Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
Portable power station · 2023
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
1000 W · Titanium
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Jackery Explorer 300 Plus lands at 82 and be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 94. That puts be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W ahead by 12 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Jackery Explorer 300 Plus if…
- ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- ✓Solar input
- ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Pick be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 300 Plus | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Portable power station | — |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Wattage | — | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | — | Titanium |
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
- +LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- +Solar input
- +Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
- −Heavy
- −Pricey per Wh
- −Shipping restrictions (Li-ion)
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
FAQ: Jackery Explorer 300 Plus vs be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Which is better, Jackery Explorer 300 Plus or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W? +
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Jackery Explorer 300 Plus worth the price? +
At $299, Jackery Explorer 300 Plus delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cables.
Is be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W worth the price? +
At $329, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in efficiency.
Does Jackery Explorer 300 Plus or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W 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.