Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
Get the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2. Unless you only charge phones, laptops and lights and want to carry it anywhere — then the RIVER 3 Plus costs about half as much.
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
1 kWh that runs silently, so it's easy to live with in a tent or van.
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
Small, light and cheap. Keeps phones, laptops and lights going.
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The Jackery holds over three times as much, enough for a weekend of laptops, cameras and lights, and runs silently. The RIVER 3 Plus is light enough to carry anywhere and covers a night or two of small devices.
- —You want power for a whole weekend away.
- —You'll charge it from solar panels.
- —You want it to cover a power cut too.
- —You only charge phones, laptops and lights.
- —You'll carry it a long way.
- —You want to spend about half as much.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Silent while it powers your kit
- +About 1 kWh for weekends away
- +Keeps things running when the mains cuts out
- −About 10 kg, so carry it from the car rather than on a hike.
- −Not weatherproof.
- +Light and easy to carry
- +Charges phones, laptops and lights
- +Doubles as a backup for your router
- −600 W tops out below kettles, toasters and hair dryers at full power.
Ready to choose?
- Is the Explorer 1000 v2 worth it?
- Is the RIVER 3 Plus worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: OutdoorGearLab, TechRadar, Outdoor Life, Popular Science, manufacturer specifications.