Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus
Portable power station · 2023
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
1000 W · Titanium
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus lands at 88 and be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 94. That puts be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus if…
- ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- ✓Solar input
- ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Pick be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testEfficiency
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000WCompared on the efficiency sub-score
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W leads on efficiency (94 vs 83).
Cables
Jackery Explorer 2000 PlusCompared on the cables sub-score
Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus leads on cables (90 vs 86).
Noise
TieCompared on the noise sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000WSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W more score per dollar ($329 vs $1,999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Portable power station | — |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Wattage | — | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | — | Titanium |
Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus
- +LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- +Solar input
- +Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
- −Heavy
- −Pricey per Wh
- −Shipping restrictions (Li-ion)
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
FAQ: Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus vs be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Which is better, Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W? +
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus worth the price? +
At $1,999, Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cables.
Is be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W worth the price? +
At $329, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in efficiency.
Does Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for efficiency, Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W? +
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W — leads on efficiency (94 vs 83). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.
Which is better for cables, Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W? +
Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus — leads on cables (90 vs 86). Compared on the cables sub-score.