BLUETTI EB3A vs Jackery Explorer 240 v2
Two of the small portable power stations (under 700 wh) in our best small portable power stations under 700wh comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: A budget-friendly 600 W station with nine outputs
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | BLUETTI EB3A | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityUsable runtime scales with watt-hours. A 1,000 Wh station runs a 100 W load for roughly 8–9 hours once inverter losses are counted. | 268 Wh | 256 Wh | 25% |
| Continuous AC outputThe rated (continuous) inverter output decides which appliances you can plug in. We use the rated figure, not surge or 'boost' modes. | 600 W | 300 W | 20% |
| Max solar inputHigher solar input means faster recharging off-grid, if you have enough panels to use it. | 200 W | 100 W | 15% |
| WeightLighter is easier to carry to a campsite or between rooms. | 4.6 kg | 3.6 kg | 15% |
| Max AC charging powerMore AC input watts means a faster wall recharge before a trip or storm. | 350 W | 550 W | 10% |
| Rated cycle lifeHow many full cycles the maker rates the battery for. Thresholds differ (70% vs 80% remaining capacity), so read the note under each product. | 2500 cycles | 4000 cycles | 10% |
| Surge / peak outputShort bursts for motor start-up (fridges, pumps). Skipped when the maker doesn't publish a surge figure. | 1200 W | 600 W | 5% |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 | info |
| Cycle rating | 2,500+ cycles to 80% | 4,000 cycles to 70%+ | info |
| AC output | 2 × 120 V, 600 W total (1,200 W surge) | 1 outlet, 300 W (600 W peak) | info |
| Dual charging | Up to 430 W (solar + AC) | Not listed | info |
| Outputs | 9 | Not listed | info |
| App | Bluetooth | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 10.1 lb | About 3.6 kg (7.7 lb) | info |
| Dimensions | 10.0 × 7.1 × 7.2 in | Not listed | info |
| Model | Not listed | JE-240A | info |
| USB | Not listed | USB-C 100 W + 15 W, USB-A 15 W | info |
| Solar input | Not listed | 12–27 V, 100 W max via USB-C (needs DC8020-to-USB-C adapter) | info |
| UPS | Not listed | Switches within 20 ms | info |
| VoltPick score | 3.4/10 | 2.8/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
BLUETTI EB3A
Better published figure on: Battery capacity, Continuous AC output, Max solar input, Surge / peak output.
What we like
- 600 W inverter is strong for its size
- Solar + AC dual charging
- 9 outputs
Watch out for
- Lowest cycle rating here (2,500)
- Bluetooth only, no Wi-Fi
Jackery Explorer 240 v2
Better published figure on: Weight, Max AC charging power, Rated cycle life.
What we like
- Tiny: about 3.6 kg
- 4,000-cycle rating
- 20 ms UPS switchover
Watch out for
- Only one AC outlet
- Solar input needs a separate adapter
- 100 W solar max
Verdict
The EB3A has double the inverter (600 W) and more outputs; the Jackery is lighter with a much higher cycle rating.
- BLUETTI EB3A: BLUETTI: EB3A
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2: Jackery FAQ: Explorer 240 v2 basic information
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2: Jackery: Explorer 240 v2