Jackery Explorer 500 v2
#35 in Mid-sizeFull review
A small, light LiFePO4 station for camping, CPAP and keeping a router up through short outages.
Amazon $359$359
3.1/5
For campers and overlanders who want a rugged, easy-to-carry battery for devices, lights and a portable fridge, and can live with a modest 600W inverter.
- 677.4 WhCapacity
- 600 WAC output
- 20.3 lbWeight
- LiFePO4Battery
- 1 h 42 minFull charge
- $1.03Price / Wh
Check price at Amazon$699.95Check price at Goal Zero$699.95Check price at BioLite$699.95
Price checked October 20, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- IPX4 splash resistance and port covers for use outdoors
- Light for its capacity at about 20 lb
- Simple to use, with app control over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
Cons
- 600W inverter and 1,000W surge limit what it can run
- Only two closely spaced AC outlets, so a bulky plug blocks the second
- Delivered 83% of rated capacity from AC in OutdoorGearLab’s test
- Slow to recharge from solar, about 4 hours at its 200W maximum
How it scores
The rating comes from 8 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.
Independent capacity tests
Usable energy delivered from a full charge through the AC outlets, as measured by independent reviewers. Inverter losses mean no station delivers its full rated capacity.
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 560 Wh | 82.7% | AC output discharge test; OutdoorGearLab states 83%, 560/677.37 works out to 82.7% |
Specifications
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 677.4 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 560 Wh (83%) |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% |
| Expandable | No |
| Output | |
| AC output | 600 W (1,000 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 2 total |
| 120V 15A outlets (NEMA 5-15R) | 2 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | |
| AC charging | 500 W |
| Full AC charge time | 1 h 42 min (1.7 h in fast mode, 500W (manufacturer); ships in 340W low mode, about 3 h. OutdoorGearLab measured 2.5 h on the default setting) |
| Max solar input | 200 W |
| Solar input voltage | 8mm 12.3-28V, up to 10A |
| Build | |
| Weight | 20.3 lb (9.2 kg) |
| Dimensions | 11.32 x 7.84 x 8.55 in |
| App | Goal Zero Power app |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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