Jackery Explorer 600 v2 vs Goal Zero Yeti 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
Jackery Explorer 600 v2 costs $1300 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 holds 135% more energy (1505Wh vs 640Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500 has 2600W more surge headroom (3600W vs 1000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 600 v2 is 36.6 lb lighter (16.1 lb vs 52.75 lb).
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500 is poor value on paper: 0.89 Wh per dollar versus 1.60 for the Jackery Explorer 600 v2. Only worth it if you specifically need its higher output or 240V capability — otherwise you're paying a large premium per watt-hour.
An awkward middle child: too small for appliances, heavier and pricier than the device-charging tier. Buy it only on discount.
Best for: Campers who want more than a power bank but won't run appliances.
Where it falls short:
- 500W output blocks most appliances
- $399 sits uncomfortably close to 1kWh units on sale
The new-for-2026 LiFePO4 Yeti 1500 — a big durability and cycle-life upgrade over the older 1500X it replaces.
Best for: Home backup buyers who want Goal Zero's build with modern battery chemistry.
Where it falls short:
- 52.75 lb — a two-hand lift
- 600W solar input is modest for the capacity
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 600 v2 | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $1699 |
| Capacity | 640 Wh | 1505 Wh |
| Continuous output | 500 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 1000 W | 3600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 16.1 lb | 52.75 lb |
| Max solar | 200 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 36m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 600 v2 | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 9.1 hrs | 21.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 17.3 hrs | 40.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 6.8 hrs | 16.0 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 13.6 hrs | 32.0 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 1.6 hrs |