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Goal Zero Yeti 1500X — Portable power station · 2020
Goal Zero

Goal Zero Yeti 1500X

Portable power station · 2020

84
/ 100
From $1,999
VS
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 wins by 3
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 — Portable power station · 2024
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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Cables

Tie

Compared on the cables sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Noise

Tie

Compared on the noise sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Efficiency

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

Compared on the efficiency sub-score

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 leads on efficiency (82 vs 79).

Value for money

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 more score per dollar ($799 vs $1,999).

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

Goal Zero Yeti 1500X versus Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for efficiency, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X or Jackery Explorer 1000 v2? +

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 — leads on efficiency (82 vs 79). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.

Which is the better value, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X or Jackery Explorer 1000 v2? +

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 — more score per dollar ($799 vs $1,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.