Comparison Jackery Explorer 500 vs Jackery Explorer 240

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	Jackery Explorer 500	Jackery Explorer 240
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	3 USB A ports. Car cigarette lighter port DC5521. Flashlight. Jumps up to 1000 watts are allowed. No USB type C port.	2 USB A ports. Car cigarette lighter, DC port. Jumps up to 400 watts are allowed.
In box	charging station	charging station
Rated power	500 W	200 W
Peak power	1000 W	400 W
Output waveform	sinusoid (PSW)	sinusoid (PSW)
Outputs
Sockets (230 V)	1	1
USB A	3 5В/2.4А 12 W	2 5В/2.4А 12 W
Car cigarette lighter
DC output	2x (12 V / 7 A)
Inputs (station charging)
From solar panels
DC input	1x (12 – 30 V)	1x (12 – 30 V)
Battery and charging time
Battery type	Li-ion NMC	Li-ion NMC
Battery capacity	518 W*h	242 W*h
Charging cycles	500	500
Charging time (socket) ≈	450 min	330 min
Charging time (solar panel) ≈	570 min	330 min
Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈	480 min	390 min
Charging power (socket)		65 W
Charging power (solar panel)	100 W	100 W
General
PSU	external	external
Display
Backlight
Carrying handle
Operating temperature	-10 °C ~ +40 °C	-10 °C ~ +40 °C
Dimensions	242x300x193 mm	200x230x142 mm
Weight	6.4 kg	3 kg
Added to E-Catalog	october 2022	october 2022

Brief conclusions of the comparison portable power stations

Jackery Explorer 500 and Jackery Explorer 240 are charging stations with different features and capacities. The Explorer 500 has a rated power of 500 W and a peak power of 1000 W, allowing it to connect more powerful devices, while the Explorer 240 offers 200 W and 400 W respectively. Both devices have a sine wave output and the same number of outputs: one 230 V and one 100-120 V outlet each, as well as a car cigarette lighter. However, the Explorer 500 offers three USB-A ports, while the Explorer 240 has two. The charging time for the Explorer 500 from the main supply is about 450 minutes, whereas the Explorer 240 charges faster in 330 minutes. An important difference is the weight: the Explorer 500 weighs 6.4 kg, while the Explorer 240 weighs only 3 kg, making the latter more portable. Both devices have similar operating temperature ranges and can be charged from solar panels. The choice between them depends on your power and portability needs.

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Glossary

Rated power

Power that a device can consistently produce for an indefinitely long time without any unpleasant consequences. For normal operation of the charging station, the rated power must be at least 15 - 20% higher than the total power of all devices simultaneously connected to it.

Peak power

Some electrical appliances (in particular, units with electric motors - refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.) consume significantly more energy at startup than after reaching the operating mode. For such a load, the peak power of the charging station must be taken into account - its indicator must be higher than the starting power of the load.

USB A

Full-size USB A connectors are popular in computer technology, they are standardly used in adapter chargers for 230 V household networks and 12 V auto sockets. In charging stations, such outlets are widely used for charging gadgets.

- The total number of such ports can be very diverse ( 1 USB, 2 connectors, 3 ports and even 4), since it allows you to connect for charging, and in some cases for power, various low-power devices - smartphones, tablets, power banks, lamps, etc. .

- The strength of the power. The maximum power output through the USB A connector to the device being charged. Note that different ports of the charging station can output different power (for example, 1.5 A and 2.1 A). In this case, the highest power strength is usually indicated.

— Power. The maximum output power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering through the USB A connector to one charging device.

DC output

The presence of a DC connector (or several such outputs) in the device to power external gadgets with direct current. The standard DC jack is round and has a pin in the center. However, its dimensions may differ in depth and diameter. The voltage output to the DC output may be different. The most popular options are 18 - 20 V for powering laptops, 12 V for various specialized devices and automotive electrical accessories.

Battery capacity

Nominal battery capacity, in fact - the amount of energy that is supposed to be stored. The larger it is, the longer the battery life of the charging station will be, all other things being equal. On the other hand, this parameter also affects the dimensions, weight and price of the battery, despite the fact that an energy-intensive battery is not always required. By the indicator of capacity in watt-hours, you can compare batteries with each other.

Charging time (socket) ≈

Time to charge the portable power station from a fully discharged state to 100% charge when using the power adapter from a household outlet. This refers to the original battery and standard charger.

Charging time (solar panel) ≈

Time spent on a full charge when using the original panel in bright sunlight. In cloudy weather, the charging time of the device from the solar panel can be strikingly different downwards.

Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈

The time required to fully (from zero to 100%) charge the battery, provided that power is supplied to the charging station from the car's cigarette lighter socket (12 V).

Charging power (socket)

The power at which, in normal mode, the portable power station is charged from a household outlet when using the original power supply.