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Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
288 Wh and 300 W of AC, on an LFP battery. It has the third-most watt-hours per pound of the 14 stations in the under 300 Wh class. Jackery no longer sells it new in its own US store.
- 288 Whcapacity
- 300 WAC output
- 100 Wsolar input
- 8.27 lbweight
- 3,000rated cycles
By the Power Station Chart team, from Jackery's manuals and spec pages. Reviewed before publishing; last reviewed October 31, 2026.
The Explorer 300 Plus in brief
The Explorer 300 Plus holds the third-most watt-hours per pound of the 14 stations under 300 Wh, at 34.8 Wh/lb, but Jackery no longer sells it new in its own US store. The nearest current model is the Explorer 300 v2. It stores 288 Wh in LFP cells, weighs 8.27 lb, and puts out 300 W AC with 600 W of surge. Its wall charge takes 1 h, and solar at the full 100 W input takes 3.8 h. The warranty was 5 years, longer than the 3 years on the 300 v2. A laptop gets 2.5 h to 7 h, a Wi-Fi router 5.4 h to 28 h, and a 55 inch LED TV 2.4 h to 3.4 h. Anything above 300 W, such as a 1,500 W microwave, is past its output.
How long the Explorer 300 Plus runs things
Times use about 85% of the rated capacity, the part left after inverter and battery losses. A refrigerator at 104 W runs 2.7 h to 7 h, and a chest freezer at 192 W runs 6.2 h to 11 h. Their 1,305 W and 1,200 W startup draws are beyond what this unit covers.
Work out your own mix of loads. A red bar means it draws more than the 300 W this station can supply.
How fast it refills
Solar time assumes panels reach 75% of their rating. Figure it for your state and panels.
Solar panels for the Explorer 300 Plus
Solar goes in through its USB-C port, at 12 to 27 V and up to 100 W. Panels with barrel plugs need Jackery's DC8020-to-USB-C adapter, which settles the voltage with the station, so a plain panel voltage check does not apply. Confirm your panel on Jackery's list.
Who the Explorer 300 Plus suits
It suits someone buying used or from remaining stock who wants the 5-year warranty and a USB-C solar port. Panels reach that port through a DC8020 to USB-C adapter, up to 100 W. For a new purchase, the Explorer 300 v2 is rated for 4,000 cycles to 70%, weighs 8.16 lb and has a DC8020 solar port. The Anker SOLIX C300 offers a 5-year warranty and a 10 ms switchover, and works down to -4 F, where the 300 Plus is rated to 14 F.
Full Explorer 300 Plus specifications
| Capacity | 288 Wh |
|---|---|
| Usable after losses | about 245 Wh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 to 80% capacity |
| AC output | 300 W |
| AC surge | 600 W |
| 240 V | no |
| UPS switchover | 20 ms |
| AC outlets | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 2, up to 100 W |
| USB-A ports | 1 |
| 12 V car port | 10 A |
| Wall charging | 300 W |
| Weight | 8.27 lb |
| Watt-hours per pound | 35 |
| Size | 9.1 x 6.1 x 6.6 in |
| Operating temperature | 14 to 113 F |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Extra batteries | no |
What these figures mean: usable watt-hours, surge and continuous watts, battery types, switchover time, car charging and UL listings.
Choosing within the Jackery Explorer plus
| Model | Capacity | AC output | Solar input | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explorer 300 Plus | 288 Wh | 300 W | 100 W | 8.27 lb |
| Explorer 1000 Plus | 1,264.64 Wh | 2,000 W | 800 W | 32 lb |
| Explorer 2000 Plus | 2,042.8 Wh | 3,000 W | 1,400 W | 61.5 lb |
| Explorer 5000 Plus | 5,040 Wh | 7,200 W | 4,000 W | 134.5 lb |
Other generations
- Newer model: Jackery Explorer 300 v2, 288 Wh
Closest alternatives by capacity
- Jackery Explorer 300 v2288 Wh
AC 300 W, solar 100 W, weight 8.16 lb, port DC8020
- Anker SOLIX C300288 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 300 W, solar 100 W, weight 9.1 lb, port XT60
- Anker SOLIX C300X288 Wh
AC 300 W, solar 100 W, weight 9.1 lb, port XT60
- BLUETTI Elite 30 V2288 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 600 W, solar 200 W, weight 9.48 lb, port XT60
- BLUETTI Elite 30 mini288 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 300 W, solar 100 W, weight 7.28 lb, port XT60
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus286 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 600 W, solar 220 W, weight 10.36 lb, port XT60i
FAQ
Is the Jackery Explorer 300 Plus still sold?
Jackery no longer sells it new in its own US store. The Explorer 300 v2 is the newer model with the same 288 Wh capacity.
How long does the Explorer 300 Plus take to recharge?
It fills from the wall in 1 h. Solar at the full 100 W input takes 3.8 h.
How do solar panels connect to it?
Through its USB-C port, using a DC8020 to USB-C adapter, at up to 100 W. Confirm your panel on Jackery's list.
Can it power a space heater?
No. A space heater draws 1,575 W while the 300 Plus outputs 300 W, so it will not run one.
Where these figures come from
Every figure above is Jackery's own unless a note says otherwise.
3 documents
- Jackery, manual, read October 31, 2026
- Jackery, manual, read October 31, 2026
- Footprint Hero, secondary, read October 31, 2026