Comparison Jackery Explorer 500 vs Jackery Explorer 240
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| Jackery Explorer 500 | Jackery Explorer 240 | |
from $449.99 | from $359.98 up to $605.24 | |
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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 pcs 5В/2.4А 12 W | 2 pcs 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 |
Compare Jackery Explorer 500 and Explorer 240
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, commonly used in charging adapters for 230 V household networks and 12 V car sockets. These outputs have become widespread in charging stations for charging gadgets.
— The total number of such ports can be quite varied (1 USB, 2 connectors, 3 ports, and even 4), as they allow for charging and, in some cases, powering various low-power devices — smartphones, tablets, power banks, lamps, and more.
— Current Strength. The maximum current delivered through the USB-A connector to the charging device. Note that different ports of the charging station may output different currents (for example, 1.5 A and 2.1 A). In such cases, the highest current strength is usually specified.
— Power. The maximum output power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering through the USB-A connector to a single charging gadget.
— The total number of such ports can be quite varied (1 USB, 2 connectors, 3 ports, and even 4), as they allow for charging and, in some cases, powering various low-power devices — smartphones, tablets, power banks, lamps, and more.
— Current Strength. The maximum current delivered through the USB-A connector to the charging device. Note that different ports of the charging station may output different currents (for example, 1.5 A and 2.1 A). In such cases, the highest current strength is usually specified.
— Power. The maximum output power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering through the USB-A connector to a single charging gadget.
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.