Jackery Explorer 240 v2 Portable Power Station
Jackery Explorer 240 v2 Portable Power Station Summary
- Long-lasting Battery: Features 256Wh LiFePO4 battery with 10-year lifespan and 3,000 charge cycles in a compact 7.7 lb package
- Fast Charging Capability: Recharges in just 1 hour with App activation, 2 hours via AC outlet, or 3 hours with 100W solar panels
- Versatile Output Options: Provides 300W AC output and 100W USB-C PD port for simultaneous charging of multiple devices
- Safety Certified: UL certified power station with TÜV SÜD verified solar panels and 20ms UPS backup for emergencies
- Smart App Control: Customizable settings via WiFi or Bluetooth app, including auto turn-off and battery saving mode
- Built-in Features: Includes integrated camping light for outdoor use and emergency illumination
- Package Contents: Includes power station, user manual, AC cable, and 5-year customer support
Original price was: $249.00.$179.00Current price is: $179.00.
Description
Buying Guide: Jackery Explorer 240 v2 Portable Power Station
Understanding Portable Power Stations
Portable power stations like the Jackery Explorer 240 v2 are rechargeable battery-powered generators that provide electricity when you’re away from traditional power sources. Before purchasing, it’s important to understand what makes the Explorer 240 v2 stand out in the market.
Battery Capacity and Technology
The Explorer 240 v2 features a 256Wh LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery, which offers significant advantages:
- Exceptional longevity with a 10-year battery life
- Maintains performance through 3,000 charge cycles
- More stable and safer than standard lithium-ion batteries
- Compact design weighing only 7.7 lbs
When selecting a portable power station, the LiFePO4 technology in the Explorer 240 v2 offers superior durability compared to many competitors using standard lithium-ion batteries.
Power Output Capabilities
Consider what devices you’ll need to power:
- 300W AC output handles most small electronics and appliances
- 100W USB-C PD port for fast-charging laptops, phones, and tablets
- Multiple output ports for simultaneous device charging
The 300W output is sufficient for camping lights, CPAP machines (without heater), laptops, small fans, and other low-power devices.
Charging Speed and Options
The Explorer 240 v2 offers versatile recharging methods:
- 1-hour fast charging (via app activation)
- Standard 2-hour charging with AC wall outlet
- 3-hour solar charging with compatible 100W solar panels
Note that solar charging requires a DC8020 to USB-C adapter (sold separately) for compatibility with Jackery solar panels.
Portability Considerations
With dimensions of 9.1 x 6 x 6.6 inches and weighing 11.14 pounds, the Explorer 240 v2 is designed for mobility. Consider these factors:
- Compact size fits easily in vehicles, RVs, and camping gear
- Integrated handle for easy carrying
- Lightweight compared to many competing power stations
Safety Features and Certifications
Safety should be a primary concern when selecting a power station:
- UL certification ensures product safety standards
- Built-in Battery Management System (BMS) prevents overcharging and short circuits
- Rapid UPS functionality with 20ms response time for emergency power
- TÜV SÜD verification when paired with Jackery solar panels
Smart Features and Usability
The Explorer 240 v2 includes modern conveniences:
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for remote monitoring
- Companion app for customizing settings
- Battery-saving mode to extend runtime
- Built-in camping light for outdoor use
- Real-time battery level monitoring
Intended Use Cases
Consider your primary usage scenarios:
- Camping/Outdoor Activities: Powers lights, phones, small fans, and portable electronics
- RV Travel: Supplements existing power systems for additional capacity
- Emergency Preparedness: Provides backup power for essential devices during outages
- Work-from-anywhere: Powers laptops and communication devices
Warranty and Support
The Explorer 240 v2 comes with:
- 5-year customer support
- Comprehensive user manual
- Standard accessories including AC charging cable
Always check the warranty terms and support options before purchasing.
Price Considerations
When evaluating the value of the Explorer 240 v2:
- Compare cost per watt-hour with similar products
- Consider the long-term value of the 10-year battery lifespan
- Factor in the cost of any additional accessories you might need (like the solar adapter)
Final Recommendations
The Jackery Explorer 240 v2 is ideal for users who:
- Need portable power for weekend camping or day trips
- Require a lightweight solution under 12 pounds
- Want fast charging capabilities
- Value long-term reliability with LiFePO4 battery technology
- Appreciate smart features and app control
For users requiring higher power output (over 300W) or significantly more capacity, you might need to consider larger models in the Jackery lineup.
Jackery Explorer 240 v2 Portable Power Station Prices
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Specification: Jackery Explorer 240 v2 Portable Power Station
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Shane –
I bought this so I can use my CPAP machine during power outages. I am 67 and it is easy to carry, with a sturdy handle. There are different ports on the machine so you can charge so many things. There are good instructions for charging on a wall socket or setting up solar panels to charge it. It comes with a well made carry bag for the solar panels. This is great for emergency evacuations. or camping as it can be solar charged. It is easy to check the charge on the battery in a window that lights up when you turn the unit on. It has a flash light that can be turned on as well as flashing an SOS if you push the on light on button twice. I highly recommend this unit.
Shane –
Okay, I will start out by saying I am a U.S Service-member with over twenty years of Honorable service. With that being said I’ve done multiple tours to almost every desert in the Middle East, tours in tropical environments, tours in some pretty secluded off grid undisclosed locations. I only put this out there because I’ve had the pleasure of being a Jackery customer for years and years and the Jackery 240 portable power station, , the Jackery Solar Saga 60w tri-fold panels, and the small Jackery portable chargers were compact and lightweight enough to fit into my pack with ease and leave me room for the other essentials. Imagine being in the middle of nowhere and have a weeks worth of power at your fingertips for recharges, lights, portable fans, small burner for coffee and cooking. Then being able to say it never failed you, always recharged quickly, and has been through the worlds harshest conditions and environments, yet functions like the day you pulled it out of the box. So this began my Jackery passion. Which led me to purchase the Jackery 500. Everything I’ve said above applies to the 500 ten fold folks. Being Military my pay isn’t great so I’ve had to accumulate these items over the course of years, however never have I had to justify spending the money to my wife, as long as I said the word Jackery. Because she’s used the items as well here at home guard. My son plays Football and daughter plays soccer in the Nevada desert just miles away from where the annual Burning Man event is held. Hot dry desert climate, no trees for shade, just direct unrelenting heat. This genius woman, the love of my life used our Jackery Portable power stations to run dual fans, and a small refrigerated trucker cooler during daytime practices in a pop up sunshade tent, all neatly placed in one of those little soccer mom wheeled totes, and a folding low loveseat chair. Talk about super mom, with lots of friends who also wanted to stay cool. Then when night fell and the kids weren’t finished with practice, my lovely wife handed over the Jackery 500 to the coaches who then plugged LED lights into it and lit up the field for the kids giving us an extra hour or two to practice without the heat. This convinced her to give me permission to buy the SolarSaga 100w panels. Money was tight but she gave me the go ahead and we’ve never looked back and haven’t got an ounce of regret or buyers remorse for a single product. But this review is neither for the the Jackery 240, the Jackery 500, the SolarSaga 100w or 60w panels. It’s not even for the Jackery portable chargers. This review is to let you know, the day the Jackery 1000w Portable Power Station became available we did not hesitate for a second to buy it. With the stories we heard from friends about California and Washington power outages, the Covid-19 Pandemic, and any one of the many RV trips we take into Gods country to get away from it all for a few weeks, we both agreed this was the best thing for our family. Why use heavy loud generators, carry fuel, deal with all that monotonous nonsense, when you could literally live off the Jackery Families products. I say Family because over the years I’ve had multiple email contacts and numerous phone calls with them, and every interaction was amazing. Courteous, professional, and the products are literally second to none. The Jackery 1000 is my newest addition and there’s nothing I can say about it that the 240 or 500 don’t already represent. Twice the power, twice the life, multiple solar panel options, can recharge through car, wall, or good ol sunshine. I could get technical and go down the path as some of these reviewers do, but you anyone can read the box. I can sum everything the box says by just telling you that these products, put out by this amazing company, can enhance anyone’s life, save somebodies life, and will probably last your the rest of yours. It’s a no brainer for us. I’ve purchased every product so far with a smile knowing its perfect and the people handing it to me care enough to treat you as if you were family.
Sergio Corona –
I was a bit reluctant to get this battery due to the fact that I knew Resmed charges $1200 for their AirSense 10 battery, so I wasn’t sure whether this unit would do a comparable job, given it is a fraction of the cost.
I got the Explorer 240 in hopes that it will provide sufficient power to my CPAP Airsense 10 (no humification, no heated tube) for 2 nights camping with the family recently. I have bad sleep apnea so I have needed regular CPAP for over 12 years now. The last couple of times camping without it have resulted in very poor sleep for me and annoyance for my family with the incessant snoring. My kids did not really look forward to a repeat performance, so I thought I would try to mitigate the eventual complaining by picking up the Jackery battery. It was really through online reviews that purchasing this product became compelling.
It was received quickly by Canada Post and packaged very professionally and it was delivered to me a day or so before my camping trip. I charged the Jackery up the night before and then took it with me. I didn’t buy the solar panels and while I should have tried it at home first, I didn’t (didn’t have time). The good news is once it was bedtime the first night in our tent I was able to easily figure out how to work it. I like the fact that the AC outlet I have to manually turn on – it’s not on default and won’t leak out power unnecessarily. I was pleased to start my CPAP machine and saw it is working. I do like the fact that it shows both the power input and output, so it gives the user a reasonable idea of what to expect for output, given a certain power draw that one can see.
I was even more pleased to see after the first night of 6-7 hours of sleep, my Jackery battery showed remaining life of 69%! Which gave me hope it would last one more night. By the second night it was still at 69% when I went to bed, and I slept about 6-7 hours again and awoke with the Jackery at 33%. I am not sure if it would have powered a third night but I was happy it powered up my CPAP completely during my trip which was the goal. There were no interruptions of power delivery to my CPAP on either night. I was able to use another remaining 11% to power up all the kids and my cell phone the next day before we left and still had power to spare. All in all, this is an impressive product. Great design, easy to use, light weight and even the packaging was nicely put together with little space to spare but everything was neat and tidy. Liked the manual and the included stickers too. After this experience, I am certainly bullish on Jackery products and it’s funny because when I went to Costco the Friday that I was leaving for camping, I saw they were selling Jackery 880W Explorers. I was very tempted to buy one, but wanted to see the 240W in action first. I will no doubt be buying another Jackery, knowing how reliable it is, and it more than exceeded my expectations. When I came home I went to register the product with Jackery to receive an additional year of warranty. It is too bad that the $200.00 off they give as a result can only be spent in the US and only for orders over $1200. But overall I am very pleased at this product and would recommend it without hesitation for anyone needing a way to power up their CPAP while camping. Obviously if one is using humidification or a heated tube, the power draw would be much more and it would be hard to say what you would get in one or two nights. Certainly buying a higher wattage Jackery would mitigate that, but for what I got for what I paid, I am very delighted.
Jeremy C –
La uso para instrumentos musicales y lo mas importante es que por fin estoy libre de cables de extension!
Nick Detzler –
Before purchasing this product, I took a close look at my power requirements and this battery was well within and exceeded it. I also purchased a solar saga 100 and the combination worked well for me. The solar cell was able to directly power a USB ceiling fan all day, and the battery kept two iPhones charged and powered an LG tablet while continuously charging the battery.
I like the look of the unit and the size and weight fit well in the small houseboat that we rented for our vacation. The battery is very light and you can easily pick it up with one hand. The display is easy to read. People should not shy away from these smaller batteries if you don’t need the extra wattage.
I looked at a lot of different batteries and decided to go with Jackery because they have been around a while and their products get good reviews. I have no complaints about the explorer 240.
Kathleen L. Schatzel –
Bought to replace Bluetti AC2A. The Jackery worked will no overload shut down and is smaller than Bluetti. Power cord similar to Ecoflow. Bluetooth and wifi connection really helps. Charges in under an hour from 30% on 110v.
customer –
No es mala, pero por el precio podria haber comprado algo mejor
Kathleen L. Schatzel –
No es mala, pero por el precio podria haber comprado algo mejor
Anime, Manga and Harlequin Romance Girl –
I bought this item 12/2/2019 and I really wanted to write a review even though I haven’t fully tested it yet. I will update this review once I do all the other things I want it to do. But for now here we go.
I bought the Jackery 240 because we lost power for several days in NJ. I was tired of waiting for my husband to fix our broken gas generator. I wanted a rechargeable generator that can 12 volt appliances like little cooking thing or a low powered heater. I boiled eggs/heated food with a sterno cooking thing. It worked but I wanted other alternatives. I know there is a lot of other alternatives for cooking (like propane stuff, wood stove etc) and heat (I used Hot Hands all sizes) and the hubby has all these equipment. But I think he is saving all his equipment for the ultimate doomsday 0_0 and I’d have to ask permission to use them. So I’m like to heck with this I’m going to get my own stuff – something not too exorbitant and not a repeat of equipment he already has. I am supposed to be the helpless female (LOL) but I guess when you have kids (or when you’re tired of waiting to be rescued) you gonna help yourself. Ok that’s my lifestory don’t downgrade my review its down below LOLLL
I have the Honeywell HeatBud 250 Watt Personal Ceramic Heater, Black (HCE100). This heater has a low setting – 170 watts and high setting 250 watts. I tested it on both settings and it works! Of course it would be silly of me to use it just for that purpose. As a previous reviewer said, the heater sucked the power off the Jackery and I think it ran between 60-90 minutes. I don’t remember because I was watching TV and then then it just turned off LOL. The Jackery didn’t give me any warning that it was low battery. I also charged other items on the Jackery for 10 minutes before I tested the Honeywell which Im sure drained it a bit but I’m pretty sure it was at least 60 minutes or more before the Jackery was empty. I don’t think I’ll be using the Jackery for heating purposes as that would be such a waste of power. Guess it’ll still be the Hot Hands scenario for heat! But it’s nice to see that the Jackery can power the Honeywell Heatbud heater. So if someone’s hands is close to frostbite I can power on my Honeywell for 90 mins of heat. I also tested a smaller Lasko heater (which I returned actually). The Lasko heater was advertised as 200 watts. It was totally brand new and on first use it was using 240 watts + and the Lasko kept turning on and off. That went on for about 5-10 mins. Then the Lasko began to stabilize and pulling a regular 200watts+ from the Jackery and stayed on. So my assumption was that at first use/brand new the Lasko was trying to heat itself up (??) My Honeywell Heatbud didn’t do that but then again the Honeywell Heatbud was not brand new. But anyway, I’m not too pleased with the Lasko especially as it doesn’t have the tip-over safety feature and lower heat settings. So if I *had* to use a heater with the Jackery it would be the Honeywell Heatbud.
I bought a mini hotpot from Amazon that has two power settings 200 watt and 600 watt. I will update my review once I use it either tonight or over the weekend. I am curious to see if the 200 watt setting will work on the Jackery and how long it takes to boil water at the lower setting. I have a review for the mini hotpot somewhere in case you’re curious. But my plan is to use the mini hotpot to boil eggs/heat soups/coffee/chocolate milk for the family faster than the sterno stove (during power outages) and when we go on sporting events several days in a hotel – things like that.
The next major test I did (which I would definitely be using the Jackery more this way than any other) was plugging in my Wagan Thermoelectric Cooler/Warmer in the DC outlet – cigarette lighter) My sons had a swim meet competition and we always have hot food cooked. I would use the Wagan to keep it warm for them. In the past I would power the Wagan with my Honda CR-V cigarette lighter. But whenever I turn my car off it cuts the power to the Wagan. Also, there is a warning that in order to avoid the Wagan from malfunctioning I must power off the Wagan then shut my car AND/OR plug the Wagan to the car before powering it on. So with the Jackery 240 I don’t need to worry about any of that! So at 100% I plugged in my Wagan and powered on the Jackery and the Wagan respectively about 730AM in the morning with my 3 already hot spaghetti inside. I never turned off the Wagan or the Jackery. About 5 hours or so later I checked on the Jackery and it was about 40% power remaining! Cool!
Since using an electric cooler (and soon my Alpicool compressor fridge/freezer) is mostly what I’ll be using the Jackery for (as well as the mini hotpot if it works) – and the minor charging of other electronics I’d leave this review here for now. My husband uses a CPAP machine – Resmed Airsense 10. I read in the reviews that the Jackery can power this machine so that is cool. Although my husband says he can live without the CPAP since power outages (or vacations somewhere is temporary) I am unable to test this for myself. Since he gets mad if I nag him I won’t bother convincing him. But it’s good know that if need be the Jackery can power his CPAP machine if he ever decides to use it.
In summary below are what I like, dislike, the items I used it for/tested with, final thoughts until my next update with other things I want to test it with.
What I like:
1. Seems durable and high quality – doesn’t look and feel like it will break easily
2. Light and portable – carrying it around is no biggie for 5ft me
3. 12V DC outlet works (I heard that it gives the max power even when battery is low) it worked well with my 12volt thermo electric cooler
4. You can power and charge the machine at the same time (haven’t check this yet)
5. Bought it at the lower price during an Amazon Lightning Deal (yay!)
What I dislike:
1. Wish it had a USB-C outlet (that’s what my tablet and phone use)
2. Slow charging – in the AC outlet I saw it pulls in 39 watts
Final Thoughts:
This is my first “solar” generator. But I did research a lot – or should I say Amazon reviews and Youtube research LOL. Jackery seemed to come up as being reliable and not too expensive like Goalzero. Maybe just maybe if I did the whole off grid living and conversion van life I would get Goalzero 1000 as well but I’m not. And I don’t want to throw my money away. The consensus seems that Jackery is a solid brand and worth it.
I plan to keep my Jackery 240 in my car as I drive 64 miles one way to work. I like the Jackery 240 so much that I may just buy the 500 watt version if it goes on sale again. It’s back to $500 right now. But anyway, I’m still researching and maybe I’m getting carried away. But I want the ability to higher wattage appliances and/or charge a lot more. I like the previous reviewers advice of having two of these. Since they recharge slowly one can be used while the other is recharging – perfect! But $$$. I usually like to get two powerful items. But the 240 is only 6 lbs while the 500 is 13 lbs. So I think it’s a wise decision for me to have a Jackery 240 and Jackery 500. Now if they come out with a Jackery 1000 I might get that instead. Jackery are you coming out with a 1000???
I recently purchased a Rockpals 100 watt folding solar panel which should be delivered today. (Yep I’m getting carried away!!!) I want to be able to charge my Jackery 240 while I’m at lunch by putting it on the roof of my car. I did not get the Jackery branded solar panels because it was too expensive for me. The Jackery 60 watt panel – though it went on sale – can only charge the Jackery alone. The Jackery 100 watt panel – which I REALLY liked and wanted to get since it can power other things as well – was $299! Since I plan to buy another Jackery (either 500 or 1000 if they make it in the future) I need to purchase wisely.
Appliances I tested with:
1. Honeywell Heatbud
2. Honeywell Desktop Air Purifier
3. Wagan Thermoelectric Warmer/Cooler (using 12v, didn’t try the AC plug)
4. Android Tablets & Phones
5. Rav Battery Bank
6. Rechargeable Flashlights & Lamps
Appliances I will test with soon:
1. Coolio Thermoelectric Warmer/Cooler
2. Alpicool C20 Fridge & Freezer
3. Rockpals 100 Watt Folding Solar Panel
4. Acer Chromebook
5. Dell Laptop
6. Modem & Router
Fabian Gomez –
Works great for our needs, got it for camping trips to charge devices and power for air pump. Stored in basement over the winter months and only lost 6% battery!
William E –
This power station has failed on me three separate times, becoming completely unresponsive. Each time, the only solution was connecting it to a wall outlet for several hours until it mysteriously revived itself.
The failures occurred under various circumstances: first when trying to charge it with a 12V car charger after minimal use; second when powering a 48W heating pad through the 120V outlet (despite being rated for 300W); and most puzzlingly, when the heating pad was connected but powered off with the AC function disabled.
I simply cannot rely on this unit when needed, and regret my purchase entirely.
Brent Holland –
I use it for musical instruments and the most important thing is that I’m finally free from extension cables!
Marchuk Roman –
I purchased the Jackery Explorer 240 v2 for hiking trips, as I needed a reliable power source for my navigation devices and camera equipment. After extensive research on Amazon, I selected this unit for its portability, fast charging capability, and Jackery’s solid reputation.
After a few weeks of use, I’m very satisfied with my choice. During a recent sunrise hike, I discovered the unit was nearly depleted at just 9% battery. Thankfully, the one-hour fast charging feature saved the day – I activated emergency charging via the app while eating breakfast, and it was fully charged by departure time.
Weighing only 7.7 pounds, the Explorer 240 v2 didn’t add significant burden to my pack while traversing difficult terrain. Despite its compact size, it provided ample power for our devices throughout the journey. When our phones began running low after extensive photo and video capturing, the 100W USB-C ports quickly recharged them without requiring a wall adapter.
In conclusion, the Explorer 240 v2 perfectly meets my portable power needs with its rapid charging, lightweight design, and sufficient capacity. It enhanced our outdoor experience and provided peace of mind knowing we had reliable power in remote locations. A must-have for any outdoor enthusiast wanting both adventure and convenience.
Marchuk Roman –
Excellent value for this compact generator capable of running a light and small fan for 8-10 hours on a single charge. It also handles phone charging effectively. Note that if you plan to recharge via solar panel, you’ll need to purchase the DC8020 to USB-C adapter separately, as it’s not included in the package.
Melissa –
Absolutely amazing! This is my second purchase, but I went for an upgrade this time. I bought my first one during the COVID pandemic. My only wish would be for a much brighter light – something more like a powerful flashlight rather than just a gentle glow. Maybe in the next version! 🙂
FastEddy –
Excellent device with a weight that is reasonable for its dimensions.
Kindle Customer –
I experienced some difficulties charging with solar, but I resolved the issue by purchasing an adapter from Amazon since Jackery was out of stock and I didn’t want to wait for a restock. Customer service did respond to my inquiry, though by that time I had already found a solution on my own.
Better then I expected. Very pleased with purchase. –
I tried this device during a recent power outage and was impressed with its performance. It powered my CPAP machine for 6 hours overnight, using only about 65% of its capacity. Based on this efficiency, I could easily get 10 hours of use from a full charge, and then recharge it during daytime hours.
Stefanie –
Purchased this during a power outage for my family, and they absolutely loved it! The product performs excellently!
Tony –
The power bank performs excellently, recharges quickly, and can charge phones and other devices multiple times before needing to be recharged itself.
Autumn L –
Jackery is my go-to choice for portable power solutions. I’m dreaming of upgrading to their larger systems when my budget allows.
Fabian Gomez –
I found this product extremely useful during the major ice storm in Orillia, Ontario. It performs excellently for charging smaller devices like smartphones and e-readers. Even after multiple uses during our power outage, it still maintained 80% of its charge. I haven’t yet tested it with larger electronic devices.