Goal Zero Yeti 300 vs Jackery Explorer 240 v2
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
Jackery Explorer 240 v2 costs $100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 holds 16% more energy (297Wh vs 256Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2 is 6.0 lb lighter (7.7 lb vs 13.7 lb).
Neither of these will start a sump pump or well pump — both surge below the ~3,400W those motors need. If home backup with pumps is your use case, look at higher-surge models instead of either of these.
Goal Zero's compact entry: rugged and IPX4-rated, but you pay a premium over similar-capacity rivals for the drop-and-splash toughness.
Best for: Overlanders and job sites where the unit gets wet and knocked around.
Where it falls short:
- 350W output runs devices, not appliances
- $299 for 297Wh is pricey per watt-hour
Jackery's LiFePO4 entry point. A pocket-station rival to the EcoFlow River 2, trading a little output for Jackery's 4,000-cycle rating.
Best for: Weekend campers charging small devices on a budget.
Where it falls short:
- 300W output and one AC outlet
- 256Wh empties quickly under load
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $199 |
| Capacity | 297 Wh | 256 Wh |
| Continuous output | 350 W | 300 W |
| Surge output | 600 W | 600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 13.7 lb | 7.7 lb |
| Max solar | 300 W | 100 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 50 min | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 8.0 hrs | 6.9 hrs |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 6.3 hrs | 5.4 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |