Jackery Explorer 240 v2 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: Jackery Explorer 300 Plus, 288 Wh vs 256 Wh.
- More AC output: about the same (300 W vs 300 W).
- Higher surge: about the same (600 W vs 600 W).
- More solar input: about the same (100 W vs 100 W).
- Higher solar voltage limit: about the same (27 V vs 27 V).
- Lighter: about the same (7.9 lb vs 8.3 lb).
Explorer 240 v2 and Explorer 300 Plus are the same size class: within 32 Wh of each other. Explorer 240 v2 is the lightest at 7.9 lb. Explorer 240 v2 and Explorer 300 Plus take the most solar at 100 W, so they refill 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 | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 | Jackery Explorer 300 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 3.5 hours | 4 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 5.5 hours | 6 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 2 hours | 2.5 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 3.5 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 |  Jackery | Jackery |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 256 Wh fridge about 3.5 hours | 288 Wh fridge about 4 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 300 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 | 100 W full in about 3.5 hours | 100 W full in about 4 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12 to 27 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel | 12 to 27 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel |
Solar inputs count | 1 input USB-C (with DC8020-to-USB-C adapter) | 1 input USB-C |
Weight lb | 7.9 lb one hand | 8.3 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 32 Wh/lb higher is denser | 35 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $249 0.97 $/Wh | n/a not confirmed yet |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.97 lower is better value | n/a not confirmed yet |
| Buy | $249 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | Details Price not checked yet |
Which solar panels work with each
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