Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 or Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus?
Two stations of the same size. Here is what really separates the Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 and the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus, with the brands’ own numbers.
In short
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus has more battery (+26%).
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus is more powerful: better for devices that pull a lot.
- Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 is lighter (9 kg less).
Side by side
| Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 3,994 Wh | 5,040 Wh |
| Max power | 3,600 W | 7,200 W |
| Weight | 52 kg | 61 kg |
| Switch-over time | — | ≤ 20 ms |
| Max solar | 3,000 W | 4,000 W |
How long each one runs your devices
| Device | Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge | ≈ 62 h | ≈ 78 h |
| Chest freezer | ≈ 68 h | ≈ 86 h |
| Internet router | ≈ 170 h | ≈ 214 h |
| CPAP machine | ≈ 19.3 nights | ≈ 24.3 nights |
| Laptop | ≈ 48 h | ≈ 61 h |
| TV | ≈ 38 h | ≈ 48 h |
| LED lamp | ≈ 189 h | ≈ 238 h |
| Phone | ≈ 226 charges | ≈ 286 charges |
Brand numbers, not our own tests. Runtime = Wh × 0.85 ÷ (device watts + 10 W).