Goal Zero Yeti 700 vs Jackery Explorer 600 v2
The Goal Zero Yeti 700 holds 677 Wh against 640 Wh for the Jackery Explorer 600 v2, and gives 600 W against 500 W of continuous output. In October 2026 the Yeti 700 cost $1.03 per Wh of rated capacity and the Explorer 600 v2 $0.78. 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.
Updated
The two in numbers
677 / 640Wh
Capacity
600 / 500W
Output
$1.03 / $0.78
Price per Wh
4.5 h / 4.3 h
Solar refill, peak sun
Figures read Yeti 700 first, Explorer 600 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 700, with 677 Wh against 640 Wh for the Explorer 600 v2. Runtime follows usable watt hours.
- Bigger loads at once: the Goal Zero Yeti 700, with 600 W against 500 W for the Explorer 600 v2. Continuous output caps what runs at the same moment.
- Motor and compressor starts: a tie at 1,000 W.
- Carrying it: the Jackery Explorer 600 v2, with 14.1 lb (6.4 kg) against 20.3 lb (9.2 kg) for the Yeti 700. Lighter is easier to move.
- Price per watt hour: the Jackery Explorer 600 v2, with $0.78 against $1.03 for the Yeti 700. Prices as stored for October 2026; sale prices change often.
- Solar refill: the Jackery Explorer 600 v2, with 4.3 h of peak sun against 4.5 h of peak sun for the Yeti 700. 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 700 | Explorer 600 v2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone charging | 20 W | 28.8 h | 27.2 h |
| Laptop (while charging) | 65 W | 8.9 h | 8.4 h |
| Wi-Fi router and modemestimate | 28 W | 20.6 h | 19.4 h |
| LED bulb, 60 W equivalent (800 lumens) | 8.5 W | 2.8 days | 2.7 days |
| TV, 55 inch LED (LCD) | 82 W | 7.0 h | 6.6 h |
| CPAP machine (no humidifier) | 11 W | 2.2 days | 2.1 days |
| CPAP machine with heated humidifier | 56 W | 10.3 h | 9.7 h |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, stationary) | 290 W | 2.0 h | 1.9 h |
| Box fan (20 inch) | 125 W | 4.6 h | 4.4 h |
| Refrigerator (modern, full size) | 275 W | 10.6 h | 10.0 h |
| Chest freezer | 300 W | 17.3 h | 16.3 h |
| 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 700 | Explorer 600 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 677 Wh | 640 Wh |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) | LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cycle life | 4,000 cycles to 80% capacity | 6,000 cycles to 70% capacity |
| Continuous AC output | 600 W | 500 W |
| Surge rating | 1,000 W | 1,000 W |
| AC outlets | 2 | 2 |
| 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 500 W | Not published |
| Solar input | up to 200 W | up to 200 W |
| Expansion batteries | no | no |
| Weight | 20.3 lb (9.2 kg) | 14.1 lb (6.4 kg) |
| Size (box) | 11.3 × 10.7 × 7.7 in | 12.2 × 8.1 × 6.2 in |
| Charges down to | 32 °F (0 °C) | -4 °F (-20 °C) |
| Runs down to | -4 °F (-20 °C) | -4 °F (-20 °C) |
| Ingress rating | IPX4 | Not published |
| App connection | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Not published |
| Warranty | 5 years | 3 years |
| 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 700 (opens in a new tab) Jackery's page for the Explorer 600 v2 (opens in a new tab)
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