BLUETTI AC50B vs Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
Technical comparison · Ultraportable
BLUETTI AC50B and Jackery Explorer 300 Plus are both ultraportables, but with different output: 700 W against 300 W continuous. The difference that matters is how much load each one can carry at once, not the battery capacity itself.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| In brief | ||
| Nominal capacity | 0.448 kWh | 0.288 kWh |
| Continuous output | 700 W | 300 W |
| Peak output | 1000 W | 600 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 912.95 €/kWh | 968.75 €/kWh |
| List price | 409 € | 279 € |
| Weight | 6.7 kg | 3.75 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 23 × 15.5 × 16.7 cm |
| Outlets | ||
| AC outlets | Yes | Yes |
| How long it lasts | ||
| Battery life cycles | 1825 cicli | 1095 cicli |
| The limit that runs out first | anni di garanzia | anni di garanzia |
| Rated cycles | 3000 cicli | 3000 cicli |
| Capacity at end of cycle life | 80 % | 80 % |
| Warranty | 5 anni | 3 anni |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | 0.5 €/kWh | 0.885 €/kWh |
| Energy density | 66.9 Wh/kg | 76.8 Wh/kg |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 1.56 C | 1.04 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | — | 279 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Expandable | Yes | No |
| Fastest USB-C | 65 W | 100 W |
| Maximum charge power | 0.58 kW | — |
| 0–80% charge time | 45 min | — |
| Maximum solar input | 200 W | 100 W |
| Backup power | UPS | EPS (brief interruption) |
| Switchover time | 20 ms | 20 ms |
| Mounting | Portable | Portable |
| Minimum temperature | -20 °C | -10 °C |
| Maximum temperature | 40 °C | 45 °C |
| Noise level | — | 45 dB |
| App required for setup | No | No |
| Declared standards | — | CE, UN 38.3 |
The differences that matter
- Continuous output: 700 W vs 300 W → the AC50B runs more demanding appliances, the Explorer 300 Plus only light loads.
- Maximum solar input: 200 W vs 100 W → the AC50B recharges faster from a panel.
- Warranty: 5 years vs 3 years.
- Backup power: the AC50B runs full continuity (UPS), the Explorer 300 Plus has a brief pause (EPS) before it kicks in.
Which one to choose
Choose BLUETTI AC50B if…
The AC50B holds a continuous load up to 700 W (1000 W peak) and takes solar input up to 200 W, useful for faster recharging while camping. The trade-off is weight: 6.7 kg, more than double the Explorer 300 Plus.
Choose Jackery Explorer 300 Plus if…
The Explorer 300 Plus covers a lighter load, up to 300 W continuous, with backup power that has a brief pause instead of full continuity. In exchange it weighs 3.75 kg, much less than the AC50B, easy to carry by hand.
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