Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra vs Allpowers R4000
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 1500 Ultra costs $1100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Allpowers R4000 holds 125% more energy (3456Wh vs 1536Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Allpowers R4000 has 2400W more surge headroom (6000W vs 3600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is 79.5 lb lighter (26.5 lb vs 106 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra
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
Allpowers R4000
A large expandable unit that undercuts the EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 on price while matching its 4,000W output — the trade is a less established support network.
Best for: Whole-home backup buyers prioritising price per watt over brand.
Where it falls short:
- 106 lb
- Brand support and resale trail the big names
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra | Allpowers R4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199 | $2299 |
| Capacity | 1536 Wh | 3456 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 4000 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 6000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 26.5 lb | 106 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 2000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 15m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra | Allpowers R4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 21.8 hrs | 49.0 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 41.4 hrs | 93.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 16.3 hrs | 36.7 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 32.6 hrs | 73.4 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.6 hrs | 3.7 hrs |