Product Review · Updated October 2026
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus Review — and the Explorer 300 That Replaced It on Amazon
The Explorer 300 Plus has become hard to find new: its old Amazon listing now shows a different product, and major retailers no longer stock it new. The small Jackery you can buy on Amazon today is the Explorer 300 — 292Wh behind a 300W AC outlet, with two AC outlets instead of one, at about 7 lb. For what most people use a 300-class station for (phones, lights, a laptop, one CPAP night) the two are close substitutes. Below: what the 300 Plus was, how the Explorer 300 differs, and who should buy either.
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Jackery Explorer 300
Capacity
292
Watt-hours
AC Output
300
Watts, 2 AC outlets
Weight
~7.1
Pounds
Price
$259.00
Current on Amazon
Our editorial score: 87/100
Jackery Explorer 300 vs 300 Plus
Two small Jackerys with nearly identical capacity and the same 300W inverter. The differences are the outlets, the weight, and — for most shoppers now — availability.
| Spec | Explorer 300 (on Amazon now) | Explorer 300 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 292 Wh | 288 Wh |
| Chemistry | Listed as LiFePO4 on the current Amazon listing | LiFePO4 |
| AC output | 300W, two AC outlets | 300W (600W surge), one AC outlet |
| Weight | About 7 lb (listings range 7.0–7.5 lb) | 8.27 lb |
| AC recharge | Check the listing | About 2 hours |
| Where to buy | $259.00 on Amazon | Hard to find new; Jackery has sold refurbished units |
300 Plus specs are from Jackery's product pages and retailer listings. For the Explorer 300, published surge figures disagree (500W vs 600W) and Jackery has not published a spec sheet we could match to the refreshed LiFePO4 listing, so we show only what the sources agree on. Cycle-life figures conflict across Jackery's own regional pages, so we omit them for both.
The Explorer 300 wins on
- • Availability — it is the one you can order new on Amazon
- • Two AC outlets instead of one
- • Weight — roughly a pound lighter
The 300 Plus wins on
- • Confirmed LiFePO4 chemistry from Jackery's own spec pages
- • A published 600W surge rating
- • If you find one new or refurbished at a fair price, it is still a solid small unit
Real-World Runtime: What a 300-Class Jackery Covers
Either model gives you roughly 248 usable watt-hours after inverter losses behind a 300W outlet. That is electronics territory, not appliance territory. Conservative planning figures:
| Device | Typical draw | Estimated runtime |
|---|---|---|
| Phone charging | ~12 Wh per charge | ~20 charges |
| CPAP (humidifier off) | ~30W | ~8 hours — one night |
| LED camp lantern | ~10W | ~25 hours |
| Laptop | ~60W | ~4 hours |
| 32″ TV | ~50W | ~5 hours |
The 300W ceiling is the line to respect: coffee makers, kettles, hair dryers and heaters are out of reach on either model. A mini fridge may start, but the capacity buys only a few hours. If your list includes anything with a heating element or a compressor you need through the night, start at the 1 kWh tier with the Explorer 1000 V2.
How It Compares With Other Small Stations
| Model | Capacity | AC output | Solar in | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 300 | 292 Wh | 300W | 100W | 7.1 lb | $259.00 |
| EcoFlow River 3 Plus | 286 Wh | 600W | 220W | 10.4 lb | $299.00 |
| EcoFlow River 3 | 245 Wh | 300W | 110W | 7.8 lb | Check price at Amazon → |
| Bluetti Elite 30 V2 | 288 Wh | 600W | 200W | 9.5 lb | Check price at Amazon → |
| Anker SOLIX C300 DC | 288 Wh | None (DC only) | 100W | 6.17 lb | $189.99 |
If you want more output in this size, the EcoFlow River 3 Plus (600W, 220W solar) and Bluetti Elite 30 V2 (600W) both double the Jackery's AC ceiling; the Anker C300 DC is the lightest but has no AC outlet at all. Compare the River family in which EcoFlow River should I buy, or every small unit in our under-$500 guide.
Who Should Buy a 300-Class Jackery — and Who Shouldn't
Buy it if you…
- ✓ Want a simple first power station from an established brand
- ✓ Tent-camp, where about 7 lb genuinely matters
- ✓ Need closet insurance for apartment outages: phones, lights, router, one CPAP night
- ✓ Are gift shopping — see our gift guide
Skip it if you…
- ✗ Want to run anything with a heating element or a compressor overnight
- ✗ Need blender or coffee-maker capability — that takes a 1,500W-class unit like the Explorer 1000 V2
- ✗ Want the most output per pound in this size — the River 3 Plus and Elite 30 V2 offer 600W
Small Jackery units have historically seen their most accessible pricing during the November window and Prime Day — check the Jackery Black Friday tracker, or compare every model in which Jackery should I buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Jackery Explorer 300 and 300 Plus?
Both have a 300W AC inverter and nearly the same capacity (292Wh vs 288Wh). The Explorer 300 has two AC outlets and weighs about 7 lb; the 300 Plus has one AC outlet, a published 600W surge rating and weighs 8.27 lb. The Explorer 300 is the one currently sold new on Amazon.
Is the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus discontinued?
We could not confirm an official discontinuation, but it has become hard to find new: its former Amazon listing now shows a different product and major retailers no longer stock it new. Jackery has sold refurbished units. The Explorer 300 is the closest model on Amazon.
Can a Jackery 300 run a mini-fridge?
It may start one, but the capacity only covers a few hours of a compressor mini-fridge. For overnight refrigeration, step up to a 1 kWh station such as the Explorer 1000 V2.
Can a Jackery 300 run a CPAP all night?
Usually one night with the heated humidifier off, at around 30W. With the humidifier on, the draw rises sharply and runtime falls well short of a full night.