Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra Portable Power Station
SVT Score, Lower
IP65-rated 1,536 Wh LiFePO4 station with 800 W of solar input, $350 above the 1500 v2.
$1,199
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Usability
4.2 out of 10At 1,536 Wh it sits at the bottom of the large class, so it scores 1 on capacity.
Better on capacityEcoFlow DELTA 3 Max PlusStores 2,048 Wh. $1,149Scores 5.0Its inverter is rated 1,800 W continuous and 3,600 W surge, so it scores 3 on power output.
Better on power outputEcoFlow DELTA 3 Max PlusInverter is rated 3,000 W continuous. $1,149Scores 8.0It charges from the wall in 1.5 hours and takes 800 W of solar, so it scores 6 on recharging.
Jackery rates the cells for 4,000 cycles to 70 percent capacity, so it scores 6 on battery life.
It switches to battery within 20 ms and Jackery names no expansion battery or transfer switch for it, so it scores 5 on backup readiness.
Better on backup readinessEcoFlow DELTA 3 Max PlusSwitches to battery in under 10 ms. $1,149Scores 7.0TÜV Rheinland lists it to UL 2743 by model, so it scores 6 on verification.
The product page offers 3+2 years but Jackery's policy lists the 1500 series at 2+1, so it scores 5 on warranty and support.
Its warranty runs 3 to 5 years by series, the longer terms on jackery.com, with returns within 30 days.
Better on warranty & supportEcoFlow DELTA 3 Max PlusEcoFlow's policy gives it 3 years plus 2 on registration in the app. $1,149Scores 8.0$1,199 at jackery.com, $350 more than the Explorer 1500 v2 of the same capacity.
Sealed to IP65, priced $350 over the 1500 v2
The Explorer 1500 Ultra is Jackery's IP65-rated 1.5 kWh LiFePO4 station, 38.6 lb with three 120 V outlets.
It suits a buyer who needs a station sealed against rain and dust more than the most energy for the money.
What we like
- IP65 rating against dust and water
- 800 W solar input
- 1.5-hour wall charge
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi app control
What holds it back
- $350 more than the 1500 v2 at the same 1,536 Wh
- Cycle rating to 70 percentnot 80
- Policy lists a 3-year warranty against 5 on the page
- 38.6 lb6.6 lb heavier than the 1500 v2
What you’re getting
- Capacity1,500-1,999 Wh
- AC Output1,500-1,999 W
- Output Voltage120 V only
- Battery ChemistryLiFePO4
- Rated Cycles4,000-5,999 cycles
- Safety ListingUL 2743 listed
- Solar Input600-999 W
- Backup Switchover11-20 ms
- Warranty3 Years
- Weight38.6 lb
Not published by Jackery: expandable to.
At a glance
- Three 120 V outlets
- 12 V car port
- Two USB-C ports
Jackery Inc. is based in Fremont, California, and is owned by Shenzhen Hello Tech Energy, listed in Shenzhen since 2022.
It sells direct from jackery.com and through Amazon US, Costco, Home Depot, Lowe's and marketplace stores at Best Buy and Walmart.
The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra (JE-1500C) is a 1,536 Wh LiFePO4 station with an IP65 rating, rated 1,800 W continuous and 3,600 W surge from three 120 V outlets, with USB-C ports of 30 W and 100 W, USB-A and a 12 V car port. Jackery states a 1.5-hour wall charge, up to 800 W of solar and a switch to battery within 20 ms. It rates the cells for 4,000 cycles to 70 percent capacity and connects to the app over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. It weighs about 38.6 lb.
