Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 vs Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra
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 $200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 has 400W more surge headroom (4000W vs 3600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is 11.0 lb lighter (26.5 lb vs 37.5 lb).
We'd skip the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra in this matchup. It costs $200 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
The portability record-holder: 1536Wh at 26.5 lb, lighter than most 1kWh units. You pay $200 over the 1500 v2 for that weight saving.
Best for: Van lifers and overlanders where every pound is negotiated.
Where it falls short:
- 1800W output is lower than the cheaper 1500 v2's 2000W
- $1199 is a premium for weight alone
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $1199 |
| Capacity | 1536 Wh | 1536 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 4000 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 37.5 lb | 26.5 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 15m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 21.8 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 41.4 hrs | 41.4 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 16.3 hrs | 16.3 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 32.6 hrs | 32.6 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.6 hrs | 1.6 hrs |