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 and value. The Goal Zero Yeti 300 wins on features, battery life and AC output. The Jackery Explorer 300 costs $90.95 less ($259 vs $349.95).
Goal Zero Yeti 300
#18 in SmallFull review
For campers and tailgaters who want a small, weather-resistant battery for phones, lights, laptops and a CPAP, and who don’t need to run anything over 350W.
Amazon $349.95$349.95
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 48 Wh per kg (13.7 lb (6.2 kg))) and value ($0.89 per rated Wh vs $1.18 per rated Wh).
- Choose the Goal Zero Yeti 300 for features (UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app vs 100 W USB-C), battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 3-year warranty) 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 | Goal Zero Yeti 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 62 $0.89 per rated Wh | 37 $1.18 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 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-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) | 100 0-100% on AC in 50 min |
| Portability 10% | 74 86 Wh per kg (7.5 lb (3.4 kg)) | 5 48 Wh per kg (13.7 lb (6.2 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 50 solar input not published (neutral score used) | 62 200 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 20 100 W USB-C | 75 UPS (20 ms), 100 W USB-C, app |
Specifications
| Jackery Explorer 300 | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 292 Wh | 297 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 70% | 4,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | - | No |
| 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 | 2 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 1 (100 W) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | - | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | - | 420 W |
| Full AC charge time | - | 50 min (Fast mode, 420W (manufacturer); ships in 140W low mode, about 3 h) |
| Max solar input | - | 200 W |
| Solar input voltage | - | 8mm 12.3-28V, up to 10A |
| Car charging | - | 120 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) | 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) |
| Dimensions | 9.1 x 5.2 x 7.8 in | 11.3 x 7.7 x 6.7 in |
| App | - | Goal Zero Power app |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |