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Goal Zero Yeti 500X — Portable power station · 2020
Goal Zero

Goal Zero Yeti 500X

Portable power station · 2020

82
/ 100
From $699
VS
Goal Zero Yeti 500X wins by 4
Jackery Explorer 240 — Portable power station · 2020
Jackery

Jackery Explorer 240

Portable power station · 2020

78
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Goal Zero Yeti 500X takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Goal Zero Yeti 500X lands at 82 and Jackery Explorer 240 at 78. That puts Goal Zero Yeti 500X ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Goal Zero Yeti 500X if…

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

Pick Jackery Explorer 240 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

Tie

Compared on the cables sub-score

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

Noise

Tie

Compared on the noise sub-score

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

Efficiency

Goal Zero Yeti 500X

Compared on the efficiency sub-score

Goal Zero Yeti 500X leads on efficiency (77 vs 73).

Value for money

Jackery Explorer 240

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Jackery Explorer 240 more score per dollar ($199 vs $699).

Goal Zero Yeti 500X 82
vs
78 Jackery Explorer 240

Score breakdown

Goal Zero Yeti 500X
82
efficiency 77
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
Jackery Explorer 240
78
efficiency 73
noise 86
cables 90
value 80

Specs side-by-side

Goal Zero Yeti 500X versus Jackery Explorer 240 — full spec comparison
Spec Goal Zero Yeti 500X Jackery Explorer 240
Type
Portable power station
Portable power station
Release year
2020
2020

Goal Zero Yeti 500X

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)

Jackery Explorer 240

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: Goal Zero Yeti 500X vs Jackery Explorer 240

Which is better, Goal Zero Yeti 500X or Jackery Explorer 240? +

Goal Zero Yeti 500X scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Goal Zero Yeti 500X worth the price? +

At $699, Goal Zero Yeti 500X delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cables.

Is Jackery Explorer 240 worth the price? +

At $199, Jackery Explorer 240 delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in cables.

Does Goal Zero Yeti 500X or Jackery Explorer 240 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 efficiency, Goal Zero Yeti 500X or Jackery Explorer 240? +

Goal Zero Yeti 500X — leads on efficiency (77 vs 73). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.

Which is the better value, Goal Zero Yeti 500X or Jackery Explorer 240? +

Jackery Explorer 240 — more score per dollar ($199 vs $699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.