Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro 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 $1200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro holds 100% more energy (3024Wh vs 1512Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro has 3000W more surge headroom (6000W vs 3000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Growatt INFINITY 1500 is 26.4 lb lighter (37.5 lb vs 63.93 lb).
- Growatt INFINITY 1500 uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- Growatt INFINITY 1500 is rated for 3,000 cycles vs 2,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
If you plan to cycle the battery daily, think twice about the Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro. Its NMC cells are rated for 2,000 cycles against the LiFePO4 rival's longer life — over years of regular use that's the more expensive unit, whatever the sticker says.
The odd one out: it's the only NMC unit here. That means fewer cycles than every LiFePO4 rival, which matters if you cycle it daily.
Best for: Occasional-use buyers who want 3kWh cheap and won't cycle it daily.
Where it falls short:
- NMC chemistry — 2000 cycles vs 3000–6000 for LiFePO4 rivals
- Being outclassed by newer LiFePO4 units at similar prices
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 3000 Pro | Growatt INFINITY 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2299 | $1099 |
| Capacity | 3024 Wh | 1512 Wh |
| Continuous output | 3000 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 6000 W | 3000 W |
| Battery | NMC | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 2,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 63.93 lb | 37.5 lb |
| Max solar | 1200 W | 800 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 2h 24m | 1h 50m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro | Growatt INFINITY 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 42.8 hrs | 21.4 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 81.6 hrs | 40.8 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 32.1 hrs | 16.1 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 64.3 hrs | 32.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | 3.2 hrs | ❌ |