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 rates 3.7 among small portable power stations; the Jackery Explorer 500 v2 rates 3.5 among mid-size ones. The Jackery Explorer 300 costs $100 less ($259 vs $359).
Jackery Explorer 500 v2
#34 in Mid-sizeFull review
A small, light LiFePO4 station for camping, CPAP and keeping a router up through short outages.
Amazon $359$359
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (small and mid-size), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Jackery Explorer 300 | Jackery Explorer 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 62 $0.89 per rated Wh | 53 $0.70 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 | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 41 300 W continuous AC | 0 500 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) | 85 0-100% on AC in 1 h 18 min |
| Portability 10% | 74 86 Wh per kg (7.5 lb (3.4 kg)) | 81 90 Wh per kg (12.6 lb (5.7 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 50 solar input not published (neutral score used) | 28 200 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 20 100 W USB-C | 55 UPS (10 ms), 100 W USB-C |
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). |
Jackery Explorer 500 v2
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| Jackery Explorer 300 | Jackery Explorer 500 v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 292 Wh | 512 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 260 Wh (89%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 70% | 6,000 to 70%+ |
| Expandable | - | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 300 W (600 W surge) | 500 W (1,000 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 2 total | 2 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 2 | - |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | - | 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 | 1 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | - | Yes (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| Full AC charge time | - | 1 h 18 min (Wall charging 0-100% in 1.3 hrs (78 min) and 0-80% in 52 min per Jackery's UK product page "Charging Time by Method (0-100%)" table (UK 230V page; AC + SolarSaga 100W reaches 100% in 1 hr)) |
| Max solar input | - | 200 W |
| Solar input voltage | - | 16-60V (1 x DC8020 input, shared with car input) |
| Car charging | - | 96 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 7.5 lb (3.4 kg) | 12.6 lb (5.7 kg) |
| Dimensions | 9.1 x 5.2 x 7.8 in | 31.1 x 20.5 x 15.7 cm |
| Warranty | 3 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2020-08 | 2025-09 |