EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro vs Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro costs $600 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra holds 100% more energy (1536Wh vs 768Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra has 2000W more surge headroom (3600W vs 1600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro is 9.5 lb lighter (17 lb vs 26.5 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
The one you actually carry. At 17 lb it is light enough for one hand, yet unlike the true pocket units it has the 800W of output needed to run small appliances rather than just charge devices.
Best for: Backpackers, photographers and festival-goers who care about weight above all.
Where it falls short:
- 800W output limits you to electronics and small loads
- 220W solar input means slow off-grid top-ups
The portability record-holder: 1536Wh at 26.5 lb, lighter than most 1kWh units. You pay $200 over the 1500 v2 for that weight saving.
Best for: Van lifers and overlanders where every pound is negotiated.
Where it falls short:
- 1800W output is lower than the cheaper 1500 v2's 2000W
- $1199 is a premium for weight alone
| Spec | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $1199 |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 1536 Wh |
| Continuous output | 800 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 1600 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 17 lb | 26.5 lb |
| Max solar | 220 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 1h 15m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10.9 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 20.7 hrs | 41.4 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 8.2 hrs | 16.3 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 16.3 hrs | 32.6 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 1.6 hrs |