Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra 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
Ampace Andes 1500 costs $200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra holds 5% more energy (1536Wh vs 1462Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is 10.3 lb lighter (26.5 lb vs 36.8 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — 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
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 1500 Ultra | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199 | $999 |
| Capacity | 1536 Wh | 1462 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 26.5 lb | 36.8 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 15m | 55 min |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 21.8 hrs | 20.7 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 41.4 hrs | 39.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 16.3 hrs | 15.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 32.6 hrs | 31.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.6 hrs | 1.6 hrs |