Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 vs Goal Zero Yeti 700
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 700 costs $600 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 holds 202% more energy (2042Wh vs 677Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 has 3400W more surge headroom (4400W vs 1000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 700 is 19.2 lb lighter (20.3 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 700
The largest of the rugged compacts. Still not an appliance unit — 600W of output caps what it can drive — but a durable mid-size companion.
Best for: Rugged off-grid use where durability outranks running heavy loads.
Where it falls short:
- 600W output rules out compressors and heaters
- 20.3 lb is heavy for 677Wh
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | Goal Zero Yeti 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1399 | $799 |
| Capacity | 2042 Wh | 677 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2200 W | 600 W |
| Surge output | 4400 W | 1000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 39.5 lb | 20.3 lb |
| Max solar | 400 W | 300 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 23m | 2h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | Goal Zero Yeti 700 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 28.9 hrs | 9.6 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 55.1 hrs | 18.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 21.7 hrs | 7.2 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 43.4 hrs | 14.4 hrs |
| Sump pump | 2.2 hrs | ❌ |