Jackery Explorer 240 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 costs $100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 240 holds 28% more energy (240Wh vs 187Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 240 has 200W more surge headroom (400W vs 200W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 200X is 1.6 lb lighter (5 lb vs 6.6 lb).
We'd skip the Goal Zero Yeti 200X in this matchup. It costs $100 more than the Jackery Explorer 240 while matching or trailing it on capacity, surge and cycle life — there's no spec here that justifies the premium.
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
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 | Goal Zero Yeti 200X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $299 |
| Capacity | 240 Wh | 187 Wh |
| Continuous output | 200 W | 120 W |
| Surge output | 400 W | 200 W |
| Battery | NMC | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 500 | 500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 6.6 lb | 5 lb |
| Max solar | 65 W | 50 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 5h | 3h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 240 | Goal Zero Yeti 200X |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 6.5 hrs | ❌ |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 5.1 hrs | 4.0 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |