Goal Zero Yeti 300 vs Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
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: about the same (297 Wh vs 288 Wh).
- More AC output: Goal Zero Yeti 300, 350 W vs 300 W.
- Higher surge: about the same (600 W vs 600 W).
- More solar input: Goal Zero Yeti 300, 200 W vs 100 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: about the same (28 V vs 27 V).
- Lighter: Jackery Explorer 300 Plus, 8.3 lb vs 13.7 lb.
Yeti 300 and Explorer 300 Plus are the same size class: within 9 Wh of each other. Explorer 300 Plus is the lightest at 8.3 lb. Yeti 300 takes the most solar at 200 W, so it refills fastest. We do not have a confirmed price for all of them yet, so that comparison is left out.
How long they run common devices
| Device | Goal Zero Yeti 300 | Jackery Explorer 300 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 4 hours | 4 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 6.5 hours | 6 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 2.5 hours | 2.5 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 4 hours | 4 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 | 297 Wh fridge about 4 hours | 288 Wh fridge about 4 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 350 W CPAP, laptops, lights, phones | 300 W CPAP, laptops, lights, phones |
Surge W, a second or two | 600 W motor start-ups | 600 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 200 W full in about 2 hours | 100 W full in about 4 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12.3 to 28 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 |
Weight lb | 13.7 lb one hand | 8.3 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 22 Wh/lb higher is denser | 35 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $350 1.18 $/Wh | n/a not confirmed yet |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $1.18 lower is better value | n/a not confirmed yet |
| Buy | $350 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | Details Price not checked yet |
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
Price not checked yet
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