Don’t judge this power station by its small size, it comes with a few tricks up its sleeves.
Jackery needs no introduction when it comes to battery-based portable power stations. They are pioneers with the first portable lithium-based station back in 2015. The Explorer series has been through many iterations and now includes features such as the ability to be charged using solar panels. In the end, it remains a reliable portable power source with output sockets suitable for most electronic devices. Take Jackery’s best-seller, the Explorer 1000, and shrink it by two-third and you get the Explorer 300 station, a power source that has ease-of-use and lightweight written all over. It keeps the reliability of its siblings by using high-quality components while having a simple but effective user interface. As with many high-end brands like Apple and Samsung, Jackery carries a premium on the price of its products. The Jackery Explorer 300 costs $299.99 which includes a 300W pure-sine inverter and a 293Wh lithium-ion NMC battery. This is in fact in line with their other products when it comes to dollar per WHr. Jackery is offering 30% off right now on their website for the Explorer 300. True to the Jackery spirit, the Explorer 300 has the same shape and color motif as its bigger siblings. The black plastic case measures 23cm x 13cm x 20cm and feels solid. Four pads located on the bottom prevent any skid. The built-in handle allows carrying the 3.2kg generator effortlessly where it is needed. The battery is based on lithium-ion NMC technology and offers at least 500 charge cycles. The power station is shipped with a bag containing the instruction manual, a 90W wall charger, and a car charging cable. Battery charging can be done either through a dedicated socket and the supplied AC adapter or using the USB Type-C socket. These can combine to decrease the charging time to two hours. The user interface, located on the front panel, uses an LCD to provide status information such as the charge remaining in terms of percent and measurements for input and output power.
