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Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 Review
1,024Wh of storage, 1,500W continuous output, LiFePO4 cells. Listed at $579 at Jackery.
The Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 is a home backup systems unit holding 1,024Wh. At $0.57 per watt-hour it is priced above the median for the band, so you are paying a premium over comparable capacity. It uses LiFePO4 cells rated for 6,000 cycles, so it is built to be kept rather than replaced. It lists at $579 against an $1,049 MSRP.
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Computed from this unit’s published specification, not from a manufacturer claim. Method and the full catalogue comparison are in our power station price index.
What the Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 will run, and for how long
Runtimes below are calculated from the 1,024Wh rated capacity, derated to 85% for AC loads and 92% for USB and 12V loads to cover inverter and conversion losses. They are arithmetic, not lab measurements, but they are the same arithmetic applied to every unit we track, so the comparison holds. Anything drawing more than the 1,500W continuous rating is left off the list because this unit cannot carry it.
| Load | Estimated runtime |
|---|---|
| Phone charge (12Wh) | 78 charges |
| Wi-Fi router (10W) | 87 hr |
| LED work light (10W) | 94 hr |
| CPAP, humidifier off (40W) | 21 hr 46 min |
| Laptop (60W) | 14 hr 30 min |
| 12V portable fridge (45W avg) | 19 hr 21 min |
| 55-inch TV (90W) | 9 hr 40 min |
Real figures land below these. A fridge cycles rather than drawing continuously, and cold weather costs a lithium pack usable capacity, so treat the table as the ceiling rather than the expectation.
Charging and power delivery
Maximum solar input is 2,000W. At 70% of that rating, which is what a fixed panel realistically delivers across a good day, a full charge from empty is roughly 44 min of usable sun.
Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 specifications
Manufacturer figures, gathered so you can read them against everything else we track rather than against the marketing page they came from.
| Capacity | 1,024Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 1,500W |
| Cell chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycle life | 6,000 cycles |
| Weight | 23.4 lb |
| Max solar input | 2,000W |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Price at Jackery | $579 |
| Cost per watt-hour | $0.57 |
How the Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 compares
The closest units we track from other manufacturers in the same band, matched on capacity rather than on price.
| Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 | OUPES Mega 1 Home Backup & | OUPES Mega 1 Lite Home Backup & | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,024Wh | 1,024Wh | 1,024Wh |
| Output | 1,500W | 2,000W | 2,000W |
| Cycle life | 6,000 cycles | 3,500 cycles | 3,500 cycles |
| Weight | 23 lb | — | — |
| Price | $579 | $699 | $489 |
| Cost per watt-hour | $0.57 | $0.68 | $0.48 |
Where the Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 sits in its band
We track 21 units in the home backup systems band with both a price and a published capacity. They run from $489 to $10,999, and from 1,024Wh to 20,000Wh. On cost per watt-hour the Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 ranks 14 of 21, where 1 is the cheapest capacity in the band. That is mid-table: neither the bargain of the band nor the unit you would call overpriced. Ranking on cost per watt-hour deliberately ignores build quality, port selection and warranty, so read it as one input rather than as the answer.
Alternatives to the Jackery HomePower 1000 v2
Units we track in the same band that are close enough to be genuine substitutes, matched on capacity. Each links to its own review.
- OUPES Mega 1 Home Backup & review — 1,024Wh, 2,000W output, listed at $699, $0.68 per watt-hour, dearer capacity than the Jackery HomePower 1000 v2.
- OUPES Mega 1 Lite Home Backup & review — 1,024Wh, 2,000W output, listed at $489, $0.48 per watt-hour, cheaper capacity than the Jackery HomePower 1000 v2.
- Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 review — 2,048Wh, 2,400W output, listed at $899, $0.44 per watt-hour, cheaper capacity than the Jackery HomePower 1000 v2.
- OUPES Mega 2 Home Backup & review — 2,048Wh, 2,500W output, listed at $699, $0.34 per watt-hour, cheaper capacity than the Jackery HomePower 1000 v2.
Who the Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 suits
It is a sensible buy for van and car camping, a long weekend off-grid, and covering a fridge plus lighting and devices through a day-long outage. It is the wrong tool for whole-home backup, and sustained use of a microwave or a kettle.
Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 questions
How long will the Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 run a fridge?
A full-size fridge averages about 50W once you account for the compressor cycling on and off. From 1,024Wh, derated to 85% for inverter losses, that is roughly 17 hr 24 min on a full charge. A 12V portable fridge draws less and will run considerably longer.
Can the Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 be charged by solar?
Yes. It accepts up to 2,000W of solar input. Panels rarely hit their rated figure in the field, so plan on about 70% of the panel rating across a clear day.
What warranty does the Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 carry?
Jackery covers it for 3 years, and rates the cells for 6,000 charge cycles. Cycle life and warranty are different promises, and the cycle figure is the one that tells you how long the pack stays useful.
Is the Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 worth it?
At $579 it works out at $0.57 per watt-hour. It costs more per watt-hour than the median unit in its band, so the case for it rests on the features rather than on the price. Read the comparison table above against the two closest rivals before deciding.
How we assess these
Every figure on this page comes from the manufacturer, and every derived number, cost per watt-hour and estimated runtime, is calculated the same way for all 437 products we track. That is what makes the comparison meaningful: we are not scoring units against a private impression of them, we are putting published figures side by side and doing the arithmetic in public. Where a manufacturer stays quiet, we say so rather than filling the gap.