Brand comparison
BLUETTI vs Jackery: which one is built for you?
These two brands are not competing for the same buyer. BLUETTI is optimised for the value-and-power buyer who does not mind a heavy box, while Jackery is optimised for the mainstream first-time buyer who wants one simple box. Decide which of those you are, and the brand question answers itself before you compare a single spec.
The value-and-power buyer who does not mind a heavy box
- Best for
- Buyers who measure value in watts and watt-hours, not in grams and app screens.
- Not for
- Buyers who need the lightest possible unit or the simplest possible interface.
- Models tracked
- 17
The mainstream first-time buyer who wants one simple box
- Best for
- A first power station that must be simple, safe and easy to live with.
- Not for
- Buyers chasing maximum watt-hours per dollar, or maximum solar input.
- Models tracked
- 12
Head to head on value
Average cost per watt-hour across each brand’s tracked range, and the winner in each capacity band. This is a value comparison only — it says nothing about support, app quality or build, which we cannot measure from a spec sheet.
| Measure | BLUETTI | Jackery |
|---|---|---|
| Average $/Wh across range | $0.65 | $0.74 |
| Models in dataset | 17 | 12 |
| LiFePO4 models | 16 | 12 |
| Largest capacity available | 3.84 kWh | 5.04 kWh |
Band by band
The cheapest option each brand offers in each capacity band. Where a brand has nothing in a band, that band is itself a useful signal.
| Band | BLUETTI | Jackery | Cheaper per Wh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact under 500 Wh | AC2A $0.73/Wh | Explorer 300D $0.73/Wh | Jackery |
| Mid-size 500–1,200 Wh | AC180 $0.43/Wh | Explorer 1000 v2 $0.52/Wh | BLUETTI |
| Large 1,200–2,500 Wh | Elite 200 V2 $0.41/Wh | Explorer 2000 Plus $0.39/Wh | Jackery |
| Extra large 2,500 Wh and up | Elite 400 $0.34/Wh | Explorer 5000 Plus $0.69/Wh | BLUETTI |
All BLUETTI models
BLUETTI profile →| Model | Capacity | AC output | Weight | List price | $/Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite 10 Mini BLUETTI | 128 Wh | 200 W | 4.0 lb | $113 | $0.88 |
| AC2A BLUETTI | 204 Wh | 300 W | 7.9 lb | $149 | $0.73 |
| EB3A BLUETTI | 268 Wh | 600 W | 10.1 lb | $219 | $0.82 |
| Elite 30 V2 BLUETTI | 288 Wh | 600 W | 9.5 lb | $249.99 | $0.87 |
| AC50B BLUETTI | 448 Wh | 700 W | 14.8 lb | $499 | $1.11 |
| EB70S BLUETTI | 716 Wh | 800 W | 21.4 lb | $429 | $0.60 |
| AC70 BLUETTI | 768 Wh | 1 kW | 22.5 lb | $669 | $0.87 |
| Elite 100 V2 BLUETTI | 1.02 kWh | 1.8 kW | 25.0 lb | $479 | $0.47 |
| AC180 BLUETTI | 1.15 kWh | 1.8 kW | 35.3 lb | $499 | $0.43 |
| AC180T BLUETTI | 1.43 kWh | 1.8 kW | 58.4 lb | $999 | $0.70 |
| AC240 BLUETTI | 1.54 kWh | 2.4 kW | 72.0 lb | $999 | $0.65 |
| AC200P BLUETTI | 2 kWh | 2 kW | 60.6 lb | $1,099 | $0.55 |
| AC200L BLUETTI | 2.05 kWh | 2.4 kW | 62.4 lb | $899 | $0.44 |
| Elite 200 V2 BLUETTI | 2.07 kWh | 2.6 kW | 53.4 lb | $849 | $0.41 |
| AC300 BLUETTI | 2.77 kWh | 3 kW | — | $2,299 | $0.83 |
| Elite 300 BLUETTI | 3.01 kWh | 2.4 kW | 58.0 lb | $1,099 | $0.36 |
| Elite 400 BLUETTI | 3.84 kWh | 2.6 kW | 86.0 lb | $1,299 | $0.34 |
All Jackery models
Jackery profile →| Model | Capacity | AC output | Weight | List price | $/Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer 100 Plus Jackery | 99 Wh | — | 2.1 lb | $149 | $1.51 |
| Explorer 240 v2 Jackery | 256 Wh | 300 W | 7.7 lb | $249 | $0.97 |
| Explorer 300 v2 Jackery | 288 Wh | 300 W | 8.2 lb | $269 | $0.93 |
| Explorer 300D Jackery | 288 Wh | 300 W | 5.5 lb | $209 | $0.73 |
| Explorer 600 v2 Jackery | 640 Wh | 500 W | 14.1 lb | $499 | $0.78 |
| Explorer 1000 v2 Jackery | 1.07 kWh | 1.5 kW | 23.8 lb | $559 | $0.52 |
| Explorer 1000 Plus Jackery | 1.26 kWh | 2 kW | 32.0 lb | $619 | $0.49 |
| Explorer 1500 v2 Jackery | 1.54 kWh | 2 kW | 32.0 lb | $949 | $0.62 |
| Explorer 1500 Ultra Jackery | 1.54 kWh | 1.8 kW | 38.6 lb | $1,199 | $0.78 |
| Explorer 2000 v2 Jackery | 2.04 kWh | 2.2 kW | 39.5 lb | $999 | $0.49 |
| Explorer 2000 Plus Jackery | 2.04 kWh | 3 kW | 61.5 lb | $799 | $0.39 |
| Explorer 5000 Plus Jackery | 5.04 kWh | 3.6 kW | 134.5 lb | $3,499 | $0.69 |
What each brand will not tell you
BLUETTI’s known weaknesses
- Weight and bulk — these are not carry-it-to-the-beach units
- Fit, finish and industrial design lag the lifestyle brands
- App and firmware polish is inconsistent across the range
- Support and returns are a frequent criticism in independent coverage
Jackery’s known weaknesses
- Capacity per dollar is usually mid-pack; the brand premium is real
- Solar input ceilings are often below what rivals allow at the same capacity
- Expandability is limited on the non-Plus units
- Fewer pro features — buyers who want app control, schedules or deep telemetry often look elsewhere