EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus Wireless vs Jackery Explorer 240 v2
Technical comparison · Ultraportable
Two sub-300 Wh plug-in power stations, both LFP with UPS switching, that look alike on paper. What separates them is continuous output: 600 W for the RIVER 3 Plus Wireless, 300 W for the Jackery Explorer 240 v2 (manufacturer-declared values).
| 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 | 1220.28 €/kWh | 972.66 €/kWh |
| List price | 349 € | 249 € |
| Weight | 5.2 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 23.4 × 23.2 × 15.2 cm | — |
| Outlets | ||
| AC outlets | Yes (×3) | 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 | 0.669 €/kWh | 0.888 €/kWh |
| Energy density | 55 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 | — | 189 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Expandable | Yes | No |
| 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 Jackery stops at small loads; the RIVER 3 Plus Wireless also handles more demanding appliances, with almost the same capacity (286 vs 256 Wh).
- Weight, 5.2 vs 3.6 kg → the Jackery goes into a backpack without a second thought; the EcoFlow is more something you set down in one place.
- Warranty, 5 vs 3 years → on both, the warranty ends before the 3,000 declared cycles do, so it sets how long you are covered.
- Expandable, yes vs no → only the RIVER 3 Plus Wireless can take extra capacity later.
Which one to choose
Choose EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus Wireless if…
you want to run something above 300 W from a battery this small, or you keep it next to where you sleep or work and need the fan to stay almost silent (30 dB). The price is bulk: it is the larger of the two, and with nearly the same capacity a heavy load drains it quickly.
Choose Jackery Explorer 240 v2 if…
you carry it around often and only power small things that stay under 300 W. You give up power headroom, the option to add capacity and a quieter fan (42 dB declared).
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