Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra vs Goal Zero Yeti 1000
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
These two cost the same, so the decision comes down to what you're powering.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra holds 55% more energy (1536Wh vs 988Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is 8.8 lb lighter (26.5 lb vs 35.3 lb).
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
Goal Zero Yeti 1000
The 6th-gen Yeti 1000 finally brings a real 2,000W inverter to Goal Zero's mid-size. Now it competes on output, not just toughness.
Best for: Buyers who want Goal Zero's ruggedness with real appliance-starting output.
Where it falls short:
- 35.3 lb for under 1kWh is heavy
- Premium price against lighter rivals
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1199 | $1199 |
| Capacity | 1536 Wh | 988 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 26.5 lb | 35.3 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 15m | 1h 12m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 21.8 hrs | 14.0 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 41.4 hrs | 26.7 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 16.3 hrs | 10.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 32.6 hrs | 21.0 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.6 hrs | 1.0 hrs |