Growatt INFINITY 1500 vs Jackery Explorer 240
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 costs $900 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Growatt INFINITY 1500 holds 530% more energy (1512Wh vs 240Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Growatt INFINITY 1500 has 2600W more surge headroom (3000W vs 400W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 240 is 30.9 lb lighter (6.6 lb vs 37.5 lb).
- Growatt INFINITY 1500 uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- Growatt INFINITY 1500 is rated for 3,000 cycles vs 500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
If you plan to cycle the battery daily, think twice about the Jackery Explorer 240. Its NMC cells are rated for 500 cycles against the LiFePO4 rival's longer life — over years of regular use that's the more expensive unit, whatever the sticker says.
A capable mid-size that flies under the radar. Solid 2,000W output and fast charging, let down mainly by a shorter warranty than the big brands.
Best for: Value hunters who want 1.5kWh and don't need the longest warranty.
Where it falls short:
- 3,000W surge is modest for the output
- 3-year warranty vs 5 from the majors
A very old, very small unit still sold on price alone. The LiFePO4 Explorer 240 v2 beats it on cycles and charging for similar money.
Best for: Only if it’s markedly cheaper than the 240 v2.
Where it falls short:
- ~500 Li-ion cycles
- 200W output, no USB-C PD
| Spec | Growatt INFINITY 1500 | Jackery Explorer 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1099 | $199 |
| Capacity | 1512 Wh | 240 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 200 W |
| Surge output | 3000 W | 400 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 37.5 lb | 6.6 lb |
| Max solar | 800 W | 65 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 50m | 5h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Growatt INFINITY 1500 | Jackery Explorer 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 21.4 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 40.8 hrs | 6.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 16.1 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 32.1 hrs | 5.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |