Key figures
- Capacity
- 2,042 Wh
- AC output
- 2,200 W
- Voltage
- 120 V
- Chemistry
- LFP
- Weight
- 39.5 lb
- Wall charging
- Not stated
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Our take on the Explorer 2000 v2
- Who it suits
- Choose it if you want a 39.5 lb unit to move for refrigerator and CPAP backup.
- Who should skip it
- Skip it if you need 240 V output for a well pump.
- Closest alternative
- Consider Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus for expansion to 21 kWh.
Good for
- A 2,042 Wh battery with 2,200 W continuous AC output.
- A 4,400 W surge peak in a 39.5 lb unit.
- App-enabled Emergency Charge with a 1.3-hour full charge, versus 1.75 hours standard.
- A 3-year warranty with 2 additional years available through registration.
Not for
- A well pump requiring 240 V power.
- Needing a stated expansion path beyond 2,042 Wh.
- Equipment requiring 0 ms UPS switching.
Before you buy
- There are 3 AC outlets, all 120 V.
- Emergency Charge takes 1.3 hours; standard charging takes 1.75 hours. AC input wattage is not stated by Jackery.
- Solar input is limited to 400 W across two DC8020 inputs rated 11 to 60 V.
- UPS transfer is within 20 ms, not 0 ms.
- Warranty is 3 years, plus 2 with registration.
Measured by others
Figures other outlets published from their own tests of the Explorer 2000 v2, credited by name. Methods differ between outlets, so read each figure with its stated conditions.
- Wall charge time: 2.5 hours from 0% to 100%, at 817 Wh per hour (charged from an AC wall outlet). Reported by OutdoorGearLab, November 2025.
Written from the Jackery figures and runtimes on this page, plus the measurements by others credited above, checked .
How the Explorer 2000 v2 compares
This chart places each stated figure among the current US models in our database, lowest on the left. Higher is not always better, especially for weight.
- Battery capacity2,042 Wh286 Wh5th largest of 134,096 Wh
- AC output, continuous2,200 W600 W6th highest of 136,000 W
- AC surge4,400 W1,200 W3rd highest of 108,000 W
- Solar input, max400 W220 W11th highest of 133,200 W
- Weight39.5 lb10.36 lb5th heaviest of 13135.6 lb
Specs from Jackery
"Not stated" means we could not find the figure on Jackery's US product page or manual. We do not fill gaps from reviews or retailer listings.
What the Explorer 2000 v2 can run
Estimated runtime on a full charge with one appliance plugged in. We assume 80% to 90% of the rated 2,042 Wh reaches the appliance. The start-up check compares each appliance's published start-up figure (volts times starting amps, in VA) with the stated surge rating. At small loads the station's own idle draw takes a large share, so actual runtime can fall well below the range.
| Appliance | Load used | Estimated runtime | Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (full-size, ENERGY STAR) | 60 W avg | 27 h to 31 h | Runs within the rating |
| Chest freezer (ENERGY STAR) | 24 W avg | 68 h to 77 h | Runs within the rating |
| Upright freezer (full-size, ENERGY STAR) | 50 W avg | 33 h to 37 h | Runs within the rating |
| CPAP with heated humidifier (ResMed AirSense 11 / 10) | 56.1 to 73.2 W | 22 h to 33 h | Within the rating; confirm with your device supplier |
| CPAP without humidifier (ResMed AirSense 10/11 class) | 8 to 20 W | 82 h to 230 h | Within the rating; confirm with your device supplier |
| Home oxygen concentrator (5 LPM) | 275 to 350 W | 4.5 h to 6.5 h | Within the rating; confirm with your device supplier |
| Wi-Fi router plus cable modem | 6 to 16.4 W | 100 h to 306 h | Runs within the rating |
| Phone charging (USB power adapter) | 5 to 20 W | 82 h to 368 h | Runs within the rating |
| Laptop (notebook computer) | 3.4 to 110 W | 15 h to 541 h | Runs within the rating |
| LED light bulb (60 W equivalent, 800 lumens) | 5.9 to 10.5 W | 156 h to 311 h | Runs within the rating |
| TV (LED/LCD, 50-55 in, ENERGY STAR) | 61 to 114 W | 14 h to 30 h | Runs within the rating |
| Microwave oven (countertop) | 1,350 to 1,500 W | 1 h to 1.5 h | Runs within the rating |
| Box fan or pedestal fan (16-20 in) | 57 to 102 W | 16 h to 32 h | Runs within the rating |
| Gas furnace blower (furnace fan) | 174 to 425 W | 4 h to 11 h | Runs within the rating |
| Sump pump, 1/2 HP (115 V) | 750 to 920 W | 2 h to 2.5 h | Runs within the rating |
| Well pump, 1/2 HP submersible (240 V, 4-inch) | 655 to 960 W | n/a | Needs 240 V |
| Window air conditioner, 5,000-6,000 BTU | 347 to 545 W | 3 h to 5.5 h | Runs within the rating |
| Portable electric space heater (1,500 W) | 900 to 1,500 W | 1 h to 2 h | Runs within the rating |
All 54 appliances in our database
| Appliance | Load used | Estimated runtime | Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini fridge (compact, 1.6-4.5 cu ft, ENERGY STAR) | 26 W avg | 63 h to 71 h | Runs within the rating |
| Travel CPAP (ResMed AirMini) | 6.3 to 27 W | 61 h to 292 h | Within the rating; confirm with your device supplier |
| Coffee maker (12-cup drip) | 900 to 1,000 W | 1.5 h to 2 h | Runs within the rating |
| Sump pump, 1/3 HP (115 V) | 575 to 600 W | 2.5 h to 3 h | Runs within the rating |
| Well pump, 1 HP submersible (240 V, 4-inch) | 1,160 to 1,600 W | n/a | Needs 240 V |
| Window air conditioner, 8,000 BTU | 500 to 734 W | 2 h to 3.5 h | Runs within the rating |
| Electric blanket (queen) | up to 400 W | No typical draw published | Runs within the rating |
| Dishwasher (built-in, 120 V) | 852 to 1,440 W | 1 h to 2 h | Runs within the rating |
| Electric kettle (1.7 L) | 1,500 to 1,800 W | 54 min to 1 h | Runs within the rating |
| Toaster (2-slice to 4-slice) | 700 to 1,800 W | 54 min to 2.5 h | Runs within the rating |
| Air fryer (5-6 qt basket) | 1,500 to 1,700 W | 58 min to 1 h | Runs within the rating |
| Slow cooker (6 qt) | 260 to 275 W | 6 h to 7 h | Runs within the rating |
| Electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot Duo, 3-8 qt) | 700 to 1,200 W | 1.5 h to 2.5 h | Runs within the rating |
| Blender (full-size, high power) | 1,100 to 1,800 W | 54 min to 1.5 h | Runs within the rating |
| Portable induction burner (single, 1,800 W) | 100 to 1,800 W | 54 min to 18 h | Runs within the rating |
| Rice cooker (5.5-10 cup) | 672 to 1,000 W | 1.5 h to 2.5 h | Runs within the rating |
| Desktop computer (tower, without monitor) | 4.7 to 260 W | 6.5 h to 391 h | Runs within the rating |
| Computer monitor (21-32 in, ENERGY STAR) | 11 to 25 W | 65 h to 167 h | Runs within the rating |
| Gaming console (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) | 61 to 218 W | 7.5 h to 30 h | Runs within the rating |
| Tablet charging (USB power adapter) | 10 to 20 W | 82 h to 184 h | Runs within the rating |
| Wi-Fi security camera or video doorbell (each, wired) | up to 9 W | No typical draw published | Runs within the rating |
| Cordless phone base station | 0.5 to 4.3 W | 380 h to 3,676 h | Runs within the rating |
| Ceiling fan (52 in, ENERGY STAR, fan only) | 1.9 to 46 W | 36 h to 967 h | Runs within the rating |
| Portable air conditioner (10,000 BTU) | 1,125 to 1,370 W | 1 h to 1.5 h | Runs within the rating |
| Dehumidifier (portable, 35-50 pint, ENERGY STAR) | 346 to 616 W | 2.5 h to 5.5 h | Runs within the rating |
| Central air conditioner, 3 ton (240 V split system) | 2,872 to 3,673 W | n/a | Needs 240 V |
| Electric water heater, tank (4,500 W elements, 240 V) | 4,500 W avg | n/a | Needs 240 V |
| Washing machine (top-load, 120 V) | up to 1,200 W | No typical draw published | Runs within the rating |
| Electric clothes dryer (240 V) | 5,600 W avg | n/a | Needs 240 V |
| Hair dryer | 1,600 W avg | 1 h | Runs within the rating |
| Garage door opener (LiftMaster wall-mount) | 120 to 180 W | 9 h to 15 h | Runs within the rating |
| Aquarium heater (10-55 gal tank) | 50 to 200 W | 8 h to 37 h | Runs within the rating |
| Circular saw, corded 7-1/4 in (15 A) | up to 1,800 W | No typical draw published | Runs within the rating |
| EV charging, Level 1 (120 V) | 1,300 to 1,920 W | 51 min to 1.5 h | Runs within the rating |
| Nebulizer (compressor type) | 80 to 140 W | 12 h to 23 h | Within the rating; confirm with your device supplier |
| Power wheelchair or scooter charger (24 V, 8 A) | 230 to 360 W | 4.5 h to 8 h | Within the rating; confirm with your device supplier |
Medical devices. A rating check is not medical advice; here is what device makers and the FDA say.
- CPAP without humidifier (ResMed AirSense 10/11 class): FDA: ask your device maker or supplier whether the device can run on batteries or a generator, and check settings after power returns. If the device is life-sustaining, seek emergency help. ResMed battery guide: it strongly recommends a ResMed DC-to-DC converter over a DC-to-AC inverter when running from a battery.
- CPAP with heated humidifier (ResMed AirSense 11 / 10): FDA: ask your device maker or supplier whether the device can run on batteries or a generator, and check settings after power returns. ResMed battery guide: it strongly recommends a ResMed DC-to-DC converter over a DC-to-AC inverter when running from a battery.
- Travel CPAP (ResMed AirMini): FDA: confirm with the maker or supplier that battery or generator power is suitable for your device.
- Home oxygen concentrator (5 LPM): FDA: ask the maker or supplier whether it can run on batteries or a generator, and use battery-powered lights rather than gas lights or torches when oxygen is in use. Seek emergency help if the device is life-sustaining.
- Nebulizer (compressor type), Power wheelchair or scooter charger (24 V, 8 A): FDA: ask your device maker or supplier whether the device can run on batteries or a generator, and check settings after power returns. If the device is life-sustaining, seek emergency help.
Charging: wall, solar and car
- Wall charging: fastest stated full charge 78 min. Jackery does not state the input watts.
- Solar: up to 400 W within 11 to 60 V, 21 A max. Keep panels inside that voltage range, including their open-circuit voltage on a cold morning.
- Car: no car-charging wattage stated.
Recalls
No US Consumer Product Safety Commission recall found for the Explorer 2000 v2 as of October 9, 2026. Search CPSC recalls for Jackery · Our recall tracker
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- EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max: 2,048 Wh, 2,400 W
Questions readers ask
How long will Explorer 2000 v2 run a refrigerator?
At 60 W average, refrigerator runtime is 27.2 to 30.6 hours. Runtimes assume 80% to 90% of rated capacity reaches AC appliances. With a chest freezer, it is 19.4 to 21.9 hours. The essentials-day estimate is 0.77 to 0.87 of a day.
How many nights can Explorer 2000 v2 run a CPAP?
The CPAP night is 449 Wh, based on 8 hours at 56.1 W typical. Our estimate is 3.6 to 4.1 nights.
Can Explorer 2000 v2 run a 240 V well pump?
No, its AC output is 120 V only. The 240 V 1/2 HP submersible pump in our data draws 655 to 960 W while running. That voltage is outside this unit's AC output.
Can Explorer 2000 v2 use an expansion battery?
Expansion is not stated by Jackery in its manual or on its official page. Its listed capacity is 2,042 Wh. HomePower 3600 Plus has 3,584 Wh and stated expansion to 21 kWh, but a single unit is 120 V only.
Where these specs come from
- Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 product page (US), checked October 9, 2026
- Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 user manual (JE-2000D), checked October 9, 2026