Portable Power Station: Explore the Possibilities with the Explorer 500

By: ‎Jackery

The Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 500 is the ideal choice for outdoor adventures, road trips, and camping. This generator offers an impressive 518Wh of energy storage and a 500W AC outlet that provides reliable power for a variety of electronics. It features 1 AC outlet, 3 USB-A ports, 2 DC ports and 1 car port, making it a versatile and convenient choice. The generator is also highly portable, making it easy to store and carry while traveling. Additionally, the 518 watt-hour lithium-ion battery pack provides enough power to charge mini fridges, air pumps, and TVs.

Key Features:

The 518Wh Outdoor Solar Generator Mobile Lithium Battery Pack is the perfect solution for off-grid power needs. With an impressive 518 Watt Hour capacity, this battery pack is equipped with 1 Car Port, 3 USB ports, and 2 DC ports. Harness the power of the sun with the Solar Panel option and enjoy the benefits of reliable green energy.
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Power output
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Overall performance
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Noise level
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Maneuverability
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Energy efficiency
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Customer support
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Controls and functionality
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Build quality
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Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Features 3 standard outlets that provides power to many AC appliances simultaneously
  • Comes with an MPPT controller that allows to easily recharge the battery with the solar panel
  • Equipped with 518 watt-hours lithium-ion battery pack that charges various devices
Cons
  • May produce loud noise while operating at times

Details of Portable Power Station: Explore the Possibilities with the Explorer 500

  • Wattage: ‎500 watts
  • Material: ‎plastic
  • Brand: ‎Jackery
  • Best Sellers Rank: #3,019 in Patio, Lawn & Garden #17 in Outdoor Generators
  • Manufacturer: ‎Jackery
  • Output Wattage: ‎518 Watt Hours
  • Customer Reviews: 4.7/5 stars of 7,855 ratings
  • Warranty Description: ‎2 year manufacturer
  • Power Source: ‎Solar Powered
  • Model Name: ‎‎Explorer 500
  • Recommended Uses For Product: ‎Camping
  • Starting Wattage: ‎1000 Watts
  • Batteries Required?: ‎No
  • Engine Type: ‎/
  • Frequency: ‎60 Hz
  • Style: ‎Explorer 500
  • Color: ‎Black
  • Item Package Quantity: ‎1
  • Engine Power Maximum: ‎1000 Watts
  • Product Dimensions: ‎11.8"L x 7.6"W x 9.2"H
  • Voltage: ‎110 Volts
  • Included Components: ‎‎Solar_panel, charging Cord
  • Fuel Type: ‎/
  • Special Feature: ‎Portable
  • Part Number: ‎Explorer 500
  • Item model number: ‎Explorer 500
  • ASIN: B07SM5HBK1
  • Date First Available: June 3, 2019
  • Size: ‎‎11.8"L x 7.6"W x 9.2"H
  • Special Features: ‎Portable
  • Total Power Outlets: ‎1

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Comments

Fabricio de Oliveira: I have been using this battery pack for a while and the only regrets is that I did not get it much sooner. I am extremely happy with this product and look forward to getting more items from Jackery.

Canada on Nov 17, 2023

Steven: Works great I use it for my cpap when the power goes out. I don’t have to run my generator at night time safes me a lot in gas

Canada on Nov 17, 2023

ronaldo: I first bought a lower voltage and wattage primarily for my cpap when going for camping it was not design so i had to return and get
This one instead and woah its not only for
My
Cpap but
More to gadgets and i was very happy i got this.

Canada on Nov 10, 2023

josh: So far i have not had any issues. i have used it twice while camping, to power camp lights, and then an a/c fan. seeing as the fan was AC and not DC, it definitly was not the most power efficient, but the 500 ran it all night(roughlt 10 hrs) and only got down to 35%. also used the ac port to inflate to huge matresses, both only used 1% battery life.

as far as in comparison to other models offered, the 500 has the longest recharge rate. if you opt to go solar, it takes well over 9 hrs to recharge from 5%, hoping you have 9 HRs of sunlight. charging while driving it took about 6 hrs from ~25%.

if you buy the next size up, you can save over 3 hrs of charge time, if thats important.

time will tell if the charge time will be an issue, i can forsee it being one, i just havent used it enought to run the juice down. i will be powering a fridge and deisel heater soon, so we'll see. i've been told the 500 can handle the deman if there is ample charge time the next day.

United States on Oct 25, 2023

Melissa: I purchased the Jackery 500 to keep my aquarium running during a power outage. We just had a 5 hour outage and the power station worked perfectly. Judging by the wattage being pulled, it would last me 10 hours. Very glad I bought it.

Canada on Oct 25, 2023

Joe C.: I bought this battery for really just one purpose - to power my CPAP when I went camping. I’d read some good reviews of this battery for that purpose, but it didn’t (initially!) meet my expectations…

I was trying to power my CPAP with the normal AC adapter the CPAP used at home and I couldn’t even get a full night’s 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...

United States on Jul 17, 2021

TN Experimenter: 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...

United States on Nov 14, 2019

SWINCAN: The media could not be loaded.  A group of us guys wanted to get the perfect gift for our camping and outdoor enthusiast friend and we landed on this for a multitude of reasons. First off, the build and quality feels very commercial grade and able to withstand some good usage. The design is rugged yet aesthetically looks modern and contemporary but clearly it means business given how many multiple output and charging options it has. The backlit screen is clear and shows all essential information such as charge and discharge rates, battery state of charge and etc. Check out the video for the unit walk around and how it looks up close. Given what it can handle, it's still incredibly portable (very solid weight to power ratio) and easy to move around with no nonsense exterior bits to break off or anything protruding.

One of the main reasons we sprung for this is its ability to be paired with a solar panel to charge it in that way - this is an option that is only available on higher end units. For those who are true camping off the grid for an extended period of time this is essential and lets you not have to draw from your vehicles power. The solar charging, as expected,...

Canada on Oct 07, 2019



Portable Power Station: Explore the Possibilities with the Explorer 500 Jackery 240Wh Portable Power Station - Charge Your Devices Anywhere! DBPOWER Pure Sine Wave Solar-Powered Outdoor AC Generator
Portable Power Station: Explore the Possibilities with the Explorer 500 Jackery 240Wh Portable Power Station - Charge Your Devices Anywhere! DBPOWER Pure Sine Wave Solar-Powered Outdoor AC Generator
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Total Reviews 1 reviews 2 reviews 737 reviews
Wattage ‎1000 Watts 200 Watts ‎250 watts
Material ‎plastic Lithium
Brand ‎Jackery Jackery DBPOWER
Best Sellers Rank #3,019 in Patio, Lawn & Garden #17 in Outdoor Generators #562 in Patio, Lawn & Garden #4 in Outdoor Generators #59,997 in Patio, Lawn & Garden #251 in Outdoor Generators
Manufacturer ‎Jackery No ‎Shenzhen BenRong Technology Co., Ltd.
Output Wattage ‎518 Watt Hours 200 Watts
Customer Reviews 4.7/5 stars of 7,855 ratings 4.7/5 stars of 18,563 ratings 4.3/5 stars of 712 ratings
Warranty Description ‎2 year manufacturer
Power Source ‎Solar Powered Solar Powered ‎battery-powered, Solar Powered
Model Name ‎‎Explorer 500 240Wh Emergency Backup Lithium Battery, 110V/200W Pure Sine wave
Recommended Uses For Product ‎Camping Camping
Starting Wattage ‎1000 Watts 400 Watts
Batteries Required? ‎No ‎No
Engine Type ‎/ /
Frequency ‎60 Hz 60 Hz
Style ‎Explorer 500
Color ‎Black Black
Item Package Quantity ‎1
Engine Power Maximum ‎1000 Watts 400 Watts
Product Dimensions ‎11.8"L x 7.6"W x 9.2"H 9.1"L x 5.2"W x 7.9"H ‎7.16 x 5.04 x 5.39 inches
Voltage ‎110 Volts 110 Volts ‎110 Volts
Included Components ‎‎Solar_panel, charging Cord Solar_panel, charging Cord ‎solar_panel, charging Cord
Fuel Type ‎/ non-gasoline
Special Feature ‎Portable Portable ‎Portable
Part Number ‎Explorer 500 ‎BS200A
Item model number ‎Explorer 500 Explorer 240 ‎BS200A
ASIN B07SM5HBK1 B07D29QNMJ B08JGJ91GM
Date First Available June 3, 2019 September 3, 2020
Size ‎‎11.8"L x 7.6"W x 9.2"H ‎178Wh
Special Features ‎Portable ‎Portable
Total Power Outlets ‎1
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