Jackery Explorer 5000 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
Goal Zero Yeti 300 costs $3200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus holds 1597% more energy (5040Wh vs 297Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus has 13800W more surge headroom (14400W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 is 131.8 lb lighter (13.7 lb vs 145.5 lb).
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
A generator replacement in a box. 5040Wh and 7200W with 240V output — it competes with standby generators, not power stations.
Best for: Whole-home backup where a gas generator isn't an option.
Where it falls short:
- 145.5 lb — wheels required, not portable
- $3499
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 5000 Plus | Goal Zero Yeti 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3499 | $299 |
| Capacity | 5040 Wh | 297 Wh |
| Continuous output | 7200 W | 350 W |
| Surge output | 14400 W | 600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 145.5 lb | 13.7 lb |
| Max solar | 5400 W | 300 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 2h | 50 min |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | Goal Zero Yeti 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 71.4 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 136.0 hrs | 8.0 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 53.5 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 107.1 hrs | 6.3 hrs |
| Sump pump | 5.4 hrs | ❌ |