Jackery
Jackery Explorer 240
Portable power station · 2020
78
/ 100
From $199
VS
Corsair RM1000x Shift wins by 14
Corsair
Corsair RM1000x Shift
1000 W · 80+ Gold · ATX 3.1
92
/ 100
From $229
Specdex verdict
Corsair RM1000x Shift takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Jackery Explorer 240 lands at 78 and Corsair RM1000x Shift at 92. That puts Corsair RM1000x Shift ahead by 14 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 Corsair RM1000x Shift if…
- ✓ATX 3.1 + 12V-2x6
- ✓Side-mounted cables
- ✓Quiet zero-RPM
Jackery Explorer 240 78
vs 92 Corsair RM1000x Shift
Score breakdown
Jackery Explorer 240
78 efficiency 73
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
Corsair RM1000x Shift
92 efficiency 90
noise 94
cables 96
value 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 240 | Corsair RM1000x Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Portable power station | — |
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| Wattage | — | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | — | 80+ Gold |
| Standard | — | ATX 3.1 |
| Connectors | — | 1× 12V-2x6 (600W) |
| Fan | — | 135 mm FDB |
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)
Corsair RM1000x Shift
Pros
- +ATX 3.1 + 12V-2x6
- +Side-mounted cables
- +Quiet zero-RPM
Cons
- −Bulky side depth
- −Price creep
- −Gold not Platinum
FAQ: Jackery Explorer 240 vs Corsair RM1000x Shift
Which is better, Jackery Explorer 240 or Corsair RM1000x Shift? +
Corsair RM1000x Shift scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. 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 Corsair RM1000x Shift worth the price? +
At $229, Corsair RM1000x Shift delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cables.
Does Jackery Explorer 240 or Corsair RM1000x Shift 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.