EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro vs Jackery Explorer 600 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 600 v2 costs $200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro holds 20% more energy (768Wh vs 640Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro has 600W more surge headroom (1600W vs 1000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 600 v2 is 0.9 lb lighter (16.1 lb vs 17 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 600 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
An awkward middle child: too small for appliances, heavier and pricier than the device-charging tier. Buy it only on discount.
Best for: Campers who want more than a power bank but won't run appliances.
Where it falls short:
- 500W output blocks most appliances
- $399 sits uncomfortably close to 1kWh units on sale
| Spec | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Jackery Explorer 600 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $399 |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 640 Wh |
| Continuous output | 800 W | 500 W |
| Surge output | 1600 W | 1000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 17 lb | 16.1 lb |
| Max solar | 220 W | 200 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 1h 36m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Jackery Explorer 600 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10.9 hrs | 9.1 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 20.7 hrs | 17.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 8.2 hrs | 6.8 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 16.3 hrs | 13.6 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |