Fit and tradeoffs
Who it's for
- Match the rated capacity and continuous output to devices you already own.
Who it's not for
- Backing up a whole house.
- Hiking or carrying it by hand for long.
Pros
- UPS switchover is about 15 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 900 W.
- A laptop can charge from the USB-C port, up to 140 W.
Cons
- 52.75 lb. Moving it takes two people or a cart.
- The battery cannot take an add-on pack.
Similar size
1,000–1,999 Wh, 4 models. This one is highlighted.
| Model | Capacity | Output | Score | List price | Price / Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | 1,505.28 Wh | 2,000 W | 8.6 | $1,499.95 | $1.00 / Wh |
| Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra | 1,536 Wh | 1,800 W | 8.8 | $1,079.00 | $0.70 / Wh |
| Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | 1,536 Wh | 2,000 W | 9.0 | $849.00 | $0.55 / Wh |
| Pecron E1500LFP V3 | 1,536 Wh | 2,200 W | 9.1 | $549.00 | $0.36 / Wh |
Score
8.6 / 10, from the four rows below. Each row is scored from 7.0 to 10.
CapacityWeight 35%
9.1
1,505.28 Wh
Continuous outputWeight 25%
8.9
2,000 W
WeightWeight 20%
7.9
52.75 lb · 23.93 kg
List priceWeight 20%
8.3
$1.00 / Wh
How to read this: The number compares models on the same specs. It is not a mark of absolute quality. The weights are on How we review.
Battery test
How much battery another site measured, next to the brand's number. Their test may use a different load.
| Source | Usable capacity | Share of rated | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 1,320 Wh | 88% |
Runtime estimates
About how long Goal Zero Yeti 1500 runs common devices. Estimate, not a measurement: rated watt-hours × 85% ÷ the device's watts. Temperature, startup, and conversion loss change the real time.
| Device | Runtime (estimate) |
|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 127.9 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 85.3 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 32 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 21.3 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 19.7 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | About 1.3 hours |
Full specs
Published by the brand.
| Capacity | 1,505.28 Wh |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4000 to 80% |
| Battery test | 1,320 Wh · 88% of rated |
| Continuous output | 2,000 W |
|---|---|
| Peak output | 3,600 W |
| Ports | AC outlets x 4, USB-C x 4 up to 140W, USB-A x 2, 12V car outlet |
| Expandable | No |
| UPS | Yes, about 15 ms |
| USB-C | 140 W |
| Solar input | 900 W |
|---|---|
| Solar voltage | HPP 12.3–60V + 8mm 13.2–30V |
| Wall charge | About 1.1 hours |
| AC input | 1,500 W |
| Car charge | 120 W |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Weight | 52.75 lb · 23.93 kg |
| Dimensions | 15.7 x 11.4 x 12.02 in |
| List price | $1,499.95 on October 2026 |
Similar models
Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra
1,536 Wh · 1,800 W$1,079.00
Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
1,536 Wh · 2,000 W$849.00
Pecron E1500LFP V3
1,536 Wh · 2,200 W$549.00When to pick something else
- Phones and lights on a smaller budget: Jackery Explorer 300, listed at less than half the price.
- A refrigerator during an outage: Jackery Explorer 2000 v2, with more capacity and more output.
- Hiking or packing light: BLUETTI Elite 10, at 3.97 lb · 1.8 kg.
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Editorial team · Updated November 1, 2026
Specs and the list price are checked against the sources linked on this page. About · How we review · Editorial policy
Specs and the list price are checked against the sources linked on this page. About · How we review · Editorial policy