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Jackery

Jackery Explorer 300

Amazon's best-selling power station, now with LiFePO4.

4.6 (11,269)4.6/10
Capacity
292 Wh
Output
300 W
Surge
600 W
Weight
7.5 lb
Recharge
4 h
Solar in
100 W
$259.00$289.00−10%Amazon price as of Sep 27, 2026

In stock · 6K+ bought last month · Sold by Jackery Inc (ships from Amazon)

Our verdict

The safe, proven small pick — pay a little more for faster charging elsewhere.

292 Wh, two AC outlets, 100 W USB-C and a 4,000-cycle LiFePO4 battery in a 7.5 lb box. Slow to recharge from the wall, but proven by more than 11,000 ratings.

Ideal for

Camping, vendors and a CPAP (no heat) for one or two nights.

Skip it if

Anyone who needs a fast recharge or runs anything above 300 W.

Capacity3Output2Charging3Solar input2Portability8Battery life7Value7

Editor scores

How it rates

  • Capacity3
  • Output2
  • Charging3
  • Solar input2
  • Portability8
  • Battery life7
  • Value7

Scores are our editorial ratings (0–10), not manufacturer specs. How we score.

Specifications

Full spec sheet

Battery

Capacity292 Wh
Battery chemistryLiFePO4
Rated cycles4,000 cycles
Expandable to—

Output

AC output (continuous)300 W
Surge / peak600 W
AC outlets2
Fastest USB-C port100 W
30 A RV outlet—

Charging

Max AC charging input—
Full charge from the wall240 min
Charging speed (claimed)About 4 h from the wall; 80% in 2.8 h on a 100 W panel
Max solar input100 W
UPS switchover—

Size & build

Weight7.5 lb
Dimensions9.06 × 6.02 × 7.83 in
Noise (claimed)—

Other

App control—
Warranty2 years

Other details

Cycle rating4,000 cycles to 70% capacity
Outputs2 AC, 100 W USB-C, 2 USB-A 15 W, 120 W car port
Best seller#1 in Amazon's Outdoor Generators category at our check

How long it runs (estimates)

CPAP, no humidifier (40 W, 8 h a night)0.8 nights
CPAP + heated humidifier (90 W)0.3 nights
Wi-Fi router + modem (20 W)12 h
Full-size fridge (~1.3 kWh a day)Can't start a typical fridge (needs ~1,200 W surge)
Laptop (60 W)4.1 h
Phone charges (~15 Wh each)17 charges

Based on 292 Wh × 85% usable after inverter losses. Your devices may draw more or less — check yours in the calculator.

Will it run your devices?Check Jackery Explorer 300 against your fridge, CPAP, router and anything else in the runtime calculator

Sources: Amazon listing (292 Wh LiFePO4, 300 W / 600 W surge, 100 W USB-C, 7.5 lb, 4,000 cycles to 70%, 2-year warranty on the listing). A dash (—) means the value isn't published anywhere we could verify.

In-depth review

What it's like to own

The Explorer 300 is the most-bought power station on Amazon. The current version uses LiFePO4 cells rated for 4,000 cycles to 70%, and weighs 7.5 lb with a built-in handle.

It runs laptops, cameras, drones, lights and a CPAP without heat; 300 W isn't enough for a clothes steamer or a kettle. Wall charging takes about four hours, which is slow next to newer rivals that refill in an hour.

Owners use it for camping, market stalls and events several times a week, and the review history goes back years. If you don't need fast charging, it's a safe, simple pick.

Pros

  • #1 best seller, 11,000+ ratings
  • LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles
  • 100 W USB-C
  • Light at 7.5 lb

Cons

  • About 4 h to recharge from the wall
  • 300 W output
  • No UPS mode
  • 100 W max solar
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Owner reviews

What buyers say

4.6 (11,269)
  • 5★81%
  • 4★9%
  • 3★4%
  • 2★1%
  • 1★5%

4.6★ from 11,269 ratings (90% 4–5 stars). Owners praise portability, reliability and how many devices it keeps charged. A 4-star owner notes it wouldn't run a clothes steamer, which exceeds 300 W.

5.0Aug 3, 2026

Powers a market-vendor and singing setup three times a week.

— Samantha, Amazon.com

5.0Sep 5, 2026

Compact and light enough for camping; charges phones and lights.

— mommytosma, Amazon.com

5.0Aug 2, 2026

Three months in, charges in about three hours; not for a fridge or AC.

— Doug, Amazon.com

4.0Sep 15, 2026

Great for small devices, but it couldn't run a clothes steamer.

— Terri Betts, Amazon.com

Owner reviews from Amazon.com, summarized in our words. Ratings as of Sep 27, 2026.

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