Explorer 2000 v2
- a fridge must run through the night
- you run loads up to 2,200W
- you buy new from Jackery US
Explorer 600 Plus
- you already own one
- you carry it: 16.1 lb
- your loads stay under 800W
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A night of outage against a weekend of camping: pick the job first.
The Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 stores 2,042Wh and delivers 2,200W from three 120V outlets, takes 400W of solar and weighs 39.5 lb. The Jackery Explorer 600 Plus stored 632Wh and delivered 800W from two outlets, with 200W of solar, the Jackery app and a built-in LED light, at 16.1 lb. Jackery US sold the 600 Plus until 2026; its page now redirects to the Explorer 600 v2. If your loads stay under 800W and you carry the unit, a 600 Plus you already own is the right size; for a fridge through a whole outage or a microwave, the 2000 v2.
Below: what separates them with numbers, a 20-second calculator for your own gear, eight modeled situations, Jackery’s replacement and a middle option, and what published tests found on the 2000 v2.
Same brand, same LFP chemistry rated for 4,000 cycles to 70%, same 20ms switchover and the same Jackery app. The 2000 v2 holds three times the battery and nearly three times the power, at two and a half times the weight. Jackery US no longer sells the 600 Plus; its page now opens the Explorer 600 v2.
- a fridge runs all night
- you run a microwave
- you use 400W of solar
- you own one that works
- you carry it: 16.1 lb
- you use its LED light
The five differences that decide it
Both use LFP cells rated for 4,000 cycles to 70%, switch to battery within 20ms, have one 100W and one 30W USB-C, an 18W USB-A, a 12V car port and the Jackery app. These five gaps decide it.
Will it run your setup? Check in 20 seconds
Estimates use 85% usable capacity and 70% of rated solar output. Real results vary with temperature, inverter load, shade and appliance cycling. Fridge and freezer watts are daily averages and do not include compressor startup surges.
Runtime by appliance, one at a time
Simple energy estimates, not measured runtimes: about 1,736Wh usable on the 2000 v2 and 537Wh on the 600 Plus. OutdoorGearLab measured 1,710Wh out of a 2000 v2.
Appliance for appliance, the 2000 v2 lasts 3.2 times as long as the 600 Plus.
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What the current options cost today
Jackery’s US 600 Plus page now redirects to the Explorer 600 v2, which Jackery US listed as sold out on our October 31, 2026 check; the price engine shows the last price it read. If a seller still has a 600 Plus, check that it is new and that Jackery’s 3+2 year warranty applies. Prices move often.
The third option: the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 at $559
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: $559 today
If the 600 Plus was too small and the 2000 v2 is too heavy, Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 sits between them: 1,070Wh and 1,500W from three 120V outlets, 400W of solar, a 20ms switchover and the Jackery app, at 23.8 lb. It keeps what the 600 Plus had over the 600 v2 its page now leads to, more output and the app, and adds a microwave the 600 Plus couldn’t run. It takes no extra battery. Jackery’s direct successor, the Explorer 600 v2 at $499, is lighter at 14.11 lb and rated for 6,000 cycles, but stops at 500W. Our Explorer 1000 v2 review goes deeper. See the 1000 v2 at Jackery.
Eight modeled situations, worked out
Same formula as the calculator above: 85% of the rated capacity, no extra battery.
24-hour outage, essentials only
The 2000 v2 covers most of a day; the 600 Plus an evening. Neither takes an extra battery.
A full-size fridge, alone
More than a day on the 2000 v2, about nine hours on the 600 Plus. AppleInsider ran a household fridge for over 10 hours on a 2000 v2 and nearly emptied it.
CPAP, as many nights as possible
Five nights against one and a half. On the 600 Plus, turn Energy Saving Mode off first: it switches the outputs off after 12 hours when AC draws 25W or less.
Wi-Fi router through an outage
Both switch within 20ms, enough for most routers. The 2000 v2 runs it for about six days, the 600 Plus for about two.
Microwave for breakfast
Only the 2000 v2 runs it, with room for a kettle at the same time. The 600 Plus stops at 800W.
Coffee maker at camp
Both run it. Jackery itself rated the 600 Plus at about an hour of a 550W coffee maker; the 2000 v2 lasts about three hours.
Refill from solar, each at its maximum
The 600 Plus refills faster because its battery is a third the size. Jackery quoted 4.3 hours with two 100W panels on it; the 2000 v2 needs a full day of sun at its 400W ceiling.
Carrying it
The 600 Plus goes in one hand by its folding handle. The 2000 v2 is a two-handed lift.
Seven more differences, the spec sheet and the box
Smaller gaps that rarely decide the purchase, then the full specifications and what ships in the box.
2000 v2 and 600 Plus weight, dimensions and full specifications
Weight: 39.5 lb for the 2000 v2 and 16.1 lb for the 600 Plus. Dimensions: 13.2 × 10.4 × 11.5 in and 11.8 × 8.6 × 7.76 in. Everything else is in the sheet below.
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 and Jackery Explorer 600 Plus full specifications
Every published figure for both units, grouped. Green marks the better value.
What’s in the box
Explorer 2000 v2
- Explorer 2000 v22,042Wh, 39.5 lb
- AC charging cable
- User manual
Explorer 600 Plus
- Explorer 600 Plus632Wh, 16.1 lb
- AC charging cable
- User manual
- Car cable not listed in the box
2000 v2 contents from Jackery’s US page; 600 Plus contents from its archived US page, which lists no car cable.
07 · ChargingHow fast each one refills
Shorter bar, faster refill. Each row is scaled to its slower unit.
2000 v2: OutdoorGearLab measured a full AC charge in 2.5 hours, at 817Wh per hour600 Plus: no independent charging test found
Our solar times assume panels deliver 70% of their rating; the brands’ figures assume ideal sun.
Every port, side by side
Explorer 2000 v2
Explorer 600 Plus
Practical consequence: the outputs are the same apart from one AC outlet. Both have a 100W and a 30W USB-C, an 18W USB-A and a 12V car port; the 2000 v2 has three 120V outlets, the 600 Plus two. Neither has a battery port.
09 · NoiseNoise: 2000 v2 vs 600 Plus
Jackery rates the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 at under 30dB and 45dB at full load. It published no figure for the Jackery Explorer 600 Plus, which has a Quiet Charging Mode in the app.
No reviewer published a decibel reading for either.Every figure we found, with its source
What reviewers heard: TechRadar could barely hear it while fast charging (UK unit); AppleInsider heard only a faint sound in a quiet room.
No decibel figure published.
Measured by a tester Brand figure
- Switch on Quiet Charging Mode on the 600 Plus for an overnight charge.
Cold, heat and storage: 2000 v2 vs 600 Plus
Same ranges: the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 and the Jackery Explorer 600 Plus both charge from 32°F to 113°F and run from 14°F to 113°F.
Figures from Jackery’s US 2000 v2 page and the 600 Plus US manual.- Charge either one indoors in winter: neither charges below 32°F.
- Store a 600 Plus between 32°F and 77°F for long periods, per its manual.
App, UPS and smart features
Same app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and the same 20ms switchover. The Jackery Explorer 600 Plus documents more app modes: Emergency, Quiet Charging and Battery Saving.
Neither takes an extra battery.Green zone: a switch under about 16ms, which most desktop PCs ride through without restarting.
Is there a built-in light? The Jackery Explorer 600 Plus has a built-in LED light with low, high and SOS modes, rated for up to 150 hours by Jackery.
Does it work as a UPS? The Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 and the Jackery Explorer 600 Plus both switch to battery within 20ms; the 600 Plus manual says it does not support 0ms switching.
Is there an app? Both use the Jackery app over Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Does it have a fast charging mode? Both have an Emergency Charging Mode switched on in the Jackery app; Jackery advises normal speed for regular use on the Jackery Explorer 600 Plus.
Can you add a battery later? Neither the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 nor the Jackery Explorer 600 Plus takes an extra battery.
Warranty and support
Both carry 3 years plus 2, automatic on Jackery.com orders, by online registration otherwise, and both are rated for 4,000 cycles to 70%. An existing Jackery Explorer 600 Plus keeps the term it was sold with.
Same term, same cycle rating.Subject to each brand’s warranty terms and eligibility.
Jackery rates both at 4,000 cycles to 70%, about 11 years at one full cycle a day. Calendar aging and heat also reduce capacity, so read the rating as a ceiling.
- Charge a new 2000 v2 fully within 7 days of purchase and at least every 6 months, or the cell falls outside Jackery’s warranty.
- Buying a 600 Plus from a remaining seller, check that it is new and that Jackery’s warranty applies.
What reviewers report
We have not lab-tested these two units. Here is what 4 published reviews found, with the source, author and date for each point. Reviews of UK and EU units are flagged: those models charge from 230V outlets and have different sockets, so their charge times and outlet findings don’t carry over to US units.
2000 v2: OutdoorGearLab (November 2025), TechRadar (May 2025, UK unit), AppleInsider (March 2025), TechReviewer (March 2026, EU unit)600 Plus: no verifiable independent test found
Usable capacity
- 2000 v2Reviewer Measured 1,740Wh of output in the text (84% of 2,042Wh); the comparison table lists 1,710Wh. OutdoorGearLab, Chris McNamara, November 2025
- 2000 v2Reviewer Running an air fryer for the last 25 minutes of cooking took only about 20% of the battery. TechRadar, Owain Williams, May 2025, UK unit
- 2000 v2Reviewer Ran a household refrigerator for over 10 hours, nearly emptying the station. AppleInsider, Brian Patterson, March 2025
Charging
- 2000 v2Reviewer Full AC charge 0 to 100% in 2.5 hours at 817Wh/hr. OutdoorGearLab, Chris McNamara, November 2025
- 2000 v2Reviewer EU version solar tops out at 400W, a full solar charge takes about 6 hours. TechReviewer, Christian Matenar, March 2026, EU unit
Noise and heat
- 2000 v2Reviewer In fast charging the reviewer could barely hear it. TechRadar, Owain Williams, May 2025, UK unit
- 2000 v2Reviewer Very quiet; only a faint sound in a quiet room. AppleInsider, Brian Patterson, March 2025
- 2000 v2Reviewer Quiet at low load; fans become audible but not disturbing under higher draw. TechReviewer, Christian Matenar, March 2026, EU unit
UPS and output
- 2000 v2Reviewer Ran a large fan all night in a tent while charging phones. UK 230V unit. TechRadar, Owain Williams, May 2025, UK unit
- 2000 v2Reviewer Set up as a home-office UPS for outages and flickers. AppleInsider, Brian Patterson, March 2025
Practical limits before you buy
- Jackery US no longer sells the 600 Plus. Its page now redirects to the Explorer 600 v2, which delivers 500W instead of 800W and has no app.
- The 600 Plus stops at 800W. A microwave, a kettle or a space heater won’t run on it.
- Neither takes an extra battery.
- Neither charges below 32°F. Both run down to 14°F.
- 2000 v2, per its US documentation: Bypass mode AC input/output 100-120V, 12A max.
- 2000 v2, per its US documentation: Solar: two DC 8mm inputs, 400W max combined.
- 2000 v2, per its US documentation: Appliance input power cannot exceed 4,400W (surge peak); 2,200W rated.
- 600 Plus, per its US user manual (JE-600C): Solar input tops out at 200W: one 200W panel or two 100W panels in series on the DC8020 port.
- 600 Plus, per its US user manual (JE-600C): The 20ms UPS does not support 0ms switching; Jackery advises against data servers and workstations and suggests one device.
- 600 Plus, per its US user manual (JE-600C): Energy Saving Mode switches the outputs off after 12 hours when AC draws 25W or less.
- 600 Plus, per its US user manual (JE-600C): Charging from 32°F to 113°F, discharging from 14°F to 113°F.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 and the 600 Plus?
The 2000 v2 stores 2,042Wh and delivers 2,200W from three outlets, with 400W of solar, at 39.5 lb. The 600 Plus stored 632Wh and delivered 800W from two outlets, with 200W of solar and a built-in LED light, at 16.1 lb. Both use LFP cells rated for 4,000 cycles to 70% and the Jackery app.
Is the Jackery Explorer 600 Plus discontinued?
Jackery US no longer sells it: its US page now redirects to the Explorer 600 v2.
What replaced the Explorer 600 Plus?
Jackery’s US page now opens the Explorer 600 v2: 640Wh and 500W from two outlets, a 10ms UPS and 6,000 cycles to 70%, at 14.11 lb, without an app. For the 600 Plus’s 800W and app in a new unit, the Explorer 1000 v2 is the closer match in features.
Can the 600 Plus run a microwave?
No. It stops at 800W. The 2000 v2 runs a 1,100W microwave.
How long will each run a refrigerator?
At a 60W average, about 29 hours on the 2000 v2 and 9 hours on the 600 Plus.
Which works better as a UPS?
Neither has an edge: both switch within 20ms, per Jackery. That covers most routers and modems; test a desktop PC first.
How much do they weigh?
39.5 lb for the 2000 v2 and 16.1 lb for the 600 Plus, per Jackery.
What warranty do they have?
3 years plus 2 on both, automatic on Jackery.com orders, by online registration otherwise.
Related comparisons and reviews
How we compared and sources
Research-based comparison. We have not lab-tested these units. Explorer 2000 v2 specs come from Jackery’s US page. Explorer 600 Plus specs come from Jackery’s US page as archived on May 20, 2026 and its US user manual (JE-600C), because Jackery US no longer lists it. Usage observations are attributed to named reviewers. Checked on October 31, 2026.
- Specs: Jackery US, Explorer 2000 v2, read on October 31, 2026; Jackery US, Explorer 600 Plus (archived May 20, 2026) and its US user manual (JE-600C). The archived page gives 16.1 lb (7.3 kg) in one place and 7.75 kg in another; we use the manual’s 16.1 lb.
- Replacement: Jackery’s US 600 Plus URL now redirects (301) to the Explorer 600 v2, so that is the successor we link to. It is smaller on output (500W) and has no app, so we also show the Explorer 1000 v2 as the closer match in features.
- Reviewer reports on the 2000 v2: OutdoorGearLab, Chris McNamara, November 2025, TechRadar, Owain Williams, May 2025, UK unit, AppleInsider, Brian Patterson, March 2025, TechReviewer, Christian Matenar, March 2026, EU unit.
- Runtime = capacity × 0.85 ÷ watts. Solar harvest = min(panel watts, max input) × sun hours × 0.70. Cost per lifetime kWh = price ÷ (cycles × capacity in kWh).
2,042Wh and 2,200W at 39.5 lb against 632Wh and 800W at 16.1 lb. Jackery US no longer sells the 600 Plus.
Prices checked November 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM EST
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Originally published: November 8, 2026