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 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

Jackery 1000 Plus vs 1000 v2: Which Should You Buy in 2026?

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Choosing between the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus and Explorer 1000 v2 feels straightforward on the surface: one costs $999, the other $499. But the $500 gap isn’t the whole story. These two units target different buyers, serve different use cases, and make different long-term trade-offs. The 1000 Plus sits at the top of Jackery’s expandable … Read more

Jackery 1000 Plus vs 1000 Pro: Is the Upgrade Worth It? (2026)

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Choosing between the Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus and 1000 Pro feels confusing at first glance: similar names, similar price points, both targeting the 1kWh portable power market. But these two units belong to different eras of Jackery’s product roadmap, and the differences matter more than the names suggest. The Explorer 1000 Pro launched as Jackery’s … Read more

Jackery 2000 Plus vs 2000 v2: Two Paths to 2kWh

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Choosing between the Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus and Explorer 2000 v2 feels straightforward at first glance: both carry roughly 2,042Wh of LiFePO4 capacity and both carry Jackery’s proven build quality. Yet the two units target fundamentally different buyers. The 2000 Plus is an expandable platform designed to grow with your energy needs, from 2kWh all … Read more