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EcoFlow River 2 — Portable power station · 2022
EcoFlow

EcoFlow River 2

Portable power station · 2022

82
/ 100
From $249
VS
EcoFlow River 2 wins by 4
Jackery Explorer 240 — Portable power station · 2020
Jackery

Jackery Explorer 240

Portable power station · 2020

78
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

EcoFlow River 2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, EcoFlow River 2 lands at 82 and Jackery Explorer 240 at 78. That puts EcoFlow River 2 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick EcoFlow River 2 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

EcoFlow River 2

Compared on the efficiency sub-score

EcoFlow River 2 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 $249).

EcoFlow River 2 82
vs
78 Jackery Explorer 240

Score breakdown

EcoFlow River 2
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

EcoFlow River 2 versus Jackery Explorer 240 — full spec comparison
Spec EcoFlow River 2 Jackery Explorer 240
Type
Portable power station
Portable power station
Release year
2022
2020

EcoFlow River 2

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: EcoFlow River 2 vs Jackery Explorer 240

Which is better, EcoFlow River 2 or Jackery Explorer 240? +

EcoFlow River 2 scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is EcoFlow River 2 worth the price? +

At $249, EcoFlow River 2 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 EcoFlow River 2 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, EcoFlow River 2 or Jackery Explorer 240? +

EcoFlow River 2 — leads on efficiency (77 vs 73). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.

Which is the better value, EcoFlow River 2 or Jackery Explorer 240? +

Jackery Explorer 240 — more score per dollar ($199 vs $249). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.