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Bluetti AC60 — Portable power station · 2023
Bluetti

Bluetti AC60

Portable power station · 2023

82
/ 100
From $499
VS
Bluetti AC60 wins by 4
Jackery Explorer 240 — Portable power station · 2020
Jackery

Jackery Explorer 240

Portable power station · 2020

78
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Bluetti AC60 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bluetti AC60 lands at 82 and Jackery Explorer 240 at 78. That puts Bluetti AC60 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Bluetti AC60 if…

  • ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
  • ✓Solar input
  • ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs

Pick Jackery Explorer 240 if…

  • ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
  • ✓Solar input
  • ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Cables

Tie

Compared on the cables sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Noise

Tie

Compared on the noise sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Efficiency

Bluetti AC60

Compared on the efficiency sub-score

Bluetti AC60 leads on efficiency (77 vs 73).

Value for money

Jackery Explorer 240

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Jackery Explorer 240 more score per dollar ($199 vs $499).

Bluetti AC60 82
vs
78 Jackery Explorer 240

Score breakdown

Bluetti AC60
82
efficiency 77
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
Jackery Explorer 240
78
efficiency 73
noise 86
cables 90
value 80

Specs side-by-side

Bluetti AC60 versus Jackery Explorer 240 — full spec comparison
Spec Bluetti AC60 Jackery Explorer 240
Type
Portable power station
Portable power station
Release year
2023
2020

Bluetti AC60

Pros
  • +LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
  • +Solar input
  • +Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Pricey per Wh
  • −Shipping restrictions (Li-ion)

Jackery Explorer 240

Pros
  • +LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
  • +Solar input
  • +Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Pricey per Wh
  • −Shipping restrictions (Li-ion)

FAQ: Bluetti AC60 vs Jackery Explorer 240

Which is better, Bluetti AC60 or Jackery Explorer 240? +

Bluetti AC60 scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Bluetti AC60 worth the price? +

At $499, Bluetti AC60 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cables.

Is Jackery Explorer 240 worth the price? +

At $199, Jackery Explorer 240 delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in cables.

Does Bluetti AC60 or Jackery Explorer 240 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for efficiency, Bluetti AC60 or Jackery Explorer 240? +

Bluetti AC60 — leads on efficiency (77 vs 73). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.

Which is the better value, Bluetti AC60 or Jackery Explorer 240? +

Jackery Explorer 240 — more score per dollar ($199 vs $499). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.