Goal Zero Yeti 200X vs Jackery Explorer 240 v2
Two small power stations, number by number. Neither is ranked above the other. Every spec comes from each maker's manual or product page; tap a station for the source.
- Bigger battery: Jackery Explorer 240 v2, 256 Wh vs 187 Wh.
- More AC output: Jackery Explorer 240 v2, 300 W vs 120 W.
- Higher surge: Jackery Explorer 240 v2, 600 W vs 200 W.
- More solar input: about the same (100 W vs 100 W).
- Higher solar voltage limit: Jackery Explorer 240 v2, 27 V vs 22 V.
- Lighter: Goal Zero Yeti 200X, 5 lb vs 7.9 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: Goal Zero Yeti 200X, $220 vs $249.
Yeti 200X and Explorer 240 v2 are the same size class: within 69 Wh of each other. Yeti 200X is the lightest at 5 lb. Yeti 200X and Explorer 240 v2 take the most solar at 100 W, so they refill fastest. Yeti 200X is the cheapest at $220.
How long they run common devices
| Device | Goal Zero Yeti 200X | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 2.5 hours | 3.5 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 4 hours | 5.5 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 1.5 hours | 2 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 2.5 hours | 3.5 hours |
On a full charge, assuming 85% of the battery is usable. Real devices vary; check the label on yours.
Every spec side by side
| Spec |  Goal Zero |  Jackery |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 187 Wh fridge about 2.5 hours | 256 Wh fridge about 3.5 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 120 W CPAP, laptops, lights, phones | 300 W CPAP, laptops, lights, phones |
Surge W, a second or two | 200 W motor start-ups | 600 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 100 W full in about 2.5 hours | 100 W full in about 3.5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 13 to 22 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel | 12 to 27 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel |
Solar inputs count | 1 input 8mm | 1 input USB-C (with DC8020-to-USB-C adapter) |
Weight lb | 5 lb one hand | 7.9 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 37 Wh/lb higher is denser | 32 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $220 1.18 $/Wh | $249 0.97 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $1.18 lower is better value | $0.97 lower is better value |
| Buy | $220 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $249 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
Which solar panels work with each
Our checker at 20°F, using each maker's voltage and current rules. Tap a verdict for the wiring and cables.
Where to buy
Out of stock at the Goal Zero store when we checked
Out of stock at the Jackery store when we checked
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