Cheap Jackery alternative: power station with solar panel for €1,300 – how good is the current Aferiy deal?

Jackery only just launched its new Plus v2 power stations with early-bird prices, and now a much lesser-known manufacturer is following suit: Aferiy is offering its 2 kWh power station P280 bundled with a 400 W solar panel for €1,318. On paper, that gets you more power and more solar capacity than the market leader. But who's actually behind Aferiy, and is the deal really as good as it looks? We took a closer look.

Who is Aferiy?

No worries if the name doesn't ring a bell – that's probably true for most people. Aferiy is a manufacturer from Shenzhen, China, that makes power stations, solar panels, and more recently balcony solar systems and home storage units too. According to a company profile, the brand belongs to Shenzhen Wodefeng Technology, founded in 2017. On the German market, Aferiy mainly sells through Amazon and its own shop, with a clear strategy: lots of power for comparatively little money.

That said, the brand isn't a complete unknown anymore. Aferiy had its own booth at Intersolar Munich in 2026, and trade magazines like Notebookcheck, techtest.org, and Smartzone have tested several models. The verdicts are mostly positive: solid build quality, durable LiFePO4 cells, and strong value for money. Criticism mainly targeted the app – Notebookcheck couldn't even get the P280 running via the iOS app, though it worked fine with Android. Under full load, the P280 is also clearly audible.

Our take

Aferiy is no longer a no-name budget brand, but it's not yet an established name like Jackery, EcoFlow, or Bluetti either. What's missing is long-term track record: nobody can say with certainty today how these units hold up after five years, or how well the service works if something goes wrong. On the plus side, Aferiy ships from a German warehouse and offers seven years of warranty after registration.

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The deal: Aferiy P280 + 400 W solar panel for €1,318

The bundle gets you the P280 power station with 2,048 Wh capacity and a foldable 400 W solar panel (S400A1). The manufacturer lists a comparison price of €1,968.

Honestly: The deal isn't quite as spectacular as it sounds. The P280 costs €889 on its own in the Aferiy shop, the panel €429 – together that's exactly €1,318. So there's no real bundle discount, and according to Notebookcheck, the P280 has mostly sold for under €900 in recent months anyway. Still, the price is very fair for what you get.

The Aferiy P280 at a glance

• 2,048 Wh LiFePO4 battery, over 4,000 charge cycles at 80% remaining capacity

• 2,800 W continuous output, pure sine wave

• Expandable up to 10.24 kWh

• Charging from a wall outlet at 1,800 W: 0 to 80% in around 55 minutes

• Solar: two inputs at 600 W each, 1,200 W combined

• UPS function with 10 ms switchover time

• 13 ports, including 3× 230 V, 2× USB-C with 140 W, and XT60 with 25 A

• Dimensions: 39.8 × 28 × 31.5 cm

• Weight: 21.6 kg

• 7-year warranty after registration

Aferiy P280 vs. Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus v2

The direct competitor from Jackery's current launch is the Explorer 2000 Plus v2, currently available at an early-bird price. Both compete in the 2 kWh class:

On paper, Aferiy comes out ahead: more power, more solar input, and – at the same price – a panel with twice the output. Jackery, meanwhile, scores with roughly 3 kg less weight, a higher maximum expansion capacity, and above all with experience, a dealer network, and proven service.

Our verdict

On paper, the Aferiy P280 offers more for your money than the new Jackery 2000 Plus v2 – especially when it comes to solar charging. The bundle with the 400 W panel is a fair deal, even if the advertised discount looks bigger than it actually is.

If you value an established brand and a lighter unit, stick with Jackery. If you need lots of power for your motorhome and are willing to give a younger manufacturer a chance, Aferiy delivers a strong overall package – backed by a seven-year warranty as a safety net.

Prices and availability as of 11/5/2026. Subject to change by the retailer.