Home Power Facts Goal Zero Yeti 1500X vs Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
The Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 delivers more usable capacity than the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X (about 1,229 Wh vs 1,213 Wh). A typical refrigerator runs about 18.2 h on the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X and 18.4 h on the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2.
Specs verified 2026-10-19. Every value below links to its source.
Where they differ
Better on 1 of 7
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500X: more solar input (600 W vs 400 W, Jackery Explorer 1500 v2).
Better on 6 of 7
Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2: more usable capacity (1,229 Wh vs 1,213 Wh, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X).
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2: higher surge rating (4,000 W vs 3,500 W, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X).
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2: lighter (32 lb vs 45.6 lb, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X).
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2: lower list price (949 USD vs 1,499.95 USD, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X).
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2: lower price per usable Wh ($0.77 vs $1.24, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X), the fairest value measure across sizes.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2: 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 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 1,516 Wh[source]'Pack capacity: 1516Wh (10.8V, 140.4Ah)'. | 1,536 Wh[source]Manual (linked on the product page as 'Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 User Manual', model JE-1500D) Specifications: 'Capacity 40Ah / 38.4V DC (1536 Wh)'. Page: '1536Wh capacity'. |
| 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. | Not publishedNo independent measured test found (searched 2026-10-19: outdoorgearlab, thesolarlab, cnet, wirecutter, techradar, general web). solargenreview.com gives only an estimated 85-87% inverter efficiency, not a measured Wh, with no published method; not used. Reviews of the original Explorer 1500 (v1) do not apply. |
| AC continuous output | 2,000 W[source]'2x AC: 2000W, 3500W Surge (120VAC 60Hz, 16.5A), Pure Sine Wave'. | 2,000 W[source]Manual: 'AC Total Output 2000W Rated, 4000W Surge peak (14°F to 113°F / -10°C to 45°C)'; output drops to 1200W from -4°F to 14°F. |
| AC surge output | 3,500 W[source]'3500W Surge'. | 4,000 W[source]Manual: '2000W Rated, 4000W Surge peak'. Page: '2000W AC output and 4000W surge'. |
| 240 V output | No[source]120 V only: '120VAC 60Hz'. | No[source]All AC outlets are 120V: '3 × AC Output 120V~ 60Hz, 16.7A Max'. No parallel or 240V option is stated. |
| Battery chemistry | Li-ion NMC[source]'Cell chemistry: Li-ion NMC'. | LiFePO4[source]Manual Specifications: 'Cell Chemistry LiFePO4'. Page: 'lightest 1.5kWh LiFePO4 power station'. |
| Cycle life | 500 cycles to 80% capacity[source]'Lifecycles: 500 Cycles to 80% capacity (Discharge rate: 1C, Full charge/discharge, Temp: 25C)'. | 6,000 cycles to 70%+ capacity[source]Manual Specifications: '6000 cycles to 70%+ capacity'. Page: '6,000+ Life Cycles, 10 years lifespan'. |
| 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. | Not publishedNo wattage stated officially. Manual: 'Charge Mode: 100-120V~60Hz, 15A Max'. Page charge times: 'AC (Wall Outlet): 53 Mins', 'AC (One-button Super Charging): 48 Mins' (0-80%, 'Tested in Jackery Lab'). |
| Max solar input | 600 W[source]'Solar Charging (600W Actual Input Max)'. | 400 W[source]Manual: '2 × DC8020 Ports ... PV: 16-60V⎓12A Max, Double to 21A Max / 400W Max'. Page: 'Solar Charging (400W): 4Hrs' (0-80%). |
| 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). | No[source]The manual's port list (AC input, 2 × DC8020, AC/USB/12V outputs) has no expansion port and no battery-pack section; the page advertises no expansion battery. |
| UPS / EPS switchover | Not publishedGoal Zero gives no switchover time or UPS rating for the 1500X; the page says only 'Simultaneous Recharge & Discharge: Yes'. | 10 ms[source]Manual: 'the Explorer 1500 will automatically switch to stored power within 10 ms' and 'This product does not support 0 ms switching'. Page: 'The UPS kicks in within 0.01 seconds'. In UPS (bypass) mode output is limited to 1440W. |
| Weight | 45.64 lb[source]'Weight: 45.64 lbs (20.7 kg)'. | 31.97 lb[source]Manual: 'About 31.97 lbs/14.5 kg'. |
| Warranty | 2 years[source]'Warranty: 2 years' for a new unit. Open-box units carry a 6-month warranty. | 5 years[source]Manual: 3-year standard warranty ('36 months') plus 2-year extended warranty. Page: '3-Year Standard Warranty + 2-Year Extension automatically applied when purchased from the official Jackery website'. |
| 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). | $949[source]Standalone unit compare-at (list) price $949.00 on jackery.com, sale price $849.00, seen 2026-10-19. |
| Usable capacity used for runtimes | 1,213 Wh (est. 80%) | 1,229 Wh (est. 80%) |
Runtime on one charge
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 1500X | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 18.2 h | 18.4 h |
| Chest freezer | 2.1 days | 2.1 days |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 27 h | 27.3 h |
| CPAP with heated humidifier | 13.5 h | 13.7 h |
| Sump pump (1/3 hp) | 1.9 h | 1.9 h |
| Sump pump (1/2 hp) | 1.3 h | 1.3 h |
| Gas furnace blower (1/2 hp) | 2.2 h | 2.2 h |
| Window AC (5,000 BTU) | 3.5 h | 3.5 h |
| Microwave | 1.3 h | 1.4 h |
| Coffee maker | 1 h | 1 h |
| Laptop charger | 20.2 h | 20.5 h |
| Phone charger | 2.5 days | 2.6 days |
| Wi-Fi router / modem | 3.4 days | 3.4 days |
| TV (LED, 32-55 inch) | 17.8 h | 18.1 h |
| LED light bulb (each) | 5.6 days | 5.7 days |
| Space heater | 0.8 h | 0.8 h |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, 5 L/min) | 3.5 h | 3.5 h |
| Starlink (Standard kit) | 13.8 h | 14 h |
| Desktop PC + monitor | 13.5 h | 13.7 h |
| Electric blanket (queen) | 4.7 h | 4.7 h |
| Box fan (20 inch) | 14.6 h | 14.8 h |
| Dehumidifier (35-50 pint) | 2.5 h | 2.5 h |
| Portable air conditioner (8,000-10,000 BTU) | 1 h | 1 h |
| Electric kettle | 0.8 h | 0.8 h |
| Portable induction cooktop (single burner) | 0.7 h | 0.7 h |
| Air fryer | 0.8 h | 0.8 h |
| Mini fridge (compact, ~3 cu ft) | 2 days | 2.1 days |
| Garage door opener | 1.7 h | 1.7 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.