Technical Editor

Andrew Harrington

Andrew is the voice behind our engineering deep-dives. His articles cover battery chemistry (LiFePO4 vs NMC), inverter quality, BMS design, and the specs that actually matter when comparing units. If you want to understand the why behind the numbers, Andy's articles are the place to start.
243 articles

Jackery Explorer 100 Plus Review: Pocket-Size LFP Power (2026)

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Looking for a sub-100Wh power station that won’t get flagged at airport security? The Explorer 100 Plus is Jackery’s smallest unit with LFP (lithium iron phosphate) chemistry, packing 99Wh into a 2.13 lb frame at $109. For travelers, digital nomads, and anyone who’s ever scrambled for an outlet between flights, that combination of specs is … Read more

Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus Review: Expandable Power Station Tested (2026)

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Looking for a 1kWh power station that won’t become obsolete the moment your power needs grow? The Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus launched with one feature no competitor at $999 could match: a modular expansion system that scales capacity from 1264Wh all the way to 5kWh. The question is whether that expandability justifies the price premium … Read more

Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Review: The Expandable Powerhouse Worth $899?

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Looking for a portable power station that can handle serious off-grid demands today and scale to whole-home backup capacity tomorrow? The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus makes a compelling case at its current price of $899, down significantly from its $1,399 launch price. The core proposition: 2042.8Wh of LiFePO4 capacity, 6000W peak output in parallel mode, … Read more

Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra Review: IP65 Rugged Power Station (2026)

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Most portable power stations share the same vulnerability: drop one on a job site, leave it in the rain, or expose it to construction dust, and performance degrades fast. The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra was built specifically to address that problem. It’s the only IP65-certified power station in the 1500Wh category, combining field-grade durability with … Read more

Jackery Explorer 300 v2 Review: Ultra-Light LFP Champion Tested (2026)

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Looking for a compact power station that doesn’t sacrifice battery quality to hit a budget price? Most sub-$300 units cut corners with standard lithium-ion cells that degrade after a few hundred cycles. The Jackery Explorer 300 v2 takes a different approach: LiFePO4 (LFP) chemistry, an ultra-light 8.1 lb frame, and a 1-hour recharge speed, all … Read more

Jackery Explorer 240D Review: The Daily Driver Mini Station (2026)

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Looking for a compact power station under $250 that actually lasts? The Jackery Explorer 240D is the brand’s latest entry-level redesign, and it arrives at $209 with a meaningful upgrade over the original 240: LiFePO4 (LFP) battery chemistry, a slimmer form factor, and USB-C PD charging baked in. Our analysis of the Explorer 240D positions … Read more