EcoFlow TRAIL Plus 300 DC vs Jackery Explorer 300: Which to Buy

The Jackery Explorer 300 is the better portable power station overall, rated 3.7 to 3.2. The Jackery Explorer 300 leads on battery life and AC output. The EcoFlow TRAIL Plus 300 DC wins on value, portability and features. The EcoFlow TRAIL Plus 300 DC costs $60 less ($199 vs $259).

Higher rated

Jackery Explorer 300

#6 in Small3.7Full review

A small, light LiFePO4 station for charging phones, laptops and cameras while camping or through a short outage.

Amazon $259 Jackery $289

$259

EcoFlow TRAIL Plus 300 DC

#24 in Small3.2Full review

A light DC-only station for campers who want a built-in light and app control. Choose the TRAIL 300 DC instead if long battery life matters more than weight.

Amazon $199

$199

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 battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 3-year warranty vs NCM, 3-year warranty) and AC output (300 W continuous AC vs No AC outlets (DC only)).
Choose the EcoFlow TRAIL Plus 300 DC for value ($0.69 per rated Wh vs $0.89 per rated Wh), portability (127 Wh per kg (5 lb (2.3 kg)) vs 86 Wh per kg (7.5 lb (3.4 kg))) and features (140 W USB-C, app vs 100 W USB-C).

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	EcoFlow TRAIL Plus 300 DC
Overall rating	3.7/5	3.2/5
Value 25%	62 $0.89 per rated Wh	79 $0.69 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	20 NCM, 3-year warranty
AC output 15%	41 300 W continuous AC	0 No AC outlets (DC only)
Charging speed 10%	50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used)	50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used)
Portability 10%	74 86 Wh per kg (7.5 lb (3.4 kg))	100 127 Wh per kg (5 lb (2.3 kg))
Solar input 5%	50 solar input not published (neutral score used)	27 110 W max solar input
Features 5%	20 100 W USB-C	40 140 W USB-C, 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).