Jackery Explorer 300
#6 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 3.7 to 3.7. The Jackery Explorer 300 leads on portability, battery life and features. The DARAN NEO300L wins on value and AC output. The DARAN NEO300L costs $119.01 less ($139.99 vs $259).
DARAN NEO300L
#10 in SmallFull review
A low-cost LiFePO4 station for camping and short outages, with a laptop-ready USB-C port and long cycle life. A good fit for anyone who will charge and drain it often.
Amazon $139.99$139.99
Prices were last checked October 24, 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 77 Wh per kg (8.2 lb (3.7 kg))), battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 3-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 1-year warranty) and features (100 W USB-C vs no UPS, expansion or app).
- Choose the DARAN NEO300L for value ($0.49 per rated Wh vs $0.89 per rated Wh) and AC output (350 W continuous AC vs 300 W continuous AC).
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 | DARAN NEO300L |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 62 $0.89 per rated Wh | 97 $0.49 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 87 89% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 90 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 3-year warranty | 81 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 1-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 41 300 W continuous AC | 51 350 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) | 19 0-100% on AC in 3 h 24 min |
| Portability 10% | 74 86 Wh per kg (7.5 lb (3.4 kg)) | 59 77 Wh per kg (8.2 lb (3.7 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 50 solar input not published (neutral score used) | 50 solar input not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 5% | 20 100 W USB-C | 0 no UPS, expansion or app |
Independent capacity tests
Jackery Explorer 300
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 260 Wh | 89% | AC output test; load not stated. The spec table gives 260 Wh (89% usable) while the body text says 247 Wh. Measured charging speed 74 Wh/hr (about 4 hr full recharge). |
DARAN NEO300L
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Jackery Explorer 300 | DARAN NEO300L | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 292 Wh | 288 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 260 Wh (89%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 70% | 3,500 3,500+ cycles to about 80% capacity, per DaranEner's product image; one DARAN Amazon listing (B0GY91T188) says 3,000+ |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 300 W (600 W surge) | 350 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 | 0 |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | - | 100 W |
| Full AC charge time | - | 3 h 24 min (3.4 hr from the wall per DaranEner's product image; DARAN's Amazon listings claim 0-80% in 2.1-2.5 hr) |
| Solar input voltage | - | 10-26V |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) | 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) |
| Dimensions | 9.1 x 5.2 x 7.8 in | 10.0 x 6.6 x 8.2 in |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2020-08 | 2025-09 |