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- Condition
- New
- Style
- Explorer 500v2
- Model
- JE-500A
- Dimensions
- 11.8"L x 7.6"W x 9.5"H
- Weight
- 13.3 lb
- Color
- Black
- Material
- plastic
- In the box
- 1* 16.4 Ft Extension Cable1* AC charging cable1* Explorer 500v21* User Manual
- Warranty
- 5 year manufacturer
Features 6
- Compact Power, Big Performance With 512Wh capacity, 500W rated power (1000W surge), and two pure sine wave AC outlets, the Explorer 500 v2 reliably powers laptops, mini-fridges, cameras, phones, and small appliancesideal for camping trips, outdoor adventures, or unexpected power outages.
- Compact Power, Big Performance With 512Wh capacity, 500W rated power (1000W surge), and two pure sine wave AC outlets, the Explorer 500 v2 reliably powers laptops, mini-fridges, cameras, phones, and small appliancesideal for camping trips, outdoor adventures, or unexpected power outages.
- 10+ Years of Dependable Use Equipped with a LiFePO4 battery rated for 6,000 charge cycles, this power station delivers over a decade of reliable service. Low self-discharge (only 5% after half a year in storage) and an energy-saving mode maximize battery life, so it's ready when you need it.
- Fast & Flexible Recharging Charge from 0% to 80% in just 52 minutes via AC wall outlet. Also supports solar panels (sold separately) and 12V car charging. Wherever your journey takes you, staying powered is effortless.
- Home Backup with Silent UPS Features a 10ms Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for seamless transition during blackouts. Bypass charging mode keeps essential devices running, while operation noise stays as low as 28 dBquiet, reliable, and perfect for home or RV use.
- Whats Included: The package includes the Explorer 500 v2, an AC charging cable, and a user manual. Important: Please provide an actual address for any of your orders. Unfortunately, products cannot be delivered to just a PO Box address.
Specs 32
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Total Power Outlets | 1 |
| Current Rating | 24 A |
| Engine Power Maximum | 1000 watts |
| Starting Wattage | 1000 watts |
| Running Wattage | 500 watts |
| Frequency | 60 hertz |
| Runtime | 1 hour |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 11.8"L x 7.6"W x 9.5"H |
| Brand Name | Jackery |
| Model Name | Explorer 500V2 |
| Model Number | JE-500A |
| Item Highlight | LiFePO4, 1000W Surge, 14lbs Light, Solar Gen for Camp & Emergency |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| UPC | 850006304073 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| 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 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Explorer 500 |
| Color | Black |
| Material Type | plastic |
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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
- š High capacity for multiple devices and small appliances
- š Compatible with solar panels for eco-friendly recharging
- šļø Ideal for outdoor activities and off-grid use
- š¾ Can support a fan to keep pets cool in vehicles
- š ļø Solid build quality and excellent technical support
- š° Good value, especially considering its features and performance
Cons
- š 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.
Got BETTER with age!
Style: Explorer 500v2
I bought this battery for really just one purpose - to power my CPAP when I went camping. Iād read some good reviews of this battery for that purpose, but it didnāt (initially!) meet my expectationsā¦ I was trying to power my CPAP with the normal AC adapter the CPAP used at home and I couldnāt even get a full nightās sleep out of it. Initially, I was going to return the battery, but then I read the reviews more carefully and discovered one of the reviews mentioned powering the CPAP with a DC adapter that plugged into the cigarette lighter adapter on this battery. It actually took me a while to find an inexpensive adapter like that for my CPAP but once I did, I gave it a try. My initial test let me run the battery for some 5.5 hours on roughly 15% battery usage! After that time, I had two power outages in my home and since I keep the battery charged at all times, I was able to just grab it and use it right away - it let me sleep even though the power was out - that was a really good sign! This past week, my family of SEVEN went on a loooong road trip (almost sixty hours of driving!). If you can imagine - the kids being able to play in the car on their electronics was pretty important to help prevent screaming and chaos so we could drive safely. I plugged the battery into the vanās cigarette lighter adapter, and the battery got a consistent 42watts of charge for the entire trip. I used a variety of devices in association with the battery to help my family. I have a āUgreenā power delivery AC adapter that has three USB-C charging ports (two of them are rated at -*65*- watts!!) and a single USB-A port rated at 22 watts. I also used a cigarette lighter adapter from LinkOn that has a single USB-C rated at 45 watts and a USB-A rated for āquick chargingā. These two along with the 3 built in USB-A charging ports the battery already provides gave me a total of FIVE USB-A charging ports and FOUR USB-C charging ports. I had all the charging cables required to allow my family to maintain charge on three Nintendo Switches while my kids were playing on them (this isnāt the easiest thing - many batteries out there can charge but not keep up with use of Nintendo Switches!), three iPads, and everyoneās iPhones. We NEVER, even once, had an issue with someone running their battery dead in all the time we were driving. We did have times, with that incredibly amount of load on the battery, where we were outputting more wattage than the battery was taking in (something like 42 watts in and ~48 watts out for example). During those times, the battery would slowly drain over time, but not rapidly. Whenever we were a few hours away from our destination Iād just have the family unplug enough devices to ensure the Jackery was taking in more power than it was putting out (say 42 watts in and ~28 watts out). Then we would arrive at our destination with the Jackery at 100% battery life to ensure Iād have several nights of sleep with the CPAP even if we werenāt able to charge the battery (which never happened). The most I think I ever used in a single night on my CPAP was 22% and that was when I was dead to the world after driving more than 24 hours in a two day period! So like I said in the title - my experience with this battery has gotten better the longer Iāve had it. A DC power adapter for my CPAP ensures I can EASILY get multiple nights of sleeping on a single charge. An AC and cigarette lighter adapter allow me to add a ton more USB-C and USB-A charging ports for my family on road trips. Charging the Jackery itself with AC or DC power allows me to keep it charged while even (temporarily) providing more power than the battery can take in! Finally, I also bought the solar charger for the battery and while Iāve only confirmed it works at home, it gives me amazing peace of mind to know that in the COMPLETE absence of power Iād be able to power and charge our devices with the sun alone (It works great even in cloudy skies here in Arizona). Overall, I really and truly cannot recommend this battery enough. I wonāt go on any extended road trip without it ever again. And while my particular Jackery (explorer 500) works as good today, 2.5 years after I bought it, as the day I bought it - if it were ever to die, Iād buy another one immediately. Incredible value for the money! :)
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Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2021 by Joe C.
Greatest products and people on the planet
Style: Explorer 500v2
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 Iāve 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 Iāve 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 Iāve said above applies to the 500 ten fold folks. Being Military my pay isnāt great so Iāve 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 sheās 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 werenāt 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 weāve never looked back and havenāt 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. Itās 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 Iāve 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 thereās nothing I can say about it that the 240 or 500 donāt 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 anyoneās life, save somebodies life, and will probably last your the rest of yours. Itās a no brainer for us. Iāve 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.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2020 by Shane
Power For when You really need it
Style: Explorer 500v2
Update: As of December 1, 2025, both of my Jackery Explorer 500's are still working very well and I also purchased a Explorer 1000 to power my Maytag Refrigerator/Freezer. The E1000 is also working just fine. Jackery produces reliable products that just work when you need them. Update: I purchased a second Jackery Explorer 500 on 11-29-2019 after I discovered what a great unit my 1st Explorer was. Both of the units came in really handy a few days later when a utility pole guy cable anchor failed and the pole fell across the road. The power went out just as I was getting dressed and before breakfast. Both units powered table lights so my wife and I could get dressed and eat breakfast. I also plan to purchase a Jackery Explorer 1000 to run my Maytag Refrigerator/Freezer. I purchased a Jackery Explorer 500 on 8-31-2019 and it arrived VIA FedEx a few days later. I have been testing and using it. I am well pleased with my purchase and also purchased a Solar Saga 100 watt Solar Panel a few days later. This combination works really great. My home is located near the edge of my electric service area and it gets several power outages each year. My wife has some health issues and does not have good vision. Light in our bathroom has become an issue for us even in the daytime because it does not have any outside windows. The Jackery E500 has become very useful as it will easily power fans, LED table lamps and it is easy to move it from room to room as needed during any power outage. The fan likes the sine wave output and my Ham Radios like the regulated 12 Volts (actually 13.2 volts) much better than other units that only have 9 to 12.6 Volts available depending on charge. It is very nice to be able to see the % charge displayed rather than a few lights or bars that leave you guessing at the remaining charge. The 518WH is a good size for power outages because after recharging your phone and other small items you still have power left for the TV, Computer, table lamps and electric blanket. The recharge time may be about the same (slow) as the smaller ones but you can recharge at two times the Watt Hour rate because of the larger battery. I have a solid state Oscilloscope that the Jackery Explorer 500 can power for several hours and that makes one of my best pieces of test equipment truly portable. I have a UPS to protect my desktop computer that gives me 20 minutes of runtime in a blackout but if I unplug the UPS from Utility power, in a blackout, and plug it into my Jackery Explorer 500 I can extend the operating time four more hours. I liked my Jackery Explorer 500 so much that I purchased a second one when It was on sale a few days ago. A Message sent to '[email protected]' with some questions brought a next day response. Team Jackery advises that the 6mm DC output jack actually requires a 6.5 X 1.4mm plug. I am still looking for a good source of these plugs to create some powerpole jumpers for radio and test use. I purchase a DC jumper cable to use with the Jackery E500. An 8mm to Anderson Powerpole to connect my solar panel and other charging equipment. "https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DK9N2S8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1" The Jackery Explorer 500 is a very good quality unit and I expect it to provide several years of reliable service. Update: Here is some information that I discovered today about the 6mm DC output connectors on a Jackery Explorer 500. I have purchased several "6mm" connectors from various Amazon vendors and they all arrived and looked very similar. All of the "6mm" connectors had a metal contact that measures 6mm OD and a yellow plastic tip that measures 6.3 or 6.4mm OD. I have NOT been successful in creating a good cable from any of them. All were poor connections (Think Blinking Lights). I was successful in obtaining a '6mm" cable that is used on the Jackery Explorer 160 and it works good. After measuring some connectors, here are my results: Uxcell : 6.0MM OD on barrel & 6.3MM OD on Yellow Plastic Tip, length of contact 10mm including Yellow Plastic Tip Jackery: 6.0MM OD on barrel & 6.3MM OD on expanded Metal Tip, length of contact 12mm including Expanded metal Tip Conclusion: The Jackery Explorer 500 requires the longer all metal barrel contact in order to give a good connection. 11-22-2020 Update: I have been testing & using the Jackery Explorer 500 for more than a year and I can report that it still works the same as it did the day that I purchased it and I am very pleased with my purchase. It has worked very well through several short power outages and I have purchased another E500 as well as a E1000, E300 and a E160. All of the newer Jackery purchases are working very well. With the new purchases, I can have one charging with the Solar panel and another to power my equipment at the same time. I have discovered that the DC power adaptor cable supplied with the Jackery Explorer 160 also works very well in my Explorer 500 and I have modified the cable by adding a Anderson Power Pole connector to this cable. I have also discovered that Goal Zero sells 6mm cables that you can modify for use in either the E500 or the E160. I am looking forward to purchasing A Jackery Explorer that will power my 1600 watt Microwave. Maybe early next year?
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Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2019 by TN Experimenter
Powerful, portable and easy to use for everyday use in my vehicle and car camping.
Style: Explorer 500v2
I've been a car camper most of my life. And, those adventures have usually taken me and friends off road so there's no convenient electricity to power all our devices. My first solution was to install a Marine Battery in the diamond plate tool box mounted on a cargo carrier inserted in the trailer hitch. This battery was recharged through wiring to the alternator. Worked beautifully, supplied all the power I needed, but I couldn't take it with me on the trail. Needing to upgrade my vehicle recently, I decided to see what was available for 'portable' power, for those trips away from my vehicle rather than install the Marine Battery again. It didn't take me long to discover the plethora of choices available in portable batteries made for all of us who enjoy the outdoors or need extra power on the patio while we're BBQing. I studied for some time as there were many features of these new battery packs that one must consider for their particular needs. I wanted a unit with the greatest capacity I could find that also could be recharged through some kind of solar system, as our group is usually 2-6 people, all with iPhones, iPads and cameras. The other purpose I had for the battery was to power a small 12V fan inside my vehicle to keep my doggies cool during the warmer weather. (Yes, the windows are also open). After reading lots of reviews, I chose the Jackery Explorer 500 and will be adding the companion Portable Solar System for next summer's hikes. So far the Explorer 500 has more than surpassed our hopes of a well performing and adequate power source. I've been using it with the grand kids devices on short trips and for the doggie fan and it has been excellent. We've taken it to our primitive cabin, which has no electricity yet, but has our solar panels installed, and the Explorer 500 took care of our device needs all weekend. We are extremely delighted with Jackery's Explorer 500 and feel we have yet to know it's true capacity! If you need a lot of power then the Jackery Explorer 500 is the Model to choose. If not, Jackery has two smaller capacity units that are sure to please. I understand that an Explorer 300 is coming out in March as well! Rugged, durable, great capacity and performance, reasonably priced, super customer service! What more could you ask for??? Enjoy Jackery! JANUARY 2020 UPDATE: After purchasing this terrific Power Station from Jackery, I received a very personalized email from them asking how I was enjoying the unit and was there any questions they could answer. As you can see from my initial review, I've been extremely happy, even impressed with the easy of use and functionality of this unit. Knowing that I was a very satisfied customer, they asked if I'd be kind enough to write a detailed review. Within hours after my submission, I received a surprise email from the Jackery Team, thanking me for my honest review and was rewarded (which I had no idea was coming my way), with two unbelievable gifts: A Jackery Bar 6000mAh portable charger and A Jackery Giant+ 12000mAh portable charger!!! Pics are coming. Folks, Most sellers send us prewritten but sincere 'thank yous' for our purchases, nicely printed discount cards for our next purchase or, if we're lucky, perhaps a small physical token of appreciation. As a previous business owner myself, I can see that the Jackery Team have done their customer relations and marketing homework very well. To receive such high quality gifts as a bonus to my purchase is unprecedented! I honestly don't see how you can go wrong with Jackery's outstanding products and top notch customer service. Do yourself a BIG Favor and give them serious consideration if your in the market for these kinds of products!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2019 by Auntimom
Best purchase ever
Style: Explorer 500v2
One of the best purchases Iāve ever made. It bought 3 of these in 2021 to use in Haiti. Used frequently after initial purchase, now use when I visit every year or so. I leave them unplugged when not in use, and always arrive to find theyāve lost no charge and are ready to go. One is used to power my wifeās familyās house in the mountains. They charge it daily with a solar panel and it still works like the day I bought it. Iām a Jackery fan for life. I will definitely look at one of their larger units for our foundation haitichildthrive.com as our budget allows.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2026 by Randy Moore
portable power has never been easier
Style: Explorer 500v2
We used this product as a power source for traveling across the country during the pandemic both ways. We also will use the Jackery 500 for camping ,going skiing and road trips. We are tired of not having sufficient power while camping and traveling mostly for running a refrigerator so we can ditch the pains of ice coolers. This unit ran the Wynter 65 refrigerator quite nicely. This is almost 2 cubic foot of fridge space and enough for two adults and two kids to go about 9 days without needing to go to the store. While traveling the AC outlet from the back of the truck charged the Jackery, but when we stopped for more than a couple days we would run the Jackery off the solar panel. The Jackery then used its output port to run the fridge. When the car shut off its charging to the Jackery the Jackery continued to power the fridge with its DC 12 volt output. Its an ideal set up. The Jackery does support pass thru charging, which means it can take a charge in while it outputs power out to a device like the fridge. its small, does not seem to get hot, easy to use and also has USB outputs to run laptops and tablets and head lamp charge needs. I highly recommend Jackery as a company. the warranty is solid and we even got an extra year by registering. I talked to Jackery personally and they are a great company to deal with, they are responsive, reactive and really work with the end user to solve their concern. Also, they are the kind of company that goes out of their way to make future upgrades as painless as possible, likely offering trade ins or deals on replacement units. I highly recommend registering your product and if you have any issues to contact them as they are an excellent company to deal with. The reason I am only giving 4 stars is that more than a few times now (I believe 4 or 5 now) I have had the Jackery shut off its output for no reason. This was caught within several hours and the unit restarted so the refrigerator does not start to get warm. I read around and tried to find out if there is a reason the Jackery should do this if no power is demanded for some time or any other reason and it was unclear if the Jackery should ever turn its output off. IMO as an engineer... unless the unit is going to catch fire or to save the batteries from damage, software inside it should absolutely never turn off the output for really any reason, ever. it was also almost impossible to get Jackery to give me the part number for the auxillary output DC plug. they don't sell just a connector or a connector on bare wires so you can manually hook up yourself. They were awesome and they gave me an adapter for free, but it really wasn't what I wanted which was the specs for the DC output connector so I could buy a few aftermarket ones. Same goes for the DC input connector. They gave me one to a cigarette lighter but would not give me the actual dimensions and part number so I could get my own and build what I needed.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020 by Denver J Osborne, jr
Ultimate Portable Charging Station!
Style: Explorer 500v2
My brother-in-law is the guy in the family who does in-depth research into everything he buys. Several years ago he recommended the Jackery 6000mAh Portable Travel Charger. He said it was the best small electronics charger out there and he bought one for everyone in his family. So, I gave it a try. Could not have been any more pleased and now all five members of my family each have one as well and use them all the time! Next... I bought the Jackery AC 23200mAh Portable Laptop Charger for our laptops and iPads. Love it for using my computer outside and am constantly having to get it back from my son who uses it to power his occasional day long gaming sessions on the iPad! Also, and maybe most importantly, the Jackery Customer Service has been incredible. When one of our small chargers had a problem, they immediately sent us a new one, no questions asked! Having such a great experience with Jackery, I decided to buy the Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 500 and it's been awesome! We live in an area where the power goes out for short periods on a regular basis, so I figured this could help us get through those times without having to deal with the mess and smell of a gas powered generator. We also travel a lot and occasionally go camping where thereās no power and wanted something versatile enough to handle multiple power needs for longer periods. When the charger arrived, I was excited. It was smaller and lighter than I expected and looks and feels super durable and well made. I started testing it over a few days by plugging in just about everything we used on those days. The charger arrived in the evening partially charged and I plugged it in before bed to charge it fully. Started the testing the next morning at 100% and connected the following: 1. Watched our 2019 Samsung 43" Smart TV for 2 hours of Xbox gaming. The charger showed the TV pulling 65 watts and after 2 hours the charge had dropped 19% to an 81% charge. 2. Charged my iPhone 7Plus from 40% to 100%. It pulled 7 watts and dropped the Jackery 2% to 79% 3. Plugged in my Verilux VT31 Happy Light for 30 minutes. It pulled 23 watts and dropped the Jackery another 2% to 77%. 4. Simultaneously I plugged in my 2017 MacBook Pro, another iPhone 7Plus, a Bolt Power Car Charger, and a Jackery 6000 mAh for 2 hours. Surprisingly, they pulled only 44 watts together. Over those two hours, the Jackery dropped 13% to 64%. After the 2 hours, I unplugged the MacBook and left the other three items attached. They pulled 9 watts and after a while... forgot to time it... they were all charged and the Jackery had dropped 4% to 60%. 5. Charged our iPad from 9% charge to 100% charge. Pulled 7 watts and dropped the Jackery 8% to 52%. 6. Plugged in and used my already charged 2014 11" MacBook Air while using it constantly for an hour. Pulled 12 watts and dropped the Jackery 3% to 49%. 7. Plugged in my wife's 2011 13" MacBook Air which was only had a 14% charge. Used it while charging to 100%. Pulled 50 watts and dropped the Jackery 8% to 41%. 8. Simulataneously plugged in the iPad, the Verilux light. Charged the iPad from 36% to 92% during the time. Jackery pulled 27 watts and dropped another 8% to 33%. All of this took place over 3 days and gave us a pretty good idea that this was going to be a great purchase. With all the multiple output options, we could watch tv, power a fan, and keep all of our electronics powered up through quite a long a power outage. In addition to emergencies, this is going to be a staple on our long drives, vacations, and car camping trips. Next up on my purchase list is the Jackery Solar Charger so that I can try the ultimate and keep it charged off the grid! Great purchase! Fantastic company with exceptional customer service. Couldn't ask for more!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2019 by Paul Harbin
Jackery Explorer 500 Solar Generator - Worth the Watts
Style: Explorer 500v2
This is a review of the Jackery Explorer 500. At 518wh and 500 watts continuous and 1000 watts peak this solar generator can power pretty much any of your portable needs. The display readout is clear to understand and is backlit showing the Input and Output in Watts and the remaining battery in percent and battery icon. The AC outlet is capable of 500 watts continuous. For technical specs I am sure you can just look at the description of the amazon product. My review is of my personal experience with this product. In my test of a nutribullet with a max load of 600w it was capable of running it through a normal blending cycle jumping from 600 to 100 watts as the blender chopped through ice. I was also able to test Wagner 350w heat gun for 10 minutes and it ran it without any problems. The 3 USB ports on the device performed at their rated 5v/2.4 amp rating without any problems. However it would have been nice to see a Input USB-C or an output USB-C with a high output to charge larger devices. On the Explorer 500 is included a handy flashlight. The light is bright enough to light your way but I wish they would have made a led halo ring around it so that it could also illuminate the generators surroundings for a table. For DC output, I tested the primary 12v cigartte port on my Alpicool style 30L and 50L compressor coolers and they ran without any problems. I recorded the compressor intervals on a spreadsheet and calculated the time the battery would last with no input. Remember this is approximation as it is also depending on how hot the environment is and the amount of things in your cooler. The room for my test was around 20 degrees and the cooler was half full. Each cooler used the same amount of watts for each of their settings. MAX - 10 Minutes Load - 15 Minutes Idle Load - 44-45 watts Idle - 2 watts Cooler was half filled with items Set to -14 Degree C On MAX setting the cooler would last for around 25 hours at -14 Degree C. ECO - 10 Minute Load - 20 Minute Idle Load - 30 watts Idle - 2 watts Cooler was half filled with items Set to -14 Degree C On ECO setting the cooler would last for for approx 2734 minutes or 1.89 days. For all cooler tests, the cooler was prechilled to -14 Degree C over night with food or water in it. Testing with the SolarSaga 100w was easy and simple. The 100w 18v panel produced around 50 watts mid afternoon Oct 2019 in the PWN. This is pretty good as that is 18v at 2.78 amps for that time, I also tried another 200 watt panel at 12v in better conditions and it was only producing 44 watts 12v at 3.67 amps. If I was to test again(weather permitting) I could probably see higher watts on that Jackery SolarSaga 100w panel. Overall the input for solar is good enough for my needs. It would have been nice to see an MPPT controller input instead of a PWM, but it is nice to have that single easy to use port. That 50 watts /18 v = around 2.7 amps, at that rate you could see to charg the Jackery Explorer 500 in around 10.5 hours. All in all, this is a great solar generator for its weight and price. The battery coupled with a SolarSaga 100w should increase the time you could spend off shore power. This can also be topped off with the 12v charging cable while you drive if needed. I personally cant wait for us to use it on our camping or weekend trips and have cold food without the hassle of Ice. The construction is solid and looks great however I wish the handle did fold down for storage. Pros: Large 518wh battery AC 500watt continuous and 1000watt peak 3 x USB 5v/2.4A DC 12v 10A cigarette port and 2 additional DC ports Extremely easy readout display Flashlight Input of 12v cigarette AC wall and Solar Cons: Flashlight is not as bright as I hoped No USB-C for Input or Output, it would be nice to not have to get an adapter for those types of devices. No 12v cigarette port cover No MPPT controller. I will try to make a video review of this product, the Jackery SolarSage 100 and any other Jackery products I can get my hands on.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2019 by Rainier