Head to head
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus vs Goal Zero Yeti Pro 4000
Jackery · Power Station
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
~$2,999
7,200 W / 14,400 W surge · up to furnace blower, sump pump or a window AC
Goal Zero · Power Station
Goal Zero Yeti Pro 4000
~$3,399
3,600 W / 7,200 W surge · up to fridge, freezer and the essentials
Quick takeThe Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus lists about $400 lower; the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus puts out more sustained power (7,200 W).
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | Goal Zero Yeti Pro 4000 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$2,999 | ~$3,399 |
| Type | Power Station | Power Station |
| Fuel | Battery (LiFePO4) | Battery (LiFePO4) |
| Running / output watts | 7,200 W | 3,600 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 14,400 W | 7,200 W |
| Battery capacity | 5,040 Wh | 3,994 Wh |
| Expandable to | 60,000 Wh | 20,000 Wh |
| Noise | — | — |
| Runtime | Fridge (~150W): ~28 hrs on base unit | Fridge (~150W): ~23 hrs on base unit |
| Outlets | 4x 120V 20A AC, 1x 120/240V 30A L14-30R, 2x 100W USB-C, 2x USB-A | 4x 120V 20A AC, 1x 30A TT-30 RV, 3x USB-C (1x 100W), 3x USB-A, 12V |
| Fuel tank | — | — |
| Weight | 134.5 lbs | 115.7 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 5-year | 5-year |
Highlighted cell is the better figure for that row.
Owner pros and cons
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
- +7200W continuous with true 240V L14-30 from one unit
- +0ms-class UPS switchover - sump pumps and PCs never blink
- +Expands to 60kWh, genuine multi-day whole-home territory
- +Costco pricing ($2,799) is exceptional per kWh for a tier-1 brand
- +Up to 4000W solar input - recharges in ~2 sunny hours
- +Built-in wheels and drawbar actually work outdoors
- −134.5 lbs - moving it upstairs is a two-person job
- −Transfer switch kit and expansion packs inflate total cost quickly
- −Some owners report the Wi-Fi connection dropping at random
- −Limited long-term reliability track record versus the 2000 Plus
- −Only 4 household AC outlets for such a large unit
Goal Zero Yeti Pro 4000
- +Best-in-class build: aluminum shell, magnetic port covers, UL2743 outdoor rating
- +3,000W solar input - full recharge in under 2 hours of good sun
- +Haven 10 transfer switch enables clean 10-circuit home backup
- +30A RV port plus 405W 12V high-power port for camper builds
- −Priced well above equivalent EcoFlow/Anker capacity
- −No 240V output from a single unit
- −Tank Pro expansion batteries are expensive per kWh
- −App still trails EcoFlow in features and polish
- −115.7 lbs, though it ships with a removable wheeled cart and handle