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Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (2026) vs Jackery Explorer 1500 v2

Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (2026) portable power station, front view

Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (2026)

  • 1,505 Wh
  • 2,000 W AC
Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 portable power station, front view

Jackery Explorer 1500 v2

  • 1,536 Wh
  • 2,000 W AC

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Specs

Published specs side by side

A value is marked only when one is at least 5% better. Unpublished specs are never filled in.

Capacity
Yeti 1500 (2026)1,505 Wh
Explorer 1500 v21,536 Wh
AC continuous
Yeti 1500 (2026)2,000 W
Explorer 1500 v22,000 W
AC surge
Yeti 1500 (2026)3,600 W
Explorer 1500 v24,000 W (better)
Solar input
Yeti 1500 (2026)900 W (better)
Explorer 1500 v2400 W
USB-C max
Yeti 1500 (2026)140 W (better)
Explorer 1500 v2100 W
12 V car port
Yeti 1500 (2026)162 W
Explorer 1500 v2Not published
UPS switchover
Yeti 1500 (2026)15 ms
Explorer 1500 v210 ms (better)
Weight
Yeti 1500 (2026)52.75 lb
Explorer 1500 v231.97 lb (better)
Expandable to
Yeti 1500 (2026)Not published
Explorer 1500 v2Not published
Chemistry
Yeti 1500 (2026)LiFePO4
Explorer 1500 v2LiFePO4

Yeti 1500 (2026) spec page, checked 2026-10-09Explorer 1500 v2 spec page, checked 2026-10-09

Runtime

Runtime on common loads

Typical estimate on AC, from each published capacity and the labelled assumptions on the methodology page.

Fridge, 123 W
Yeti 1500 (2026)23 h 56 min
Explorer 1500 v224 h 25 min
Microwave (1,000 W cooking power), 1500 W
Yeti 1500 (2026)47 min
Explorer 1500 v248 min
Space heater, 1500 W
Yeti 1500 (2026)47 min
Explorer 1500 v248 min
TV, 120 W
Yeti 1500 (2026)9 h 15 min
Explorer 1500 v29 h 26 min
CPAP with humidifier, 34 W
Yeti 1500 (2026)27 h 51 min
Explorer 1500 v228 h 25 min
Wi-Fi router, 10 W
Yeti 1500 (2026)63 h 24 min
Explorer 1500 v264 h 42 min
  • Pick the Explorer 1500 v2 if you start motors or compressors: ac surge 4,000 W vs 3,600 W.
  • Pick the Yeti 1500 (2026) if you recharge from solar: solar input 900 W vs 400 W.
  • Pick the Explorer 1500 v2 if you carry it often: weight 31.97 lb vs 52.75 lb.

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