Goal Zero Yeti 700 vs Jackery Explorer 600 v2
Two mid-size 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: Goal Zero Yeti 700, 677 Wh vs 640 Wh.
- More AC output: Goal Zero Yeti 700, 600 W vs 500 W.
- Higher surge: about the same (1,000 W vs 1,000 W).
- More solar input: about the same (200 W vs 200 W).
- Higher solar voltage limit: Jackery Explorer 600 v2, 60 V vs 28 V.
- Lighter: Jackery Explorer 600 v2, 14.1 lb vs 20.3 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: Jackery Explorer 600 v2, $499 vs $700.
Yeti 700 and Explorer 600 v2 are the same size class: within 37 Wh of each other. Explorer 600 v2 is the lightest at 14.1 lb. Yeti 700 and Explorer 600 v2 take the most solar at 200 W, so they refill fastest. Explorer 600 v2 is the cheapest at $499.
How long they run common devices
| Device | Goal Zero Yeti 700 | Jackery Explorer 600 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 9.5 hours | 9 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 14 hours | 14 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 6 hours | 5.5 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 9.5 hours | 9 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 | 677 Wh fridge about 9.5 hours | 640 Wh fridge about 9 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 600 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights | 500 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights |
Surge W, a second or two | 1,000 W motor start-ups | 1,000 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 200 W full in about 5 hours | 200 W full in about 4.5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12.3 to 28 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel | 16 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits |
Solar inputs count | 1 input 8mm | 1 input DC8020 |
Weight lb | 20.3 lb two hands | 14.1 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 33 Wh/lb higher is denser | 45 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $700 1.03 $/Wh | $499 0.78 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $1.03 lower is better value | $0.78 lower is better value |
| Buy | $700 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $499 · 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
$700 at the Goal Zero store, checked Oct 28, 2026
Out of stock at the Jackery store when we checked
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