Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 vs UGREEN PowerRoam 600
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
UGREEN PowerRoam 600 costs $600 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 holds 126% more energy (1536Wh vs 680Wh), 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.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 600 is 19.9 lb lighter (17.6 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
UGREEN PowerRoam 600
UGREEN's entry unit punches slightly above its output class thanks to a 1,500W surge, but 600W of continuous power keeps it in device-and-small-appliance territory.
Best for: Campers who want a fast-charging sub-1kWh unit from a mainstream electronics brand.
Where it falls short:
- 600W output rules out heaters and compressors
- 680Wh is weekend-scale
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | UGREEN PowerRoam 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $399 |
| Capacity | 1536 Wh | 680 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 600 W |
| Surge output | 4000 W | 1500 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 37.5 lb | 17.6 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 400 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | UGREEN PowerRoam 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 21.8 hrs | 9.6 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 41.4 hrs | 18.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 16.3 hrs | 7.2 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 32.6 hrs | 14.4 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.6 hrs | ❌ |