Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 vs Goal Zero Yeti 300
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
Goal Zero Yeti 300 costs $1100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 holds 588% more energy (2042Wh vs 297Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 has 3800W more surge headroom (4400W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 is 25.8 lb lighter (13.7 lb vs 39.5 lb).
Jackery Explorer 2000 v2
The portability champion of the 2kWh class. At 39.5 lb it's over 20 lb lighter than the Bluetti AC200L with similar capacity.
Best for: RV and van owners who need 2kWh but have to lift it in and out.
Where it falls short:
- 400W solar input is low for this capacity — slow off-grid recharge
- Not expandable
Goal Zero Yeti 300
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
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | Goal Zero Yeti 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1399 | $299 |
| Capacity | 2042 Wh | 297 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2200 W | 350 W |
| Surge output | 4400 W | 600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 39.5 lb | 13.7 lb |
| Max solar | 400 W | 300 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 23m | 50 min |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | Goal Zero Yeti 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 28.9 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 55.1 hrs | 8.0 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 21.7 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 43.4 hrs | 6.3 hrs |
| Sump pump | 2.2 hrs | ❌ |