BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 vs Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
Technical comparison · Ultraportable
With the same nominal capacity (288 Wh for both), the deciding difference is how each handles load and backup power: the Elite 30 V2 doubles continuous output and switches to battery without any drop, the Explorer 300 Plus stays lighter.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| In brief | ||
| Nominal capacity | 0.288 kWh | 0.288 kWh |
| Continuous output | 600 W | 300 W |
| Peak output | 1500 W | 600 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 968.75 €/kWh | 968.75 €/kWh |
| List price | 279 € | 279 € |
| Weight | 4.3 kg | 3.75 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 25 × 17.8 × 16.75 cm | 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 | 0.531 €/kWh | 0.885 €/kWh |
| Energy density | 67 Wh/kg | 76.8 Wh/kg |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 2.08 C | 1.04 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | 199 € | 279 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Depth of discharge | 95 % | — |
| Expandable | — | No |
| Fastest USB-C | 140 W | 100 W |
| Maximum charge power | 0.38 kW | — |
| 0–80% charge time | 45 min | — |
| Maximum solar input | 200 W | 100 W |
| Backup power | UPS | EPS (brief interruption) |
| Switchover time | 10 ms | 20 ms |
| Standby consumption | 4.5 W | — |
| Ingress protection | IP20 | — |
| Mounting | Portable | Portable |
| Minimum temperature | -20 °C | -10 °C |
| Maximum temperature | 40 °C | 45 °C |
| Noise level | 30 dB | 45 dB |
| App required for setup | No | No |
| Declared standards | — | CE, UN 38.3 |
JouleSpecs Awards
Best value Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh)
Best balance of technical score and price among the 14 sheets in the Ultraportable category (outlet-sized tier): list price €199, technical score 67/100.
How we assign awards →No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Continuous output: 600 W vs 300 W → the Elite 30 V2 runs appliances the Explorer 300 Plus can't sustain continuously.
- Warranty: 5 years vs 3 → more coverage for the Elite 30 V2.
- Noise level: 30 dB vs 45 → the Elite 30 V2 stays near-silent, the Explorer 300 Plus is clearly audible in a room.
- Backup power: UPS continuity vs EPS with a brief pause → a design choice: the Elite 30 V2 keeps the load powered, the Explorer 300 Plus has a short gap.
Which one to choose
Choose BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 if…
Pick the Elite 30 V2 if you need to run appliances up to 600 W continuously and want true continuity (UPS) when it switches to battery, plus near-silent operation (30 dB). In exchange you carry about 550 g more, though the warranty still reaches 5 years vs 3.
Choose Jackery Explorer 300 Plus if…
Pick the Explorer 300 Plus if a load up to 300 W is enough and you prefer the lighter of the two (3.75 kg vs 4.3). You accept a brief interruption when switching to battery (EPS instead of UPS) and louder operation (45 dB vs 30).
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