Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 vs Anker 555 PowerHouse
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
Anker 555 PowerHouse costs $300 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 holds 50% more energy (1536Wh vs 1024Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 has 2500W more surge headroom (4000W vs 1500W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Anker 555 PowerHouse is 7.6 lb lighter (29.9 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
Anker 555 PowerHouse
A 1kWh unit whose 1,000W output and slow charging show its age — the newer, cheaper Anker C1000 beats it on nearly every axis.
Best for: Only worth it steeply discounted against the C1000.
Where it falls short:
- 1,500W surge is low
- 200W solar input and a slow 138-minute recharge
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | Anker 555 PowerHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $699 |
| Capacity | 1536 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 1000 W |
| Surge output | 4000 W | 1500 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 37.5 lb | 29.9 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 200 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 2h 18m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | Anker 555 PowerHouse |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 21.8 hrs | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 41.4 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 16.3 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 32.6 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.6 hrs | ❌ |