Two 1+ kWh LiFePO4 units at comparable MSRP. The trade-off: Jackery's 22 lb frame vs Bluetti's 33 lb body with surge lift-mode and a built-in lightbar.
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Choose Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 if
+You want the lightest 1 kWh unit — 22 lb vs 33 lb
+You want the longest cycle rating in this group (4000 cycles)
+Travel, backpacking and truck-camping duty
Choose Bluetti AC180 if
+You want more AC outlets plus USB-C plus lift-mode surge
+A built-in emergency LED lightbar for blackout use
For travelers the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 wins — 22 lb, 4000-cycle rating, 1.5-hr fast charge. For stationary backup the Bluetti AC180 wins on surge lift-mode, AC outlet count and the emergency LED.