Save $61: The Jackery Explorer 240D power bank is at an all-time low of $119 today — the last day of Amazon’s Prime Day sale. It’s a compact portable power station with fast USB-C charging, making it a solid entry point for reliable power backup without spending a fortune. This is actually the lowest price we’ve seen it all year, so don’t miss your last chance to get it on sale.
A portable power station is a good investment for everyone. With summer heat waves in full blast, it could help you beat the rolling brownouts by keeping your devices charged. The Explorer 240D delivers 256Wh of energy and supports up to four devices at once with three USB-C ports and one USB-A. It offers 200 watts of pure DC output and up to 140 watts per port, so it can handle laptops, tablets, cameras and more. (Just don’t expect it to run your fridge.)
It weighs 6.9 pounds, which is on the lighter side for power stations. The included two-in-one USB-C strap cable doubles as a carrying handle. With four charging options — USB-C, solar, car and AC/DC dual input — it can reach 80% in just one hour and it supports up to 100-watt solar input.
I test and review portable power stations for CNET and small, compact power stations like this one are perfect for road trips, camping and emergency kits, especially when they support fast charging and solar input. The Explorer 240D checks all those boxes, although it does have a lower capacity than many we tested. Our Editors’ Choice in the category is also made by Jackery: the much larger and more expensive Explorer 2000 Plus.
This is the best discount right now on one of Jackery’s most affordable ultraportable power stations. With fast charging, solar support and a 10-year battery lifespan, the Explorer 240D is good for anyone who wants reliable backup power without the bulk. According to Keepa, this is the lowest price we’ve seen for the 240D in the past year, not just the past 30 days as Amazon may lead you to believe. That makes this a great deal just in time for the summer.
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Alternatives you might like
If you’re looking for a model that’s similarly compact but comes with some extra features like DC power and a built-in emergency lantern, the Anker Solix C300 is available for $150 for Prime Day. It has plenty of ports, the built-in lantern we mentioned, along with the ability to connect to solar panels. It’s a great option for campers and digital nomads.
If you need more power, ports and capacity, take a look at some of our epic prime day deals for other Anker portable power stations.
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