Brand comparison
BLUETTI vs Jackery: which one is built for you?
BLUETTI is built for the value-and-power buyer who does not mind a heavy box. Jackery is built for the mainstream first-time buyer who wants one simple box. The tables below use 12 BLUETTI and 12 Jackery stations on file — pick the brand whose buyer story matches yours before you chase $/Wh.
BLUETTI
Maximum capacity and output per dollar, aimed at RV, off-grid and preparedness buyers who will trade weight and polish for power.
- Buyer archetype
- 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.
- When not to buy
- Buyers who need the lightest possible unit or the simplest possible interface.
- Models tracked
- 12
Jackery
The outdoor-lifestyle brand that made "portable power station" a mainstream American purchase, and still optimizes for the buyer who does not want to research inverters.
- Buyer archetype
- 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.
- When not to buy
- Buyers chasing maximum watt-hours per dollar, or maximum solar input.
- Models tracked
- 12
What only each brand brings
BLUETTI
- Elite: The newer LiFePO4 line, positioned as the mainstream offer.
- AC: The long-running mid-range line, including expandable models.
- Who buys: RV owners and full-time van-lifers
- Who buys: Off-grid and preparedness households
Jackery
- Explorer: The core camping/road-trip line, smallest to largest single units.
- Explorer Plus: Expandable versions for buyers who want to grow capacity later.
- Who buys: US households buying their first power station
- Who buys: Campers, road-trippers and tailgaters who want one box that just works
When not to buy
Skip BLUETTI if…
Buyers who need the lightest possible unit or the simplest possible interface.
Skip Jackery if…
Buyers chasing maximum watt-hours per dollar, or maximum solar input.
Head to head on value
| Measure | BLUETTI | Jackery |
|---|---|---|
| Average $/Wh across range | $0.75 | $0.78 |
| Models in dataset | 12 | 12 |
| LiFePO4 models | 11 | 11 |
| Largest capacity available | 3.84 kWh | 5.04 kWh |
Band by band
| Band | BLUETTI | Jackery | Cheaper per Wh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact under 500 Wh | EB3A $0.82/Wh | Explorer 300 v2 $1.00/Wh | BLUETTI |
| 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 $0.43/Wh | Explorer 2000 v2 $0.49/Wh | BLUETTI |
| Extra large 2,500 Wh and up | Elite 400 $0.39/Wh | HomePower 3600 Plus $0.53/Wh | BLUETTI |
All BLUETTI models
All models →| Model | Capacity | AC output | Weight | List price | $/Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elite 10 MiniBLUETTI | 128 Wh | 200 W | 4.0 lb | $199 | $1.55 |
EB3ABLUETTI | 268 Wh | 600 W | 10.1 lb | $219 | $0.82 |
Elite 30 V2BLUETTI | 288 Wh | 600 W | 9.5 lb | $399 | $1.39 |
EB70SBLUETTI | 716 Wh | 800 W | 21.4 lb | $429 | $0.60 |
Elite 100 miniBLUETTI | 1.00 kWh | 700 W | 23.5 lb | $799 | $0.80 |
Elite 100 V2BLUETTI | 1.02 kWh | 1.8 kW | 25.0 lb | $899 | $0.88 |
AC180BLUETTI | 1.15 kWh | 1.8 kW | 35.3 lb | $499 | $0.43 |
AC240BLUETTI | 1.54 kWh | 2.4 kW | 72.0 lb | $1,133.12 | $0.74 |
AC200LBLUETTI | 2.05 kWh | 2.4 kW | 62.4 lb | $899 | $0.44 |
Elite 200 V2BLUETTI | 2.07 kWh | 2.6 kW | 53.4 lb | $899 | $0.43 |
Elite 300BLUETTI | 3.01 kWh | 2.4 kW | 58.0 lb | $1,699 | $0.56 |
Elite 400BLUETTI | 3.84 kWh | 2.6 kW | 86.0 lb | $1,499 | $0.39 |
All Jackery models
All models →| Model | Capacity | AC output | Weight | List price | $/Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Explorer 300 v2Jackery | 288 Wh | 300 W | 8.2 lb | $289 | $1.00 |
Solar Generator 300 andJackery | 292 Wh | 300 W | 12.9 lb | $379 | $1.30 |
Explorer 1000 v2Jackery | 1.07 kWh | 1.5 kW | 23.8 lb | $559 | $0.52 |
Explorer 1000 PlusJackery | 1.26 kWh | 2 kW | 32.0 lb | $1,589 | $1.26 |
Explorer 1500 UltraJackery | 1.54 kWh | 1.8 kW | 38.6 lb | $1,199 | $0.78 |
Explorer 1500 v2Jackery | 1.54 kWh | 2 kW | 32.0 lb | $949 | $0.62 |
Explorer 2000 v2Jackery | 2.04 kWh | 2.2 kW | 39.5 lb | $999 | $0.49 |
| 3.58 kWh | 3.6 kW | 77.2 lb | $2,729 | $0.76 | |
HomePower 3600 Pro MaxJackery | 3.58 kWh | 4 kW | 74.0 lb | $2,099 | $0.59 |
HomePower 3600 PlusJackery | 3.58 kWh | 3.6 kW | 77.2 lb | $1,899 | $0.53 |
Explorer 5000 PlusJackery | 5.04 kWh | 3.6 kW | 134.5 lb | $3,499 | $0.69 |
JE-5000AJackery | 5.04 kWh | 7.2 kW | 145.0 lb | $4,344 | $0.86 |
Known trade-offs
BLUETTI
- 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
Jackery
- 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