Jackery Explorer 240 v2 vs Jackery Explorer 300
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, 292 Wh vs 256 Wh.
- More AC output: about the same (300 W vs 300 W).
- Lighter: Jackery Explorer 300, 7.5 lb vs 7.9 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: Jackery Explorer 240 v2, $249 vs $289.
Explorer 240 v2 and Explorer 300 are the same size class: within 36 Wh of each other. Explorer 300 is the lightest at 7.5 lb. Explorer 240 v2 is the cheapest at $249. We do not have a confirmed solar input 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 292 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 | n/a not confirmed yet |
Solar input W, max | 100 W full in about 3.5 hours | n/a not confirmed yet |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12 to 27 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel | n/a not confirmed yet |
Solar inputs count | 1 input USB-C (with DC8020-to-USB-C adapter) | 1 input Solar input |
Weight lb | 7.9 lb one hand | 7.5 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 32 Wh/lb higher is denser | 39 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $249 0.97 $/Wh | $289 0.99 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.97 lower is better value | $0.99 lower is better value |
| Buy | $249 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $289 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
Which solar panels work with each
| One panel | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 | Jackery Explorer 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Jackery SolarSaga 200 JS-200E | Works | Not enough data |
| Jackery SolarSaga 200 JS-200D | Works | Not enough data |
| Jackery SolarSaga 100 Air | Don't connect | Not enough data |
| Jackery SolarSaga 100 Prime | Works | Not enough data |
| Renogy 250W N-Type Bifacial Solar Panel | Works | Not enough data |
| EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel | Works | Not enough data |
| BLUETTI PV200D | Works | Not enough data |
| BLUETTI SP200L Solar Panel | Works | Not enough data |
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 Jackery store when we checked
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