Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station vs Goal Zero Yeti 1250 Portable Power Station
Decision sheet: the facts that decide it
Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station: 4 of 6 decision facts sourced.
Goal Zero Yeti 1250 Portable Power Station: 6 of 6 decision facts sourced.
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station | Goal Zero Yeti 1250 Portable Power Station | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | Price not yet checked | Price not yet checked |
| Power | 1500 watts bestbuy.com | 1200W goalzero.com |
| Capacity | 1070 watt hours bestbuy.com | 1200Wh (12V, 100Ah) goalzero.com |
| Dimensions | Not yet sourced | 11 x 16 x 14.5 in (27.9 x 40.6 x 36.8 cm) goalzero.com |
| Weight | 23.8 pounds bestbuy.com | 103 lbs (46.7 kg) goalzero.com |
| Warranty | Not yet sourced | 180 Days goalzero.com |
| Starting MSRP | $799 jackery.com | $999.95 goalzero.com |
Not yet sourced — Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station: Dimensions, Warranty. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Pick Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station if
- Lighter — 23.8 lb vs 103 lbs (46.7 kg) (bestbuy.com, goalzero.com)
- Lower starting price — $799 vs $999.95 (jackery.com, goalzero.com)
Verdict: On the figures both makers publish, the Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station leads with lighter (23.8 lb vs 103 lbs (46.7 kg)) and lower starting price ($799 vs $999.95).
Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station lists at $999 while Goal Zero Yeti 1250 Portable Power Station lists at $899.99 — Goal Zero Yeti 1250 Portable Power Station undercuts Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station by $99.01 (11%).
Winner: Goal Zero Yeti 1250
Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station: 7.8/10
Goal Zero Yeti 1250 Portable Power Station: 8.2/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station | Goal Zero Yeti 1250 Portable Power Station | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 1500 watts | 1200W |
| Capacity | 1070 watt hours | 1200Wh (12V, 100Ah) |
| Battery life | 1500 hours | — |
| Weight | 23.8 pounds | 103 lbs (46.7 kg) |
| Starting MSRP | $799 | $999.95 |
| Battery Chemistry | Lithium-iron phosphate | — |
Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station
What works
- Leads the Zero Yeti 1250 Portable Power Station on weight — 23.8 lb vs 103 lbs (46.7 kg)
- Leads the Zero Yeti 1250 Portable Power Station on starting MSRP — $799 vs $999.95
What doesn't
- Lacks built‑in MPPT solar controller, reducing charging efficiency
Goal Zero Yeti 1250 Portable Power Station
What doesn't
- Trails the Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station on weight — 103 lbs (46.7 kg) vs 23.8 lb
- Trails the Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station on starting MSRP — $999.95 vs $799
Bottom line
Our pick: Goal Zero Yeti 1250.
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