Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro: Runtime & Specs

The Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro is a 1,002 Wh NMC lithium-ion power station with 1,000 W of continuous AC output and a 2,000 W surge rating. It runs a typical full-size fridge for about 15 hours. It has been replaced or discontinued, but many are still in use.

Capacity1,002 WhNMC lithium-ion
Output1,000 W2,000 W surge
Solar input800 W17.5–60 V
Weight25.4 lbnot expandable

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How long will the Explorer 1000 Pro run your appliances?

Nonstop runtime for one device at a time, using typical US wattages and 85% inverter efficiency. Devices marked ✕ can't run on this model.

Estimated runtime by appliance for the Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro
DeviceAvg drawRuntimeBar
LED light bulb9 W3.9 days
Phone charging10 W3.8 days
Wi-Fi router + modem15 W2.4 days
Laptop50 W17 hours
CPAP + humidifier30 W28 hours
CPAP with heated humidifier + humidifier60 W14 hours
Starlink Standard90 W9.5 hours
TV100 W8.5 hours
Mini fridge29 W29 hours
Refrigerator58 W15 hours
Chest freezer29 W29 hours
Sump pump (1/3 HP)160 W5.3 hours
Sump pump (1/2 HP)210 WToo much power
Window AC225 W3.8 hours
Drip coffee maker1,000 W51 min
Microwave1,500 WToo much power
Space heater750 WToo much power
Well pump33 WNeeds 240 V

Fridges, freezers, pumps and AC units cycle on and off, so we use their average draw. Want a mix of devices on a schedule? Use the runtime calculator.

What the Explorer 1000 Pro can't power

Solar charging time

Hours of good sun to charge from empty, assuming panels deliver 75% of their rating and one array per 400 W solar input.

PanelsPower inHours of sun
100 W of panels75 W13 hours
200 W of panels150 W6.7 hours
400 W of panels300 W3.3 hours
800 W of panels (split across inputs)600 W1.7 hours

Check panel voltage and wiring with the solar charging calculator.

Full specifications

Battery capacity1,002 Wh
Battery chemistryLithium-ion (NMC)
Continuous AC output1,000 W
Surge (peak) output2,000 W
Boost modeNone listed
AC voltage120V
AC outlets3
USB-C ports2 (up to 100 W)
USB-A ports2
12 V car outletYes
Max solar input800 W (400 W per input)
Solar voltage range17.5–60 V
Solar max current11 A
Max AC charging power800 W
AC charging time (maker claim)0–100% in 1.8 hr (AC)
ExpandableNo
UPS / EPS switchoverNot listed
Cycle life1,000 cycles (to 80%)
Weight25.4 lb
Warranty5 years

Notes: NMC. Cycles to 80% (spec sheet; Jackery comparison FAQ says ~500). Pass-through charging, no UPS spec. 2×8mm inputs 400W each. AC input 800W±50W (FAQ). Warranty 3+2 yrs.

Specs from Jackery's published documents, as of September 2026. Found an error? Tell us.

Sources
  1. faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303543962523-Explorer-1000-Pro-Basic…
  2. jackery.com/products/jackery-explorer-1000-pro-portable-power-statio…
  3. jackery.com/products/explorer-1000-pro-portable-power-station.json

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Questions

How long will the Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro run a refrigerator?
About 15 hours for a typical ENERGY STAR full-size fridge averaging 58 W, assuming 85% inverter efficiency. Older or larger fridges use more. Try your own numbers.
Can the Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro run a microwave?
Not a full-size one. A typical 1,000 W microwave pulls about 1,500 W from the outlet, more than its 1,000 W continuous output.
How long does the Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro take to charge?
Jackery's published charging claim: “0–100% in 1.8 hr (AC)”. Max AC charging power is 800 W. With solar, it accepts up to 800 W (400 W per input). With 800 W of panels that's roughly 1.7 hours of good sun from empty.
Is the Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro expandable?
No. Its capacity is fixed at 1,002 Wh.