AFERIY 800W vs Jackery Explorer 240 v2

Our Verdict

At similar or lower price, the AFERIY P010 offers double the capacity (512Wh vs 256Wh) and nearly triple the continuous output (800W vs 300W) of the Jackery Explorer 240 v2. The trade-off is size and weight: the Jackery is almost half the weight (3.6kg vs 6.25kg) and genuinely backpack-portable, while the AFERIY is better described as 'grab handle' portable rather than backpack-portable. For most home-backup and light power-tool use, the AFERIY's extra capacity and output make it the better value; for solo campers, hikers, or anyone prioritising pack weight over raw power, the Jackery's smaller size and Jackery's established UK support/warranty reputation may be worth the trade-off.

Which one should you buy?

Home emergency backup (router, lights, phone charging, small fridge): the AFERIY's 512Wh capacity gives meaningfully longer runtime for the same or lower price, and its 800W output covers more household devices than the Jackery's 300W ceiling.

Backpacking/hiking/lightweight travel: the Jackery's 3.6kg weight and genuinely compact size wins here — the AFERIY at 6.25kg is portable in the 'carry to the car' sense, not the 'carry on your back for miles' sense.

Running small power tools or higher-draw items (drills, small compressors, hair dryers): the AFERIY's 800W (1600W peak) output handles more of these than the Jackery's 300W (600W surge) ceiling, which struggles with most tools beyond very light-duty use.

Brand/support confidence: Jackery is a longer-established, more widely recognised brand in the UK with a broader independent review base (including mainstream tech press coverage); AFERIY is newer to the UK market, so buyers who value that track record may lean Jackery despite the spec deficit.