Brand comparison
Goal Zero vs Jackery: which one is built for you?
These two brands are not competing for the same buyer. Goal Zero is optimised for the outdoor retailer shopper who wants a system they can see in person, while Jackery is optimised for the mainstream first-time buyer who wants one simple box. Decide which of those you are, and the brand question answers itself before you compare a single spec.
The outdoor retailer shopper who wants a system they can see in person
- Best for
- Buyers who value the ecosystem, the retail presence and a familiar outdoor brand.
- Not for
- Spec-sheet shoppers optimising cost per watt-hour.
- Models tracked
- 12
The mainstream first-time buyer who wants one simple box
- Best for
- A first power station that must be simple, safe and easy to live with.
- Not for
- Buyers chasing maximum watt-hours per dollar, or maximum solar input.
- Models tracked
- 12
Head to head on value
Average cost per watt-hour across each brand’s tracked range, and the winner in each capacity band. This is a value comparison only — it says nothing about support, app quality or build, which we cannot measure from a spec sheet.
| Measure | Goal Zero | Jackery |
|---|---|---|
| Average $/Wh across range | $1.03 | $0.74 |
| Models in dataset | 12 | 12 |
| LiFePO4 models | 6 | 12 |
| Largest capacity available | 6.07 kWh | 5.04 kWh |
Band by band
The cheapest option each brand offers in each capacity band. Where a brand has nothing in a band, that band is itself a useful signal.
| Band | Goal Zero | Jackery | Cheaper per Wh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact under 500 Wh | Yeti 500 $1.00/Wh | Explorer 300D $0.73/Wh | Jackery |
| Mid-size 500–1,200 Wh | Yeti 1000X $1.00/Wh | Explorer 1000 v2 $0.52/Wh | Jackery |
| Large 1,200–2,500 Wh | Yeti 1500X $0.74/Wh | Explorer 2000 Plus $0.39/Wh | Jackery |
| Extra large 2,500 Wh and up | Yeti 6000X $0.66/Wh | Explorer 5000 Plus $0.69/Wh | Goal Zero |
All Goal Zero models
Goal Zero profile →| Model | Capacity | AC output | Weight | List price | $/Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeti 200X Goal Zero | 187 Wh | 120 W | 5.0 lb | $219.95 | $1.18 |
| Yeti 300 Goal Zero | 297 Wh | 350 W | 13.7 lb | $349.95 | $1.18 |
| Yeti 400 Lithium Goal Zero | 428 Wh | 300 W | 16.3 lb | $599.95 | $1.40 |
| Yeti 500 Goal Zero | 499 Wh | 500 W | 16.1 lb | $499.95 | $1.00 |
| Yeti 700 Goal Zero | 677 Wh | 600 W | 20.3 lb | $699.95 | $1.03 |
| Yeti 1000X Goal Zero | 997 Wh | 1.5 kW | 31.7 lb | $999.95 | $1.00 |
| Yeti 1000 Goal Zero | 998 Wh | 2 kW | 35.3 lb | $1,199.95 | $1.20 |
| Yeti 1500 Goal Zero | 1.50 kWh | 2 kW | 52.8 lb | $1,499.95 | $1.00 |
| Yeti 1500X Goal Zero | 1.52 kWh | 2 kW | 45.6 lb | $1,124.89 | $0.74 |
| Yeti 3000X Goal Zero | 3.03 kWh | 2 kW | 69.8 lb | $2,999.95 | $0.99 |
| Yeti Pro 4000 Goal Zero | 3.99 kWh | 3.6 kW | 115.7 lb | $3,999.95 | $1.00 |
| Yeti 6000X Goal Zero | 6.07 kWh | 2 kW | 106.0 lb | $3,999.95 | $0.66 |
All Jackery models
Jackery profile →| Model | Capacity | AC output | Weight | List price | $/Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer 100 Plus Jackery | 99 Wh | — | 2.1 lb | $149 | $1.51 |
| Explorer 240 v2 Jackery | 256 Wh | 300 W | 7.7 lb | $249 | $0.97 |
| Explorer 300 v2 Jackery | 288 Wh | 300 W | 8.2 lb | $269 | $0.93 |
| Explorer 300D Jackery | 288 Wh | 300 W | 5.5 lb | $209 | $0.73 |
| Explorer 600 v2 Jackery | 640 Wh | 500 W | 14.1 lb | $499 | $0.78 |
| Explorer 1000 v2 Jackery | 1.07 kWh | 1.5 kW | 23.8 lb | $559 | $0.52 |
| Explorer 1000 Plus Jackery | 1.26 kWh | 2 kW | 32.0 lb | $619 | $0.49 |
| Explorer 1500 v2 Jackery | 1.54 kWh | 2 kW | 32.0 lb | $949 | $0.62 |
| Explorer 1500 Ultra Jackery | 1.54 kWh | 1.8 kW | 38.6 lb | $1,199 | $0.78 |
| Explorer 2000 v2 Jackery | 2.04 kWh | 2.2 kW | 39.5 lb | $999 | $0.49 |
| Explorer 2000 Plus Jackery | 2.04 kWh | 3 kW | 61.5 lb | $799 | $0.39 |
| Explorer 5000 Plus Jackery | 5.04 kWh | 3.6 kW | 134.5 lb | $3,499 | $0.69 |
What each brand will not tell you
Goal Zero’s known weaknesses
- Capacity per dollar is generally behind the value brands
- Recharge speeds and solar input can trail the newer competitors
- Generations vary a lot — an older Yeti and a newer one are not comparable
- Line-up has churned, which complicates comparisons across years
Jackery’s known weaknesses
- Capacity per dollar is usually mid-pack; the brand premium is real
- Solar input ceilings are often below what rivals allow at the same capacity
- Expandability is limited on the non-Plus units
- Fewer pro features — buyers who want app control, schedules or deep telemetry often look elsewhere