Home Power Facts Goal Zero Yeti 1500X vs Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500X delivers more usable capacity than the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus (about 1,213 Wh vs 1,024 Wh). A typical refrigerator runs about 18.2 h on the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X and 15.4 h on the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus.
Specs verified 2026-10-18. Every value below links to its source.
Where they differ
Better on 1 of 8
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500X: more usable capacity (1,213 Wh vs 1,024 Wh, Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus).
Better on 7 of 8
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: higher surge rating (4,000 W vs 3,500 W, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: lighter (32 lb vs 45.6 lb, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: lower list price (699 USD vs 1,499.95 USD, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: lower price per usable Wh ($0.68 vs $1.24, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X), the fairest value measure across sizes.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: faster AC charging (1,200 W vs 600 W, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: more solar input (800 W vs 600 W, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus: longer warranty (5 years vs 2 years, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X).
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1500X | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 1,516 Wh[source]'Pack capacity: 1516Wh (10.8V, 140.4Ah)'. | 1,264 Wh[source]Tech Specs: 'Capacity 30.4Ah/41.6V DC (1264.64 Wh)'. |
| Usable capacity (measured) | Not publishedNo independent measured usable capacity found (searched 2026-10-19). Checked Off Grid Web, T3, Digital Camera World and Inverse; all repeat the 1,516Wh rating. testberichte.de reports a solar charge-and-discharge round trip (1 kWh out of 1.8 kWh in), which is not a capacity test. | 1,024 Wh[source]nextpit: 'When discharging, we finally drew 1,024 Wh from the power station' (EU 230 V unit; page now redirects, read via Wayback snapshot 2025-03-20). Other EU/UK tests: Trusted Reviews 1,052 Wh at 1 kW load (UK unit); ComputerBase 1,068 Wh at 500 W and 1,100 Wh at 1,400 W (EU unit). No US 120 V discharge test found. Lowest value used. |
| AC continuous output | 2,000 W[source]'2x AC: 2000W, 3500W Surge (120VAC 60Hz, 16.5A), Pure Sine Wave'. | 2,000 W[source]Tech Specs: 'AC Total Output 2000W Rated, 4000W Surge peak'. |
| AC surge output | 3,500 W[source]'3500W Surge'. | 4,000 W[source] |
| 240 V output | No[source]120 V only: '120VAC 60Hz'. | No[source]Tech Specs: 'AC Output (3x) 120V~ 60Hz, 16.67A'. Jackery's FAQ on 240 V output names only the Explorer 5000 Plus and HomePower 3600 Pro Max (single unit) and the 2000 Plus / 3600 Plus (two units in parallel). |
| Battery chemistry | Li-ion NMC[source]'Cell chemistry: Li-ion NMC'. | LiFePO4[source]Tech Specs: 'Cell Chemistry LiFePO4'. |
| Cycle life | 500 cycles to 80% capacity[source]'Lifecycles: 500 Cycles to 80% capacity (Discharge rate: 1C, Full charge/discharge, Temp: 25C)'. | 4,000 cycles to 70%+ capacity[source]Tech Specs: 'Cycle life 4000 cycles to 70%+ capacity'. |
| AC charging | 600 W[source]'AC Wall Chargers (600W Input Max)', with the optional 600W Power Supply. The included '120W Power Supply' takes 14 hours. | 1,200 W[source]Product-page FAQ: 'It will take 1.5hrs to be fully charge by AC charger(1200W).' Tech Specs give no wattage, only 'Charge Mode AC Input 100V-120V~ 60Hz, 15A Max' and 'AC Adapter 1.7 Hours' (conflicts with the FAQ's 1.5 h). |
| Max solar input | 600 W[source]'Solar Charging (600W Actual Input Max)'. | 800 W[source]Tech Specs: 'DC Input (2x) DC 8mm Ports: 12V-60V (Working Voltage) 11A Max, Double to 22A/800W Max'. |
| Expandable | Not publishedConflict on the official page: one spec block says 'Chainable With Yeti Link and Tank Expansion batteries', while the General section says 'Chainable: No'. Neither the Yeti Link nor a Tank battery is listed on the current store (checked 2026-10-19). | Yes[source]'Expand power up to 5 kWh. Add up to 3 battery packs.' However, the same page says 'The Battery Pack 1000 Plus has been discontinued.' |
| UPS / EPS switchover | Not publishedGoal Zero gives no switchover time or UPS rating for the 1500X; the page says only 'Simultaneous Recharge & Discharge: Yes'. | 20 ms[source]Official user manual (EPS section): 'the EPS can automatically switch to battery mode within 20ms. Since this is a non-professional UPS function, it does not support 0ms switching.' Not stated on the product page. |
| Weight | 45.64 lb[source]'Weight: 45.64 lbs (20.7 kg)'. | 32 lb[source]Tech Specs: '32 lbs (14.5 kg)'; manual says 'About 32 lbs/14.5 kg'. The same page's marketing block says 'Lightweight (24lb)', which conflicts with the spec table. |
| Warranty | 2 years[source]'Warranty: 2 years' for a new unit. Open-box units carry a 6-month warranty. | 5 years[source]Tech Specs: 'Warranty 3+2 Years'. 3-year standard plus a free 2-year extension auto-activated for jackery.com orders ('5-Year Warranty on Jackery.com (3 + 2 years FREE)'). |
| List price | $1,499.95[source]Seen 2026-10-19: regular price $1,499.95, sale price $1,124.89, but 'Sold out' with 'Notify Me When Available'. The only buyable unit is the open-box listing at $974.97 (compare-at $1,499.95). | $699[source]Standalone 'Explorer 1000 Plus Portable Power Station' compare-at price $699.00; sale price $619.00 ('$80 OFF') seen 2026-10-18. Store JSON shows the variant available, though the page's option selector also renders a 'Sold Out' label. |
| Usable capacity used for runtimes | 1,213 Wh (est. 80%) | 1,024 Wh |
Runtime on one charge
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 1500X | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 18.2 h | 15.4 h |
| Chest freezer | 2.1 days | 41.7 h |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 27 h | 22.8 h |
| CPAP with heated humidifier | 13.5 h | 11.4 h |
| Sump pump (1/3 hp) | 1.9 h | 1.6 h |
| Sump pump (1/2 hp) | 1.3 h | 1.1 h |
| Gas furnace blower (1/2 hp) | 2.2 h | 1.9 h |
| Window AC (5,000 BTU) | 3.5 h | 3 h |
| Microwave | 1.3 h | 1.1 h |
| Coffee maker | 1 h | 0.9 h |
| Laptop charger | 20.2 h | 17.1 h |
| Phone charger | 2.5 days | 2.1 days |
| Wi-Fi router / modem | 3.4 days | 2.8 days |
| TV (LED, 32-55 inch) | 17.8 h | 15.1 h |
| LED light bulb (each) | 5.6 days | 4.7 days |
| Space heater | 0.8 h | 0.7 h |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, 5 L/min) | 3.5 h | 2.9 h |
| Starlink (Standard kit) | 13.8 h | 11.6 h |
| Desktop PC + monitor | 13.5 h | 11.4 h |
| Electric blanket (queen) | 4.7 h | 3.9 h |
| Box fan (20 inch) | 14.6 h | 12.3 h |
| Dehumidifier (35-50 pint) | 2.5 h | 2.1 h |
| Portable air conditioner (8,000-10,000 BTU) | 1 h | 0.8 h |
| Electric kettle | 0.8 h | 0.7 h |
| Portable induction cooktop (single burner) | 0.7 h | 0.6 h |
| Air fryer | 0.8 h | 0.7 h |
| Mini fridge (compact, ~3 cu ft) | 2 days | 41 h |
| Garage door opener | 1.7 h | 1.4 h |
Runtime = usable capacity ÷ average draw, the same formula for both models (no idle draw added to either), after checking continuous output and startup surge. Usable capacity is an independent test's measured figure, or 80% of rated where none exists. See the methodology.