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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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Style: Explorer 500


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, Battery Powerd


Recommended Uses For Product: Camping


Item Weight: 13.3 Pounds


Voltage: 110 Volts


Output Wattage: 500


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


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


Brand: Jackery


Wattage: 500 watts


Fuel Type: /


Power Source: ‎Solar Powered, Battery Powerd


Recommended Uses For Product: Camping


Item Weight: 13.3 Pounds


Voltage: 110 Volts


Output Wattage: 500


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


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


Color: Black


Product Dimensions: 11.8"L x 7.6"W x 9.2"H


Material: plastic


Model Name: ‎Explorer 500


Engine Type: /


Total Power Outlets: 1


Frequency: 60 Hz


Engine Power Maximum: 1000 Watts


Starting Wattage: 1000 Watts


Item Weight: 13.3 pounds


Department: unisex-adult


Manufacturer: Jackery


Item model number: Explorer 500


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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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.

    • Powerful, portable and easy to use for everyday use in my vehicle and car camping.
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! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2019 by Auntimom
    • Great Unit With Solid Technical Support
After seeing videos of the build quality and repairability of the Jackery power stations, plus the reported great technical support, I decided to give the Explorer 500 a try. I got mine for $425 shipped on sale, so really $400 before tax if you consider the weight of the package and what it costs to ship. That works out to about 80 cents a watt which is about as cheap as you can get. I charged it for a while using the wall charger and in my car as well while driving around. It charges fine on the car's unregulated 12v power. I tested the inverter overload protection on a small fridge and that worked as expected. No need to perform a reset of the unit following the overload protection trip. The inverter uses between 5 and 6 watts when operating, which is normal. This revised version only turns on the inverter cooling fan when needed based on the wattage you're drawing. That's nice and saves a little power as well. Charging phones and other devices via USB works as expected. I'm not able to test the 12vDC barrel plug output but I'm confident that is working fine as well. Where I started having issues was using a 60w Top Solar Jackery clone solar panel. 60w panels do not provide enough wattage for the charge controller to calibrate the source and start charging. I tried in full sun with an 18.5vDC input voltage directly from the panels and I also tried re-connecting the panels to the charge port and a Jackery reset. Nothing worked. That being said, the Top Solar 60w panel did in fact charge a Jackery Explorer 240 I tested with, and would draw as little as 7 watts when in indirect shade once it got started. So the minor caveat is the larger Jackery units require more power up front to start charging. Which is understandable as bigger battery packs require more amperage to keep the voltage up high enough to allow the cells themselves to begin charging. I also tested charging from a bench power supply at 18.5vDC and got the Explorer 500 to charge at 2A before the voltage started dipping down to 13vDC once I upped the current limit to beyond 2A due to the cables I was using. So then I tried the Top Solar 100w panel and had no problems at all. The Explorer 500 was able to charge from that and pull 40w in the low evening sun. I also reached out to Jackery support on the details of charging the Explorer 500 on a 60w panel and they gave me some amperage numbers and were pretty helpful. The only thing I would advise is get a 100w panel to charge the Explorer 500, smaller ones will not work. Not a fault of the solar panel or the Jackery. Just the nature of the batteries and the minimum charge current they need per cell, as the bigger units simply have more lithium cells. Otherwise a fantastic, solid product with great, responsive technical support at a good value. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2023 by Bob

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