EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro vs Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
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 $400 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 holds 100% more energy (1536Wh vs 768Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 has 2400W more surge headroom (4000W vs 1600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro is 20.5 lb lighter (17 lb vs 37.5 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 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
2000W output and 4000W surge at $999 makes this one of the better value picks for actual home backup, not just camping.
Best for: First-time home-backup buyers who need real surge on a budget.
Where it falls short:
- 1536Wh means about a day of fridge-plus-devices
- Not expandable
| Spec | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $999 |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 1536 Wh |
| Continuous output | 800 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 1600 W | 4000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 17 lb | 37.5 lb |
| Max solar | 220 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |