Fit and tradeoffs
Who it's for
- Car camping and weekend trips, where the station has to come out of the trunk.
- Charging phones, lights, and a laptop.
Who it's not for
- High-draw appliances such as a kettle or microwave.
- Backing up a whole house.
Cons
- Continuous output is under 1,500 W.
- The battery cannot take an add-on pack.
Similar size
Under 500 Wh, 4 models. This one is highlighted.
| Model | Capacity | Output | Score | List price | Price / Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker SOLIX C300 | 288 Wh | 300 W | 7.8 | $429.99 | $1.49 / Wh |
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | 288 Wh | 600 W | 8.2 | $289.99 | $1.01 / Wh |
| Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | 288 Wh | 300 W | 8.1 | $279.00 | $0.97 / Wh |
| Jackery Explorer 300 | 293 Wh | 300 W | 8.1 | $289.00 | $0.99 / Wh |
Score
8.1 / 10, from the four rows below. Each row is scored from 7.0 to 10.
CapacityWeight 35%
7.8
293 Wh
Continuous outputWeight 25%
7.3
300 W
WeightWeight 20%
9.5
7.1 lb · 3.22 kg
List priceWeight 20%
8.3
$0.99 / Wh
How to read this: The number compares models on the same specs. It is not a mark of absolute quality. The weights are on How we review.
Battery test
How much battery another site measured, next to the brand's number. Their test may use a different load.
| Source | Usable capacity | Share of rated | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 260 Wh | 89% |
Runtime estimates
About how long Jackery Explorer 300 runs common devices. Estimate, not a measurement: rated watt-hours × 85% ÷ the device's watts. Temperature, startup, and conversion loss change the real time.
| Device | Runtime (estimate) |
|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 24.9 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 16.6 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 6.2 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 4.2 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 3.8 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | Can't run this. |
Full specs
Published by the brand.
| Capacity | 293 Wh |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | NMC |
| Cycle life | 800 (typical NMC claim on older units; confirm per unit) |
| Battery test | 260 Wh · 89% of rated |
| Continuous output | 300 W |
|---|---|
| Peak output | 500 W |
| Ports | AC outlets x 2, USB-C x 1, USB-A x 4, 12V car outlet |
| Expandable | No |
| UPS | No |
| Solar input | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Solar voltage | 12.6–22V (DC7909; 3–7A) |
| AC input | 90 W |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Weight | 7.1 lb · 3.22 kg |
| Dimensions | 23 × 13.3 × 19.9 cm (≈9.06 × 5.24 × 7.83 in) |
| Noise | 55 dB · Jackery |
| List price | $289.00 on October 2026 |
Similar models
Anker SOLIX C300
288 Wh · 300 W$429.99
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
288 Wh · 600 W$289.99
Jackery Explorer 300 v2
288 Wh · 300 W$279.00When to pick something else
- Phones and lights on a smaller budget: ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300, listed at less than half the price.
- A longer outage or more devices: DJI Power 500, with more capacity and more output.
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Editorial team · Updated November 1, 2026
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