Goal Zero
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
Portable power station · 2020
84
/ 100
From $1,999
VS
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 wins by 3
Jackery
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Portable power station · 2024
87
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X lands at 84 and Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 at 87. That puts Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Goal Zero Yeti 1500X if…
- ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- ✓Solar input
- ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Pick Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 if…
- ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- ✓Solar input
- ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X 84
vs 87 Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Score breakdown
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
84 efficiency 79
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
87 efficiency 82
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 1500X | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Portable power station | Portable power station |
| Release year | 2020 | 2024 |
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
Pros
- +LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- +Solar input
- +Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Pricey per Wh
- −Shipping restrictions (Li-ion)
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Pros
- +LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- +Solar input
- +Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Pricey per Wh
- −Shipping restrictions (Li-ion)
FAQ: Goal Zero Yeti 1500X vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Which is better, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X or Jackery Explorer 1000 v2? +
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Goal Zero Yeti 1500X worth the price? +
At $1,999, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cables.
Is Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 worth the price? +
At $799, Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in cables.
Does Goal Zero Yeti 1500X or Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.