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title: "Explorer 500 v2 Portable Power Station,512Wh,500W AC | LiFePO4 Battery, 1000W Surge, 14 lbs Lightweight, AC Cable Included, Solar Generator"
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# 500W continuous / 1000W surge power Fast 80% recharge in 52 mins (AC & solar-ready) 512Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity Explorer 500 v2 Portable Power Station,512Wh,500W AC | LiFePO4 Battery, 1000W Surge, 14 lbs Lightweight, AC Cable Included, Solar Generator

**Brand:** jackery
**Price:** 3340.34 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power your adventures and emergencies with confidence—never get caught powerless again!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Explorer 500 v2 Portable Power Station,512Wh,500W AC | LiFePO4 Battery, 1000W Surge, 14 lbs Lightweight, AC Cable Included, Solar Generator by jackery
- **How much does it cost?** 3340.34 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/148315000-explorer-500-v2-portable-power-station-512wh-500w-ac-lifepo4)

## Best For

- jackery enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted jackery brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Multi-Device Mastery:** Dual pure sine wave AC outlets plus multiple USB ports keep laptops, phones, and mini-fridges juiced simultaneously.
- • **Seamless Silent Backup:** 10ms UPS switch and whisper-quiet 28dB operation keep your devices running smoothly during outages.
- • **Endurance that Outlasts:** 6,000 charge cycles mean over a decade of reliable energy—your trusted power partner for years.
- • **Power-packed Portability:** At just 14 lbs, the Explorer 500 v2 redefines lightweight power for on-the-go pros.
- • **Versatile Charging Freedom:** Charge via AC, car, or solar panels—stay powered anywhere, anytime, no compromises.

## Overview

The Jackery Explorer 500 v2 is a compact, ultra-lightweight portable power station featuring a robust 512Wh LiFePO4 battery and 500W continuous (1000W surge) pure sine wave AC output. Designed for camping, road trips, and emergency backup, it offers fast recharge options including AC, car, and solar compatibility. With a durable battery rated for 6,000 cycles and quiet UPS functionality, it ensures dependable, long-lasting power for multiple devices wherever life takes you.

## Description

desertcart.com : Jackery Explorer 500 v2 Portable Power Station,512Wh,500W AC | LiFePO4 Battery, 1000W Surge, 14 lbs Lightweight, AC Cable Included, Solar Generator : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Review: Got BETTER with age! - 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 electronics was pretty important to help prevent screaming and chaos so we could drive safely. I plugged the battery into the van’s 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 “Ugreen” 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 “quick charging”. 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 isn’t the easiest thing - many batteries out there can charge but not keep up with use of Nintendo Switches!), three iPads, and everyone’s 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 I’d 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 I’d have several nights of sleep with the CPAP even if we weren’t 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 I’ve 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 I’ve only confirmed it works at home, it gives me amazing peace of mind to know that in the COMPLETE absence of power I’d 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 won’t 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, I’d buy another one immediately. Incredible value for the money! :)
Review: Greatest products and people on the planet - 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.

## Features

- 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 appliances—ideal for camping trips, outdoor adventures, or unexpected power outages.
- Ultra-Light & Camping-Friendly – Weighing only 14 lbs, it's the lightest LiFePO₄ power station in its class. The foldable handle and compact design make it a true camping essential. Built-in LED light provides convenient illumination for your tent or emergency situations—never be left in the dark.
- 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 dB—quiet, reliable, and perfect for home or RV use.
- What’s Included: The package includes the Explorer 500 v2, an AC charging cable, a 16.4 Ft Extension 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07SM5HBK1 |
| Additional Features | Low maintenance, Low noise level, No fumes, Portable, voltage to 110V and output to 1000W Peak |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,475 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #68 in Outdoor Generators |
| Brand | Jackery |
| Brand Name | Jackery |
| Color | Black |
| Current Rating | 24 A |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 8,841 Reviews |
| Engine Power Maximum | 1000 watts |
| Engine Type | MPPT charge controller |
| Frequency | 60 hertz |
| Fuel Type | / |
| Ignition System Type | Electronic |
| Included Components | 1* 16.4 Ft Extension Cable, 1* AC charging cable, 1* Explorer 500v2, 1* User Manual |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 11.8"L x 7.6"W x 9.5"H |
| 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 |
| Item Weight | 13.3 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Jackery |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Explorer 500 |
| Material Type | plastic |
| Model Name | Explorer 500V2 |
| Model Number | JE-500A |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Output Wattage | 500 |
| Power Source | Solar Powered |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping |
| Running Wattage | 500 watts |
| Runtime | 1 hour |
| Starting Wattage | 1000 watts |
| Total Power Outlets | 1 |
| UPC | 850006304073 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Voltage | 110 volts |
| Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer |
| Wattage | 500 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Jackery
- **Fuel Type:** /
- **Included Components:** 1* 16.4 Ft Extension Cable, 1* AC charging cable, 1* Explorer 500v2, 1* User Manual
- **Item Weight:** 13.3 pounds
- **Output Wattage:** 500
- **Power Source:** Solar Powered
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping
- **Special Feature:** Low maintenance, Low noise level, No fumes, Portable, voltage to 110V and output to 1000W Peak
- **Voltage:** 110 volts
- **Wattage:** 500 watts

## Images

![Explorer 500 v2 Portable Power Station,512Wh,500W AC | LiFePO4 Battery, 1000W Surge, 14 lbs Lightweight, AC Cable Included, Solar Generator - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71B4egp+P7L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How long will it power a C-Pap?**
A: I use a CPAP but I do not use a heater or humidifier (both of which  use much more power than just the CPAP) and I normally sleep about 7 hours per night.  In an overnight test, it used only 11% of the full charge.  As another reviewer stated, under these conditions, it should last at least a week without a recharge.  You will also get more life out of a charge if you have a 12v adapter for your CPAP.  Otherwise, you will lose about 10% in the conversion from AC to DC.

**Q: Is the battery chemistry lifepo4?  what is the maximum recharge rate allowed?**
A: Short answer: No. All of the Jackery units use Lithium Ion NMC (Nickel, Manganese, Cobalt) cells. The max recharge rate for the Explorer 500 is 100 watts. If you want a LiFePO4 unit, check out the Bluetti EB70 for $599 on Amazon.

The Explorer 500 is made up of 48 individual Lithium Ion NMC cells (18650's) soldered and sealed inside the unit. There are groups of 8 cells in parallel, and 6 of these rows in series. Each cell has a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh (milliamp hours) @ 3.6V (nominal cell voltage); or 10.8 Wh (watt hours). Basically 3.0 Ah (amp hours) * 3.6V * 48 cells = 518.4 Wh of total battery capacity.

The battery you are asking about is called Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4). It has many advantages over Lithium Ion; including longevity (2,500 cycles and/or 10+ years), and overall safety. The one big disadvantage is that it weighs significantly more the Lithium Ion, or Lithium Polymer (LiPo); though not nearly as much as lead acid.

If you want a LiFePO4 unit, check out the Bluetti EB70 for $599 on Amazon. It has a battery capacity of 716 Wh (watt hours); and an AC inverter max rate of 700 watts. Though is does weighs 21.6 lbs.; as opposed to only 13 lbs. for the Explorer 500. Hope all this helps. :)

**Q: Will this support my 12volt 50 watt compressor fridge?**
A: In theory it will run it for 10 hours. In reality the fridge will cycle and you'll probably get about 3X that much time. (assume the fridge is in the shade and about 80 degrees)
Most fridges will run about 30% of the time. If you put in in an insulated bag (if available for your model) you'll get more efficiency.
You can also throw a beach towel over it. (just don't block the vests) you'd be surprised how much that helps.

I gave this a much longer review but Amazon has not published it yet. But look for a review from my name where I touch on using this for a fridge.

**Q: Anyone done a side-by-side comparison of the Jackery 500 with the Suoaki 500?**
A: FYI:  According to the Amazon listing the Suoaki 500 takes 7-8 hours to charge with their 100w solar panel...The Amazon listing for the Jackery states it takes 9.5 hours to charge with their 100w solar panel...So the Suoaki only charges 25% faster than the Jackery, not double or 100% faster that another reviewer had mentioned...So either take the 500 watt, or 65% more output inverter on the Jackery or 25% more charging speed of the Suoaki...

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Got BETTER with age!
*by J***. on July 17, 2021*

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 electronics was pretty important to help prevent screaming and chaos so we could drive safely. I plugged the battery into the van’s 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 “Ugreen” 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 “quick charging”. 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 isn’t the easiest thing - many batteries out there can charge but not keep up with use of Nintendo Switches!), three iPads, and everyone’s 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 I’d 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 I’d have several nights of sleep with the CPAP even if we weren’t 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 I’ve 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 I’ve only confirmed it works at home, it gives me amazing peace of mind to know that in the COMPLETE absence of power I’d 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 won’t 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, I’d buy another one immediately. Incredible value for the money! :)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Greatest products and people on the planet
*by S***E on April 17, 2020*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Power For when You really need it
*by T***R on November 14, 2019*

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 'hello@jackery.com' 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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