Goal Zero Yeti 1500 vs Jackery Explorer 240 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
Jackery Explorer 240 v2 costs $1500 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 holds 488% more energy (1505Wh vs 256Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 has 3000W more surge headroom (3600W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2 is 45.0 lb lighter (7.7 lb vs 52.75 lb).
Goal Zero Yeti 1500
The new-for-2026 LiFePO4 Yeti 1500 — a big durability and cycle-life upgrade over the older 1500X it replaces.
Best for: Home backup buyers who want Goal Zero's build with modern battery chemistry.
Where it falls short:
- 52.75 lb — a two-hand lift
- 600W solar input is modest for the capacity
Jackery Explorer 240 v2
Jackery's LiFePO4 entry point. A pocket-station rival to the EcoFlow River 2, trading a little output for Jackery's 4,000-cycle rating.
Best for: Weekend campers charging small devices on a budget.
Where it falls short:
- 300W output and one AC outlet
- 256Wh empties quickly under load
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1699 | $199 |
| Capacity | 1505 Wh | 256 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 300 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 52.75 lb | 7.7 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 100 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 21.3 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 40.6 hrs | 6.9 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 16.0 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 32.0 hrs | 5.4 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.6 hrs | ❌ |