Bluetti AC180 vs Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra

What is the difference?

The Bluetti AC180 has 1.8 kW of power, 2.7 kW peak, a 1.15 kWh battery. The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra has 1.8 kW of power, 3.6 kW peak, a 1.54 kWh battery.

Both use LiFePO4 batteries.

The Bluetti AC180 takes up to 500 W from solar, the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra takes up to 800 W from solar. The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra charges faster from panels.

The Bluetti AC180 weighs 37 lb, the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra weighs 39 lb.

Both have a 5-year warranty.

The Bluetti AC180 charges from a wall outlet to 100 % in 1.8 h, the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra charges from a wall outlet to 100 % in 1.5 h. The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is ready again sooner.

Specs side by side

	Bluetti AC180	Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra
Capacity (Wh)	1152	1536
Continuous (W)	1800	1800
Peak (W)	2700	3600
Solar input (W)	500	800
Chemistry	LiFePO4	LiFePO4
Cycles	3500	—
Expandable	—	—
Weight (lb)	37	39
Warranty (yr)	5	5
Fridge run time	21.7 h	29 h
CPAP run time	26.1 h	34.8 h
Wi-Fi router run time	76 h	101.4 h
	Check on Amazon →	Check on Amazon →

Specs as read from manufacturer pages on 2026-10-26 / 2026-10-25. Specs one maker does not list are left out of the comparison. Run times are for that appliance alone with a typical duty cycle, after inverter and depth-of-discharge losses. Sponsored links; we may earn a commission.

Common questions

Which has more capacity, Bluetti AC180 or Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra?

The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra. More capacity: 1536 Wh vs 1152 Wh.

Which charges faster from solar, Bluetti AC180 or Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra?

The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra. Faster solar charging: 800 W input vs 500 W input.

More comparisons

Compare other models → · All Bluetti models · All Jackery models