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Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 500, 518Wh Outdoor Solar Generator Mobile Lithium Battery Pack with 110V/500W AC Outlet for Home Use, Emergency Backup,Road Trip Camping (Solar Panel Optional)

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Features

  • LONG LASTING ENDURANCE: The Explorer 500 portable power station is built with the lithium-ion battery pack, in a safely designed frame structure to maximize, and long last the power for every single use of outdoor adventures and home use.
  • SUPPORT PASS-THROUGH CHARGING: This power station features 1* AC outlet (110V 500W 1000W Peak), 3*USB-A ports, 2* DC ports, and 1*car port. Its Battery Management System governs each individual cell, improving the battery life cycle while being pass-through charged.
  • DESIGNED FOR PORTABILITY: Same size as a basketball, this Explorer 500 is easy to carry with its solid handle, making it a compact and reliable choice for scenarios of camping, road-trip, RV, and home backup.
  • WHAT YOU GET: 1* Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station (518Wh Power Station), 1*AC adapter, 1* car charger cable, 1* user manual.
  • Important: Please provide a physical address for orders - products cannot be delivered to just a PO Box address.

Brand: Jackery


Wattage: 500 watts


Fuel Type: /


Power Source: Solar Powered


Recommended Uses For Product: Camping


Item Weight: 13.3 Pounds


Voltage: 110 Volts


Output Wattage: 500


Special Feature: Low maintenance, Low noise level, No fumes, Portable, voltage to 110V and output to 1000W Peak


Included Components: 1* AC & AC Cable (2 Parts), 1* Car Charger Cable, 1* Explorer 500, 1* User Manual


Wattage: 500 watts


Fuel Type: /


Power Source: Solar Powered


Recommended Uses For Product: Camping


Voltage: 110 Volts


Output Wattage: 500


Additional Features: Low maintenance, Low noise level, No fumes, Portable, voltage to 110V and output to 1000W Peak


Engine Type: MPPT charge controller


Ignition System Type: Electronic


Runtime: 1 hour


Total Power Outlets: 1


Frequency: 60 Hz


Current Rating: 24 Amps


Engine Power Maximum: 1000 Watts


Starting Wattage: 1000 Watts


Running Wattage: 500 Watts


Is Electric: Yes


Brand Name: Jackery


Included Components: 1* AC & AC Cable (2 Parts), 1* Car Charger Cable, 1* Explorer 500, 1* User Manual


Model Name: Explorer 500


Model Number: Explorer 500


UPC: 850006304073


Manufacturer: Jackery


Item Type Name: Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 500, 518Wh Outdoor Solar Generator Mobile Lithium Battery Pack with 110V/500W AC Outlet (Solar Panel Optional) for Home Use, Emergency Backup,Road Trip Camping


Warranty Description: 2 year manufacturer


Item Weight: 13.3 Pounds


Item Dimensions L x W x H: 11.8"L x 7.6"W x 9.5"H


Color: Black


Material Type: plastic


Frequently asked questions

The charging time for the Jackery Explorer 500 varies by the power source. Using the AC adapter, it takes about 7.5 hours, by a car charger approximately 16 hours, and with a compatible solar panel in full sun, it can take around 9.5 hours, depending on solar conditions.

Yes, the Jackery Explorer 500 can power small to medium-sized refrigerators, as long as they require less than 500W. It's perfect for road trips or as an emergency backup. However, the operational time depends on the fridge's power consumption and efficiency, typically ranging from a few hours to over 20 hours for very efficient models.

No, the solar panel is not included with the purchase of the Jackery Explorer 500. The unit is 'solar panel optional,' which means it is capable of being charged via a compatible solar panel, but you need to buy the solar panel separately.

No, due to FAA regulations, the Jackery Explorer 500 cannot be taken on a flight. The capacity of this power station exceeds the limits set by the FAA for lithium batteries in carry-on or checked baggage.

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This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.

The Jackery Explorer 500 power station has garnered high praise for its powerful, portable, and hard-wearing design, suited for a wide spectrum of outdoor activities and everyday use. Users appreciate its compatibility with solar charging, making it an eco-friendly option for off-grid power. The device's capacity and performance exceed expectations, offering reliable power for devices, small appliances, and even supporting fans to keep pets cool. Its build quality and responsive technical support further highlight its value.

Pros

  • 🔋 High capacity for multiple devices and small appliances
  • 🌞 Compatible with solar panels for eco-friendly recharging
  • 🏕️ Ideal for outdoor activities and off-grid use
  • 🐾 Can support a fan to keep pets cool in vehicles
  • 🛠️ Solid build quality and excellent technical support
  • 💰 Good value, especially considering its features and performance

Cons

  • 🌞 Requires larger solar panels (100W) for efficient charging, smaller panels (60W) are not effective

Should I Buy It?

If you're in need of a reliable, high-capacity power source for camping, road trips, or emergency backup that can be sustainably charged via solar power, the Jackery Explorer 500 is an excellent investment. Its minor limitation with solar panel compatibility is easily overshadowed by its overall performance and convenience.

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Okay, I will start out by saying I am a U.S Service-member with over twenty years of Honorable service. With that being said I’ve done multiple tours to almost every desert in the Middle East, tours in tropical environments, tours in some pretty secluded off grid undisclosed locations. I only put this out there because I’ve had the pleasure of being a Jackery customer for years and years and the Jackery 240 portable power station, , the Jackery Solar Saga 60w tri-fold panels, and the small Jackery portable chargers were compact and lightweight enough to fit into my pack with ease and leave me room for the other essentials. Imagine being in the middle of nowhere and have a weeks worth of power at your fingertips for recharges, lights, portable fans, small burner for coffee and cooking. Then being able to say it never failed you, always recharged quickly, and has been through the worlds harshest conditions and environments, yet functions like the day you pulled it out of the box. So this began my Jackery passion. Which led me to purchase the Jackery 500. Everything I’ve said above applies to the 500 ten fold folks. Being Military my pay isn’t great so I’ve had to accumulate these items over the course of years, however never have I had to justify spending the money to my wife, as long as I said the word Jackery. Because she’s used the items as well here at home guard. My son plays Football and daughter plays soccer in the Nevada desert just miles away from where the annual Burning Man event is held. Hot dry desert climate, no trees for shade, just direct unrelenting heat. This genius woman, the love of my life used our Jackery Portable power stations to run dual fans, and a small refrigerated trucker cooler during daytime practices in a pop up sunshade tent, all neatly placed in one of those little soccer mom wheeled totes, and a folding low loveseat chair. Talk about super mom, with lots of friends who also wanted to stay cool. Then when night fell and the kids weren’t finished with practice, my lovely wife handed over the Jackery 500 to the coaches who then plugged LED lights into it and lit up the field for the kids giving us an extra hour or two to practice without the heat. This convinced her to give me permission to buy the SolarSaga 100w panels. Money was tight but she gave me the go ahead and we’ve never looked back and haven’t got an ounce of regret or buyers remorse for a single product. But this review is neither for the the Jackery 240, the Jackery 1000, the SolarSaga 100w or 60w panels. It’s not even for the Jackery portable chargers. This review is to let you know, the day the Jackery 500w Portable Power Station became available we did not hesitate for a second to buy it. With the stories we heard from friends about California and Washington power outages, the Covid-19 Pandemic, and any one of the many RV trips we take into Gods country to get away from it all for a few weeks, we both agreed this was the best thing for our family. Why use heavy loud generators, carry fuel, deal with all that monotonous nonsense, when you could literally live off the Jackery Families products. I say Family because over the years I’ve had multiple email contacts and numerous phone calls with them, and every interaction was amazing. Courteous, professional, and the products are literally second to none. The Jackery 1000 is my newest addition and there’s nothing I can say about it that the 240 or 500 don’t already represent. Twice the power, twice the life, multiple solar panel options, can recharge through car, wall, or good ol sunshine. I could get technical and go down the path as some of these reviewers do, but you anyone can read the box. I can sum everything the box says by just telling you that these products, put out by this amazing company, can enhance anyone’s life, save somebodies life, and will probably last your the rest of yours. It’s a no brainer for us. I’ve purchased every product so far with a smile knowing its perfect and the people handing it to me care enough to treat you as if you were family. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2020 by Shane
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After one week of use, I'd like to share some details around this device since I often use the reviews to learn more about a product before buying. I hope this helps someone. I'll update this as necessary with new experiences with the unit. The Jackery 500 seems to be a well built solid unit. It arrived with nearly 40% of the battery charged, and I plugged it in for a few hours inside the house to bring it to 99% (does seem to ever actually read 100%). What I really love about this device is the display that shows power in and power out so that I'm always certain where I'm at. I also appreciate that is has pass-through charging, which allows you to charge the battery while you have things connected to it. Not all devices do this, so if it's important to you, make sure to check this before you buy a similar device. When plugged into the wall via the included AC adapter, it shows a power input of 85W. I connected it to the Jackery SolarSaga 100W panels (not included) in New England at about 3pm in April (lowering sun), and it charged at 55W for about an hour before it started dropping as I lost sun. I have not had an opportunity to test the panels in full sun yet, nor have I tried the included 12V DC vehicle adapter to charge it. One of the things I was most interested in before purchasing was what kind of power was consumed by things I'd commonly use this for, so here's what I've found so far that might help you: - My iPhone (USB), when not fully charged, draws 12W from the unit. When it's charged up, that number drops to 2-3W. - My Apple Watch (USB) draws 1W using the magnetic charger. - The included flashlight draws 1W, but sometimes won't register even that. I also have run my Resmed AirSense 10 (CPAP) off of this unit for two nights. When plugged into the 110V plug using the adapter that comes with the CPAP, it draws 45W when running (3-5W when in standby). Based on a number of other reviews, I purchased the 12V DC Adapter for my CPAP and used that instead, and it now draws just 20W when running. It uses just under 20% of the battery when running for about 7 hours. If your numbers are similar, you should safely be able to get four full nights of sleep on this unit safely, or five if you're stretching it a bit, without having to charge the device. The battery almost never makes a noise. I've had the fan kick on just once when I was messing around with checking out the load I could put on it, but even that was as quiet as a laptop fan. I've had no issues sleeping with the unit a few feet from my bed. I'll close the review with the math I learned as part of this purchase so you can work out how this meets your needs for power consumption: - The battery "holds" 518 Watt Hours (Wh) of charge ready to give to your devices. - For any device you want to connect, first figure out how many watts ("W") it uses (normally on a label or in the manual). If you only have the Amps and Volts, multiply those numbers to get the watts (e.g. 5V, 2.4A = 12W). - Now you know how much power you have, and how much you need, so divide 518 (your Wh) by the watts needed, and you know how long it'll power your device. Example, my CPAP draws 20W, so from a full charge I'll have 518/20=~26 hours of use. Some caveats to this math: - The device itself seems to use just a small amount of power to run, show the display, etc., so give yourself padding. - Not all devices use the full wattage 100% of the time, so you may have more than you think (e.g. my iPhone stops pulling 12W after it's fully charged). - Some devices like a mini-fridge needs more power to start or run a compressor for short periods of time and then less at idle. There are some calculators online to help work this out. - You cannot power devices that require more than 500W. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2021 by Christopher

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