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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 5000 Plus wins by 12
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus — Portable power station · 2024
Jackery

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus

Portable power station · 2024

90
/ 100
From $5,199
Specdex verdict

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Jackery Explorer 240 lands at 78 and Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus at 90. That puts Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus ahead by 12 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 5000 Plus 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 5000 Plus

Compared on the efficiency sub-score

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus leads on efficiency (85 vs 73).

Value for money

Jackery Explorer 240

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Jackery Explorer 240 more score per dollar ($199 vs $5,199).

Jackery Explorer 240 78
vs
90 Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus

Score breakdown

Jackery Explorer 240
78
efficiency 73
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
90
efficiency 85
noise 86
cables 90
value 80

Specs side-by-side

Jackery Explorer 240 versus Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus — full spec comparison
Spec Jackery Explorer 240 Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
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 5000 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 5000 Plus

Which is better, Jackery Explorer 240 or Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus? +

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. 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 5000 Plus worth the price? +

At $5,199, Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in cables.

Does Jackery Explorer 240 or Jackery Explorer 5000 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.

Which is better for efficiency, Jackery Explorer 240 or Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus? +

Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus — leads on efficiency (85 vs 73). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.

Which is the better value, Jackery Explorer 240 or Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus? +

Jackery Explorer 240 — more score per dollar ($199 vs $5,199). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.