Goal Zero Yeti 1500 vs Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus
Two 1,000 Wh class power stations, number by number. Neither is ranked above the other. Every spec comes from each maker's manual or product page; tap a station for the source.
- Bigger battery: Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus, 2,043 Wh vs 1,505 Wh.
- More AC output: Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus, 3,000 W vs 2,000 W.
- Higher surge: Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus, 6,000 W vs 3,600 W.
- More solar input: Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus, 1,400 W vs 900 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: about the same (60 V vs 60 V).
- Lighter: Goal Zero Yeti 1500, 52.8 lb vs 61.5 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: Goal Zero Yeti 1500, $1,500 vs $2,899.
Yeti 1500 and Explorer 2000 Plus differ mainly in size: Explorer 2000 Plus has the biggest battery at 2,043 Wh. Yeti 1500 is the lightest at 52.8 lb. Explorer 2000 Plus takes the most solar at 1,400 W, so it refills fastest. Yeti 1500 is the cheapest at $1,500.
How long they run common devices
| Device | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 21 hours | 29 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 32 hours | 43 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 13 hours | 17 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 21 hours | 29 hours |
On a full charge, assuming 85% of the battery is usable. Real devices vary; check the label on yours.
Every spec side by side
| Spec |  Goal Zero |  Jackery |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 1,505 Wh fridge about 21 hours | 2,043 Wh fridge about 29 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 2,000 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear | 3,000 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear |
Surge W, a second or two | 3,600 W motor start-ups | 6,000 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 900 W full in about 2.5 hours | 1,400 W full in about 2 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12.3 to 60 V, 13.2 to 30 V 2 panels in series fits | 11 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits |
Solar inputs count | 2 inputs HPP, 8mm | 2 inputs DC8020 |
Weight lb | 52.8 lb wheels or two people | 61.5 lb wheels or two people |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 29 Wh/lb higher is denser | 33 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $1,500 1.00 $/Wh | $2,899 1.42 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $1.00 lower is better value | $1.42 lower is better value |
| Buy | $1,500 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $2,899 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
Which solar panels work with each
Our checker at 20°F, using each maker's voltage and current rules. Tap a verdict for the wiring and cables.
Where to buy
$1,500 at the Goal Zero store, checked Oct 28, 2026
Out of stock at the Jackery store when we checked
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