Jackery
Jackery Explorer 240
Portable power station · 2020
78
/ 100
From $199
VS
EcoFlow River 2 wins by 4
EcoFlow
EcoFlow River 2
Portable power station · 2022
82
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict
EcoFlow River 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Jackery Explorer 240 lands at 78 and EcoFlow River 2 at 82. That puts EcoFlow River 2 ahead by 4 points — a narrow 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 EcoFlow River 2 if…
- ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- ✓Solar input
- ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Jackery Explorer 240 78
vs 82 EcoFlow River 2
Score breakdown
Jackery Explorer 240
78 efficiency 73
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
EcoFlow River 2
82 efficiency 77
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 240 | EcoFlow River 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Portable power station | Portable power station |
| Release year | 2020 | 2022 |
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)
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)
FAQ: Jackery Explorer 240 vs EcoFlow River 2
Which is better, Jackery Explorer 240 or EcoFlow River 2? +
EcoFlow River 2 scores 82 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 EcoFlow River 2 worth the price? +
At $249, EcoFlow River 2 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cables.
Does Jackery Explorer 240 or EcoFlow River 2 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.