Jackery 240Wh Portable Power Station

Product Description

Power your outdoor life being outside no longer means being disconnected. With this powerful outdoor portable generator, you can easily stay charged while on-the-go. Take the lightweight Explorer 240 with you on cottage trips, excursions, or anywhere you might need power. Be the life of the party at the backyard barbecue or tailgate. Whether used as a camping generator in the country, or emergency power supply during an outage in the city, this all-in-one power station has you covered. Impressive specifications> this portable generator was built with a powerful core & a 240Wh capacity lithium battery. This portable power generator is small, weighing 6.6 lbs & measuring 8"h x 5”w. Built into its compact body are a DC input, 2 USB outputs, an AC outlet, & car port for true compatibility. When your Explorer needs a boost, simply plug it into a wall or solar panel; battery life goes from 0 to 100 in about 7 hours. Portable power you can trusted> Jackery Explorer 240 is as safe as it is powerful. Take this small generator with you on all your adventures & enjoy the peace of mind that comes with surge & short circuit protection, temperature control, & a pure sine wave inverter. During an emergency, use your portable electric generator as an emergency power Pack. Explorer 240 can even power a 40W cpap Machine for up to 5 hours. Go solar you don't need to feel out of touch while on the Road. With the optional 50W solar panel attachment (sold separately or bundled), you can leave your portable power generator to charge with the sun & come back to a full battery you can use day or night. The sleek & powerful portable solar panel folds open & plugs directly into the explorer's DC input, collecting energy to keep you connected. Both the 50W solar panel & the Explorer 240 are covered by a 2-year limited warranty.

Features

• Easy to Carry: This entry level portable power station is equipped with an excellent 240Wh lithium-ion battery pack, weighing a feather-light, 6.6 pounds. The solid handle, additionally makes for easier carrying, for awesome outdoor adventures - tent camping, road trips, backyard camping, garden relaxation, and more. Experience on the go and fully convenient charging, anywhere and any time with friends and family alike.
• Versatile Power Source: The Explorer 240 is extremely versatile, featuring 1 pure sine wave AC outlet (110V 200W 400W Peak), 2 USB-A ports (5V, 2.4A), and 1 12V DC car port, charging all necessary road trip essentials, including smart phones, laptops, cameras and fans. Pass-through charging is supported, allowing flexible, convenient and worry free charging, on your exploration and travels.
• Green Power Supply: The power station can be recharged by either the Jackery SolarSaga 60 Solar Panel or SolarSaga 100 Solar Panel. Its built-in MPPT controller further enables the solar panel to operate at its maximum power point, allowing for exceptionally efficient and quick recharging. Green, convenient and efficient charging is here.
• Two Alternative Recharging Methods: Two further charging methods are also available, with the power station. Charging via wall or car outlet are two other options, to solar charging, allowing greater freedom, when charging. Adventure to all your favourite destinations and places, the world has to offer, with Jackery's Explorer 240.
• What's Included: 1 * Jackery Explorer 240 Portable Power Station, 1 * AC Adapter, 1 * Car Charger Cable, 1 * User Guide.

Top Reviews

Wonderful Seller Highly Reccommend!!
by Catherine Coday (5 out of 5 stars)
September 20, 2018

I ordered this power station knowing it probably wouldn't get to me until after Hurricane Florence had hit. This seller knew that too, so they took it upon themselves to send me a really nice, large battery pack charger at no cost to make sure I would have something before the storm to get me through. Who does that?

I never write reviews, but I just had to let others know what a wonderful kind gesture this seller did for me, a stranger, facing a hurricane. The power station came the following week after the storm as expected, but it was fine, because I had this battery backup (great product by the way) that kept my phones and tablets fully charged.

In a world of confusion and chaos, what an amazing act of kindness. I would buy anything from this seller!!!!
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Great Product, Great Customer Support [CPAP USERS - READ THIS REVIEW]
by Alan_in_NC (5 out of 5 stars)
November 3, 2018

This product works well, but there is a challenge for CPAP users that needs to be considered. The "passthrough" power on the 110v outlet is not actually passthrough. What this means is that the 3-hr cutoff time affects this outlet, as well, so if you intend to use this device as a UPS during storms while you sleep, you'll need to manually turn the device on each night. Also, f you are not running your humidifier, many CPAP machines do not consume 10+ watts of power - so the battery will turn off, and subsequently the CPAP machine will power off, every 3 hours all night long. The way around this is to have your humidifier running so that you draw more than 10 watts of power.

As I mentioned, the product works well. However, the auto-cutoff feature and lack of true passthrough functionality could be problematic for CPAP users with severe sleep apnea. Please be aware of this and be sure that your CPAP unit is drawing at least the 10+ watts of power required to keep the Power Station "awake."

I hope Jackery might consider issuing a firmware update that gives the ability to completely defeat the auto-cutoff feature, and/or to make the "wall plug" port exempt when the Power Station is connected to grid power.

I would also like to take a moment to mention that Jackery's customer service group is exceptional and has already reached out to me directly regarding my concerns. Hopefully a method of modifying/disabling the 3-hour inactivity timer will be included in the future.
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5 Nights CPAP Use Off a Single Charge
by Jeff T. (5 out of 5 stars)
July 27, 2019

Needing something to power my CPAP machine while camping, I chose the Jackery Explorer 240 and it has surpassed both my needs and expectations. Here are my experiences using the E 240.

Prior to my first time of camping use, I needed to trial this new setup at home. My equipment consisted of the Jackery E 240 which comes with a standard 110 V AC power charging cable, a 12 V DC car port power recharging cable, and a nice, zippered pouch to carry the cables. My CPAP is a Philips Respironics Dream Station with the standard 110 V power cord. Research led me to purchase the compatible 12 V DC power cord in order to run the Dream Station from the 12 V car port from the Jackery. The humidifier unit of the CPAP was disconnected to conserve energy.

For my first trial night at home, I plugged the CPAP into the fully charged Jackery AC output using the 110 V AC cord, just like I would plug it into the wall. That night I observed a power output of 8-12 W during operation, slept for 8.8 hours, and dropped the Jackery power level to 68%. Having recharged the Jackery back to 100%, the next night I recorded a power output of 8-11 W, slept for 7.1 hours, and dropped the power level to 76%. Both nights my CPAP machine worked perfectly well, just as normal. So far, so good.

I was now ready to simulate use of this new system under camping conditions. Having recharged the E 240 back to 100%, and now using the Philips Respironics 12 V DC power cord (bought on Amazon for $29.99), my observed power consumption was much less. I recorded a power output of just 4 W, slept for 7.3 hours, and dropped the Jackery power level to just 86%. Wanting to see how the consecutive nights use would drain the power, I did not recharge the 240. Next night saw a 3 W of power output, slept for 6 hours, and dropped the Jackery to 62%. 2 nights of use and I still had well over 50% juice left! Once again, I'm finding the CPAP machine to be functioning as normal, with no interruptions of air flow/pressure. This trial gave me the confidence I would be able to use the E 240 to power my CPAP while camping.
5 nights of CPAP use while camping, plugged into the 12 V DC car port, produced very similar results as my test at home. With an average of 8 hours of use each night, and varying power outputs of 3-5 W, the Jackery E 240 lost its charge as follows: 90%, 75%, 62%, 43%, and finished at a very respectable 28% capacity. I had enough juice left over to recharge my phone!

On 2 separate occasions I did experience the automatic power shut-off feature. Jackery explains this is as being an energy savings feature. Evidently my CPAP was drawing such a small amount of power, over an extended enough time period, the E 240 shut off. When this would happen, my CPAP shut down; I woke up and pushed the 12 V DC power button back on and started a new time cycle. No harm done. I found this to be a great thing--that much more power left in reserve.

My disclaimer: these results are based upon my CPAP machine and its prescribed settings. Individual results may vary. Also of importance was using the correct 12 V DC power cord designated specifically for my brand of CPAP machine (I would not risk this piece of medical equipment to some, generic, 12 V DC power adapter). In conclusion, the Jackery Explorer 240 power pack unit exceeded my expectations and made me very happy to know that I can continue to enjoy camping while using the healthful benefits of my CPAP machine. Here's to good camping and good nights of sleep!
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Can actually power a window A/C unit.
by MCM (5 out of 5 stars)
July 16, 2018

OK, so I'll admit that I'm a Jackery fan. I love their stuff. I travel with a Titan or Powerbar (depending on the trip) and they've treated me extremely well despite the abuse I put them through.

When I saw that this had been released, I decided I needed one. Last fall I moved to New England, and over the winter had several friends lose power as a result of winter storms. I decided this would make a decent stand-in until I could decide if I need a real generator or not. I was also planning to use it for camping, tailgating, and the like.

Since I'm planning to use this in an emergency, I thought I should put it through it's paces a bit to make sure it wasn't going to leave me high and dry. The first thing I did when it got to my house was plug it in to charge. I'm not sure how long it took; I just left it overnight. The next day, I took it out and started playing with it. I started out easy- I set it out at a BBQ and let people use it to charge phones and whatnot. Then I started ramping things up a bit, and used it to power a boom box. Before long, folks were getting in on the act and seeing what other stuff it would power. It ran a shop light when it started to get dark and the kids still wanted to play in the yard. We hooked a power strip up to the AC port and ran the aforementioned boom box, shop light, some string lights on the patio, and then (just to see if we could) a box fan that was in the mud room. The fan was a bit much- while it did run, it wasn't quite as fast as when plugged into the wall, so we decided that was probably the limit. Still, and impressive unit.

Over the next week, my wife used it constantly to charge her phone and other small things. I never plugged it back in for a recharge in the entire week.

Here's the kicker: this afternoon, when it was 90 degrees and humid, my wife called to say that the power was out. This woman does not like being hot. She came up with a solution- plug one of the window A/C units into the Power Station. I told her that it was probably too much current draw and likely wouldn't work, but I was on my way. By the time I got home, the power was back on, but during the blackout, my wife tried her idea anyway, and much to my surprise, it actually worked. Apparently, this thing has the juice to power a 10,000 BTU window A/C unit.

I had originally planned this for emergency power, and boy does it deliver. I also went ahead and ordered the solar panel, but haven't played with that one yet. I'll write something up on it when I do.

I've included a few pics, but the bottom line is this: this thing is absolutely worth it. It kept me from dealing with a very hot, grumpy wife in the middle of the summer, and that's a win.
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Great power in a small footpring
by Jeffrey Smith (5 out of 5 stars)
August 13, 2018

I bought the Jackery unit recently to take on a camping trip. I used the unit to power my Meade 12 inch telescope and charge my phone and iPad.

The unit charged up relatively quickly from the wall plug. I didn't splurge on their solar panel which seemed over priced to other solar panels I saw on Amazon.

The telescope worked flawlessly using the cigarette plug. I have a Meade power tank (nickel battery) that couldn't last more than a few hours. The Jackery lasted two nights, running the scope from 9 pm to about 1 am both nights without charging. Also charged the phone 2x and the iPad 1x using the USB ports on the unit and after all that the unit still had 77% power left.

The power meter is a neat feature.

The unit feels solid overall.

I will update the review since the unit is new and I cannot attest to its durability. There is a 2 year manufacturers warranty but that could be useless if Jackery isn't around in the future to honor it.
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Affordable entry level solar power station
by Mr. Schmo (4 out of 5 stars)
December 19, 2018

So I'll start with my personal needs for this unit as we know they all vary per individual... my primary need for this unit is to power a 12v fridge/freezer while dry camping, secondary need as a back up for power outages. Now if money were no object, a fancy dual AGM battery setup would've been my first choice to power my fridge. However after doing some research and based on my actual needs, I feel the investment was a little overboard for something that is only useful if one is in actual proximity of the vehicle. Now this little unit won't preform anywhere near a nicely setup dual battery system, but when you factor cost and convenience into this unit, it is a decent deal if you ask me (disclaimer: I am new to this stuff). So much that I actually purchased a second unit while they were on a decent sale.

Next, I considered the dominate brand Goal Zero, namely the Yeti 400 with the replaceable AGM battery which is rated at 396Wh. I also considered the Suaoki 400Wh (technically 444Wh) which has a fair amount of decent reviews on here. Now both of these units are superior to the Jackery Explorer 240, but they both cost more (remember I mentioned I purchased a second unit). They both have higher rated batteries obviously, but they also have higher rated inverters (300/600 vs 200/400), so that was a factor I took into consideration. That being said, they both also weigh more. Suaoki twice as much and GZ 5 TIMES as much (yes they offer a lighter lithium unit for $600 that can not be charged via 12v car charging). The weight of the Explorer 240 is amazingly light for what it offers. So weighing my options (no pun intended) I was leaning towards the Suaoki, but I noticed a rep from the company stated they do not suggest pass through charging with the unit. Right there they lost me. So when I seen these on sale I popped on 2 of them because of the price point of $187.49, down from $249.99 and $299.99 respectably. This gives me the ability to keep one in the vehicle dedicated to the fridge/freezer and the versatility of a second unit to use away from the vehicle. Having 2 units in my opinion is a far more useful option then the need for more Wh in a single unit or the extra needed wattage with the inverters. Yes 2 units take up more space then 1, but these units really aren't that large and weigh next to nothing for what they offer. The only gripe I have with this unit is the limited 40 watt input rating. The other units can charge faster which is clearly most desired, but while dry camping and charging with solar panels, the panels themselves start to get pretty expensive the higher wattage you go and you also have to factor in storage and transporting of the larger panels or having the room to mount them on the vehicle itself. These 2 reasons are why I overlooked this limitation.

I haven't fully tested them out other then running a small Honeywell HCE100 space heater (rated at 170w low, 250w high) which ran for just shy of 2 hours on low pulling about 110-115 watts (pulled roughly 225 watts on high). So that's right about at the rated 240Wh as advertised. I also picked up two 50w solar panels (not Jackery), some different lengths of wiring, and some mc4 to 8mm adapters, so I'll report back once I get everything tested out. Overall I spent more then I originally intended by purchasing 2, but with the money I was considering on the Goal Zero/Suaoki units and accessories, I am still in the neighborhood. Two is one, one is none...

I also purchased one of the "hard" carrying case bags while on sale. First off there is nothing hard about it. It's basically a non insulated lunch bag. It has a storage area in the top for the cords and case which is convenient. Strap and clips seem to be of decent quality. For $15.99 on sale, I would consider purchasing it again. Retail price... c'mon now.
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Sockets time out!
by eL Cid (5 out of 5 stars)
October 10, 2018

Bought the battery for camping power and to temporarily run an Espar diesel heater until the full power system is installed. Product has a lot of decent features and charges nicely with a Renogy 100W PV panel. You dont need a charge controller, just an MC4 to 8mm jack connecting the panel directly to the 8mm charging port. The absolute fail with this product, however, is that the 120V and 12V sockets (maybe USB as well) time out after three hours and turn off if the current draw is not "high" enough. Talked to Jackery support and supposedly this is something under 10W. Even though my heater cycles between 6 and 27W, it still shut off after three hours. So know that if you are powering something with low wattage, the battery will shut off after three hours. Once it made it through the night, maybe because the heater ran more, so its unpredictable. Had to return the battery for this reason. Customer support was decent and prompt, but communication was sometimes difficult to interpret because of the support persons English language skill. Would have appreciated if Jackery mentioned the time out feature in product descriptions!

Update August 2019: Jackery has been working to upgrade the <10W timeout feature to run 12 hours before shutting down instead of 3 to 6. They have been very proactive in listening to users and improving their products. For new models with this feature I have upgraded the review to 5 stars.
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The Tesla of Generators!
by Tailgating Challenge (5 out of 5 stars)
July 29, 2018

We all want power. We all want to watch tv at the tailgate and with that we have to have power. This usually means lugging a heavy, noisy, gas sucking generator out to the tailgate. That has never been my favorite thing to do, but now there is an easier way with what I call the Tesla of generators. The Jackery Explorer 240 is a solar powered generator ready to take your tailgate to a cleaner and greener level.

The Jackery Explorer 240 gives you outdoor portable power that can help power lights, phones, laptops, TVs, blenders and much more. It sports features such as surge protection, short circuit protection, temperature control and pure sine wave. To get started you simply charge the Explorer 240 up at home, as it is essentially a large power station that can store the power and then output it to a variety of energy thirsty products. There is a battery % indicator, along with Input Watts and Output Watts on the digital display panel. The Jackery Explorer 240 has 2 USB outputs and one AC output to push the power to your devices.

The Jackery Explorer 240 can power a TV for over three hours. What if a game lasts for longer than three hours? That could be a problem unless you have the optional Solar Panel that works in conjunction with the Explorer 240 to take the power of the sun and turn it into power for your electronics. The Solar Panel provides power to your devices, but it won't hold power in a bank. Essentially if the sun is out then the tv (or other device) is powered up,if the sun goes down the tv goes cuts off.

I did a live video (see below) using the Jackery Explorer 240 and used a high power blender in the testing of the product. The blender fired right up on low speed. Once I flipped it into high speed it cut off. Not sure if the huge surge in power was too much for this generator?

In all the other tests I've done with items that draw a constant charge I did not experience any problems.

A few things that I really love about the Jackery Explorer 240:
-It is extremely portable. It only weighs a few pounds and I can pick it up with 1 finger.
-Easy to use just charge it and then use it
-Solar Panel is easy to use and also very portable
-Digital display

My wish list for the Jackery Explorer 240:
-Wish it could run multiple applicances that use the AC plug (it only has 1)
-Wish the solar panel would store power for later use

Overall, this is an excellent product for tailgating and camping. The Jackery Explorer 240 is the most portable and easiest to use generator I have gotten my hands on to date. If you're ready to get rid of the gas guzzling, noisy, clunky generator you currently have then visit Jackery today.
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A huge flaw in my opinion
by tonyk (1 out of 5 stars)
January 20, 2019

I really wanted to like this little unit as I also have the Goal zero yeti 400 which is great but too heavy to take anywhere and make it mobile. That's why when I saw this unit and I think it weighs 6 lbs I had to have it. It is very light and portable but when I try to charge it with my 100w renogy or 50w portable suaoki solar panels the max charging input of the jackery is capped at 33-34 watts which then means it takes forever to charge with either of my solar panels. When I charge my goal zero with the 100 watt panel on a sunny day I get no less that 90-95 watts of input charging. I have tried charging my jackery starting at 9am at 4% and by 3pm I was only at 60% battery. I don't know why the jackery is limited to a max of only 33-34 watts of input charging. Very disappointing and frustrating that I cant even get the unit up to 100% on a full sunny day after 6+ hours of solar charging
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A great battery for a back power for any cpap machines
by April C. (5 out of 5 stars)
August 17, 2018

This battery worked great for my sons cpap machine. After one full night with the humidifier part of the cpap machine and the main part of the cpap machine, the battery still had 3/4 of the battery left. The size is also great for camping trips with Boy Scouts.

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