Goal Zero Yeti 300 vs Jackery Explorer 300 v2
The Goal Zero Yeti 300 holds 297 Wh against 288 Wh for the Jackery Explorer 300 v2, and gives 350 W against 300 W of continuous output. In October 2026 the Yeti 300 cost $1.18 per Wh of rated capacity and the Explorer 300 v2 $1.04. Neither is ranked above the other here: each row below shows where one leads, so the right pick depends on what you need to run.
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The two in numbers
297 / 288Wh
Capacity
350 / 300W
Output
$1.18 / $1.04
Price per Wh
2 h / 3.8 h
Solar refill, peak sun
Figures read Yeti 300 first, Explorer 300 v2 second.
Which one suits what
One line per criterion, each with the numbers behind it. There is no overall winner: weigh the lines that matter for your list.
- Longer runtime on the same load: the Goal Zero Yeti 300, with 297 Wh against 288 Wh for the Explorer 300 v2. Runtime follows usable watt hours.
- Bigger loads at once: the Goal Zero Yeti 300, with 350 W against 300 W for the Explorer 300 v2. Continuous output caps what runs at the same moment.
- Motor and compressor starts: a tie at 600 W.
- Carrying it: the Jackery Explorer 300 v2, with 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) against 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) for the Yeti 300. Lighter is easier to move.
- Price per watt hour: the Jackery Explorer 300 v2, with $1.04 against $1.18 for the Yeti 300. Prices as stored for October 2026; sale prices change often.
- Solar refill: the Goal Zero Yeti 300, with 2 h of peak sun against 3.8 h of peak sun for the Explorer 300 v2. From empty at each station's own solar limit.
Running time, side by side
Each appliance on its own on a full charge, at 85% efficiency. Loads used for minutes a day show minutes of use.
| Appliance | Watts | Yeti 300 | Explorer 300 v2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone charging | 20 W | 12.6 h | 12.2 h |
| Laptop (while charging) | 65 W | 3.9 h | 3.8 h |
| Wi-Fi router and modemestimate | 28 W | 9.0 h | 8.7 h |
| LED bulb, 60 W equivalent (800 lumens) | 8.5 W | 29.7 h | 28.8 h |
| TV, 55 inch LED (LCD) | 82 W | 3.1 h | 3.0 h |
| CPAP machine (no humidifier) | 11 W | 23.0 h | 22.3 h |
| CPAP machine with heated humidifier | 56 W | 4.5 h | 4.4 h |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, stationary) | 290 W | 52 min | 51 min |
| Box fan (20 inch) | 125 W | 2.0 h | 2.0 h |
| Refrigerator (modern, full size) | 275 W | cannot power it | cannot power it |
| Chest freezer | 300 W | cannot power it | cannot power it |
| Sump pump (1/2 HP) | 925 W | cannot power it | cannot power it |
| Drip coffee maker | 900 W | cannot power it | cannot power it |
| Microwave oven (1,000 W cooking power) | 1,530 W | cannot power it | cannot power it |
| Electric kettle | 1,500 W | cannot power it | cannot power it |
| Window air conditioner (5,000 BTU) | 525 W | cannot power it | cannot power it |
| Electric space heater (1,500 W) | 1,500 W | cannot power it | cannot power it |
Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer.
Specifications
| Specification | Yeti 300 | Explorer 300 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 297 Wh | 288 Wh |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) | LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cycle life | 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity | 4,000 cycles to 70% capacity |
| Continuous AC output | 350 W | 300 W |
| Surge rating | 600 W | 600 W |
| AC voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| USB-C | 3 ports, up to 100 W | 2 ports, up to 100 W |
| USB-A | 2 ports | 1 port |
| Wall charging input | up to 420 W | Not published |
| Solar input | up to 200 W | up to 100 W |
| Expansion batteries | no | no |
| Weight | 13.7 lb (6.2 kg) | 8.2 lb (3.7 kg) |
| Size (box) | 11.3 × 7.7 × 6.8 in | 9.1 × 6.6 × 6 in |
| Charges down to | 32 °F (0 °C) | 32 °F (0 °C) |
| Runs down to | -4 °F (-20 °C) | 14 °F (-10 °C) |
| Ingress rating | IPX4 | Not published |
| App connection | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Not published |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| AC outlets | Not published | 2 |
| 240 V | Not published | no 240 V output |
| TT-30 RV outlet | Not published | no |
| L14-30 outlet | Not published | no |
| 12 V car outlet | Not published | up to 120 W |
| Backup (UPS) switchover | Not published | 20 ms or faster |
Solar refill counts 75% of each station's own solar limit reaching the battery; at 4 peak sun hours a day, divide by 4 for days.
The two stations
Goal Zero's page for the Yeti 300 (opens in a new tab) Jackery's page for the Explorer 300 v2 (opens in a new tab)
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