Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus vs Ampace Andes 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
Ampace Andes 1500 costs $2500 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus holds 245% more energy (5040Wh vs 1462Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus has 10800W more surge headroom (14400W vs 3600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Ampace Andes 1500 is 108.7 lb lighter (36.8 lb vs 145.5 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — 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
Ampace Andes 1500
Backed by an Amperex/CATL cell pedigree, the Andes 1500 stands out on charge speed — 0-80% in well under an hour — and a light 36.8 lb for 1.5kWh.
Best for: Buyers who prize fast charging and low weight at 1.5kWh.
Where it falls short:
- Newer brand with a thinner track record
- Not expandable
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3499 | $999 |
| Capacity | 5040 Wh | 1462 Wh |
| Continuous output | 7200 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 14400 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 145.5 lb | 36.8 lb |
| Max solar | 5400 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 2h | 55 min |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | Ampace Andes 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 71.4 hrs | 20.7 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 136.0 hrs | 39.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 53.5 hrs | 15.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 107.1 hrs | 31.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | 5.4 hrs | 1.6 hrs |