Jackery
Jackery Explorer 240
Portable power station · 2020
78
/ 100
From $199
VS
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W wins by 16
be quiet!
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
1000 W · Titanium
94
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Jackery Explorer 240 lands at 78 and be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 94. That puts be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W ahead by 16 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Jackery Explorer 240 if…
- ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- ✓Solar input
- ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Pick be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
Jackery Explorer 240 78
vs 94 be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Score breakdown
Jackery Explorer 240
78 efficiency 73
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
94 efficiency 94
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 240 | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Portable power station | — |
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| Wattage | — | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | — | Titanium |
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)
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Pros
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
Cons
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
FAQ: Jackery Explorer 240 vs be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Which is better, Jackery Explorer 240 or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W? +
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 16. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Jackery Explorer 240 worth the price? +
At $199, Jackery Explorer 240 delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in cables.
Is be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W worth the price? +
At $329, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in efficiency.
Does Jackery Explorer 240 or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W 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.