Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 vs Jackery Explorer 300 v2

Buy the Explorer 1000 V2 if you need to run a fridge, kettle, space heater or a CPAP for several nights. It has 1,070 Wh, 1,500W continuous output and 800W solar input, and owners call it quiet and quick to recharge. The Explorer 300 v2 is the better pick for light, carry-everywhere power: 288 Wh, 300W output and about 8 lbs. Both use LiFePO4 cells rated around 4,000 cycles, so build quality is similar; the 1000 V2 has far more owner feedback, and the 300 v2's high rating rests on very few reviews.

• Choose the Explorer 1000 V2 if you want to run appliances, power a CPAP overnight or charge from large solar panels on a trip.
• Choose the Explorer 300 v2 if you want a light packable unit for phones, laptops, cameras, a fan or a small fridge.