The Jackery Explorer 240D Power Bank is now $159 for a limited time, bringing it down by $50 from its normal price of $209.99. For power users who need some serious portable juice without graduating up to a full-fledged power station, this is an attractive discount on a unit built for laptops, tablets and multiple phones to charge at the same time.
Why This Deal Is So Exceptional for Power Users
The Explorer 240D, equipped with a 256Wh battery, occupies a sweet spot between pocketable chargers and small power stations. In practical terms, that can be the ability to recharge a standard smartphone 15 times, or a tablet around six times, or even a modern laptop about three times — depending upon both device efficiency and how it is used. It’s that headroom that turns a weekend trip, or an extended workday in the field, into one of worry-free adventure.
For comparison, run-of-the-mill power banks are in the 20,000mAh (or about 74Wh) range; they’re great for phones but quickly fold under laptop loads. Thanks to the 240D’s bigger reserve, it can keep multiple devices churning for photo shoots, site visits or endless rounds of gaming on a handheld PC.
Power And Ports For Real-World Workloads
The Explorer 240D enables an impressive total charging output of as much as 200W spread across four ports, three of which are USB-C with one being a classic USB-A.
One USB-C port supports up to 140W, another supports up to 100W (one more delivers 15W), and the USB-A provides 15W for legacy gear. That 140W discharge capability matches USB Power Delivery 3.1’s Extended Power Range — a specification from the USB Implementers Forum that allows for fast-charging of high-performance laptops.
That’s potent enough to supply a 16-inch MacBook Pro near top speed, fill up a workstation-class Windows laptop quickly or fast-charge a tablet while you’re also feeding your camera, earbuds or a handheld game console like the Steam Deck or ROG Ally. The versatility in ports also prevents you from juggling chargers or slowing down your devices when several are connected.
On-The-Go Without The Power Station Bulk
It’s pretty neat that it runs on a great-sized number of milliamp-hours for how much it dispenses — and doesn’t puff out the unattractive side grilles like other units do — while still remaining relatively compact at 6.69 x 4.73 x 4.19 inches and 4.85 pounds.
It’s not small enough to fit into your pocket, but it slides in easily behind the flap of a backpack or a bag designed for carrying camera gear. A neat touch is a charging cable that doubles as a carry handle so that skittering between campsite, car and desk with other, boxier power solutions feels slightly less unwieldy.
One important disclaimer for travelers: at 256Wh, this power bank is larger than the airline carry-on maximum. U.S. FAA guidance generally limits backup lithium batteries to 100Wh (or up to 160Wh with approval), so the 240D is best for road trips, rail and off-grid traipses rather than flights.
How It Compares in the Market Against Rivals
Compared with premium compact banks like the Anker 737 (roughly 86Wh), the Jackery has a clear edge: three times the capacity, as well as higher sustained output for bigger gear. Those more petite units are airline-friendly, pocketable and portable, but they can’t keep a power-hungry laptop chugging along for very long. If you need a long battery life and plenty of multi-device headroom, the 240D is in another league.
Compared with entry power stations including those in the EcoFlow River family that throw in dedicated AC outlets, the Explorer 240D prioritizes efficiency and size rather than accommodating everyone and their plug. Sticking to USB preserves the weight and cost savings, avoids conversion losses and quietly offers what many people actually need: fast USB-C charging for modern devices.
Who Is This Power Bank For and Who Will Benefit
Field creators, photographers and drone pilots who carry cameras, laptops and controllers will appreciate the even blend of capacity with speed. If you’re one of the many remote workers with a USB-C laptop, consider the 240D as a desk-friendly UPS for coffee shops or co-working spaces without having to hunt down outlets. Campers and tailgaters receive dependable power for lights, fans, tablets and phones for the entire weekend.
It is also small enough to fit into preparedness kits. Government agencies like the Department of Energy and FEMA emphasize the importance of backup power to communicate during outages; a high-capacity USB-C bank can help keep phones and essential devices running for much longer than pocket-sized chargers.
Deal Details and Buying Notes for This Power Bank
You can get in on the current $159 price thanks to a Prime-exclusive promotion that shaves a healthy $50 off the typical $209.99. If you’ve waited on taking the plunge on a high-output USB-C bank that can actually replace your laptop’s wall charger, this discount brings the price down to where you don’t make sacrifices in performance.
As in any battery purchase, be sure to consider warranty terms, support reputation and your particular device mix. If you run on USB-C and require a lot of capacity in a small footprint, the Jackery Explorer 240D at this sale price is an easy buy.