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Jackery Explorer 240 v2
Jackery
A 256 Wh LiFePO4 unit rated for 300 W with 100 W USB-C and a 20 ms UPS.
What you get
The Explorer 240 v2 holds 256 Wh in a LiFePO4 pack rated for 3,000 cycles. Its 300 W output covers mobile phones and a router in a power cut. The maker lists a 20 ms UPS and a one hour charge in emergency flash charging mode.
- 100W USB-C two-way fast charging
- UPS within 20 ms, IEC62040 certified
- Solar charging in about 3 hours
- App control via Bluetooth and WiFi
Pros and cons of the Jackery Explorer 240 v2
Pros
- The 20 ms UPS is IEC 62040 certified per the maker.
- Solar charging is listed at about 3 hours by the maker.
Cons
- With 256 Wh and 300 W it covers phones and lights but not a kettle.
- The 3,000 cycle rating is at the low end of the figures on this list.
Specs
- Capacity
- 256 Wh
- AC output
- 300 W
- Battery
- LiFePO4
- Cycle lifemaker's rating
- 3000
- UPS switchover
- 20 ms
- Wall charge timemaker's claim
- full in 1 hour (emergency flash charging)
Why it scores 7.5
7.5/10
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Emergency features
- LiFePO4 battery
- Capacity of 1,000 Wh or more
- AC output of 1,500 W or more
- Solar input of 400 W or more
- UPS switchover of 30 ms or less
- Rated for 3,000 cycles or more
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