#12Jackery Explorer 300

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Jackery Explorer 300

Entry 293Wh, 300W · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com list, Sept 2026 — often $189–$199

79
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Rank #12 of 14 · Power Stations
$259.00
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The verdict

Why it scored a 79

At $259 list (often $189-199 on sale), the Explorer 300 posts a strong 90 on Satisfaction with an Amazon's Choice badge and over 11,000 reviews at 4.6 stars, and Reliability backs that up at 88. Features lags at 66 with just 300W of continuous output, and independent lab testing suggests this successor to the Explorer 300 Plus may use NMC lithium-ion cells rather than the old model's LiFePO4 chemistry, a chemistry downgrade worth confirming before you buy.

Key specs

What you're getting

  • 293 Wh battery; lab testing suggests NMC lithium-ion rather than LiFePO4
  • 300 W continuous AC output, 600 W surge, two pure sine wave AC outlets
  • 100 W USB-C PD port plus two USB-A ports and a 12 V car port
  • About 7.1-7.5 lb, light enough for one-handed carry
  • 0-80% wall recharge in ~2 hrs; ~4 hrs via car, ~2.8 hrs with a 100 W solar panel
  • 4,000 charge cycles to 70% capacity claimed
  • 300 W ceiling rules out most kettles, hair dryers and space heaters

ViperScore breakdown

FactorScoreWeightPoints
Value80×25%20.0
Quality80×20%16.0
Features66×15%9.9
Reliability88×15%13.2
Satisfaction90×15%13.5
Warranty66×10%6.6
Weighted total79

At a glance

  • 293Wh battery, 300W continuous AC output (600W surge)
  • 100W USB-C PD, 2x USB-A, 12V car port; 2x AC outlets
  • ~2 hrs 0-80% AC recharge; 4,000 cycles to 70% capacity
  • Price$259.00
  • TierEntry 293Wh, 300W
  • Category rank#12 of 14
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