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Jackery Explorer 240 — Portable power station · 2020
Jackery

Jackery Explorer 240

Portable power station · 2020

78
/ 100
From $199
VS
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X wins by 6
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X — Portable power station · 2020
Goal Zero

Goal Zero Yeti 1500X

Portable power station · 2020

84
/ 100
From $1,999
Specdex verdict

Goal Zero Yeti 1500X takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Jackery Explorer 240 lands at 78 and Goal Zero Yeti 1500X at 84. That puts Goal Zero Yeti 1500X ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Jackery Explorer 240 if…

  • ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
  • ✓Solar input
  • ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs

Pick Goal Zero Yeti 1500X 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

Goal Zero Yeti 1500X

Compared on the efficiency sub-score

Goal Zero Yeti 1500X leads on efficiency (79 vs 73).

Value for money

Jackery Explorer 240

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Jackery Explorer 240 more score per dollar ($199 vs $1,999).

Jackery Explorer 240 78
vs
84 Goal Zero Yeti 1500X

Score breakdown

Jackery Explorer 240
78
efficiency 73
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
84
efficiency 79
noise 86
cables 90
value 80

Specs side-by-side

Jackery Explorer 240 versus Goal Zero Yeti 1500X — full spec comparison
Spec Jackery Explorer 240 Goal Zero Yeti 1500X
Type
Portable power station
Portable power station
Release year
2020
2020

Jackery Explorer 240

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)

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)

FAQ: Jackery Explorer 240 vs Goal Zero Yeti 1500X

Which is better, Jackery Explorer 240 or Goal Zero Yeti 1500X? +

Goal Zero Yeti 1500X scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Jackery Explorer 240 worth the price? +

At $199, Jackery Explorer 240 delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in cables.

Is Goal Zero Yeti 1500X worth the price? +

At $1,999, Goal Zero Yeti 1500X delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cables.

Does Jackery Explorer 240 or Goal Zero Yeti 1500X 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, Jackery Explorer 240 or Goal Zero Yeti 1500X? +

Goal Zero Yeti 1500X — leads on efficiency (79 vs 73). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.

Which is the better value, Jackery Explorer 240 or Goal Zero Yeti 1500X? +

Jackery Explorer 240 — more score per dollar ($199 vs $1,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.