Jackery Explorer 300 Plus vs Jackery Explorer 300 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: about the same (288 Wh vs 288 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 28 V).
- Lighter: about the same (8.3 lb vs 8.2 lb).
Explorer 300 Plus and Explorer 300 v2 are the same size class: within 0 Wh of each other. Explorer 300 v2 is the lightest at 8.2 lb. Explorer 300 Plus and Explorer 300 v2 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 300 Plus | Jackery Explorer 300 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 4 hours | 4 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 6 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 | Jackery |  Jackery |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 288 Wh fridge about 4 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 4 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 | 16 to 28 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel |
Solar inputs count | 1 input USB-C | 1 input DC8020 |
Weight lb | 8.3 lb one hand | 8.2 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 35 Wh/lb higher is denser | 35 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | n/a not confirmed yet | $279 0.97 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | n/a not confirmed yet | $0.97 lower is better value |
| Buy | Details Price not checked yet | $279 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
Which solar panels work with each
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