Jackery Explorer 300
#13 in SmallFull review
A small, light LiFePO4 station for charging phones, laptops and cameras while camping or through a short outage.
Amazon $259 Jackery $289$259
The Jackery Explorer 300 is the better portable power station overall, rated 3.6 to 3.5. The Jackery Explorer 300 leads on portability. The Dabbsson 300E wins on value and battery life. The Dabbsson 300E costs $60 less ($199 vs $259).
Dabbsson 300E
#17 in SmallFull review
For campers and travelers who want a light LiFePO4 battery for phones, laptops, lights and a CPAP. Its 300W ceiling and slow wall charging rule out appliances.
Amazon $199 Dabbsson $199$199
Prices were last checked October 22, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Jackery Explorer 300 for portability (86 Wh per kg (7.5 lb (3.4 kg)) vs 70 Wh per kg (9.4 lb (4.3 kg))).
- Choose the Dabbsson 300E for value ($0.67 per rated Wh vs $0.89 per rated Wh) and battery life (Semi-solid-state LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 3-year warranty).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every small portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Jackery Explorer 300 | Dabbsson 300E |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 62 $0.89 per rated Wh | 81 $0.67 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 90 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 3-year warranty | 100 Semi-solid-state LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 41 300 W continuous AC | 41 300 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) | 6 0-100% on AC in 3 h 48 min |
| Portability 10% | 74 86 Wh per kg (7.5 lb (3.4 kg)) | 45 70 Wh per kg (9.4 lb (4.3 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 50 solar input not published (neutral score used) | 30 120 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 20 100 W USB-C | 20 app |
Specifications
| Jackery Explorer 300 | Dabbsson 300E | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 292 Wh | 298 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | Semi-solid-state LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 70% | 4,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | - | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 300 W (600 W surge) | 300 W (600 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 2 total | 2 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 2 | 1 |
| 120V 2-prong outlets (NEMA 1-15R) | - | 1 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 1 (100 W) | 1 (60 W) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 1 |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | - | 100 W |
| Full AC charge time | - | 3 h 48 min |
| Max solar input | - | 120 W |
| Solar input voltage | - | 12-30V, 6A max (AC + solar combined up to 220W) |
| Car charging | - | 120 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) | 9.4 lb (4.3 kg) |
| Dimensions | 9.1 x 5.2 x 7.8 in | 11.7 x 7.2 x 7 in |
| App | - | Dabbsson app |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |