Jackery Explorer 300 Plus 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
These two cost the same, so the decision comes down to what you're powering.
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 holds 3% more energy (297Wh vs 288Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 300 Plus is 5.4 lb lighter (8.27 lb vs 13.7 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
We'd skip the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus in this matchup. It costs $0 more than the Goal Zero Yeti 300 while matching or trailing it on capacity, surge and cycle life — there's no spec here that justifies the premium.
A device charger, not a power station. At 8.27 lb and 288Wh it's for phones, laptops and a CPAP — nothing with a heating element or compressor.
Best for: CPAP users and travelers who need days of small-device power in a bag.
Where it falls short:
- 300W output rules out almost every appliance
- 288Wh is a single laptop-day of capacity
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 300 Plus | Goal Zero Yeti 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $299 |
| Capacity | 288 Wh | 297 Wh |
| Continuous output | 300 W | 350 W |
| Surge output | 600 W | 600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 8.27 lb | 13.7 lb |
| Max solar | 100 W | 300 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 2h | 50 min |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | Goal Zero Yeti 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 7.8 hrs | 8.0 hrs |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 6.1 hrs | 6.3 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |