Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra vs Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
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 v2, 2,042 Wh vs 1,536 Wh.
- More AC output: Jackery Explorer 2000 v2, 2,200 W vs 1,800 W.
- Higher surge: Jackery Explorer 2000 v2, 4,400 W vs 3,600 W.
- More solar input: Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra, 800 W vs 400 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: about the same (60 V vs 60 V).
- Lighter: about the same (38.6 lb vs 39.5 lb).
- Lower brand-store price: Jackery Explorer 2000 v2, $999 vs $1,079.
Explorer 1500 Ultra and Explorer 2000 v2 differ mainly in size: Explorer 2000 v2 has the biggest battery at 2,042 Wh. Explorer 1500 Ultra is the lightest at 38.6 lb. Explorer 1500 Ultra takes the most solar at 800 W, so it refills fastest. Explorer 2000 v2 is the cheapest at $999.
How long they run common devices
| Device | Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra | Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 22 hours | 29 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 33 hours | 43 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 13 hours | 17 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 22 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 |  Jackery |  Jackery |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 1,536 Wh fridge about 22 hours | 2,042 Wh fridge about 29 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 1,800 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear | 2,200 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear |
Surge W, a second or two | 3,600 W motor start-ups | 4,400 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 800 W full in about 2.5 hours | 400 W full in about 7.5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 16 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits | 11 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits |
Solar inputs count | 2 inputs DC8020 | 2 inputs DC8020 |
Weight lb | 38.6 lb two hands | 39.5 lb two hands |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 40 Wh/lb higher is denser | 52 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $1,079 0.70 $/Wh | $999 0.49 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.70 lower is better value | $0.49 lower is better value |
| Buy | $1,079 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $999 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
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