EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus vs Jackery Explorer 240 v2
Technical comparison · Ultraportable
Anyone after the lighter of the two looks at the Explorer 240 v2, anyone needing to run more demanding appliances looks at the RIVER 3 Plus: the deciding difference is continuous output, double on the RIVER 3 Plus, for about 1.1 kg more.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| In brief | ||
| Nominal capacity | 0.286 kWh | 0.256 kWh |
| Continuous output | 600 W | 300 W |
| Peak output | 1200 W | 600 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 1045.45 €/kWh | 972.66 €/kWh |
| List price | 299 € | 249 € |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 23.4 × 23.2 × 14.6 cm | — |
| Outlets | ||
| AC outlets | — | Yes |
| How long it lasts | ||
| Battery life cycles | 1825 cicli | 1095 cicli |
| The limit that runs out first | anni di garanzia | anni di garanzia |
| Rated cycles | 3000 cicli | 3000 cicli |
| Capacity at end of cycle life | 80 % | 80 % |
| Warranty | 5 anni | 3 anni |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | 0.573 €/kWh | 0.888 €/kWh |
| Energy density | 60.9 Wh/kg | 71.1 Wh/kg |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 2.1 C | 1.17 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~200–450 € | 189 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Expandable | Yes | No |
| Maximum expanded capacity | 0.858 kWh | — |
| Fastest USB-C | 100 W | 100 W |
| Maximum charge power | 0.38 kW | — |
| Maximum solar input | 220 W | — |
| Backup power | UPS | UPS |
| Switchover time | 10 ms | 20 ms |
| Mounting | Portable | Portable |
| Noise level | 30 dB | 42 dB |
The differences that matter
- Continuous output: 600 W vs 300 W → the RIVER 3 Plus runs appliances the Explorer 240 v2 can't sustain continuously.
- Warranty: 5 years vs 3 → more coverage for the RIVER 3 Plus.
- Noise level: 30 dB vs 42 → the RIVER 3 Plus stays quieter in a room.
- Weight: 4.7 kg vs 3.6 kg → the Explorer 240 v2 stays the lighter of the two to carry.
Which one to choose
Choose EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus if…
Pick the RIVER 3 Plus if you need to run appliances up to 600 W continuously and want near-silent operation (30 dB). In exchange the warranty is still longer, 5 years vs 3, but you carry about 1.1 kg more.
Choose Jackery Explorer 240 v2 if…
Pick the Explorer 240 v2 if a load up to 300 W is enough and you want the lighter of the two (3.6 kg vs 4.7). You accept a shorter warranty and louder operation (42 dB vs 30).
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