Head to head

Goal Zero Yeti 1000X vs Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus

Lifetime cost can't be compared here — Explorer 5000 Plus doesn't publish a cycle rating to the 80% standard; on price alone the Yeti 1000X is cheaper. For raw power, the Explorer 5000 Plus leads with 7,200 W continuous and 14,400 W surge. The Explorer 5000 Plus carries more energy (5,040 vs 997 Wh), and Explorer 5000 Plus recharges faster from solar (4,000 W input cap). Run your own appliances through the Load Builder to see which one fits your load.

Yeti 1000XExplorer 5000 Plus
Price$999 ★ best$2,879
Lifetime $/kWh$2.00
Capacity997 Wh5,040 Wh ★ best
AC output1,500 W7,200 W ★ best
Surge3,000 W14,400 W ★ best
Max solar input600 W4,000 W ★ best
UPS switchover0 ms
Rated cycles500
CPAP nights~2.6~13.4 ★ best

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