Goal Zero Yeti 300 vs Jackery Explorer 240
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 costs $100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 holds 24% more energy (297Wh vs 240Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 has 200W more surge headroom (600W vs 400W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 240 is 7.1 lb lighter (6.6 lb vs 13.7 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
If you plan to cycle the battery daily, think twice about the Jackery Explorer 240. Its NMC cells are rated for 500 cycles against the LiFePO4 rival's longer life — over years of regular use that's the more expensive unit, whatever the sticker says.
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
A very old, very small unit still sold on price alone. The LiFePO4 Explorer 240 v2 beats it on cycles and charging for similar money.
Best for: Only if it’s markedly cheaper than the 240 v2.
Where it falls short:
- ~500 Li-ion cycles
- 200W output, no USB-C PD
| Spec | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | Jackery Explorer 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $199 |
| Capacity | 297 Wh | 240 Wh |
| Continuous output | 350 W | 200 W |
| Surge output | 600 W | 400 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 13.7 lb | 6.6 lb |
| Max solar | 300 W | 65 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 50 min | 5h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | Jackery Explorer 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 8.0 hrs | 6.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 6.3 hrs | 5.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |