Jackery
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
Ranked #46 of 46 power stations we track.
A compact 288Wh LiFePO4 power station with a single 300W AC outlet and two 100W USB-C ports, suited to charging laptops, phones and small gear on day trips.
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Strengths
- 8.27 lb with a 288Wh LiFePO4 battery
- Two USB-C outputs rated up to 100W
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth app control
- 20 ms UPS switchover
Watch out for
- Only one AC outlet, rated 300W continuous / 600W surge
- Solar and car charging run through the USB-C input, capped at 100W
- Not expandable
Score breakdown
How the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus scores: 5.2/10Methodology
- Battery chemistry16% weightLiFePO4
- Rated cycle life12% weightNot published
- AC output12% weight300 W
- Energy density12% weight34.82 Wh/lb
- AC recharge time12% weightNot published
- Solar recharge rate8% weight0.35 W per Wh
- Expandable8% weightNo
- UPS switchover8% weight20 ms
- Warranty8% weight3 yr
- App control4% weightwifi+bluetooth
Full specifications
| Brand | Jackery |
|---|---|
| Model | Explorer 300 Plus |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 288 |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| AC output, continuous (W) | 300 |
| AC output, surge (W) | 600 |
| AC outlets | 1 |
| Pure sine wave | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 2 |
| USB-C max per port (W) | 100 |
| USB-A ports | 1 |
| 12V car outlet | Yes |
| Solar input, max (W) | 100 |
| Solar input, min voltage (V) | 12 |
| Solar input, max open-circuit voltage (V) | 27 |
| Solar input connector | other |
| Car charging input (W) | 100 |
| Expandable with extra batteries | No |
| UPS switchover (ms) | 20 |
| Weight (lb) | 8.27 |
| App connectivity | wifi+bluetooth |
| Warranty (years) | 3 |
Specs last checked 2026-10-21.
What will it run, and for how long?
| Appliance | Draw | Inverter | Runtime | Runtime as a share of 24 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ResMed AirSense 11 CPAP | 56 W | Runs | 4.4 h | |
| Wi-Fi router | 6.5 W | Runs | 38 h | |
| Smartphone charger | 10 W | Runs | 24 h | |
| Laptop computer | 50 W | Runs | 4.9 h | |
| LED bulb (60 W equivalent) | 9 W | Runs | 27 h | |
| Full-size refrigerator (ENERGY STAR) | 160 Wavg 51 W cycling | Runs | 4.8 h | |
| 12V portable fridge (Dometic CFX5 45) | 58 Wavg 7 W cycling | Runs | 35 h | |
| LED/LCD TV (about 45-inch) | 162 W | Runs | 1.5 h | |
| Window fan | 153 W | Runs | 1.6 h | |
| Drip coffee maker | 1,300 W | Over inverter | — | |
| Microwave oven (1.25 cu ft) | 1,500 W | Over inverter | — | |
| Submersible sump pump (1/2 HP) | 1,000 W3,000 W to start | Over inverter | — |
Runtime = usable energy ÷ average draw. We count 85% of the rated 288 Wh as usable (245 Wh) to cover inverter and DC conversion losses. Fridges and freezers are averaged over their compressor cycle. An appliance runs only if its running watts fit the 300 W inverter and its start-up surge fits the 600 W surge rating. Wattages come from our appliance wattage table; try your own mix in the runtime calculator.
Which solar panels fit it?
- Solar input up to 100 W
- Voltage window 12–27 V
- Connector brand-specific
| Panel | Rated | Voc | Connection | Solar-only recharge | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel | 220 W | 21.5 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 2.9 hinput capped at 100 W | EcoFlow |
| BougeRV 200W Foldable Portable Solar Panel | 200 W | 21 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 2.9 hinput capped at 100 W | BougeRV |
| Renogy 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel Blanket | 200 W | 19.6 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 2.9 hinput capped at 100 W | Renogy |
| Renogy 220W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel Suitcase | 220 W | 23.3 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 2.9 hinput capped at 100 W | Renogy |
| BLUETTI SP200L 200W Portable Solar Panel | 200 W | 24.6 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 2.9 hinput capped at 100 W | BLUETTI |
| Rich Solar MEGA 200 Portable Briefcase Solar Panel | 200 W | 22.2 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 2.9 hinput capped at 100 W | Rich Solar |
| EcoFlow 110W Portable Solar Panel | 110 W | 21.8 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 3.5 hinput capped at 100 W | EcoFlow |
| EcoFlow 100W Flexible Solar Panel | 100 W | 20.3 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 3.8 h | EcoFlow |
| BLUETTI SP100L 100W Portable Solar Panel | 100 W | 24.62 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 3.8 h | BLUETTI |
| EcoFlow 100W Rigid Solar Panel | 100 W | 20.3 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 3.8 h | EcoFlow |
| Rich Solar MEGA 100 | 100 W | 22.8 V | Adapter: MC4 to the station's solar port | 3.8 h | Rich Solar |
Recharge time is from empty with one panel in full sun: 288 Wh ÷ the lower of75% of the panel's rating or the station's solar input limit. A panel rated above the input limit is safe as long as its Voc fits, because the station only draws what it can take. MC4 panels need a standard MC4 adapter cable, which many stations include. Wiring two panels in series doubles the Voc, so check the total against the voltage window. Try any pairing in the solar panel matcher.
16 panels that don't fit
- Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel: its 8mm DC plug doesn't fit the brand-specific solar port
- EcoFlow 125W Bifacial Modular Solar Panel: its XT60 plug doesn't fit the brand-specific solar port
- Renogy 400W N-Type Portable Solar Panel Blanket: its 39.2 V Voc is above the 27 V limit
- BLUETTI PV100 FX Flexible Solar Panel: its 41.4 V Voc is above the 27 V limit
- Renogy 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel Suitcase: its 47.2 V Voc is above the 27 V limit
- Anker SOLIX PS200 Portable Solar Panel: its 57.6 V Voc is above the 27 V limit
- Anker SOLIX PS400 Portable Solar Panel: its 57.6 V Voc is above the 27 V limit
- EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel: its 48 V Voc is above the 27 V limit
- BougeRV 200W N-Type ShadePower Solar Panel: its 36.4 V Voc is above the 27 V limit
- EcoFlow 400W Rigid Solar Panel: its 37.1 V Voc is above the 27 V limit
- Goal Zero Nomad 400: its brand-specific plug doesn't fit the brand-specific solar port
- BougeRV Yuma 100W CIGS Thin-Film Flexible Solar Panel with Pre-Punched Holes: its 30.5 V Voc is above the 27 V limit
- Goal Zero Nomad 200: its brand-specific plug doesn't fit the brand-specific solar port
- Goal Zero Nomad 100: its 8mm DC plug doesn't fit the brand-specific solar port
- Goal Zero Boulder 100 Briefcase: its 8mm DC plug doesn't fit the brand-specific solar port
- Goal Zero Boulder 200 Briefcase: its brand-specific plug doesn't fit the brand-specific solar port
How it compares
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | EcoFlow RIVER 3 | Anker SOLIX C300 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 5.2 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycle life | — | 3,000 | — |
| AC output | 300 W | 300 W | 300 W |
| Energy density | 34.82 Wh/lb | 31.41 Wh/lb | 31.65 Wh/lb |
| AC recharge time | — | 60 min | — |
| Solar recharge rate | 0.35 W per Wh | 0.45 W per Wh | 0.35 W per Wh |
| Expandable | No | No | No |
| UPS switchover | 20 ms | 20 ms | 10 ms |
| Warranty | 3 yr | 2 yr | 5 yr |
| App control | wifi+bluetooth | wifi+bluetooth | wifi+bluetooth |
| Launch MSRP | — | — | $249.99 |