Jackery Explorer 500 v2 vs Zendure Ace 1500
Technical comparison · Compact
Two portable power stations for wall-socket loads, one of which runs loads three times the size of the other's: 500 W continuous against 1500 W (manufacturer-declared figures). The heaviest appliance you want to plug in decides it.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | ||
| In brief | ||
| Nominal capacity | 0.512 kWh | — |
| Continuous output | 500 W | 1500 W |
| Peak output | 1000 W | 3000 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | — |
| Cost per kWh | 974.61 €/kWh | — |
| List price | 499 € | — |
| Weight | 5.7 kg | 4 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 31.1 × 20.5 × 15.7 cm | — |
| Outlets | ||
| AC outlets | Yes (×2) | — |
| How long it lasts | ||
| Battery life cycles | 1095 cicli | 1825 cicli |
| The limit that runs out first | anni di garanzia | anni di garanzia |
| Rated cycles | 6000 cicli | — |
| Capacity at end of cycle life | 70 % | — |
| Warranty | 3 anni | 5 anni |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | 0.89 €/kWh | — |
| Energy density | 89.8 Wh/kg | — |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 0.98 C | — |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | 284 € | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Expandable | No | — |
| Fastest USB-C | 100 W | 65 W |
| Maximum charge power | — | 0.9 kW |
| Maximum solar input | 200 W | 400 W |
| Backup power | UPS | EPS (brief interruption) |
| Switchover time | 10 ms | 20 ms |
| Ingress protection | — | IP31 |
| Mounting | Portable | — |
| Minimum temperature | -20 °C | -20 °C |
| Maximum temperature | 45 °C | 45 °C |
| Noise level | 36 dB | — |
| Declared standards | — | CE |
JouleSpecs Awards
Lowest price range Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh)
The lowest list price among the sheets in the Compact category (outlet-sized tier): €284. The next one has a list price of €399. List prices as published by the manufacturers.
How we assign awards →Most capable Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh)
Highest technical score among the 7 sheets in the Compact category (outlet-sized tier): 86/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- 500 W vs 1500 W continuous → above 500 W the Jackery is the wrong machine, however short the use.
- Uninterrupted (10 ms) vs backup with a pause (20 ms) → on the Zendure the switch to battery leaves a short gap in power.
- 200 W vs 400 W solar input → the Zendure takes twice the panels.
- 3 vs 5 years of warranty → on both, the warranty runs out before the cycles do, so the years set the useful life.
Which one to choose
Choose Jackery Explorer 500 v2 if…
you want the router, a laptop and a few chargers to stay on in a blackout, with an uninterrupted switch to battery. USB-C goes up to 100 W, enough to charge even a laptop. You give up headroom: peaks stop at 1000 W, it weighs 5.7 kg against 4, and the warranty is shorter.
Choose Zendure Ace 1500 if…
you need to run one demanding appliance, with peaks up to 3000 W, and want a 4 kg machine. It charges faster from panels and the warranty runs longer. The price is a brief pause when it switches to battery and USB-C capped at 65 W.
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