Jackery Explorer 240D Power Bank (80,000mAh), LiFePO4 Battery 256Wh Portable Power Station, USB-C Cable Included,200W DC Output,1-Hour Fast Charging, Compact for Outdoor Camping, Travel, Emergencies

I initially purchased a portable power unit that cost about one third the price of this one. While it technically worked and included an AC inverter, it charged through a proprietary plug and could not charge over USB-C. The construction also felt quite flimsy. For the price, that might be an acceptable trade-off, but it wasn’t what I ultimately wanted. One thing I’ve completely stopped doing is buying rechargeable devices that rely on proprietary or non-standard wall chargers. In my experience, the first thing that fails with most electronics isn’t the device itself — it’s that charger getting misplaced. Once that happens, you’re stuck trying to track down a replacement that may be expensive or impossible to find. Because of that, I’m willing to pay a premium for devices that charge over standard USB-C. What I was really looking for was something USB-C-centric. USB-C is everywhere now, and being able to charge and power devices through it makes life much simpler. I also specifically wanted 100-watt USB-C output so I could run and charge laptops at full speed. This Jackery Explorer 240D delivers exactly that. The interface is extremely straightforward and simplified. There’s no unnecessary complexity. The included USB-C cable doubles as a handle and supports the full 100-watt power level. If you use a typical inexpensive USB-C cable, you’ll usually get around 60 watts, but having the dedicated cable means I always know I can get the full charging speed when I need it. The 100-watt capability also makes a big difference in everyday use. If you’re traveling between locations, you can plug your laptop or other device into the battery while you’re in transit and meaningfully recharge it. And because the unit itself can accept high-wattage USB-C input, it charges very quickly. Even if you’re only plugged in for a short time — say a 30-minute stop somewhere — it can gain a substantial amount of charge before you head out again. One other thing worth mentioning is the AC inverter found on many cheaper power stations. On lower-cost units, the AC output is often extremely limited. Things you might reasonably expect to work simply don’t. They can handle very low-demand tasks like charging small devices, but anything beyond what you could already do with a USB-C cable is usually out of the question. On top of that, AC inverters introduce additional energy loss, making the whole system less efficient. If you don’t specifically need AC power, I would strongly recommend choosing a DC-focused unit like this one. You’ll get more usable energy from the battery and avoid a lot of frustration. The construction quality is excellent, and it uses the newer battery chemistry that is much more resilient to charge cycles. It feels like a very solid piece of equipment. I use this battery almost every day. My work setup can be fairly power-demanding, and this lets me work in places without reliable power outlets. I’ll often run a cable from the battery in my backpack to my laptop and can comfortably work for hours at a coffee shop or anywhere else. This is my second Jackery power station, and I’ve been extremely happy with both. I have no regrets about spending the extra money for this unit. It has worked flawlessly, and I highly recommend Jackery if it fits your budget.

Very happy with this battery. Bought a different one for only $10 less. It stopped working after a few days. The Jackery is so much better. Easy charging and runs my Starlink Mini most of the day.

had a replacement to my first purchase and receive a perfect Jackery Explorer 240D Power Bank, so happy with it

Charged my phone perfectly I can’t complain. Will charge anything and last a long time.

Excellent product, totally worth it

great device.

I have a much larger Jackery but bought this one for tent camping, cell phone and tablet charging. It's well designed and I like the way the charging cord is incorporated into the carrying handle. The biggest downside is it takes a VERY LONG TIME to recharge! Plugged into an AC plug via a C to C connector, it only achieved 13 watts of incoming power. It took 24 hours to achieve 100% at that rate. It arrived with a charge of 28%.

I want to address something right off the bat: the 80000 mAh rating is correct assuming a 3.2V voltage. This is nonstandard, but not uncommon. Usually these are specced for 3.7V. Either way, any review that says it's wrong is, in fact, wrong. Look at the watt hour rating to know the actual battery capacity. It can't change with voltage, it shows how much battery is actually in the battery. Now the next this I want to say is this is a shockingly small unit. I have a 192 watt hour power station that's DC only just like this one and it's larger. I have a few 288 watt hour power stations and they're MUCH larger. See photos. The fact is, this thing is TINY. I love that. I also love that it comes with its own cord. See photos. The handle and the tiny lightweight size means this has got to be one of the most portable gadgets I have. If you look at the photo and see the output of the cord it reads 90 watts on the Jackery. I do find it to sometimes underreport the power it's producing, and it has a bit of an inaccurate scale on the battery percentage remaining. It was on 0% while my 500 watt unit it was powering went up 9%. It was on 1 and 0 for a long time. So in short, only trust the readout to be approximately correct. I tested the solar input as much as I could and was able to use it with my 100w panel, but due to the hazy weather, I was only getting 31 watts reported, though that's good. This uses the newer Jackery DC8020 jack. See photo. I also did test USB and solar input at the same time, and yes, I got 130 watts in. Powerful! And versatile as you can charge it through two ports. It reads 130. Charging from a slow power cord is, as you might expect, slow. It charges at a reported 4 watts from a known consistent 5V 1A charger, so it underreported there, and if you do that, it will take a long time to charge this big of a battery. The only downsides are in my opinion a lack of a cigarette lighter port, which I know would add to the size, but all the circuitry is there for a 12v 8amp output. Would have been nice. I can heartily recommend this power station. It blows every other power station I have at similar capacities out of the water in output, size, features, everything like that. Amazing product. I can recommend it.