Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus vs Ampace Andes 1500
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 1000 Plus costs $100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Ampace Andes 1500 holds 16% more energy (1462Wh vs 1264Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus has 400W more surge headroom (4000W vs 3600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus is 4.8 lb lighter (32 lb vs 36.8 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
1264Wh with 4000W surge and expandability — a more capable unit than the 1000 v2 for $100 more, if you can accept the extra weight.
Best for: Buyers who want a 1kWh unit they can grow into a larger system.
Where it falls short:
- 32 lb vs the v2's 23.8 lb
- 2000W output is overkill for its capacity
Ampace Andes 1500
Backed by an Amperex/CATL cell pedigree, the Andes 1500 stands out on charge speed — 0-80% in well under an hour — and a light 36.8 lb for 1.5kWh.
Best for: Buyers who prize fast charging and low weight at 1.5kWh.
Where it falls short:
- Newer brand with a thinner track record
- Not expandable
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899 | $999 |
| Capacity | 1264 Wh | 1462 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 4000 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 32 lb | 36.8 lb |
| Max solar | 800 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 40m | 55 min |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 17.9 hrs | 20.7 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 34.1 hrs | 39.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 13.4 hrs | 15.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 26.9 hrs | 31.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.3 hrs | 1.6 hrs |