Jackery Explorer 300 v2 vs Goal Zero Yeti 300
Two of the small portable power stations (under 700 wh) in our best small portable power stations under 700wh comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: A step up from the 240 v2 with more USB-C power
Check price at AmazonBest for: A rugged compact Yeti with a 50-minute fast charge
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityUsable runtime scales with watt-hours. A 1,000 Wh station runs a 100 W load for roughly 8–9 hours once inverter losses are counted. | 288 Wh | 297 Wh | 25% |
| Continuous AC outputThe rated (continuous) inverter output decides which appliances you can plug in. We use the rated figure, not surge or 'boost' modes. | 300 W | 350 W | 20% |
| Max solar inputHigher solar input means faster recharging off-grid, if you have enough panels to use it. | Not listed | 200 W | 15% |
| WeightLighter is easier to carry to a campsite or between rooms. | 3.7 kg | 6.2 kg | 15% |
| Max AC charging powerMore AC input watts means a faster wall recharge before a trip or storm. | Not listed | 420 W | 10% |
| Rated cycle lifeHow many full cycles the maker rates the battery for. Thresholds differ (70% vs 80% remaining capacity), so read the note under each product. | 4000 cycles | 4000 cycles | 10% |
| Surge / peak outputShort bursts for motor start-up (fridges, pumps). Skipped when the maker doesn't publish a surge figure. | 600 W | 600 W | 5% |
| Capacity | 15 Ah / 19.2 V (288 Wh) | Not listed | info |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 | info |
| Cycle rating | 4,000 cycles to 70%+ | 4,000 to 80% (at 25 °C, 0.5C) | info |
| AC output | 300 W rated, 600 W surge peak | 350 W continuous, 600 W surge, pure sine wave | info |
| USB-C | 100 W + 15 W out; 100 W in | 100 W + 2 × 30 W | info |
| Weight | 8.16 lb (3.7 kg) | 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) | info |
| Dimensions | 9.1 × 6.0 × 6.6 in | Not listed | info |
| SKU | Not listed | 36900 | info |
| Solar input | Not listed | 8 mm, 200 W max | info |
| AC fast charge | Not listed | 420 W, about 50 min | info |
| Warranty | Not listed | 5 years | info |
| VoltPick score | 3.5/10 | 2.6/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Jackery Explorer 300 v2
Better published figure on: Weight.
What we like
- Light at 8.16 lb
- 100 W USB-C input and output
Watch out for
- 300 W inverter
- Jackery's page doesn't list a solar input wattage
Goal Zero Yeti 300
Better published figure on: Battery capacity, Continuous AC output.
What we like
- 4,000-cycle rating to 80%
- Fast AC charge (about 50 min, per Goal Zero)
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth app
Watch out for
- Heavy for 297 Wh (13.7 lb)
- 350 W inverter
Verdict
Both near 300 Wh. Jackery is about half the weight; Goal Zero has a faster AC charge, 200 W solar and a 4,000-cycle rating to 80%.
- Jackery Explorer 300 v2: Jackery: Explorer 300 v2 specs
- Goal Zero Yeti 300: Goal Zero: Yeti 300 specifications