EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
1300 W · Gold
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Portable power station · 2024
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT lands at 86 and Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 at 87. That puts Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Pick Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 if…
- ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- ✓Solar input
- ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testCables
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2Compared on the cables sub-score
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 leads on cables (90 vs 86).
Noise
TieCompared on the noise sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Efficiency
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GTCompared on the efficiency sub-score
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT leads on efficiency (86 vs 82).
Value for money
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GTSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT more score per dollar ($229 vs $799).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1300 W | — |
| Efficiency | Gold | — |
| Type | — | Portable power station |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
- +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
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
- +LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- +Solar input
- +Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
- −Heavy
- −Pricey per Wh
- −Shipping restrictions (Li-ion)
FAQ: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Which is better, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT or Jackery Explorer 1000 v2? +
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT worth the price? +
At $229, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in efficiency.
Is Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 worth the price? +
At $799, Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in cables.
Does EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT or Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 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 cables, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT or Jackery Explorer 1000 v2? +
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 — leads on cables (90 vs 86). Compared on the cables sub-score.
Which is better for efficiency, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT or Jackery Explorer 1000 v2? +
EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT — leads on efficiency (86 vs 82). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.