EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus vs Jackery Explorer 600 v2
Two mid-size power stations, number by number. Neither is ranked above the other. Every spec comes from each maker's manual or product page; tap a station for the source.
- Bigger battery: EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus, 720 Wh vs 640 Wh.
- More AC output: EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus, 600 W vs 500 W.
- Higher surge: EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus, 1,200 W vs 1,000 W.
- More solar input: about the same (200 W vs 200 W).
- Higher solar voltage limit: Jackery Explorer 600 v2, 60 V vs 25 V.
- Lighter: Jackery Explorer 600 v2, 14.1 lb vs 17.6 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: about the same ($499 vs $499).
RIVER Max Plus and Explorer 600 v2 are the same size class: within 80 Wh of each other. Explorer 600 v2 is the lightest at 14.1 lb. RIVER Max Plus and Explorer 600 v2 take the most solar at 200 W, so they refill fastest. RIVER Max Plus and Explorer 600 v2 are the cheapest at $499.
How long they run common devices
| Device | EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus | Jackery Explorer 600 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 10 hours | 9 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 15 hours | 14 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 6 hours | 5.5 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 10 hours | 9 hours |
On a full charge, assuming 85% of the battery is usable. Real devices vary; check the label on yours.
Every spec side by side
| Spec |  EcoFlow |  Jackery |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 720 Wh fridge about 10 hours | 640 Wh fridge about 9 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 600 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights | 500 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights |
Surge W, a second or two | 1,200 W motor start-ups | 1,000 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 200 W full in about 5 hours | 200 W full in about 4.5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 10 to 25 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel | 16 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits |
Solar inputs count | 1 input Solar input | 1 input DC8020 |
Weight lb | 17.6 lb one hand | 14.1 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 41 Wh/lb higher is denser | 45 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $499 0.69 $/Wh | $499 0.78 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.69 lower is better value | $0.78 lower is better value |
| Buy | $499 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $499 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
Which solar panels work with each
Our checker at 20°F, using each maker's voltage and current rules. Tap a verdict for the wiring and cables.
Where to buy
Out of stock at the EcoFlow store when we checked
Out of stock at the Jackery store when we checked
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