Compact lightweight power station, perfect for travel and everyday use
Visit Jackery →The Jackery Explorer 300 Plus is the best compact portable power station for everyday use, travel, and light camping. Weighing just 8.4 lbs and featuring a convenient built-in handle, it's the kind of power station you can grab and go without thinking twice. Despite its small size, it packs a 288Wh LiFePO4 battery with 3,000+ charge cycles — a big upgrade from the original Explorer 300's lithium-ion battery. The 300W AC output (600W surge) can handle laptops, phones, cameras, small fans, lights, CPAP machines, and other small electronics. It charges fast too — 0-100% in about 2 hours via wall outlet, or you can pair it with Jackery's SolarSaga Mini 40W panel for solar charging on the go. With Jackery's signature simple interface, excellent build quality, and 5-year warranty, the Explorer 300 Plus is the perfect companion for road trips, picnics, remote work, or keeping by your desk as a mini UPS.
Weighs only 8.4 lbs with a built-in carrying handle. Compact dimensions (9.2 x 5.9 x 7.5 inches) make it easy to take anywhere — toss it in your car, backpack, or keep it on your desk. Perfect for travel and everyday use.
Upgraded Plus model uses LiFePO4 chemistry with 3,000+ charge cycles to 80% — that's 6x longer than the original Explorer 300. Safer, more stable, and built to last for years of regular use.
300W continuous pure sine wave AC output with 600W surge peak. Powers laptops, phones, tablets, cameras, small TVs, fans, lights, CPAP machines, and other electronics under 300W.
Jackery's signature no-nonsense design — clear LCD display, one-button operation, and no confusing menus or apps required. Just plug in and go. Backed by Jackery's excellent customer support and 5-year warranty.
| Battery Capacity | 288Wh (LiFePO4) |
|---|---|
| AC Output | 300W (600W surge) pure sine wave — 2 outlets |
| USB Output | 2x USB-A, 1x USB-C (100W PD) |
| DC Output | 1x carport (12V/10A) |
| Charge Cycles | 3,000+ cycles to 80% capacity |
| Recharge Time | ~2 hours (wall), ~2.5 hours (100W solar) |
| Solar Input | Up to 100W (panels sold separately) |
| Weight | 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) |
| Feature | Jackery 300 Plus | BLUETTI EB3A | Anker 521 PowerHouse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $349 | $299 | $299 |
| Capacity | 288Wh | 268Wh | 256Wh |
| AC Output | 300W (600W surge) | 600W (1200W surge) | 200W |
| Battery Type | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Weight | 8.4 lbs | 10 lbs | 6.6 lbs |
| Charge Cycles | 3,000+ | 2,500+ | 3,000+ |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years | 5 years |
| Carry Handle | Yes | Yes | Yes |
300W is enough for most personal electronics: laptops (30-80W), phones (20-30W), tablets, cameras, small TVs (50-80W), fans (20-50W), LED lights (5-20W), CPAP machines (30-60W), small blenders (200-300W), and phone/tablet chargers. It won't run appliances like microwaves, full-size fridges, space heaters, or air conditioners.
Absolutely. The original Explorer 300 used lithium-ion chemistry with only about 500 charge cycles. The Plus version upgrades to LiFePO4 with 3,000+ cycles — that's 6x longer battery life. It also charges faster and has USB-C PD. If you're going to use the power station regularly, the Plus is well worth the extra cost.
A typical 15-inch laptop has a 60-80Wh battery. The Explorer 300 Plus has 288Wh capacity, so accounting for some energy loss during charging, you'd get about 3-4 full charges of a 15" laptop, or 5-6 charges of a smaller 13" laptop. Phones would get 20+ charges.
Yes! The Explorer 300 Plus is perfect for road trips. At 8.4 lbs with a handle, it's easy to move between the car and campsite or hotel. You can charge it from your car's 12V outlet while driving (takes about 4-5 hours), so you arrive at your destination with a full battery. It's great for powering coolers, charging devices, and running small appliances on the go.
The Jackery Explorer 300 Plus is the best compact portable power station for everyday use and travel. It's not the most powerful or the cheapest, but it's perfectly sized for personal electronics, beautifully designed, and backed by Jackery's 5-year warranty and great support. If you want a reliable, easy-to-use power station you can take anywhere, this is it.
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