Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus vs Allpowers R1500
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
Allpowers R1500 costs $2800 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus holds 338% more energy (5040Wh vs 1152Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus has 11400W more surge headroom (14400W vs 3000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Allpowers R1500 is 108.0 lb lighter (37.5 lb vs 145.5 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
A generator replacement in a box. 5040Wh and 7200W with 240V output — it competes with standby generators, not power stations.
Best for: Whole-home backup where a gas generator isn't an option.
Where it falls short:
- 145.5 lb — wheels required, not portable
- $3499
Allpowers R1500
A well-priced 1.1kWh with a real 1,800W output and fast charging, a common budget pick for home backup starter kits.
Best for: First-time backup buyers who want 1,800W output cheap.
Where it falls short:
- 37.5 lb for 1.1kWh
- Not expandable
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | Allpowers R1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3499 | $699 |
| Capacity | 5040 Wh | 1152 Wh |
| Continuous output | 7200 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 14400 W | 3000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 145.5 lb | 37.5 lb |
| Max solar | 5400 W | 700 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 2h | 1h 20m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | Allpowers R1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 71.4 hrs | 16.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 136.0 hrs | 31.1 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 53.5 hrs | 12.2 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 107.1 hrs | 24.5 hrs |
| Sump pump | 5.4 hrs | ❌ |