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.

I picked up the Jackery Explorer 240D for a 4-day, 3-night camping trip in Yosemite, and it exceeded expectations. Over the course of the trip, I used it to charge: * 3 Apple Watches * 2 iPhone 16 Pro Max * 1 iPhone 16 Pro * 1 portable power bank * String lights each night All devices were used heavily—GPS tracking (Strava), photos, and general use while hiking—so they were consistently drained down to around 20–30% (or lower) each day by evening. Despite that, the Jackery still had 3% battery left on the drive home, which honestly surprised me. Charging experience: * It arrived at 23% charge (open box condition) * Took about 5 hours to reach 100% using a standard USB-C cable and my Apple MacBook Pro charger (57W) * Using a lower output Apple MacBook Air charger (~35W) was noticeably slower The biggest surprise: I later realized the included carry cable also functions as a high-input charging cable. When paired with the MacBook Pro brick, it allowed up to ~135W input, charging the unit from 3% to 100% in under 2 hours—a huge improvement. Real-world charging performance: * Phones consistently charged from ~30% to ~80% in about 45–50 minutes * The final 20% slows down (likely due to Apple’s battery optimization), but devices still reached 100% without issue * Apple Watches behaved similarly—optimized charging kicks in, and I had to manually select “charge to 100%” to complete a full charge (expected behavior with iOS battery health features) Performance notes: * Completely silent during use, even while charging multiple devices at once * Handled cold overnight temps (~30°F) in Yosemite without any noticeable battery degradation or performance issues Overall: This unit handled a real-world, heavy-use scenario without issue. Great balance of capacity, portability, fast recharge capability, and quiet operation. I’ll likely step up to a larger Jackery for a home emergency kit or brownout backup. Highly recommend.

Very disappointed with this item, I already own a older model and it’s been great so I ordered this one to use it on my camping trips and won’t charge over 46%. I tried getting a replacement but got rid of the original box and I’m not good at talking to IA from Amazon, I rather put it in the trash.

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.

This product is fantastic! It comes with the USB-C handle that you can charge the device, or use from the device to others!

My original unit ordered from Amazon became damaged within 1 week of purchase, did a manufacturer return to test customer service and Jackery replaced the unit. I have used this unit daily for the last 2 weeks now after getting the replacement and have had no further quality issues and this has kept my laptop and other devices charged on the go. Pros: - massive capacity, my previous power bank was only 20k and the 80k capacity is amazing and will keep laptops and other devices running all day. Cons: - size and weight, while high on capacity size and weight is sadly the tradeoff, this is not for carrying in a backpack all day this is for setting up at basecamp or on a mobile/rolling platform. This is not pocket size.

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

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 love this power bank. It keeps my mini running all day. Before getting this I was using a usbc car adapter (it ended up melting when I plugged my phone into it at the same time). I don’t currently have a way to charge it in the car, but it hasn’t mattered yet, I keep my phone charged all day and the mini running too, and still have 30% left when I get home. I don’t even notice when I’m charging it. I plug it into my MacBook power supply (with the handy handle/cable) and plug my Mac into the jackery and it’s charged in… well I haven’t timed it but it doesn’t seem very long. The input from my Mac power supply is 136 watts. When I was ordering it I kind of thought the cable that doubles as a handle was kind of pointless, but I ended up loving it. The cable is always there, and the handle is an easy way to carry it to the car when my hands are full of other things. All in all a great product, I’m happy with the purchase, it is convenient for my use, I hope it lasts many years.