Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 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
These two cost the same, so the decision comes down to what you're powering.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 holds 5% more energy (1536Wh vs 1462Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 has 400W more surge headroom (4000W vs 3600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Ampace Andes 1500 is 0.7 lb lighter (36.8 lb vs 37.5 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — 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
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 v2 | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $999 |
| Capacity | 1536 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) | 37.5 lb | 36.8 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 55 min |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | 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 |