LIBRIDS C600
#29 in Mid-sizeFull review
A low-cost mid-size LiFePO4 station for CPAP, router and laptop backup, or for powering a campsite. It’s limited to devices under 600W and hasn’t been independently tested.
Amazon $209.09$209.09
The LIBRIDS C600 is the better portable power station overall, rated 3.9 to 3.5. The LIBRIDS C600 leads on value, AC output and solar input. The LIBRIDS C600 costs $149.91 less ($209.09 vs $359).
Jackery Explorer 500 v2
#34 in Mid-sizeFull review
A small, light LiFePO4 station for camping, CPAP and keeping a router up through short outages.
Amazon $359$359
Prices were last checked October 24, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the LIBRIDS C600 for value ($0.33 per rated Wh vs $0.70 per rated Wh), AC output (600 W continuous AC vs 500 W continuous AC) and solar input (300 W max solar input vs 200 W max solar input).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mid-size portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | LIBRIDS C600 | Jackery Explorer 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 100 $0.33 per rated Wh | 53 $0.70 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 100 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 12 600 W continuous AC | 0 500 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 79 0-100% on AC in 1 h 30 min | 85 0-100% on AC in 1 h 18 min |
| Portability 10% | 75 86 Wh per kg (16.3 lb (7.4 kg)) | 81 90 Wh per kg (12.6 lb (5.7 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 38 300 W max solar input | 28 200 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 55 UPS (10 ms), 100 W USB-C | 55 UPS (10 ms), 100 W USB-C |
Specifications
| LIBRIDS C600 | Jackery Explorer 500 v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 640 Wh | 512 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 4,000+ cycles to 80% capacity, per LIBRIDS's Amazon listing | 6,000 to 70%+ |
| Expandable | - | No |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 600 W (1,200 W surge) | 500 W (1,000 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 4 total | 2 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 4 | - |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | - | 2 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 1 |
| 12 V car outlet | No | Yes |
| DC5521 ports | 0 | 0 |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 600 W | - |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 30 min (0-100% in 1.5 hr per LIBRIDS) | 1 h 18 min (Wall charging 0-100% in 1.3 hrs (78 min) and 0-80% in 52 min per Jackery's UK product page "Charging Time by Method (0-100%)" table (UK 230V page; AC + SolarSaga 100W reaches 100% in 1 hr)) |
| Max solar input | 300 W | 200 W |
| Solar input voltage | - | 16-60V (1 x DC8020 input, shared with car input) |
| Car charging | 300 W | 96 W |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 16.3 lb (7.4 kg) | 12.6 lb (5.7 kg) |
| Dimensions | 8.3 x 6.9 x 8.2 in | 31.1 x 20.5 x 15.7 cm |
| App | - | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2026-03 | 2025-09 |