Jackery Explorer 240
240 Wh · 200 W output · NMC · $199
✅ Specs verified against the manufacturer's official listing — source · Last checked
Our verdict
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.
What we like
- 6.6 lb
- Cheap
Where it falls short
- ~500 Li-ion cycles
- 200W output, no USB-C PD
Full specifications
| Capacity | 240 Wh |
|---|---|
| Continuous output | 200 W |
| Surge output | 400 W |
| Battery chemistry | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 500 |
| Weight | 6.6 lb |
| Max solar input | 65 W |
| Recharge (AC) | 5h |
| Expandable | No |
| Warranty | 2 years |
What can the Jackery Explorer 240 run?
| Appliance | Can start it? | Est. runtime |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ Surge too high | — |
| Mini fridge | ✅ Yes | 6.5 hrs |
| Chest freezer | ❌ Surge too high | — |
| CPAP machine | ✅ Yes | 5.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ Surge too high | — |
| Well pump (1/2 HP) | ❌ Surge too high | — |
| Space heater | ❌ Surge too high | — |
| Window AC (8k BTU) | ❌ Surge too high | — |
| Microwave | ❌ Surge too high | — |
| Coffee maker | ❌ Surge too high | — |
| TV (55" LED) | ✅ Yes | 2.0 hrs |
| Laptop | ✅ Yes | 3.1 hrs |
| Phone charger | ✅ Yes | 10.2 hrs |
| CPAP + humidifier | ✅ Yes | 2.3 hrs |
| Fridge plus essentials | ❌ Surge too high | — |
| 12V RV fridge | ✅ Yes | 11.3 hrs |
| Starlink | ✅ Yes | 3.4 hrs |
| Electric blanket | ✅ Yes | 6.8 hrs |
Runtime = (capacity × 0.85 inverter efficiency) ÷ appliance watts. Refrigerator assumes a 40% compressor duty cycle. Real-world results vary.