Jackery Explorer 500

Jackery · US model

Jackery Explorer 500

For home backup & camping

Battery capacity
518 Wh
Continuous output
500 W
Surge output:
1,000 W · short-duration startup, not continuous power
Lithium-ion13.3 lb / 6 kgSolar ready
Quantity
1
Total · 1 item$349

Maximum 20 units of each product per bag.

REAL-WORLD POWER

What will it run, and for how long?

Start with a familiar device, then enter its actual wattage. The estimate is for this station, not a generic battery size.

While working and charging

Enter a positive wattage and 1–100 whole devices. For mixed devices, enter their combined average watts with quantity 1. Startup draw must include other running devices.

ESTIMATED RUNNING TIME

6.47.2 hours

518 Wh battery · 60 W device load
80–90% usable energy · assumed 5 W overhead

Laptop · 60 W

6.4–7.2 h

While working and charging

Wi-Fi router · 10 W

27.6–31.1 h

Router only, not the modem or ONT

Mini fridge · 60 W

6.4–7.2 h

Average draw; check compressor startup

Phone charger · 10 W

27.6–31.1 h

Charging time, not full-charge count

CPAP · 40 W

9.2–10.4 h

Without humidifier or heated tubing

TV · 80 W

4.9–5.5 h

Example LED television

CPAP figures are illustrative, not a medical backup guarantee. Confirm your exact device and settings with its manufacturer and keep an independent backup plan. For charge counts, compare usable station energy with the actual device battery capacity.

READY FOR THE NEXT DAY

How quickly does it recharge?

Charging speed

0–100% in ~7.5 h

0–100% in ~7.5 h. Charge state, input source, charging mode and temperature affect the result. Percentages and AC / hybrid charging are not interchangeable.

Full-charge time and AC input limits: confirm the exact charging mode in the manufacturer manual.

Solar charging

Up to 100 W input

Solar recharge time is not verified for this configuration. Panel rating is not constant real-world output; sunlight, shade, temperature and the station input limit all matter.

Listed connector family: DC7909. Check voltage, current, polarity and any required adapter before connecting.

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The connections you need

7 ports: AC · 3× USB-A · 2× DC · 12V

Outputs
7 ports: AC
Connection
3× USB-A
Connection
2× DC
Connection
12V
AC region
120V · US model. Confirm 60 Hz support and the socket type for your appliance in the manual.

Outlet ratings share the station's total output budget. USB-C charging also needs a compatible PD device and cable. Maximum simultaneous port output may be lower than the sum of individual ratings.

Built for your kind of trip

13.3 lb / 6 kg

Suited to road trips and carrying between home and camp. Keep the unit dry and secure it during transport.

Dimensions
Not verified for this SKU. Request exact dimensions before planning a tight fit.
Noise
A measured noise rating is not listed. Fan noise depends on load and charging mode.
App connectivity
No app connection listed for this model

THE DETAILS THAT MATTER

Battery, specifications & peace of mind

Chemistry
Lithium-ion
Capacity
518 Wh
Cycle life
Classic Explorer 500: approximately 500 cycles to 80%. This is not the LiFePO4 v2 model.
Extra battery expansion
No external expansion listed
Warranty
2+1-year warranty

Cycle life refers to remaining capacity after repeated charging, not an expiration date or guaranteed calendar lifespan. Heat, depth of discharge and storage conditions affect battery health.

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

A little more clarity.

Straight answers to the questions that matter before choosing a station.

FIND YOUR FIT

Open comparison
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Laptop ≈ 9 h

Wi-Fi ≈ 40 h

Estimates vary

Estimates depend on device wattage and conditions of use. Each example runs one device from a full battery, with 80–90% usable energy and an assumed 5 W station overhead. Actual standby draw varies by model.

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Capacity
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Continuous

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Laptop ≈ 9 h

Wi-Fi ≈ 40 h

Estimates vary

Estimates depend on device wattage and conditions of use. Each example runs one device from a full battery, with 80–90% usable energy and an assumed 5 W station overhead. Actual standby draw varies by model.

11 outputs · USB-C

5-year warranty

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Capacity
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Continuous

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0–100% · 58 min

Laptop ≈ 12 h

Wi-Fi ≈ 56 h

Estimates vary

Estimates depend on device wattage and conditions of use. Each example runs one device from a full battery, with 80–90% usable energy and an assumed 5 W station overhead. Actual standby draw varies by model.

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