Jackery Explorer 2000 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
Growatt INFINITY 1500 costs $300 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 holds 35% more energy (2042Wh vs 1512Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 has 1400W more surge headroom (4400W vs 3000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Growatt INFINITY 1500 is 2.0 lb lighter (37.5 lb vs 39.5 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
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
Growatt INFINITY 1500
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 2000 v2 | Growatt INFINITY 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1399 | $1099 |
| Capacity | 2042 Wh | 1512 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2200 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 4400 W | 3000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 39.5 lb | 37.5 lb |
| Max solar | 400 W | 800 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 23m | 1h 50m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | Growatt INFINITY 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 28.9 hrs | 21.4 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 55.1 hrs | 40.8 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 21.7 hrs | 16.1 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 43.4 hrs | 32.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | 2.2 hrs | ❌ |