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EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT — 1300 W · Gold
EVGA

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT

1300 W · Gold

86
/ 100
From $229
VS
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus wins by 4
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus — Portable power station · 2024
Jackery

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus

Portable power station · 2024

90
/ 100
From $5,199
Specdex verdict

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT lands at 86 and Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus at 90. That puts Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT if…

  • ✓Modular cabling on most
  • ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
  • ✓10-year warranty on many

Pick Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus if…

  • ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
  • ✓Solar input
  • ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Cables

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus

Compared on the cables sub-score

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus leads on cables (90 vs 86).

Noise

Tie

Compared on the noise sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Efficiency

Tie

Compared on the efficiency sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT more score per dollar ($229 vs $5,199).

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT 86
vs
90 Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus

Score breakdown

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT
86
efficiency 86
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
90
efficiency 85
noise 86
cables 90
value 80

Specs side-by-side

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT versus Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus — full spec comparison
Spec EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
Wattage
1300 W
—
Efficiency
Gold
—
Type
—
Portable power station
Release year
—
2024

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT

Pros
  • +Modular cabling on most
  • +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
  • +10-year warranty on many
Cons
  • −Bulky on higher wattages
  • −Fan noise varies by load
  • −Cable length may not fit some cases

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus

Pros
  • +LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
  • +Solar input
  • +Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Pricey per Wh
  • −Shipping restrictions (Li-ion)

FAQ: EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT vs Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus

Which is better, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT or Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus? +

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT worth the price? +

At $229, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in efficiency.

Is Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus worth the price? +

At $5,199, Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in cables.

Does EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT or Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for cables, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT or Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus? +

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus — leads on cables (90 vs 86). Compared on the cables sub-score.

Which is the better value, EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT or Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus? +

EVGA SuperNOVA 1300 GT — more score per dollar ($229 vs $5,199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.