Goal Zero Yeti 1500 vs Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra: Which to Buy

The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra is the better portable power station overall, rated 3.7 to 3.3. The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra leads on value, portability and tested capacity. The Goal Zero Yeti 1500 wins on AC output, charging speed and solar input. The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra costs $420.95 less ($1,079 vs $1,499.95).

Higher rated

Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra

#24 in Large3.7Full review

A rugged, weather-sealed 1.5kWh station for overlanding and outdoor work where rain and dust are part of the job.

Amazon $1,079 Jackery $1,079

$1,079

Goal Zero Yeti 1500

#30 in Large3.3Full review

For outdoor and overlanding use where weather resistance matters more than price per watt-hour.

Goal Zero $1,499.95

$1,499.95

Prices were last checked October 22, 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 Ultra for value ($0.70 per rated Wh vs $1.00 per rated Wh), portability (88 Wh per kg (38.6 lb (17.5 kg)) vs 63 Wh per kg (52.8 lb (23.9 kg))) and tested capacity (98% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) vs 88% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)).
Choose the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 for AC output (2,000 W continuous AC vs 1,800 W continuous AC), charging speed (0-100% on AC in 1 h 6 min vs 0-100% on AC in 1 h 30 min) and solar input (900 W max solar input vs 800 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 Ultra	Goal Zero Yeti 1500
Overall rating	3.7/5	3.3/5
Value 25%	38 $0.70 per rated Wh	0 $1.00 per rated Wh
Tested capacity 15%	100 98% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)	80 88% of rated capacity delivered (1 test)
Battery life 15%	100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty	100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty
AC output 15%	21 1,800 W continuous AC	33 2,000 W continuous AC
Charging speed 10%	79 0-100% on AC in 1 h 30 min	92 0-100% on AC in 1 h 6 min
Portability 10%	78 88 Wh per kg (38.6 lb (17.5 kg))	33 63 Wh per kg (52.8 lb (23.9 kg))
Solar input 5%	44 800 W max solar input	53 900 W max solar input
Features 5%	75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app	75 UPS (28 ms), 140 W USB-C, app

Independent capacity tests

Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra

Tested by	Usable AC energy	Of rated	Conditions
The Solar Lab	-	98%	Efficiency measured over several days of use (load not stated); the reviewer calls it the highest they have recorded. Measured AC recharge 0-100% in about 1 h 21 min.