Jackery Explorer 240 v2 vs Jackery Explorer 240
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
These two cost the same, so the decision comes down to what you're powering.
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2 holds 7% more energy (256Wh vs 240Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2 has 200W more surge headroom (600W vs 400W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 240 is 1.1 lb lighter (6.6 lb vs 7.7 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2 uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
If you plan to cycle the battery daily, think twice about the Jackery Explorer 240. Its NMC cells are rated for 500 cycles against the LiFePO4 rival's longer life — over years of regular use that's the more expensive unit, whatever the sticker says.
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
A very old, very small unit still sold on price alone. The LiFePO4 Explorer 240 v2 beats it on cycles and charging for similar money.
Best for: Only if it’s markedly cheaper than the 240 v2.
Where it falls short:
- ~500 Li-ion cycles
- 200W output, no USB-C PD
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 | Jackery Explorer 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $199 |
| Capacity | 256 Wh | 240 Wh |
| Continuous output | 300 W | 200 W |
| Surge output | 600 W | 400 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 7.7 lb | 6.6 lb |
| Max solar | 100 W | 65 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 5h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 | Jackery Explorer 240 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 6.9 hrs | 6.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 5.4 hrs | 5.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |