EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro vs Jackery Explorer 240 v2
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
Jackery Explorer 240 v2 costs $400 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro holds 200% more energy (768Wh vs 256Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro has 1000W more surge headroom (1600W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2 is 9.3 lb lighter (7.7 lb vs 17 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Neither of these will start a sump pump or well pump — both surge below the ~3,400W those motors need. If home backup with pumps is your use case, look at higher-surge models instead of either of these.
The one you actually carry. At 17 lb it is light enough for one hand, yet unlike the true pocket units it has the 800W of output needed to run small appliances rather than just charge devices.
Best for: Backpackers, photographers and festival-goers who care about weight above all.
Where it falls short:
- 800W output limits you to electronics and small loads
- 220W solar input means slow off-grid top-ups
Jackery's LiFePO4 entry point. A pocket-station rival to the EcoFlow River 2, trading a little output for Jackery's 4,000-cycle rating.
Best for: Weekend campers charging small devices on a budget.
Where it falls short:
- 300W output and one AC outlet
- 256Wh empties quickly under load
| Spec | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $199 |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 256 Wh |
| Continuous output | 800 W | 300 W |
| Surge output | 1600 W | 600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 17 lb | 7.7 lb |
| Max solar | 220 W | 100 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10.9 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 20.7 hrs | 6.9 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 8.2 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 16.3 hrs | 5.4 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |