Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 vs Goal Zero Yeti 1000
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 1000 costs $200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 holds 107% more energy (2042Wh vs 988Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 has 800W more surge headroom (4400W vs 3600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1000 is 4.2 lb lighter (35.3 lb vs 39.5 lb).
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
The portability champion of the 2kWh class. At 39.5 lb it's over 20 lb lighter than the Bluetti AC200L with similar capacity.
Best for: RV and van owners who need 2kWh but have to lift it in and out.
Where it falls short:
- 400W solar input is low for this capacity — slow off-grid recharge
- Not expandable
Goal Zero Yeti 1000
The 6th-gen Yeti 1000 finally brings a real 2,000W inverter to Goal Zero's mid-size. Now it competes on output, not just toughness.
Best for: Buyers who want Goal Zero's ruggedness with real appliance-starting output.
Where it falls short:
- 35.3 lb for under 1kWh is heavy
- Premium price against lighter rivals
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1399 | $1199 |
| Capacity | 2042 Wh | 988 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2200 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 4400 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 39.5 lb | 35.3 lb |
| Max solar | 400 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 23m | 1h 12m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | Goal Zero Yeti 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 28.9 hrs | 14.0 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 55.1 hrs | 26.7 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 21.7 hrs | 10.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 43.4 hrs | 21.0 hrs |
| Sump pump | 2.2 hrs | 1.0 hrs |