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Jackery alternatives by size
Start with the Jackery model you are considering, then compare rivals in its battery-size class. We score the trade-offs in output, portability and charging so you can choose for your actual appliances.
By the BatteryRank Engineering Team
What Jackery optimizes for
Jackery competes on mass and volume — its stated engineering priority is getting the same stored energy into a smaller, lighter box.
What the manufacturer claims
Manufacturer claims are attributed below. Our analysis follows alongside.
Jackery describes Cell-to-Body (CTB) construction as integrating cells directly into the housing, which it says removes structure and cuts battery-system weight by up to 20%.
jackery.com — CTB explained →For the Explorer 2000 v2 Jackery claims 41% less volume and 36% less weight than conventional LFP stations in its class, citing Frost & Sullivan for a "lightest and most compact 2 kWh LFP" designation.
jackery.com — Explorer 2000 v2 →
What the Jackery units we track show
Computed from the sourced specifications of the models in our catalogue — a deliberately selected slice of what this brand sells, never the full lineup.
This is a claim our sourced weights can actually speak to. Among the 2 kWh-class units we track, the Explorer 2000 v2 is second-lightest at 17.9 kg for 2,042 Wh, behind the 16.2 kg Anker SOLIX S2000 — and ahead of the 20.3 kg EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max, 24.2 kg Bluetti Elite 200 v2, and 27.9 kg Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus at essentially identical capacity. That last comparison is the useful one: a 10 kg spread inside one brand at one capacity shows packaging, not chemistry, is doing the work. Output does not follow weight: the Explorer’s sourced 2,200 W is above the lighter Anker’s 1,500 W but below the heavier rivals here.
Limits of this evidence: We compare only the units in our catalogue, which is a slice of what Jackery sells, so "second-lightest we track" is not a market-wide rank. The 20% and 36% reductions are Jackery’s own figures against its own baseline; we have not reproduced them.
Lineup at a glance
Two highest-scoring tracked rivals in each capacity class represented by this brand in our sample, using our price-independent score. Open each model to check appliance and connection compatibility.
Ultraportable / carry alternatives
Compare with the Jackery models we track in this class: Explorer 240 v2, Explorer 300 Plus, Explorer 300.
| Model | Score | Rated capacity | AC output | Weight | Solar input | Max expanded capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goal Zero Yeti 300 | 71 / 100 | 296.96 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourcehelp.goalzero.com2026-07-27https://help.goalzero.com/hc/en-us/articles/38342092464667-Goal-Zero-Yeti-300-Yeti-500-Yeti-700 | 350 W. Show sourceclaimed sourcehelp.goalzero.com2026-07-27https://help.goalzero.com/hc/en-us/articles/38342092464667-Goal-Zero-Yeti-300-Yeti-500-Yeti-700 | 6.2 kg. Show sourceclaimed sourcehelp.goalzero.com2026-07-27https://help.goalzero.com/hc/en-us/articles/38342092464667-Goal-Zero-Yeti-300-Yeti-500-Yeti-700 | 200 W. Show sourceclaimed sourcehelp.goalzero.com2026-07-27https://help.goalzero.com/hc/en-us/articles/38342092464667-Goal-Zero-Yeti-300-Yeti-500-Yeti-700 | N/A |
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | 65 / 100 | 286 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/river-3-plus-portable-power-station | 600 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/river-3-plus-portable-power-station | 4.72 kg. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/river-3-plus-portable-power-station | 220 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/river-3-plus-portable-power-station | 858 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/river-3-plus-portable-power-station |
Manufacturer-claimed unless marked verified. Select a dotted reading to inspect its source and date. Max expanded capacity includes the station and supported expansion batteries; check the model review for the required configuration. N/A means no sourced maximum. Score methodology is published separately.
Compact alternatives
Compare with the Jackery models we track in this class: Explorer 500 v2, Explorer 600 v2.
| Model | Score | Rated capacity | AC output | Weight | Solar input | Max expanded capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetti AC70 | 71 / 100 | 768 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourcebluettipower.com2026-07-04https://www.bluettipower.com/products/ac70 | 1000 W. Show sourceclaimed sourcebluettipower.com2026-07-04https://www.bluettipower.com/products/ac70 | 10.2 kg. Show sourceclaimed sourcebluettipower.com2026-07-04https://www.bluettipower.com/products/ac70 | 500 W. Show sourceclaimed sourcebluettipower.com2026-07-04https://www.bluettipower.com/products/ac70 | N/A |
| Anker SOLIX C800 X | 63 / 100 | 768 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourceankersolix.com2026-07-04https://www.ankersolix.com/products/b1755112 | 1200 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceankersolix.com2026-07-04https://www.ankersolix.com/products/b1755112 | 10.9 kg. Show sourceclaimed sourceankersolix.com2026-07-04https://www.ankersolix.com/products/b1755112 | 300 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceankersolix.com2026-07-04https://www.ankersolix.com/products/b1755112 | N/A |
Manufacturer-claimed unless marked verified. Select a dotted reading to inspect its source and date. Max expanded capacity includes the station and supported expansion batteries; check the model review for the required configuration. N/A means no sourced maximum. Score methodology is published separately.
Midsize (1 kWh class) alternatives
Compare with the Jackery models we track in this class: Explorer 1000 v2, Explorer 1000 Plus.
| Model | Score | Rated capacity | AC output | Weight | Solar input | Max expanded capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | 72 / 100 | 1024 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3-plus-portable-power-station | 1800 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3-plus-portable-power-station | 12.5 kg. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3-plus-portable-power-station | 1000 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3-plus-portable-power-station | 5000 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3-plus-portable-power-station |
| DJI Power 1000 V2 | 71 / 100 | 1024 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourcedjiusa.com2026-07-04https://www.djiusa.com/products/dji-power-1000-v2 | 2600 W. Show sourceclaimed sourcedjiusa.com2026-07-04https://www.djiusa.com/products/dji-power-1000-v2 | 14 kg. Show sourceclaimed sourcedjiusa.com2026-07-04https://www.djiusa.com/products/dji-power-1000-v2 | 1800 W. Show sourceclaimed sourcedjiusa.com2026-07-04https://www.djiusa.com/products/dji-power-1000-v2 | 11200 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourcedjiusa.com2026-07-04https://www.djiusa.com/products/dji-power-1000-v2 |
Manufacturer-claimed unless marked verified. Select a dotted reading to inspect its source and date. Max expanded capacity includes the station and supported expansion batteries; check the model review for the required configuration. N/A means no sourced maximum. Score methodology is published separately.
Large (2 kWh class) alternatives
Compare with the Jackery models we track in this class: Explorer 1500 v2, Explorer 2000 v2, Explorer 2000 Plus.
| Model | Score | Rated capacity | AC output | Weight | Solar input | Max expanded capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Power 2000 | 75 / 100 | 2048 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourcedjiusa.com2026-07-04https://www.djiusa.com/products/dji-power-2000 | 3000 W. Show sourceclaimed sourcedjiusa.com2026-07-04https://www.djiusa.com/products/dji-power-2000 | 22 kg. Show sourceclaimed sourcedjiusa.com2026-07-04https://www.djiusa.com/products/dji-power-2000 | 1800 W. Show sourceclaimed sourcedjiusa.com2026-07-04https://www.djiusa.com/products/dji-power-2000 | 22528 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourcedjiusa.com2026-07-04https://www.djiusa.com/products/dji-power-2000 |
| Aferiy P280 | 74 / 100 | 2048 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourceaferiy.com2026-07-27https://www.aferiy.com/products/aferiy-p280-portable-power-station-2800w-2048wh | 2800 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceaferiy.com2026-07-27https://www.aferiy.com/products/aferiy-p280-portable-power-station-2800w-2048wh | 21.6 kg. Show sourceclaimed sourceaferiy.com2026-07-27https://www.aferiy.com/products/aferiy-p280-portable-power-station-2800w-2048wh | 1200 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceaferiy.com2026-07-27https://www.aferiy.com/products/aferiy-p280-portable-power-station-2800w-2048wh | 10240 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourceaferiy.com2026-07-27https://www.aferiy.com/products/aferiy-p280-portable-power-station-2800w-2048wh |
Manufacturer-claimed unless marked verified. Select a dotted reading to inspect its source and date. Max expanded capacity includes the station and supported expansion batteries; check the model review for the required configuration. N/A means no sourced maximum. Score methodology is published separately.
XL / home-backup alternatives
Compare with the Jackery models we track in this class: HomePower 3000, HomePower 3600 Plus.
| Model | Score | Rated capacity | AC output | Weight | Solar input | Max expanded capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | 76 / 100 | 4096 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-pro-3-portable-power-station | 4000 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-pro-3-portable-power-station | 51.5 kg. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-pro-3-portable-power-station | 2600 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-pro-3-portable-power-station | 48000 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-pro-3-portable-power-station |
| Bluetti Apex 300 | 71 / 100 | 2764.8 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourcebluettipower.com2026-07-04https://www.bluettipower.com/products/apex-300-home-battery-backup | 3840 W. Show sourceclaimed sourcebluettipower.com2026-07-04https://www.bluettipower.com/products/apex-300-home-battery-backup | 38 kg. Show sourceclaimed sourcebluettipower.com2026-07-04https://www.bluettipower.com/products/apex-300-home-battery-backup | 2400 W. Show sourceclaimed sourcebluettipower.com2026-07-04https://www.bluettipower.com/products/apex-300-home-battery-backup | 19000 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourcebluettipower.com2026-07-04https://www.bluettipower.com/products/apex-300-home-battery-backup |
Manufacturer-claimed unless marked verified. Select a dotted reading to inspect its source and date. Max expanded capacity includes the station and supported expansion batteries; check the model review for the required configuration. N/A means no sourced maximum. Score methodology is published separately.
Whole-home / mega alternatives
Compare with the Jackery models we track in this class: Explorer 5000 Plus.
| Model | Score | Rated capacity | AC output | Weight | Solar input | Max expanded capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X | 80 / 100 | 12288 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-pro-ultra-x | 12000 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-pro-ultra-x | 135.5 kg. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-pro-ultra-x | 10000 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-pro-ultra-x | 61440 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-04https://us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-pro-ultra-x |
| Pecron F5000LFP | 69 / 100 | 5120 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourcecdn.shopify.com2026-07-27https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0509/5263/4556/files/PECRON_F5000_LFP_user_manual_100V_120V_V2-20260106.pdf?v=1770702093 | 7200 W. Show sourceclaimed sourcecdn.shopify.com2026-07-27https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0509/5263/4556/files/PECRON_F5000_LFP_user_manual_100V_120V_V2-20260106.pdf?v=1770702093 | 56.2 kg. Show sourceclaimed sourcecdn.shopify.com2026-07-27https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0509/5263/4556/files/PECRON_F5000_LFP_user_manual_100V_120V_V2-20260106.pdf?v=1770702093 | 5800 W. Show sourceclaimed sourcecdn.shopify.com2026-07-27https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0509/5263/4556/files/PECRON_F5000_LFP_user_manual_100V_120V_V2-20260106.pdf?v=1770702093 | 35840 Wh. Show sourceclaimed sourcepecron.com2026-07-27https://www.pecron.com/products/pecron-f5000lfp-portable-power-station |
Manufacturer-claimed unless marked verified. Select a dotted reading to inspect its source and date. Max expanded capacity includes the station and supported expansion batteries; check the model review for the required configuration. N/A means no sourced maximum. Score methodology is published separately.
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Size classes use our published capacity-cohort formula. Battery size alone does not establish appliance compatibility or expansion-pack compatibility.
What changes the decision
These callouts use only the complete, sourced readings available for every candidate. Open the full model page before buying for all specifications and source notes.
Start with these measurable differences
Frequently asked
- Does the lighter Jackery give up capacity to get there?
- Not capacity — output. In our tracked data the Explorer 2000 v2 holds 2,042 Wh, within a rounding error of the heavier 2 kWh units, so the weight saving is not coming out of the battery. It shows up in the inverter instead: 2,200 W continuous against 2,400 W and 3,000 W from heavier rivals. If you are carrying the unit, that is a good trade. If it lives in a basement running a well pump, it is the wrong one.
- Is a lighter station less durable?
- Weight and durability are independent, and a drop test quoted without its protocol settles nothing either way. The durability signals that carry a source are the warranty term and the rated cycle life, and we publish both for every unit here.
- Where can I compare two exact models?
- Choose two models to compare their delivered capacity, output, charging and practical trade-offs side by side. Compare exact models →
- How is the BatteryRank score calculated?
- The composite is price-independent and computed from published inputs with explicit missing-data rules. See the formula →
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