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product_id: 249128099
title: "Jackery Solar Generator Explorer 500, 518Wh Portable Power Station Mobile Lithium Battery Pack with 1xSolarSaga 100 for RV Road Trip Camping, Outdoor Adventure"
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# 1000W peak AC output 518Wh lithium-ion capacity 100W SolarSaga panel included Jackery Solar Generator Explorer 500, 518Wh Portable Power Station Mobile Lithium Battery Pack with 1xSolarSaga 100 for RV Road Trip Camping, Outdoor Adventure

**Brand:** jackery
**Price:** 155436 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Power your adventure, anytime, anywhere — because staying connected is the new luxury.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Jackery Solar Generator Explorer 500, 518Wh Portable Power Station Mobile Lithium Battery Pack with 1xSolarSaga 100 for RV Road Trip Camping, Outdoor Adventure by jackery
- **How much does it cost?** 155436 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/249128099-jackery-solar-generator-explorer-500-518wh-portable-power-station-mobile)

## 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

- • **Compact Yet Mighty:** Basketball-sized portability with a sturdy handle—power on the move without the bulk.
- • **Sun-Powered Freedom:** Includes a 100W SolarSaga panel for eco-friendly, off-grid recharging wherever adventure calls.
- • **Versatile Connectivity:** Multiple ports including AC, USB-A, DC, and car port to power all your gear simultaneously.
- • **Power that Goes the Distance:** 518Wh battery capacity fuels your essentials from mini coolers to projectors with ease.
- • **Seamless Pass-Through Charging:** Keep devices powered while recharging the unit itself—no downtime, no hassle.

## Overview

The Jackery Solar Generator Explorer 500 is a portable 518Wh lithium-ion power station paired with a 100W SolarSaga solar panel, delivering up to 500W continuous and 1000W peak AC output. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals alike, it offers versatile charging options, pass-through capability, and compact portability, making it an essential companion for camping, road trips, and emergency backup.

## Description

desertcart.com : Jackery Solar Generator Explorer 500, 518Wh Portable Power Station Mobile Lithium Battery Pack with 1xSolarSaga 100 for RV Road Trip Camping, Outdoor Adventure : Patio, Lawn & Garden

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.
Review: Now that's what I'm talking about - Update 3/3/2020: This unit was not a free test product. I paid for this, and here is my honest opinion. Jackery sent me a replacement unit to replace a defective unit. I have built my own testing equipment to check on voltages, wattage and test capacities. This new unit performs just like I expected it to. The Jackery 500 has a regulated 12v DC output. That is very important, and the main reason for selecting the Jackery. When it arrived, I charged it fully, and then connected it to my DC powered fridge/freezer. My tester immediately showed that the 12v DC output is working on this unit. Under load, the Jackery is maintaining the 12v output even after 15 hours of powering the fridge/freezer. Which, by the way, the Jackery still had over 50% capacity, and my fridge/freezer did not error out once. I checked the AC output at over 280W load for 6 minutes with no problem. The USB ports worked fine as well. That is quality and reliability. I shut it down, and then took it to my garage to test the solar charging, It was connected to two 50W panels and the input varied, but I was able to see a 62W input at one point. I did not observer the input all day, however the unit fully charged by 5 PM when I checked on it. So, a little over 8 hours and it charged fully from around a 57% starting point. This is a great unit that performs like I expected it to. It is a great value for the price, and it beats out the competition in the same power class with its regulated 12v DC output. This now gets 5 stars form me. I will continue to test the unit for capacity and efficiency, and I don't expect to be disappointed. Update 2/20/20: I finally received an email from Jackery today. After two months of trying to get a defective unit replaced that has a DC output voltage problem. The DC regulated output did not work, and voltage constantly dropped during use causing failures and errors. This defect caused endless issues with DC devices that rely on a constant 12V. The Jackery has a regulated 12V DC output, and that is one of the reasons for purchasing it. The Jackery 500 is one of only a few power stations of this size and capacity, to my knowledge, having this feature. It is very important and shows quality in design and manufacture. Thank you to Jackery for finally reaching out to me, and now trying to resolve the issue. I am raising my rating to 4 stars. This is my last update, as this has gone on too long for me. Update 2/3/20: I did get a reply from Jackery. They did not address my issue at all, only to tell me that the 12V output was regulated. A two sentence reply. I had written them a detailed email with my issue, and they blew me off. So I now have to take other measures. Please keep in mind that you have been warned. If you have issues, you are out of luck and lots of money. Update 2/1/20 2 stars: Absolutely no contact from Jackery. Just a tip, these may be great products, but if you have an issue, your left out in the cold. Because this is a battery, there is no returning it. You get stuck with it as there is no customer service from Jackery either. I will just continue to try. If there are no further posts, consider this to be 1 star, you can imagine why. If by any luck Jackery contacts me, I will update. As of now, Jackery is dead for me. Update 1/24/20 3 stars: I finally got a call from Jackery. It wasn't support, as I guess they are all out of town. So I expressed my issue, and it is supposed to be handed off to someone who can help me. By the way, we did a reset, but my issue still persists. They will contact me at a later time. Let's hope! Meanwhile, I still have a paper weight. Original review 2 stars: I have been having issues with my Jackery 500 that is only 3 weeks old, and have attempted to contact them multiple times with no response at all. There is a telephone number that gets you absolutely nowhere, email that goes unanswered, and a website that is sparse in information. By the way, Jackery offers a 30 return policy on their products, but not if you order on desertcart. They only honor the free 30 day returns on their products bought directly from their website. So desertcart customers are treated differently. Jackery seems not to care about their desertcart customers, and obviously make it too difficult for customers to claim warranty issues. I warn all that want to purchase from Jackery, to reconsider. If you have any issues, and purchase Jackery products from desertcart, you have nowhere to turn for issues. Now I am stuck with a Jackery paper weight.

## 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.
- THE PERFECT CAPACITY: With a 518 watt-hour (24Ah, 21.6V) capacity, it is ready to power many appliances - mini cooler, fan, projector, lamp light, and TV.
- 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*SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel, 1*AC adapter, 1* car charger cable, 1* user manual. (𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬.)
- 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 | B08P42QKWK |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,410 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ( See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden ) #29 in Outdoor Generators |
| Brand | Jackery |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (9,621) |
| Date First Available | November 25, 2020 |
| Engine Power Maximum | 1000 Watts |
| Engine Type | / |
| Fuel Type | / |
| Included Components | 1* AC & AC Cable (2 Parts), 1* Car Charger Cable, 1* Explorer 500, 1* SolarSaga 100W, 1* User Manual |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 19.3 pounds |
| Item model number | Explorer 500 |
| Manufacturer | Jackery |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | Explorer 500 |
| Output Wattage | 500.00 |
| Part Number | Solar Generator 500 |
| Power Source | Solar Powered, Battery Powerd |
| Product Dimensions | 11.8"L x 7.6"W x 9.5"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping |
| Running Wattage | 500 Watts |
| Size | 11.8"L x 7.6"W x 9.2"H |
| Special Feature | Low maintenance, Low noise level, No fumes, Portable, voltage to 110V and output to 1000W Peak |
| Special Features | Low maintenance, Low noise level, No fumes, Portable, voltage to 110V and output to 1000W Peak |
| Starting Wattage | 1000 Watts |
| Style | E500+100W Solar Panel |
| Total Power Outlets | 7 |
| UPC | 850006304943 |
| Voltage | 110 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 2 year manufacturer |
| Wattage | 500 watts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Jackery
- **Fuel Type:** /
- **Item Weight:** 19.3 Pounds
- **Output Wattage:** 500.00
- **Power Source:** Solar Powered, Battery Powerd
- **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

![Jackery Solar Generator Explorer 500, 518Wh Portable Power Station Mobile Lithium Battery Pack with 1xSolarSaga 100 for RV Road Trip Camping, Outdoor Adventure - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81U4k7dAWNL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will 2 solar panels help charge jackery 500 faster?**
A: Yes, but you will only see the benefit when you have discharged the battery below about 65%.  Above that level, like all batteries the unit accepts less and less power as it becomes more fully charged.

I've gotten 140W charging via 2 solar panels, but again depends how often you're discharging it most of the way.

**Q: can this power a house fridge and does this item come with the solar panels**
A: Most full size refrigerators will have peak usage spikes above what the Jacket 500 can sustain.  The Jackery 1000 can support a full size fridge, and also comes with 2 solar panels.

**Q: Am new to the solar scene, but can the Jackery still be used with devices while it's charging? Or can it only charge when no devices are plugged in?**
A: It can charge with devices plugged in!

**Q: How long could this power an outdoor dj rig. (2) cd players (1) mixer, (2) 15 inch self powered speakers, wireless microphones and iPhone charger?**
A: Depends on the wattage rating of all your equipment. But I will say not very long

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Now that's what I'm talking about
*by R***3 on January 23, 2020*

Update 3/3/2020: This unit was not a free test product. I paid for this, and here is my honest opinion. Jackery sent me a replacement unit to replace a defective unit. I have built my own testing equipment to check on voltages, wattage and test capacities. This new unit performs just like I expected it to. The Jackery 500 has a regulated 12v DC output. That is very important, and the main reason for selecting the Jackery. When it arrived, I charged it fully, and then connected it to my DC powered fridge/freezer. My tester immediately showed that the 12v DC output is working on this unit. Under load, the Jackery is maintaining the 12v output even after 15 hours of powering the fridge/freezer. Which, by the way, the Jackery still had over 50% capacity, and my fridge/freezer did not error out once. I checked the AC output at over 280W load for 6 minutes with no problem. The USB ports worked fine as well. That is quality and reliability. I shut it down, and then took it to my garage to test the solar charging, It was connected to two 50W panels and the input varied, but I was able to see a 62W input at one point. I did not observer the input all day, however the unit fully charged by 5 PM when I checked on it. So, a little over 8 hours and it charged fully from around a 57% starting point. This is a great unit that performs like I expected it to. It is a great value for the price, and it beats out the competition in the same power class with its regulated 12v DC output. This now gets 5 stars form me. I will continue to test the unit for capacity and efficiency, and I don't expect to be disappointed. Update 2/20/20: I finally received an email from Jackery today. After two months of trying to get a defective unit replaced that has a DC output voltage problem. The DC regulated output did not work, and voltage constantly dropped during use causing failures and errors. This defect caused endless issues with DC devices that rely on a constant 12V. The Jackery has a regulated 12V DC output, and that is one of the reasons for purchasing it. The Jackery 500 is one of only a few power stations of this size and capacity, to my knowledge, having this feature. It is very important and shows quality in design and manufacture. Thank you to Jackery for finally reaching out to me, and now trying to resolve the issue. I am raising my rating to 4 stars. This is my last update, as this has gone on too long for me. Update 2/3/20: I did get a reply from Jackery. They did not address my issue at all, only to tell me that the 12V output was regulated. A two sentence reply. I had written them a detailed email with my issue, and they blew me off. So I now have to take other measures. Please keep in mind that you have been warned. If you have issues, you are out of luck and lots of money. Update 2/1/20 2 stars: Absolutely no contact from Jackery. Just a tip, these may be great products, but if you have an issue, your left out in the cold. Because this is a battery, there is no returning it. You get stuck with it as there is no customer service from Jackery either. I will just continue to try. If there are no further posts, consider this to be 1 star, you can imagine why. If by any luck Jackery contacts me, I will update. As of now, Jackery is dead for me. Update 1/24/20 3 stars: I finally got a call from Jackery. It wasn't support, as I guess they are all out of town. So I expressed my issue, and it is supposed to be handed off to someone who can help me. By the way, we did a reset, but my issue still persists. They will contact me at a later time. Let's hope! Meanwhile, I still have a paper weight. Original review 2 stars: I have been having issues with my Jackery 500 that is only 3 weeks old, and have attempted to contact them multiple times with no response at all. There is a telephone number that gets you absolutely nowhere, email that goes unanswered, and a website that is sparse in information. By the way, Jackery offers a 30 return policy on their products, but not if you order on Amazon. They only honor the free 30 day returns on their products bought directly from their website. So Amazon customers are treated differently. Jackery seems not to care about their Amazon customers, and obviously make it too difficult for customers to claim warranty issues. I warn all that want to purchase from Jackery, to reconsider. If you have any issues, and purchase Jackery products from Amazon, you have nowhere to turn for issues. Now I am stuck with a Jackery paper weight.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by F***Z on August 11, 2024*

Nos ayuda cuando hay apagones para conectar un aire pequeño y una lámpara

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