My 19lbs Mobile Power Station - Jackery 518Wh, 24Ah Battery and 100W Panel "Out of the Box" Review

Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station Details/Specs:
https://www.jackery.com/products/explorer-500w-portable-power-station

* Description *

Jackery Explorer 500 is a 518Wh lithium Portable Power Station. It is one of the lightest and most portable rechargeable lithium battery generators on the market.

Lithium battery power: 518Wh/144,400mAh battery capacity, 500W Rated Power and 1000W Surge Power from the AC port.

Portable and lightweight: Only 13.32 lbs with an easy-carry handle.

Multiple output ports: charge mainstream electronics and small appliances, from smartphones, tablets, laptops, cameras, drones to mini-fridges, and CPAP, etc.

All-in-one portable power station: includes three USB ports, AC outlet, and 12V car output.

Recharge the power station three ways: AC outlet, DC carport or via optional solar panels.

The LCD screen with charge/discharge data and battery life status.
Unlimited power bundle: can work with compatible solar panels to perform as a solar kit or solar generator.

Technical Specs:

Battery Info

- Peak Capacity: 518Wh (21.6V, 24Ah) 144,400 mAh / 3.6V

- Cell Chemistry: Li-ion NMC

- Lifecycles: ≥500 cycles to 80%

- Shelf-life: Charge every 3-6 Months

- Management System: BMS, Over Voltage Protection, Short Circuit Protection

Charge Method and Times

- Charge Methods: AC Wall Outlet, 12V Car adaptor, Solar Panel (optional)

- Full Recharge Time: 7.5 Hours (AC). Around 16 Hours (Optional 100W solar panel with Full Sun)

General Info

- Product Weight: 13.32 lbs (6.04 kg)

- Dimensions (LxWxD):
11.84 x 7.59 x 9.2 in (30.08 x 19.29 x 24.2 cm)

- Operating Usage Temperature: 32-104F (0-40C)

- Warranty: 2 Years

Ports

- Charging Input (DC, 8mm): 12V-30
v, 3.5A (100W Max)

- DC Output (Car port): Around 16 hours

- DC Output (6mm): 12V, 10A (DC cable to Car Port cable provided)

- USB Output: Three USB-A ports (5V, 2.4A each, total 30W max)

- AC Output (pure sine wave):110VAC, 60Hz, 500W Continuous, 1000W Surge Peak

Safety by Design:

- Battery management system (BMS) enables short circuit protection, voltage control, temperature control and more advanced safety operations. Other enhanced safety features includes:

- Powerful built-in LED flashlight with SOS mode

- LCD screen with charge/discharge and battery life status
Switch with indicator light for on/off output port charging
Included

- In the Box: AC Adaptor, DC to Car Adapter cable and AC to DC cable, User Guide

- Optional Accessory: SolarSaga 60W or 100W Solar Panel

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SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel Details/Specs: https://www.jackery.com/products/solarsaga-100w-solar-panel

Jackery SolarSaga 100W Monocrystalline Solar Panel, stay charged with the power of the sun! With high conversion efficiency up to 23%, it ideally suited for outdoor life and even unexpected power outages. The solar panel weighs only 5.5 lbs, lightweight, foldable and with an easy-carry handle, making it more portable.

- High conversion efficiency up to 23%, building up a Portable-Solar-Generator System together with Jackery Explorer 240/Explorer 160 power station (Explorer 240/Explorer 160 sold separately). Ideally suited for the outdoor life and even unexpected power outages
- Solar charger with USB outputs:
- Equipped with 2*5V/2A USB-A output ports, charging multiple portable devices at the same time, including smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, etc.
- Lightweight and durable solar pane with kickstand:
Foldable design with a TPE rubber handle and weighs only 5.5 lbs. Convenient to carry it wherever you go. Slightly Adjust the angle with the kickstand. Made from durable cloth, zipper and PET material, high-temperature resistant (The solar panel is not waterproof)

Key Specs:

- Rated Power: 100 watts (100W)

- Cell Efficiency: 23%

- Cell Numbers: 64 PCS

- Power Voltage: 18V

- Power Current: 5.5A

- Open Circuit Voltage: 21.6V

- Short Circuit Current: 6A

- Lifecycle: 10+ Years

- Charge Method: Solar

- Product Weight: 5.5 Pounds

- Dimensions - Folded (LxWxD): 22 x 21.6 x 0.2 inches

- Operating Usage Temperature: -10C~65C

- Warranty: 2 Years

Ports:

- Solar Port: Anderson DC, 25V

- USB Output: 2*5V/2A (Total 20W max)