Jackery Explorer 240 v2 vs Goal Zero Yeti 200X
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.
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2 holds 37% more energy (256Wh vs 187Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2 has 400W more surge headroom (600W vs 200W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 200X is 2.7 lb lighter (5 lb vs 7.7 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2 uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
We'd skip the Goal Zero Yeti 200X in this matchup. It costs $100 more than the Jackery Explorer 240 v2 while matching or trailing it on capacity, surge and cycle life — there's no spec here that justifies the premium.
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
A tiny, well-built unit for USB devices and small electronics. The 120W AC inverter and Li-ion cells make it a charger, not a power station.
Best for: Ultralight trips charging phones, cameras and a small laptop.
Where it falls short:
- 120W AC output runs almost nothing with a plug
- ~500 cycles, 2-year warranty
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 | Goal Zero Yeti 200X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $299 |
| Capacity | 256 Wh | 187 Wh |
| Continuous output | 300 W | 120 W |
| Surge output | 600 W | 200 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 7.7 lb | 5 lb |
| Max solar | 100 W | 50 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 3h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 | Goal Zero Yeti 200X |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 6.9 hrs | ❌ |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 5.4 hrs | 4.0 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |