this unit a couple weeks ago and decided to pass on the review video. It doesn't fit what my viewers are looking for in 2024. I feel like Jackery didn't even research what people are looking for these days 😔
No expansion battery ports, no high DC output, no wireless charging, only 3 USB ports (it doesn't have the newest 140w USBc). It has propriety solar ports with low voltage input (60v) and it has lower solar charging wattage vs the competition (it only charges at 800 watts vs 1000w or 1200w that other brands offer now days). It doesn't have any fancy features like the 48v port that Bluetti and Ecoflow offer for other accessories like that awesome Ecoflow alternator charger or the Bluetti D40. Just to name a few things.
In order to capture market share you need to design a unit people want. The market is over saturated with brands these days and companies that don't innovate will be left behind. That's basically what I shared with Jackery for the feedback of this unit.
@@Jasonoid I'll agree that it would have been preferrable to go with Anderson or XT60 over DC8020 on the solar inputs - but adapting from that to just about anything else is trivially easy...and I'd agree that a couple of additional USB ports would have been nice. That said, I don't think Jackery's other design choices on this unit are unreasonable, given the capacity class it sits in. Not everyone needs battery expansion, and if you do, they do have those options in the Plus line-up. And with a fixed 1070Wh capacity, most people are never going to need to put more than 400W of solar on it...ditto for the high-power DC output - not really something MOST users of a 1070Wh unit are clambering for, I suspect. Far more appropriate for units in the 2000Wh+ class. So, while I take your points, I don't agree that it's poorly positioned or researched. I actually think Jackery made an informed decision about what the key features most people in this capacity class are asking for and they built it...a couple of years late, maybe...but I think it fits a specific niche that is not trying to be all things to all people. But for some...perhaps many, I do think it's a solid fit, so we'll have to agree to disagree. :P
@@ReeWrayOutdoors it's all good, if we all thought the same stuff this world would be a boring place.
I'm pretty strict on feedback in order to help these companies innovate and be better for our viewers benefit.
@@Jasonoid if you need all those features from another brand then go for it. I got the Jackery 1000v2 and 200w solar panels on Amazon prime day about 3 weeks ago for $650. That price can't be beat especially with the features it has.
Why isn't there a DC power cord?
He didn't show you, it's orange.
nahhh aint no way i use a mobile app for a damn battery that is just foul its like apple forceing people to download a app to use there earpods
The app is optional. You dont need it to use it.
Why no 12v car port cap or cover?
Cost savings obviously.
you can buy a USB adapter that lives in the 12v port and you get more USB ports.
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How much does it weigh ? (sorry if you already mentioned that in the video)
Jackery has fallen behind the competitors. Other brands have better pricing and features. However, I still love my old 240!
I definitely can't complain about their build-quality. Like I said in the video, my original E1000 is still running like it was new after 3.5 years. I do also think they've gotten a lot more competitive in the past year with their new 'Pro' Line-up and have also (with a possible exception in the solar panel line) moderated prices to be more in-line with the market. I remain very encouraged with the direction they're going, especially with introduction of this Explorer 1000 v2.
@@ReeWrayOutdoorsThey’re 😉
@ReeWrayOutdoors Ditto! Quite happy with my 240, 1000 V2, and even the little 100 I got as a free bonus for buying the 1000.
like what features? IMO jackery takes the cake with their versatility.
Good revue.
Thanks!
I hope you would put a breakdown of your video with time so people would know what topic you have in your vids
You left out several major differences the biggest of which is lithium nmc = 800 life cycles,lithium iron phosphate = 3200 life cycles . A few more pounds for 4x the life span of the unit.The second obvious change is state of charge, old unit in 20% increments new one gives exact state of charge so no guessing about power left.
He talks about pros and cons of the battery chemistry in a different video.
It is not only heavier but it is also physically larger. In a camping environment when you are packing this in your car/van/truck - the size and weight can be critical. Having 4x the life might not be helpful it you cant physically fit it where it needs to go.
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Explorer 1000 V2 (LFP) has about 7% more capacity and weighs about 8% more than Explorer 1000 (NMC), and it’s a little more compact.
V2 ditches the external AC charging brick, which is the rest of the weight difference. Plus higher AC+USB output, solar input, UPS support, app connectivity, etc
@@michaelbeatty130 Current battery chemistry physics is that watt-to-watt - LFP weighs more and has a a larger form factor than NMC. A mfg can mitigate that with other changes and that is probably part of the reason why Jackery, with the sole exception of the cig outlet, eliminated all 12v ports.
@@markmonroe7330 it fits in tighter spaces easier than the old model as you can stack things on top vs the old model has a fixed handle which takes up alot more space.
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I dont know about The Jack being back lol. Though it used to be the Jack is wack. Much needed improvements but it's too little too late for me...
These power stations need wired or wireless switches to turn on the inverter. And no I don't want apps to do it
Yeah this would be a welcome feature for a lot of people.
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I have 2 Jackerys. I will not be bying any more. Thay are not as good as everyone sayes they are. Much better units cheaper.
What specifically do they lack?
@@rob_cd for one they're not expandable. They use way too much energy on standby. They have proprietary inputs for charging. They seem to discharge much faster than any of the testing I've seen.
@@HaroldJacksonDuly noted. I've had the 240 for a couple years. Just got the 1000 V2. I have no complaints, but I only use them for car camping so far.
I got my 1000v2 and 200w solar panel for $650 during Amazon Prime Day. Very happy with my purchase and it does everything I need it to. Also you can buy an adapter to use other solar panels if needed.
@@bansheerider619 I got 800 watts of solar panels 😀
not quality when they fail to provide a12vdc port protective cover. Really?
Yeah, I'm not sure why they decided it didn't need one. Still, not a deal breaker for me since it's fairly easy and cheap to get one thru Amazon if you wanted to.
@@ReeWrayOutdoors Ditto on 12v port covers not being part of the pkg. If I could figure out the exact size I'd purchase two for my EF River 2's.
@retnav92 there are a bunch of options, but here's something that might work well (and has good ratings): amzn.to/46o4EyE
@@retnav92 You can go to a marine place or Walmart and buy a plug used on boats to keep water out.
As other commenters have pointed out, it's very strange that this thing lacks covers for it's ports, just in general.
And if we are going to be honest, 1500 watt Inverter in this class of power bank is really not the cat's meow anymore, and the price is just not good for what it is.
That Segway Powercube thing you tested is the exact same price as this is, and it has a 2200 watt inverter, a better app, metal frame and expandable capacity....What exactly would be the reason to buy this over that? slightly more solar charging speed? this seems a bit like a flop IMHO.