Can the Jackery E240DC run a mini fridge or fan?

No. It has no AC outlets and only 200W of DC output, so it charges USB devices only. Appliances with a wall plug need an AC power station.

How is it different from the Explorer 240?

The original Explorer 240 has an AC outlet and a 12V car port. The E240DC drops both and replaces them with three USB-C ports, one of which reaches 140W, and a LiFePO4 battery rated for 6,000 cycles.

How long does the battery last?

Jackery rates the LiFePO4 battery at 6,000 charge cycles while keeping at least 70% of its capacity, which it describes as a 10-year lifespan.

How do you recharge it?

Four ways: USB-C, solar up to 100W, a car charger, or the AC-DC dual input, which goes from 0% to 80% in about an hour.

What can it charge at the same time?

Up to four devices at once across the three USB-C and one USB-A ports, within the 200W total limit. A single USB-C port can deliver up to 140W.

Is it allowed on a plane?

At 256Wh it is under the common 300Wh limit many airlines set for carry-on batteries, but confirm with your airline before flying.

What do buyers say about the Jackery E240DC Version Portable Power Station?

Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings.

Jackery E240DC Version Portable Power Station

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Our take on the Jackery E240DC Version Portable Power Station

The Jackery E240DC is a DC-only portable power station with a 256Wh LiFePO4 battery and four USB ports: three USB-C and one USB-A. It delivers 200W total output, with up to 140W through a single USB-C port, so it charges laptops, phones, tablets, cameras and drones but cannot run AC appliances like a mini fridge or blender. At 4.85 lbs it is far lighter and smaller than AC power stations of similar capacity, which suits backpackers and car campers who only need USB power. The LiFePO4 cell is rated for 6,000 cycles to 70% capacity, and AC-DC input refills it to 80% in about an hour.

Best forUSB device charging on camping and hiking tripsLaptop and camera power on road tripsPhone and tablet backup during short outagesTravelers who want light, compact backup power

Pros

Light at 4.85 lbs and small for its 256Wh capacity
LiFePO4 battery rated for 6,000 cycles to 70%
Three USB-C ports plus one USB-A, four devices at once
Up to 140W on a single USB-C port, enough for many laptops
Fast AC-DC recharge to 80% in about an hour
Works from -4°F to 113°F

Cons

No AC outlets, so it cannot power wall-plug appliances
200W total output limits high-draw devices
Solar input capped at 100W
No 12V car socket or DC barrel output

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About the Jackery E240DC Version Portable Power Station

The Jackery E240DC Version Portable Power Station, also called the Explorer 240D, is a portable backup battery with a 256Wh capacity. It weighs 4.85 lbs. It has four output ports (3 USB-C and 1 USB-A) and can charge up to 4 devices at once.

It delivers 200W of total DC output, and a single port can supply up to 140W. DC-DC conversion is 95% efficient. It can power laptops, smartphones, tablets, GoPros, drones and other USB-C devices. The USB-C1 (140W) and USB-C2 (100W) ports can keep a Starlink Mini online for up to 10 hours.

The battery is LiFePO4 with a 10-year lifespan. It keeps at least 70% of its energy after 6,000 charge cycles and works from -4°F to 113°F. It can be charged by USB-C, solar (up to 100W), car charger, or AC-DC dual input, which reaches 80% from 0% in one hour.

Capacity: 256Wh
Continuous output: 200W total DC output
Max single port: 140W
Ports: 3 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A
Port power: USB-C1 140W, USB-C2 100W
Battery: LiFePO4 lithium, 10-year lifespan, 70% or more energy remaining after 6,000 cycles
Operating temperature: -4°F to 113°F
Charging options: USB-C, solar, car charging, AC-DC dual input
Solar input: Up to 100W
Fast charge: 0% to 80% in one hour with AC-DC dual input
Weight: 4.85 lbs
Color: Orange
Pieces: 1

Specifications

number_of_pieces: 1Source
continuous_wattage: 200 WSource
color: OrangeSource
Weight (oz): 4.85Source

Questions and answers

Can the Jackery E240DC run a mini fridge or fan?: No. It has no AC outlets and only 200W of DC output, so it charges USB devices only. Appliances with a wall plug need an AC power station.
How is it different from the Explorer 240?: The original Explorer 240 has an AC outlet and a 12V car port. The E240DC drops both and replaces them with three USB-C ports, one of which reaches 140W, and a LiFePO4 battery rated for 6,000 cycles.
How long does the battery last?: Jackery rates the LiFePO4 battery at 6,000 charge cycles while keeping at least 70% of its capacity, which it describes as a 10-year lifespan.
How do you recharge it?: Four ways: USB-C, solar up to 100W, a car charger, or the AC-DC dual input, which goes from 0% to 80% in about an hour.
What can it charge at the same time?: Up to four devices at once across the three USB-C and one USB-A ports, within the 200W total limit. A single USB-C port can deliver up to 140W.
Is it allowed on a plane?: At 256Wh it is under the common 300Wh limit many airlines set for carry-on batteries, but confirm with your airline before flying.
Where is the Jackery E240DC Version Portable Power Station cheapest?: At Walmart, for $219.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Jackery E240DC Version Portable Power Station?: Rated 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings.