Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 vs Goal Zero Yeti 300
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
Goal Zero Yeti 300 costs $700 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 holds 417% more energy (1536Wh vs 297Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 has 3400W more surge headroom (4000W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 is 23.8 lb lighter (13.7 lb vs 37.5 lb).
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
Goal Zero Yeti 300
Goal Zero's compact entry: rugged and IPX4-rated, but you pay a premium over similar-capacity rivals for the drop-and-splash toughness.
Best for: Overlanders and job sites where the unit gets wet and knocked around.
Where it falls short:
- 350W output runs devices, not appliances
- $299 for 297Wh is pricey per watt-hour
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | Goal Zero Yeti 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $299 |
| Capacity | 1536 Wh | 297 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 350 W |
| Surge output | 4000 W | 600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 37.5 lb | 13.7 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 300 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 50 min |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | Goal Zero Yeti 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 21.8 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 41.4 hrs | 8.0 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 16.3 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 32.6 hrs | 6.3 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.6 hrs | ❌ |