You can also save more if you purchase the solar generator set with a bundled 40-watt mini solar panel. This is now listed for $249 or down $100 (29 percent) from $349.

What makes the Jackery Explorer 240 V2 a tiny power station to beat

If you’re in the market for a tiny and lightweight power station that you can bring for short camping trips or as a backup at your home office setup, the new Jackery Explorer 240 is one of the best options out there. It only weighs 7.9 pounds and comes with dimensions of ‎9.1 x 6 x 6.6 inches.

Jackery launched the improved version of Explorer 240 a couple of months ago, dubbing it as Explorer 240 V2. It comes with a 256 Wh battery capacity, which is enough to fully recharge a smartphone more than a dozen times or a laptop a couple of times. It is also rated with 300 watts output to energize many appliances like a monitor or a mini fridge.

Jackery Explorer 240 V2 portable power station
Jackery’s Explorer 240 V2 can become a UPS for your home-office setup / © nextpit

Jackery gave it an LFP (lithium iron phosphate) cell, meaning the Explorer 240 V2 has a longer lifespan compared to power stations with a conventional cell.

In terms of ports, the Explorer 240 V2 features a pair of fast-charging USB-C, a single USB-A, and one full-size AC socket. There is also a DC port to connect the station to your car supply in addition to the interface to charge it using solar panels. While it doesn’t have a fast charging capability, you can refill the cube from 0 to 100 percent in under 2 hours, which is still modest.

What do you think of the Jackery Explorer 240 V2 now that it has gone cheaper? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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