Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 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 v2 costs $1300 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 2000W more surge headroom (6000W vs 4000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 is 68.5 lb lighter (37.5 lb vs 106 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
2000W output and 4000W surge at $999 makes this one of the better value picks for actual home backup, not just camping.
Best for: First-time home-backup buyers who need real surge on a budget.
Where it falls short:
- 1536Wh means about a day of fridge-plus-devices
- Not expandable
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 v2 | Allpowers R4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $2299 |
| Capacity | 1536 Wh | 3456 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 4000 W |
| Surge output | 4000 W | 6000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 37.5 lb | 106 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 2000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | 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 |