EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus or Jackery Explorer 240 v2?
Two stations of the same size. Here is what really separates the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus and the Jackery Explorer 240 v2, with the brands’ own numbers.
In short
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus has more battery (+12%).
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus is more powerful: better for devices that pull a lot.
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2 is lighter (1.1 kg less).
Side by side
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 286 Wh | 256 Wh |
| Max power | 600 W | 300 W |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Switch-over time | ≤ 10 ms | ≤ 20 ms |
| Max solar | 220 W | 100 W |
How long each one runs your devices
| Device | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge | ≈ 4.4 h | no |
| Chest freezer | ≈ 4.9 h | no |
| Internet router | ≈ 12 h | ≈ 11 h |
| CPAP machine | ≈ 1.4 nights | ≈ 1.2 nights |
| Laptop | ≈ 3.5 h | ≈ 3.1 h |
| TV | ≈ 2.7 h | ≈ 2.4 h |
| LED lamp | ≈ 14 h | ≈ 12 h |
| Phone | ≈ 16 charges | ≈ 15 charges |
Brand numbers, not our own tests. Runtime = Wh × 0.85 ÷ (device watts + 10 W).