Jackery Explorer 240 vs EcoFlow River 2 (time pressure…..)

[Neutrinosoup]

Hi,

sorry for the second post on this subject, but I could do with some rapid advice as one of the two devices is on special offer for a few more hours only: (plus ive narrowed it down to two options)

1) Jackery Explorer 240 = cheaper with the reduction but looks like it has a shorter life expectancy 

2) EcoFlow river 2 = a bit more expensive but 3000 charges at greater than 80%. And I think the correct DC output? 12.6v

 

which of these two is best for an HEQ5 Pro?

Thanks

Niall

[ST_Steve]

I have recently been looking at both these options but based on battery chemistry would go with the Ecoflow (also a better guarantee).

Jackery are discontinuing the Explorer range and replacing with the plus versions which explains the pricing.

Argos stock the Ecoflow if that’s something that helps?

[Celerondon]

Which one did you purchase Niall?  The Ecoflow River 2 does look like a good choice.  With 256Wh capacity supported by LiFePO4 chemistry, it checks all the boxes.  The similar 240Wh Jackery looks okay as well but “Lithium-ion” battery chemistry is not as appealing as the LiFePO4 chemistry of the Ecoflow River 2.  With a maximum DC 12-volt supply current of 8 amps and 10 amps respectively, both units can more than handle the needs of the average amateur astronomer.  I like these options better than the SinKeu Portable Power Station because their capacity numbers are more clearly stated than the weirdly inconsistent 27000mAh/99Wh figure listed for the SinKeu power station.  I could not figure out if it was a 27ah battery pack or an 8¼ah battery pack.  Why don’t those numbers match? Certainly, the product listing for a battery pack should be clear about the storage capacity of the unit.  

[Neutrinosoup]

On 19/12/2023 at 00:31, Celerondon said:

Which one did you purchase Niall?  The Ecoflow River 2 does look like a good choice.  With 256Wh capacity supported by LiFePO4 chemistry, it checks all the boxes.  The similar 240Wh Jackery looks okay as well but “Lithium-ion” battery chemistry is not as appealing as the LiFePO4 chemistry of the Ecoflow River 2.  With a maximum DC 12-volt supply current of 8 amps and 10 amps respectively, both units can more than handle the needs of the average amateur astronomer.  I like these options better than the SinKeu Portable Power Station because their capacity numbers are more clearly stated than the weirdly inconsistent 27000mAh/99Wh figure listed for the SinKeu power station.  I could not figure out if it was a 27ah battery pack or an 8¼ah battery pack.  Why don’t those numbers match? Certainly, the product listing for a battery pack should be clear about the storage capacity of the unit.  

I’m going with Ecoflow 2 but haven’t bought yet……I broke my refractor monogamy to get an 8 inch Dobsonian first  (to use with my teenage daughter who has a nice mix of traditional “girl” hobbies as well as male dominated ones like chess and stealing my refractors….).