Jackery Explorer 300 Plus vs Mango Power E
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 300 Plus costs $2700 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Mango Power E holds 1127% more energy (3533Wh vs 288Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Mango Power E has 5400W more surge headroom (6000W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 300 Plus is 64.8 lb lighter (8.27 lb vs 73.1 lb).
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
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
Mango Power E
A polished 3.5kWh home unit with a standout 10-year warranty. The catch is a relatively low 660W solar input for the capacity.
Best for: Home-backup buyers who want a long warranty and lots of capacity.
Where it falls short:
- 660W solar input is low for 3.5kWh
- 73.1 lb
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $2999 |
| Capacity | 288 Wh | 3533 Wh |
| Continuous output | 300 W | 3000 W |
| Surge output | 600 W | 6000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 8.27 lb | 73.1 lb |
| Max solar | 100 W | 660 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 2h | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | Mango Power E |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | 50.1 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 7.8 hrs | 95.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | 37.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 6.1 hrs | 75.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 3.8 hrs |