Portable power stations have become a must-have for business travel, camping and road trips, and anyone spending time away from a wall socket.
If you've been thinking about picking one up, Amazon Prime Day has delivered a great deal on the Jackery Explorer 240D for $119 (was $179). We enjoyed testing this power station, which is more portable than almost any other option out there - with a built-in braided cable that doubles as a handle. Really cool design here that we love.
Despite its compact size, the Explorer 240D packs a 256Wh battery, equivalent to 80,000mAh of capacity. That's enough power to keep smartphones, tablets, laptops, cameras, drones, and other portable devices running when you're away from a wall socket.
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Four charging ports are included, consisting of three USB-C connections and one USB-A port.
The unit can power up to four devices simultaneously, with up to 200W of total DC output and as much as 140W available from a single port.
Weighing just 4.85lbs, the Explorer 240D is substantially lighter and smaller than many portable power stations with similar capacity, making it easier to slip into a vehicle, backpack, or camping setup.
In his rave review, our expert Collin said "the Explorer 240D is ready for on-the-go adventures with a built-in cable that's more than just a cable." By that he means it "doubles as a handle."
In our roundup of the best portable power stations, we observed the product "is about as portable a power station as you're every going to get," noting that it should be thought of "as the middle-ground between a decent-sized power bank and a full-sized power station."
The power bank supports USB-C charging, solar charging, vehicle charging, and AC-DC dual input charging.
According to Jackery, the unit can reach 80% capacity in around one hour when using AC-DC dual input charging.
The LiFePO4 battery is rated for up to 6,000 charge cycles while retaining at least 70% of its original capacity, and Jackery says it can continue operating for up to a decade of regular use.
One particularly useful feature for travelers is support for high-power USB-C devices. The Explorer 240D can keep a Starlink Mini connected for up to 10 hours while also supporting laptops and other demanding gadgets.
Amazon Prime Day might have just begun today, but at $119, this is one of the best portable power deals I've spotted in a long time.