Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 vs Growatt INFINITY 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
Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 costs $100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 holds 2% more energy (1536Wh vs 1512Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 has 1000W more surge headroom (4000W vs 3000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
We'd skip the Growatt INFINITY 1500 in this matchup. It costs $100 more than the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 while matching or trailing it on capacity, surge and cycle life — there's no spec here that justifies the premium.
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
A capable mid-size that flies under the radar. Solid 2,000W output and fast charging, let down mainly by a shorter warranty than the big brands.
Best for: Value hunters who want 1.5kWh and don't need the longest warranty.
Where it falls short:
- 3,000W surge is modest for the output
- 3-year warranty vs 5 from the majors
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | Growatt INFINITY 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $1099 |
| Capacity | 1536 Wh | 1512 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 4000 W | 3000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 37.5 lb | 37.5 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 800 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 50m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | Growatt INFINITY 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 21.8 hrs | 21.4 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 41.4 hrs | 40.8 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 16.3 hrs | 16.1 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 32.6 hrs | 32.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.6 hrs | ❌ |