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Jackery Explorer 240 — Portable power station · 2020
Jackery

Jackery Explorer 240

Portable power station · 2020

78
/ 100
From $199
VS
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 wins by 9
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 — Portable power station · 2024
Jackery

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

Portable power station · 2024

87
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Jackery Explorer 240 lands at 78 and Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 at 87. That puts Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 ahead by 9 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 Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 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

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

Compared on the efficiency sub-score

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 leads on efficiency (82 vs 73).

Value for money

Jackery Explorer 240

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Jackery Explorer 240 more score per dollar ($199 vs $799).

Jackery Explorer 240 78
vs
87 Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

Score breakdown

Jackery Explorer 240
78
efficiency 73
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
87
efficiency 82
noise 86
cables 90
value 80

Specs side-by-side

Jackery Explorer 240 versus Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 — full spec comparison
Spec Jackery Explorer 240 Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Type
Portable power station
Portable power station
Release year
2020
2024

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)

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

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 Jackery Explorer 1000 v2

Which is better, Jackery Explorer 240 or Jackery Explorer 1000 v2? +

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. 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 Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 worth the price? +

At $799, Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in cables.

Does Jackery Explorer 240 or Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 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, Jackery Explorer 240 or Jackery Explorer 1000 v2? +

Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 — leads on efficiency (82 vs 73). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.

Which is the better value, Jackery Explorer 240 or Jackery Explorer 1000 v2? +

Jackery Explorer 240 — more score per dollar ($199 vs $799). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.