Jackery
Jackery Explorer 240
Portable power station · 2020
78
/ 100
From $199
VS
Corsair RM850e wins by 11
Corsair
Corsair RM850e
850W · 80+ Gold · 12VHPWR
89
/ 100
From $139
Specdex verdict
Corsair RM850e takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Jackery Explorer 240 lands at 78 and Corsair RM850e at 89. That puts Corsair RM850e ahead by 11 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 RM850e if…
- ✓Sub-$150 12VHPWR-ready PSU
- ✓80+ Gold + Cybenetics Gold
- ✓7-year warranty
Jackery Explorer 240 78
vs 89 Corsair RM850e
Score breakdown
Jackery Explorer 240
78 efficiency 73
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
build 0
features 0
Corsair RM850e
89 efficiency 92
noise 0
cables 0
value 96
build 90
features 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 240 | Corsair RM850e |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Portable power station | — |
| Release year | 2020 | — |
| Wattage | — | 850W |
| Efficiency | — | 80+ Gold |
| Cooling | — | 120 mm rifle-bearing fan |
| Modular | — | Fully modular |
| 12VHPWR | — | 1× 600W native |
| Warranty | — | 7 years |
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 RM850e
Pros
- +Sub-$150 12VHPWR-ready PSU
- +80+ Gold + Cybenetics Gold
- +7-year warranty
Cons
- −Single-rail design (mostly fine)
- −Cables ribbon-flat (some prefer round)
- −No iCUE Link
FAQ: Jackery Explorer 240 vs Corsair RM850e
Which is better, Jackery Explorer 240 or Corsair RM850e? +
Corsair RM850e scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. 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 RM850e worth the price? +
At $139, Corsair RM850e delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in value.
Does Jackery Explorer 240 or Corsair RM850e 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.