Jackery Explorer 240
Portable power station · 2020
EcoFlow River 2 Pro
Portable power station · 2022
EcoFlow River 2 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Jackery Explorer 240 lands at 78 and EcoFlow River 2 Pro at 84. That puts EcoFlow River 2 Pro ahead by 6 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 EcoFlow River 2 Pro if…
- ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- ✓Solar input
- ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testCables
TieCompared on the cables sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Noise
TieCompared on the noise sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Efficiency
EcoFlow River 2 ProCompared on the efficiency sub-score
EcoFlow River 2 Pro leads on efficiency (79 vs 73).
Value for money
Jackery Explorer 240Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Jackery Explorer 240 more score per dollar ($199 vs $599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 240 | EcoFlow River 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Portable power station | Portable power station |
| Release year | 2020 | 2022 |
Jackery Explorer 240
- +LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- +Solar input
- +Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
- −Heavy
- −Pricey per Wh
- −Shipping restrictions (Li-ion)
EcoFlow River 2 Pro
- +LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- +Solar input
- +Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
- −Heavy
- −Pricey per Wh
- −Shipping restrictions (Li-ion)
FAQ: Jackery Explorer 240 vs EcoFlow River 2 Pro
Which is better, Jackery Explorer 240 or EcoFlow River 2 Pro? +
EcoFlow River 2 Pro scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Pro worth the price? +
At $599, EcoFlow River 2 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cables.
Does Jackery Explorer 240 or EcoFlow River 2 Pro 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 EcoFlow River 2 Pro? +
EcoFlow River 2 Pro — leads on efficiency (79 vs 73). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.
Which is the better value, Jackery Explorer 240 or EcoFlow River 2 Pro? +
Jackery Explorer 240 — more score per dollar ($199 vs $599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.