Comparison EcoFlow RIVER 2 vs Jackery Explorer 240
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| EcoFlow RIVER 2 | Jackery Explorer 240 | |
| Compare prices 5 | from $359.98 up to $605.24 | |
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2 USB A ports, 1 USB-C port. Car cigarette lighter, XT60 port. Surges up to 600 W are allowed. LFP (LiFePO4) – lithium iron phosphate battery. | 2 USB A ports. Car cigarette lighter, DC port. Jumps up to 400 watts are allowed. | |
| In box | charging station | charging station |
| Rated power | 300 W | 200 W |
| Peak power | 600 W | 400 W |
| Output waveform | sinusoid (PSW) | sinusoid (PSW) |
| UPS function |  |  |
| Switchover time to battery | 30 ms | |
Outputs | ||
| Sockets (230 V) | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A | 2 pcs 5В/2.4А 12 W | 2 pcs 5В/2.4А 12 W |
| USB-C | 1 pcs 3 A 60 W | |
| Car cigarette lighter | | |
Inputs (station charging) | ||
| From solar panels | | |
| Via USB-C port | | |
| DC input | 1x (12 – 30 V) | |
| Input port XT60 | | |
| Add. ports | C13/14 (charging) | |
Battery and charging time | ||
| Battery type | LiFePO4 | Li-Ion NMC |
| Battery capacity | 256 W*h | 242 W*h |
| Charging cycles | 3000 | 500 |
| Charging time (socket) ≈ | 60 min | 330 min |
| Charging time (solar panel) ≈ | 180 min | 330 min |
| Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈ | 390 min | |
| Charging power (socket) | 360 W | 65 W |
| Charging power (solar panel) | 110 W | 100 W |
| Charging power (cigarette lighter) | 100 W | |
General | ||
| Smartphone synchronization | Bluetooth and WiFi | |
| PSU | built into the body | external |
| Display | | |
| Carrying handle | | |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C ~ +45 °C | -10 °C ~ +40 °C |
| Dimensions | 142x245x214 mm | 200x230x142 mm |
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 3 kg |
| Warranty | 5 years | |
| Added to E-Catalog | november 2022 | october 2022 |
Compare EcoFlow RIVER 2 and Jackery Explorer 240
Comparing the EcoFlow RIVER 2 and Jackery Explorer 240 charging stations, it is worth noting that EcoFlow offers a higher rated power of 300 W and a peak power of 600 W, allowing for the connection of more powerful devices. Meanwhile, Jackery has a rated power of 200 W and a peak of 400 W, which may limit the use of certain appliances. EcoFlow also wins in terms of charging time: it charges from the mains in 60 minutes, while Jackery requires about 330 minutes. However, Jackery is lighter (3 kg compared to EcoFlow's 3.5 kg) and has a wider operating temperature range (-10 °C to +40 °C compared to 0 °C to +45 °C for EcoFlow). Both devices have similar outputs, including USB and a car cigarette lighter, but EcoFlow offers more options for solar panel charging. Overall, EcoFlow RIVER 2 is better suited for more demanding users, whereas Jackery Explorer 240 might be a good choice for less intensive use.
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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.
UPS function
Charging stations with UPS function switch consumers to backup power from their own battery, acting as an uninterruptible power supply. In comparison with full-fledged UPSs, switching does not occur instantly, but with a certain delay (about 10-30 ms). To use this function correctly, you must first study the instructions for the charging station, which often describes the correct procedure for connecting the intended consumer devices.
Switchover time to battery
The delay (usually in milliseconds) between the power going out from the outlet and the moment when the station starts feeding connected devices from its battery, maintaining "pass-through" power. The shorter this time, the higher the chance that devices won't notice the drop at all: for routers, cameras, NAS, and PCs, this is critical because a long pause can cause a reboot, loss of connection, or even filesystem errors. Essentially, this is the same parameter as in a classic UPS, but for charging stations, it greatly depends on implementation: models with a more "UPS-like" switching scheme switch considerably faster, while some stations formally have a UPS mode but actually create a noticeable break or activate the output only after "realizing" the network's loss. In practice, this point helps distinguish a charging station that is truly suitable as a UPS for sensitive electronics from an option "for lights and charging": for example, for home internet and video surveillance, minimal switching time is important, while for lamps, charging phones, or a heater, a brief pause is typically not critical.
USB-C
USB type C ports are smaller compared to classic USB ports and have a convenient reversible design that allows connecting the plug either way. USB type C was initially created to implement various advanced features: increased power, fast charging technologies, etc.
Since the port is relatively new and quite powerful (you can find USB type C with 60W, even 100W and 140W), the total number of such connectors is often limited to one port, or sometimes two).
— Current. The maximum current delivered through the USB type C port to the device being charged. Note that different ports of a charging station may deliver different currents (for example, 1.5A and 2.1A). In such cases, the highest current is usually specified.
— Power. The maximum power in watts (W) that the charging station can deliver to one charging gadget. The high output power of the USB type C port allows for faster charging. However, the device being charged must support the corresponding power; otherwise, the speed of the process will be limited by the gadget's specifications.
Since the port is relatively new and quite powerful (you can find USB type C with 60W, even 100W and 140W), the total number of such connectors is often limited to one port, or sometimes two).
— Current. The maximum current delivered through the USB type C port to the device being charged. Note that different ports of a charging station may deliver different currents (for example, 1.5A and 2.1A). In such cases, the highest current is usually specified.
— Power. The maximum power in watts (W) that the charging station can deliver to one charging gadget. The high output power of the USB type C port allows for faster charging. However, the device being charged must support the corresponding power; otherwise, the speed of the process will be limited by the gadget's specifications.
Via USB-C port
The ability to replenish energy reserves in the battery cells of the charging station via the USB type C connector. This port itself is small in size and has a convenient double-sided design, thanks to which the plug can be inserted in either direction. However, in charging stations it does not always work as an input interface.
DC input
DC connector for a distinctive round plug (like those used in many laptops) used to recharge the battery of the device. Note that DC- in plugs may have different sizes, and chargers with such plugs may have different operating voltages. In practice, this leads to the fact that finding a suitable charger for a portable station is not easy, you need to be especially careful when searching.
Input port XT60
Power connector with two round connectors, used to replenish energy reserves in the battery cells of the charging station. For the most part, the input port of the XT60 is for charging the device from solar panels using the appropriate cable.
Add. ports
Additional input connectors provided in the design of the charging station in addition to those described above.