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Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra Specs, Price & Buyer Notes
1.54 kWh of storage, 1.8 kW of continuous AC output, listed at $1,199. That works out to $0.78 per watt-hour and 39.8 watt-hours per pound. Spec figures below are taken from Jackery’s own product page; WattPicks editors are deep-use experience reviewers, not a pretend third-party lab for every SKU.
1.54 kWh1.8 kW AC38.6 lbLiFePO44,000 cycles
from owners, collected by Jackery
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What this unit is for
The outdoor-lifestyle brand that made "portable power station" a mainstream American purchase, and still optimizes for the buyer who does not want to research inverters.
Best suited to: A first power station that must be simple, safe and easy to live with. Less suited to: Buyers chasing maximum watt-hours per dollar, or maximum solar input.
Home backup through an outage, RV living.
Where to buy
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Safety: lithium power stations store a lot of energy. Follow Jackery’s charge, ventilation, and storage instructions. WattPicks does not certify electrical installs.
Specifications
13 of 19 tracked specs are published by Jackery for this model. Missing specs stay “—” and are excluded from rankings rather than estimated. List price is commercial data in a separate table below ($1,199); it is not one of the 19 tracked keys.
| Rated Wh (nameplate) | 1.54 kWh |
|---|---|
| AC output (continuous) | 1.8 kW |
| AC surge | — |
| Power lifting / boost | — |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 |
| Weight | 38.6 lb |
| AC recharge to full | 1 h 30 m |
| Max solar input | 800 W |
| AC outlets | 3 |
| USB-C ports | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — |
| 12V car port | 1 |
| UPS switchover | — |
| Warranty | 60 months |
| Max expandable capacity | — |
| Noise level | — |
| Ingress protection | IP65 |
| Operating temp (low) | 5 °F |
| List price | $1,199 |
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Where these numbers come from. WattPicks does not test power stations — this is a spec profile, not a review. Every figure on this page is taken from Jackery’s own product listing and is stored with the vendor’s exact wording, reproduced below. We do not estimate missing specs — a field the vendor does not publish is shown as “—” and excluded from rankings. Source: jackery.com.
Vendor wording for each figure (13)
capacityWh: “Capacity => 30Ah/51.2V DC (1536 Wh)”acOutputW: “1536Wh Capacity | 1800W Output”chemistry: “Cell Chemistry => LiFePO4”cycleLife: “Cycle life => 4000 cycles to 70%+ capacity”weight: “Weight => About 38.6 lbs (17.5 kg)”rechargeAcMinutes: “Fast AC Charging => ~1.5 Hours”solarInputW: “Supports solar input up to 800W.”acOutlets: “AC Output => (3x) AC 120V, 60Hz, 12A”usbCPorts: “(1x) 30W Max”carPort: “Car Port => 12V⎓10A Max”warrantyMonths: “Warranty => 3+2 Years”ipRating: “The Lightest IP65-Rated Outdoor Power Station”operatingTempF: “Discharge Temperature => 5~113°F (-15~45°C)”
Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra specs FAQ
What are the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra specs?
1.54 kWh capacity; 1.8 kW continuous AC; 38.6 lb; LiFePO4; listed at $1,199. 13 of 19 tracked specs are published by Jackery on the product page we read. List price is shown separately ($1,199).
How long does the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra last?
The vendor rates it for 4,000 cycles with LiFePO4 chemistry. Runtime on a given day is capacity divided by load (with inverter losses) — see our guide on how long a power station lasts.
Can the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra charge from solar?
Yes — Jackery publishes a maximum solar input of 800 W. Ideal fill time is roughly capacity ÷ that input; real sun takes longer. See how long to charge with solar.
Is the Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra good value?
At the published list price it works out to $0.78 per watt-hour. Compare that figure on our cost-per-watt-hour ranking rather than price alone.
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What owners say
All owner voices →4.43from 7 owner ratings
Darius D.Bring Duct Tape
I bought this unit along with the 200w solar panels through one of Jackery's online dealers Off Grid Stores or OGS. We bought this combo along with an ICECO VL 45 PRO S fridge for a 10 day trip in Moab. The issue we had was with the 12v dc port or car port/cigarette lighter port. It worked fine with the iceco male end at first. This changed after I bought a 12v dc splitter so that I could run my fridge and awning lights at the same time. The splitter worked but just barely, it had to be just right or no go. Here's the real problem, after using the splitter and going back to the iceco male end only IT DID NOT WORK AT ALL. Nothing, something about using the splitter changed something. So I was stuck with running the fridge off of the fussy splitter. I had to duct tape the splitter into the ultra to make a reliable contact. I couldn't risk my fridge not running while dispersed camping in Moab in 90 degree plus heat. I thought,dang, well at least I'll get a replacement unit when we get home....... Nope. Jackery said " replacing the unit will not resolve the car port charging issue" and they went on to mention irrelevant stuff like insertion depth and what not. So I gather from their re
AnonymousJust what we needed for our sump pump, etc
My backup sump pump went out during a power failure with heavy rain and I realized we needed a backup battery. The pump we have would need to be replaced to attach a battery backup for a Cost of over $1000. Instead, I bought the Jackery 1500 for about the same price and not only does it back up by sump pump, but I can run other electronics off of it as it has multiple outputs. I tested the system and it works kicking in automatically when the power goes out and it is connected to my Wi-Fi so I can monitor it even when we are away. So far I have nothing but good things to say.
JeremyGreat product
Still carrying a charge after use on a one week camping trip. Great product and makes it much easier to be off the grid for a bit.
RykerI LOVE HOTDOGS! This thing can make one thousadn glizzys on the GO!
Where it ranks
Specs table →Position among all 120 power stations we track, in each dimension this unit publishes the inputs for.
| Dimension | Rank | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Best value (cost per watt-hour) | #35 of 51 | $0.78 |
| Most portable (Wh per pound) | #17 of 50 | 39.8 Wh/lb |
| Most inverter headroom | #34 of 51 | 117 W/100Wh |
| Fastest AC recharge | #14 of 25 | 1.0 kW |
| Highest solar input | #18 of 40 | 800 W |
| Longest service life | #13 of 42 | 6144 kWh |
| Most output per dollar | #38 of 51 | 1.50 W/$ |
| Longest warranty | #20 of 51 | 60 mo |
Who buys this brand, and why
All models →Who it is for
- US households buying their first power station
- Campers, road-trippers and tailgaters who want one box that just works
- Homeowners who want blackout insurance for the fridge, Wi-Fi and phones
- Gift buyers who want a recognizable, trustworthy brand name
What they will pay extra for
- A brand they have heard of and a warranty they believe will be honored
- Lower weight for the same capacity, since portability is the whole point
- A simpler interface with fewer modes to get wrong
- Buying the whole system in one order
Honest drawbacks
- 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
Fits these buying scenarios
All use cases →Short Home Outages
Keeping the fridge, Wi-Fi and phones alive for hours
Mobile Work & Creators
Remote work, film and photo production away from wall power
RV & Van Life
Living and working from a vehicle, on solar and alternator charging
Elsewhere in the Jackery range
All Jackery models →
Closest rivals by capacity
Other brands’ models nearest in capacity — the units a buyer is most likely to be comparing against this one.
