Jackery
Jackery Explorer 240
Portable power station · 2020
78
/ 100
From $199
VS
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus wins by 4
Jackery
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
Portable power station · 2023
82
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Jackery Explorer 240 lands at 78 and Jackery Explorer 300 Plus at 82. That puts Jackery Explorer 300 Plus 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 Jackery Explorer 300 Plus if…
- ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- ✓Solar input
- ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Jackery Explorer 240 78
vs 82 Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
Score breakdown
Jackery Explorer 240
78 efficiency 73
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
82 efficiency 77
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 240 | Jackery Explorer 300 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Portable power station | Portable power station |
| Release year | 2020 | 2023 |
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 300 Plus
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 300 Plus
Which is better, Jackery Explorer 240 or Jackery Explorer 300 Plus? +
Jackery Explorer 300 Plus 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 Jackery Explorer 300 Plus worth the price? +
At $299, Jackery Explorer 300 Plus delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cables.
Does Jackery Explorer 240 or Jackery Explorer 300 Plus 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.