The 9 Jackery stations sold in Canada, side by side: capacity, Canadian dollar prices captured on August 15, 2026, and cost per watt hour. Before comparing sizes, settle the version question — it's what decides the lifespan.
A v1 Explorer uses lithium-ion: Jackery states roughly 800 cycles to 80 % capacity for the original Explorer 300. A v2 uses LiFePO4, with 6,000+ cycles stated by Jackery on the Explorer 1500 v2. The displayed name is often identical — "Explorer 1000" covers both. Look for the v2 or LiFePO4 marking before ordering.
| Model | Capacity | Price | Cost per Wh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | 5,040 Wh | $4,399 | 0.87 $/Wh | See price → |
| Jackery HomePower 2000 Plus v2 | 2,048 Wh | $1,519 | 0.74 $/Wh | See price → |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,042 Wh | $1,349 | 0.66 $/Wh★ | See price → |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,070 Wh | $709 | 0.66 $/Wh | See price → |
| Jackery HomePower 1000 v2 | 1,024 Wh | $789 | 0.77 $/Wh | See price → |
| Jackery Explorer 600 v2 | 640 Wh | $499 | 0.78 $/Wh | See price → |
| Jackery Explorer 300 | 293 Wh | $319 | 1.09 $/Wh | See price → |
| Jackery Explorer 300D | 288 Wh | $269 | 0.93 $/Wh | See price → |
| Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | 288 Wh | $369 | 1.28 $/Wh | See price → |
★ Best price-to-capacity ratio in the table. Models with no manufacturer-stated capacity have no computed ratio.
The battery chemistry. v1 units use lithium-ion: Jackery states roughly 800 cycles to 80 % capacity for the original Explorer 300. v2 units move to LiFePO4, with 6,000+ cycles stated by Jackery on the Explorer 1500 v2. v1 units still linger on clearance, Amazon included: check for the v2 or LiFePO4 marking before ordering — it's the costliest trap in the lineup.
These are two distinct generations, with two chemistries. For the original Explorer 300, Jackery states 293 Wh, 300 W nominal, 500 W surge and roughly 800 cycles to 80 % capacity. The 300 Plus moves to LFP (LiFePO4) cells, rated by Jackery for up to 10 years of use. If you plan to use it often, the chemistry decides it in favour of the 300 Plus.
Roughly 300 Wh covers phones, a laptop and lighting for a short outage. Around 1,000 Wh, the fridge holds for a full evening. From 2,000 Wh you get through the night and part of the next day with large appliances. Beyond that, the HomePower line and a transfer switch power whole panel circuits — and that tie-in is a certified master electrician's job.
It isn't a different machine. "Explorer" is the station on its own, "Solar Generator" is the same station bundled with one or more SolarSaga panels. The bundle almost always costs less than buying the station and panels separately — that's where Jackery puts its deepest discounts.
Divide the price by the capacity in watt hours. The table on this page computes the ratio for every model. Jackery generally sits above Anker and Bluetti per watt hour: you pay for simplicity and the warranty, not the lowest raw price. Jackery also alternates promotions with Amazon.ca, so compare both on the day you buy.