Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
#21 in LargeFull review
A compact 1.5kWh LiFePO4 station for home backup and camping where fast UPS switchover matters more than solar speed.
Amazon $849 Jackery $849$849
The Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 is the better portable power station overall, rated 3.8 to 3.5. The Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 leads on portability, charging speed and AC output. The Anker SOLIX F1500 wins on value and solar input. The Anker SOLIX F1500 costs $249.01 less ($599.99 vs $849).
Anker SOLIX F1500
#25 in LargeFull review
For campers and RV owners who want a lot of LiFePO4 capacity for the money and can live with slower charging and extra weight.
Amazon $599.99 Anker SOLIX $599.99$599.99
Prices were last checked October 20, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 for portability (106 Wh per kg (32 lb (14.5 kg)) vs 78 Wh per kg (43.7 lb (19.8 kg))), charging speed (0-100% on AC in 1 h vs 0-100% on AC in 1 h 50 min) and AC output (2,000 W continuous AC vs 1,800 W continuous AC).
- Choose the Anker SOLIX F1500 for value ($0.39 per rated Wh vs $0.55 per rated Wh) and solar input (600 W max solar input vs 400 W max solar input).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every large portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | Anker SOLIX F1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 61 $0.55 per rated Wh | 86 $0.39 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 14 73% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 91 LiFePO4, 3,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 33 2,000 W continuous AC | 21 1,800 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 95 0-100% on AC in 1 h | 68 0-100% on AC in 1 h 50 min |
| Portability 10% | 100 106 Wh per kg (32 lb (14.5 kg)) | 59 78 Wh per kg (43.7 lb (19.8 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 13 400 W max solar input | 28 600 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 75 UPS (10 ms), 100 W USB-C, app | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
No independent test published yet.
Anker SOLIX F1500
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Solar Lab | - | 73% | 1,585W load ran 42 minutes against a theoretical 58; high load lowers efficiency. Measured AC recharge about 1 h 50 min. |
Specifications
| Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | Anker SOLIX F1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,536 Wh | 1,536 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | - | 1,121 Wh (73%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 6,000 to 70%+ | 3,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 2,000 W (4,000 W surge) | 1,800 W (2,400 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 3 total | 6 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | - | 3 |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 3 | - |
| 120V 2-prong outlets (NEMA 1-15R) | - | 3 |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 4 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | - | 1,000 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h (About 1 hr with Emergency Charging enabled in the app; 80 min standard) | 1 h 50 min (measured by The Solar Lab at 1,000W; Anker does not publish a full AC charge time) |
| Max solar input | 400 W | 600 W |
| Solar input voltage | 16-60V (2 x DC8020 inputs) | 11-60V |
| Car charging | - | 120 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 32 lb (14.5 kg) | 43.7 lb (19.8 kg) |
| Dimensions | 12.99 x 8.7 x 9.53 in | 18.2 x 11.3 x 9.3 in |
| App | Jackery app | Anker app |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |