The video was a well-made video, but when it comes to real-world testing to see the limits of what this unit can actually do, extensive unbiased testing, there are much better videos out there than this one. Electronicsnmore's testing video for the 1500 is the best I've seen.
*A quiet **Generater.Systems** , love the dual fuel capabilities, camper is 50 amp but the adapter helps and found it still handles the load. Haven't taken a camping trip yet, that's in a couple of weeks. Will see how well it does over a long weekend.*
Thank you for the honest review. I hate it when people have a new unit did they just unboxed the Jackery gave them and tell them how great it is and all they’re saying is the specs. I appreciate that you have actually taken out on the road and have used with it and can give us her an honest review. Keep up the great work.
Really great review - I wouldn't be surprised if you're an engineer, the way you get right to the technical specifications. The tech IS important in this case - it's all about tech because if a person gets the wrong watt hours unit, not enough ports or whatever - the system will be a pain or not work at all.
I have two of the Jackery 1000 wh power stations, and two Bluetti power stations of over 2000 wh each. I don't travel (although I lived in a 1956 VW Window Van from 1974 to 1976 when I bought the place where I now live in Southern California in a remote section of the Mojave Desert). I was born in 1937 in a poor family, and my early education was next to nothing. Your reviews of the Bluetti, and the Jackery power stations is right on. Both these companies make superb products that an old simple minded man can use with confidence. My house has power outages every year during the middle of summer when the temp. is plus 110 each day. I got tired of throwing out rotted food, and especially couldn't stand to see my two old dogs suffer from the heat when the power was out. The marvelous technology of this time period solved the problem for me. Thanks for your truly superior video blogs. If only the Internet and marvelous RUclips had been around in my childhood, I actually may have amounted to a little something....
Nice thing about the Jackery solar panels is you can plug in USB devices directly to the solar panel and charge them their instead of on the Jackery itself. I also have a Jackery 1500 - IT WORKS
@@kevinm7219 I have not tried it yet but looking forward to seeing if it works. Probably will just take longer than using two. Love my unit and might be using it tonight as we are getting a spring snow storm in the High Peaks Adirondacks! Woohoo!
We have used the ruclips.net/user/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!
It sounds good. I love how portable power stations are being noticed more. I love how the screen gives you a time for how long the power will last depending on how fast you are using it aswell. Very handy
I’ve seen the Blueyetti device also seen the Jackery and I am really more swayed in the direction of the Jackery products thank you for sharing Iove your honest product reviews again thank you
Great review! I appreciate somebody talking about it that has had some experience with it. I’m so tired of the 50 million people who have unboxed it because Jackie gave them one and tell him how great is when I’ve never even used it. Thanks for the honest review.
Great Review! You have a great, commanding voice; confident and crystal clear. You explained everything in depth and in plain English. I already knew I wanted this item, but found myself confused trying to navigate their website. Thank you!
We have had the Jackery 1000 for the past year; has been used while camping as well as a quick fix during our frequent power outages to plug in the modem/router/tv (no cell service at the house) vs having to break out the gas generator; we also picked up two of their panels, but just like you, the sun in northern new england is far from a sure thing. Have found two panels take pretty much all day to fully charge the battery, on a nice day, and with moving the panels to follow the sun. It has been a game changer while camping though; overall pleased with the purchase and would do it again.
I bring the Jackery 240 car camping with a 100 watt solar panel and it works to keep my dc travel fridge running. It is nice and lite and doesn't take up too much room.
Thank you for reviewing the model I've been curious about. Your descriptions helped me decide how well this fits for my needs. Size, weight, cost, construction, function and reliability, and more, you covered it all. Age Quod Agis! Thanks again!
I purchased the Jackery 1500 with my own money also and have used it daily for about 2 months now. I agree with your assessment, but my only gripe is the proprietary input connectors to charge the unit. For the 1500 and 2000, Jackery decided to change the plug which was a 8mm and now I need a couple of adapters to use MC4 solar panels. I use it as a home backup unit and being 70+ years old, the massive handle comes in handy. 30 lbs may not be a problem for you yet!
@@DM-mz7zh I might be wrong, but my understanding is that the 500 charges, are the number of power cycles (from empty to full), and modern batteries are pretty good at changing which battery cells are being used (to prolong the life). So you should be able to be able to charge it quite a few more times than 500. And (again, I think) batteries (like SSDs) usually have a few cells that you can't see that they'll use to make the battery live a bit longer (E.G. when your phone says that you have 0% battery, there might really be 1-5%). And when reputable manufacturers (not that I know anything about Jackery) claim E.G: 500, typically that means that their worst cases, during testing, are above 500.
The Jackery Explorer 1500 uses Lithium Ion battery power so it is more sensitive to cold and hot but the advantages of it are many other than that. Even with the SLA (Sealed Lead Acid instead of Lithium) power banks, you shouldn't be using them in hot and cold like that or you'll wear them out quick anyway. The Lithium means it's about 1/3 the weight of comparable Wh (Watt Hour) SLA. However, comparable Wh SLA will only provide instantaneous and continuous of about 1/4 of that Lithium ion! The Lithium can charge about 4 times faster and keeps its charge practically endlessly as opposed to SLAs needing to be charged every 1-2 months. So, the Lithium is amazing but somewhat more temperamental for extreme cold and hot. Keep in mind that, if the unit goes bad, you usually can pull the battery (with BMS/computer safety protection) which is most of the cost of the unit and still use that battery! Note, when not using it for more than 4 months, it should only be half charged, 40-60%, not 90-100. Oh yes, and keep it always charged at 30-95%, don't let it get below 30 or it suffers much faster deterioration and same above 95 which is about the same for SLAs actually.
Me too. Procrastinated on the thousand, thought it was too much. Figure 800 would be good if it could get down that low. I was considering two other batteries.. But jackery does a 15% sale the last three days. 850 the last couple days on a sale. Figure that's the best it would do.
Thanks for the review, Luke. I am really satisfied with my Jackery 240 as it has performed well with what charging I need. However, I am adding a refrigerator to my van and I will need a larger power station. I had considered a Bluetti model but since I have a Jackery and love its reliability, the 1000 or 1500 are great options.
The only thing I do not like about Jackery power stations is that they use Li-ion batteries (which up until recently was the only viable type of battery) which do not do well being at high charge (more than 50%) for long periods of time. I would be happy if they would start using LiFePO4 which a far as I know do well at 80% to 90% charge making them well suited to emergency backup power use. The one I have works great for camping. But I feel I have to store it at 50% prevent battery degradation.
Great no nonsense review Jackery are onto a winner with these products a alternative to a noisy generator. Starting to sell here in the UK will be getting one soon.
I just bought one with solar panels. I can not wait to try it out, Thanks to your review. I got mine at Lowe's but they had to order it in and it was in rather quickly.
This is a great review and I love that it is not biased. We tend to lose power frequently in the winter months. Your mention of it not charging in cold temperatures gives me a lot of pause. Is there a way to extend the cables, so that I could store the battery in my house while the panels are set up outside to charge the system?
Great review. I’ve been looking for a portable battery and all signs keep pointing back to the jackery 1000 or 1500 as being the best. This review helped me decide to pull the trigger and make a purchase. Thanks for this in-depth review.
It's not charging in low temperatures as a safety feature due to it's physics/chemistry. If Li-ion battery is charged in low temperatures and then reheated by surrounding environment or due to active use, it becomes overcharged which will at least shorten life of battery and have high risk of fire or even explosion.
Thank you for answering all the questions I would have asked! We have had prolonged and severe power outages here in Texas. I want to know I will be able to power my refrigerator and feed my family.
I have one of the Explorer 1000 units (1,002 Wh). It can run my 9 year old, 20 cubic foot Kenmore fridge for 16 hours straight. I believe the Explorer 1500 (1,488 Wh) would be able to power a similar fridge for about 24 hours. Keep in mind newer fridges are more efficient (longer run-time); older fridges are less efficient (shorter run-time). Of course utilizing solar panels would greatly extend your run-time; depending on available sunlight. Hope this helps. :)
If you're concerned about food spoilage, you really need a 12V refrigerator. Dometic is IMHO the best manufacture, followed by Engel, but also, Iceco is a budget-friendly brand that uses the same compressor (heart of a refrigerator) as the Dometic for around half the price. With a 12V fridge, 100W solar panel, and a power station (500Wh) or better, you can essentially run your 12V fridge indefinitely. They will also work well with power outages, acting as an UPS. Leave the Power Station plugged into 120V AC power and the fridge plugged into the 12V DC output. When the power shuts off, no problem, the fridge is still running and the power station is at a full charge.
I have 2 of the 240 and 160 work absolutely fine. 1 100 watt solar panels all I need runs the fridge even my pellet smoker if I take it with me. I could have saved some money just getting the 500 how ever in my Subaru Forester With limited space I leave one plugged into to car and fridge into that one and can easily store the other 2. In Cali plenty of sun. I can camp in the shade and set solar charging to the other ones. Jackery hands down work the best for my set up.
These things are sick I love em. Mines an offbrand 1000Wh unit but it still kicks but. NO NOISE! That power brick that came bundled with your Jackery is a monster. I've never seen one so powerful
Like any other power station - it depends on a person's wants and needs - I my self prefer the Titan power bank as it comes with a 30 amp plug, 6 a/c plugs as well as d/c plugs. It also has expandable battery packs and can power the A/C as well as other items in my rv.
One thing the BLUETTI has that is better. It uses the LiFePO4 Battery which can be recharged 3500 plus times as apposed to 500 like the conventional lion battery.
Yay! I just paid $1899 for one and it came with 2, 100 watt solar panels. I had done my research and NO ONE WILL SHIP TO HAWAII! 🏝🌊🌋 But Costco had a few and I snagged one. 👍🥳
I'm not sure if you mentioned if this Jackery auto recharges if it is plugged in? Can you confirm. I really enjoy your NO BS reviews. Please continue to lead the way in all you do.
Personally, the way things are going, I'd prefer 4 USB-C and 2 USB-A ports. I think 4 (or more?), more spaced out AC-ports wouldn't be a bad idea. On another note, while I don't watch you very often, I really appreciate you and how you make your videos! Edit: I think I'd like to see their charging ports with USB-C rather than, what might be, proprietary “barrel connectors”. Unless they exceed the 240Watt, that USB-C supports, then I'm OK with the form factor, especially if they aren't proprietary.
I don’t have a Jackery but am looking into getting one, but the power bank I have only has three plugs. I solved that problem by plugging in a power bar with a surge protector, this way I have more than enough outlets to charge just about anything I need.
For one night trips some people might be happy with the new lineup from companies like Makita etc. The batteries themselves costs the same per WAh, which is great. The drills etc can be used outside of camping. Looking at Makita, there is a fridge, lights, fans, warm blankets and even kettles. I saw other companies offer similar equipment. This is what I’ll do as I use Makita already. Thank you for your review. Great job
I have a Jackery 240 and have been very happy with it as well. It handles my essential needs like powering my CPAP, charing my phone and backup battery. Sadly it will not work with my Nespresso machine. It was no surprise though since it was stated it would not work with coffee machines.
I can only think of a few other cons. 1. AC output voltage. Years ago the standard line voltage WAS 110 Volts, then about 30 years ago it got bumped up to 117 volts. sometime in the last 5 to10 the standard line voltage got bumped up again to 120 volts. I just measured my line voltage with my calibrated digital multimeter and it is at 120.3 no load voltage. 2. If you have the power brick or bricks charging the unit and you loose input power to the brick or bricks and do not disconnect the charging cord from the unit will in discharge the batteries in the unit? This is a common occurrence with cell phone and tablets. GREAT REVIEW.
I have that model Jackery 1500 power station. My biggest complaint is they should have spaced those plugs further apart so you can actually plug in three devices. The way companies build electric appliances, they don't make them to share the outlet. In any case, I do have a power strip I use, and most of my electric tools can plug into an extension cord and be used easily and without any problems. I have had no problem charging or using. It is a heavy sunof a gun! Thanks for the review!
I have a jackery power station in my work shed, runs all power tool's no problem at all and never seems to cutt out on me when it's being used under heavy load. Brilliant bit of kit 👌 I also have a,, ECO-WORTHY 84Wh Portable Power Station, Solar Generator with 18W Solar Panel, Flashlights, that I have hooked up for lighting, thta also is a brilliant bit of kit. Definitely worth a review if u haven't don't so on this channel yet.
I do this with a Jackery 240 and it works very well. I haven't tried running many things with a high power draw at the same time, but it does conveniently add 5 outlets and 3 usb ports.
Sounds like a really nice device. I've been looking into a device like this as an all in one batter + inverter + charge controller + regulator for an off grid cabin I've been building. I'm in the South West, so I've already got solar panels ready to go. As for the charging thing, you really don't want to charge lithium ion batteries below freezing because they become explosive. That's why most motorcyclists in northern parts of the world don't use lithium batteries in their motorcycles.
Great review, I purchased the Jackery 1500 and am very happy with it. I’ve been told that you shouldn’t charge it at the same time something is plugged in and it’s discharging, that it could shorten its life. What do you think about that? It would be nice to have a powered cooler plugged in while also charging it when driving this way when you stop the power cooler still has power to it but no drain on your truck battery.
Yeah, both those are such small loads, I can't imagine it would be an issue. Now, pulling 1800 watts and pumping in 600 watts, that would be more stress, but still probably not an issue unless done regularly.
Good review and the unit seems to be a good product. With that written, only 500 cycles on the battery? In comparison the Bluetti 2000 has 3,500 life cycles at only ~$300- more retail. To me, the only drawback to the Bluetti is the weight at 60-lbs. She is a beast! LOL. Now the Bluetti 1500 has 2,500 life cycles and is around $1K and weighs in at 38-lbs. However, the number of AC outlets is only two. For me, life cycles means a lot. 73 & God Bless
@@markhaugen9592 It is 500 cycles to 80% capacity. So you most likely have some loss in capacity that you may not notice over the years. Put a new one side by side and you could likely see the difference.
That's still almost two years of daily full discharges, and it would still have 80% capacity. I agree, more "cycle life" would be better, but I don't use these things daily, much less discharge them to 0 daily. Say you take them down to 0 once per week, that's 10 years to 80 percent. I guess weigh your usage vs chemistry/cost, for most I don't think it's an issue.
As a new owner and a retired science teacher, I could not find any way to do the initial charging from a house plug. The guide does not tell you how to do the initial charging, but I knew how to use all of its features!!!!
Good Info. - Been Scratching on topic - thanks - been subscribed & liked. (1) Where is (time spot 8:48) - I'm going there. (2) Retiring end of this year and plan on buying a "Sylvan Sport Go" camper (Made in Brevard, NC) - What do you think of the Sport Go? (3) My wife wonders if you went to Mars Hill?
I actually emailed Jackery about that exact set up. They say that it can do pass through charging, but they don't recommend it. I wanted to do the same thing you did, run a refrigerator with the Jackery plugged into the car. When I paid that much money for the thing I just didn't want to hear, "Yeah, you can do it, but it might fry your device."
IMHO Jackery needs to put out a 3 - 5 kwh range product to stay competitive. Ecoflow now has the 3600 and Bluetti has a 5000 wh product, both of these are expandable with extra batteries connected through the same inverter/charger. They also both use LiFePO4 batteries, which gives them several thousand cycles before dropping to 80% of their original capacity, while all of the Jackery models are still using NMC batteries with about 500 cycles in them to 80%. Jackery's products were amazing a couple years ago, but the market waits for no one, and the 3 - 5 kwh range with lithium iron phosphate batteries is a space they need to compete in, if they don't want to be left behind.
We just bought the Jackery 1000 for ease of use. Thought about a DIY setup but wanted something the whole family could set and forget. I don't like the 500 charge life but have been figuring that might be extended by trying not to go over 80% when charging it up. Similar to how doing this to cell phone and laptop batteries will extend their life.
Think about it twice I purchased the explorer 1500 and it was problems from the very beginning. I was refunded the full amount which was over 1,500 dollars
I'd add a few extension cords both for the ac and the USB just some short one to three foot cords to make spacing out items plugged in easier without having a huge pile of cords.
Now we just need a side by side with these power stations like you do with tents. Which one would be best for a Van conversion. I guess it would come down to how much space and how much 110 devices you are wanting to run
I understood from their website that passthrough charging - ie charging while using the unit - will likely damage the battery. Have you noticed any issues since you posted this video? I ordered two 1500s & have noticed some discrepancies between the units since I have been testing them this past week. Yes, they're very quiet. They run my full sized house fridge for 32 hours max. But my other one went only 26 hours. Like I said, discrepancies I am noticing. Their customer service has been excellent so far, and I did get an extra year warranty - 3 total - plus 30% off for the units selling with 4 solar panels each. Can't use the panels yet due to winter weather, however.
Everyone talks about Life Cycle on the Jackery being around 500, but my question would be if you use this for power outages and a little in the Summers for camping, how many YEARS would Lithium batteries last?
Luke, you mentioned that you powered a Dometic fridge for almost 2 weeks. Was that purely off the fully charged Jackery 1500 without any additional charging? Keep up the great unbiased reviews.
I have the Dometic 95 DZ and use Jackery 1500 w and get around 8 hrs before I need to recharge it with solar panels. The Jackery 1500 w charges much faster since you’re able to use 4 solar panels! I’m really pleased with the 1500 w instead of the 1000 w!
Thanks for the great review and valuable Information , this is the 3rd video from different you tube programs and I value all of them . I have studied about several other units including the yeti I ordered a Jackery 1500 and 2 / 100 watt solar panels as a 2nd charging option should we have a grid down event as I was looking for a alternative power option for my RV when I am out camping for several weeks and the simplicity and weight and user friendly is what sold me ,I looked at bluetti and I liked the add on options but I looked at how many people had issued with all the different power generator companies and Jackery had over 18 people at the home depot website that was happy not one single complaint that sold me on the Jackery , yeti and several others had some different issues for putting out over 2 K I don't need a expensive paperweight , I want something Rock Solid and this unit appears to be an alternative to gas generators and the price of gasoline has gone nuts sunshine FREE !! Thank you again for the time you took on your trip to show all of us real world use .
Like it a lot. I can see myself powering a cabin with this over time. Use thermo generator when sun is not out 30 days of the year. Winter... out in the sticks with a composting toilet. Bam! Freedom at zero monthly cost. $$$. except life cycle of equipment. 500 times... 1500/500 = 3 bucks a watt. Or, 1500w x 500 cyclces = 750,000/ 1500 bucks = 500... There is a nut under one of these shells.
This looks like an amazing product. I can't afford to buy one, but maybe I'll be able to afford one someday. I've been setting money aside every month. When I finally buy a vehicle that is the kind of generator I want to keep with me. I don't know what state you people live, in but some states are better to live in than others. South Dakota is one of the best states to live in.
thank you for your review and all of your videos I really enjoy. I have been looking into getting a power station myself to run one of my pellet grills while camping I wonder if this one would work
I am definitely in the market for one of these type products. I am trying to decide between this one and the bluetti that you just reviewed. I can only afford one so I must choose wisely. So far I'm leaning bluetti.
Do you have an Inverter running off of your truck for A/C power as an option? I put a Krieger 2000 Watts Power Inverter on my truck and I really enjoy that as an option when out in the woods.
I just bought one yesterday with only 1 solar panel because they are so pricey. Was wondering how long it takes to charge the unit with one panel in prime conditions. I can only find info on 2 or 4 panels. At least I know I can charge dually. Thanks for the review! It makes me feels secure about my decision! Love your channel!
Something to consider which I didn't hear you mention in your review - the AC ports, by virtue of the DC to AC Sine Wave Inverter, uses more power to operate an item than it would take to run directly via DC. For those people out there who really want to maximize what they get out of a Jackery, they should try to power everything they can via DC (cigarette lighter plug) or via the USB ports (also DC). This way the jackery isn't using power just to change the battery's DC to AC current. Overall a spot-on review. And I completely agree that it makes no sense to include so few output ports. Of course, this can be overcome with a USB hub station, but when you're spending $1,600 for the item, do you really want to have to buy something else just to use it?
Oddly specific question: I have an old E240 and a 100W Panel - apparently for this newer line (1500/2000) the 8mm connector has apparently changed, so here's my question: Do you know if the paralleling adapters fit the old 8m connectors? As in, I'm thinking to charge this one via a panel, I might just have to plug it into the paralleling adapter first...? Great video, at any rate.
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man i love your knowledge of being outdoors simply translating to your honest review of products. You’ve inspired me to get out there!
The video was a well-made video, but when it comes to real-world testing to see the limits of what this unit can actually do, extensive unbiased testing, there are much better videos out there than this one. Electronicsnmore's testing video for the 1500 is the best I've seen.
*A quiet **Generater.Systems** , love the dual fuel capabilities, camper is 50 amp but the adapter helps and found it still handles the load. Haven't taken a camping trip yet, that's in a couple of weeks. Will see how well it does over a long weekend.*
Thank you for the honest review. I hate it when people have a new unit did they just unboxed the Jackery gave them and tell them how great it is and all they’re saying is the specs. I appreciate that you have actually taken out on the road and have used with it and can give us her an honest review. Keep up the great work.
Really great review - I wouldn't be surprised if you're an engineer, the way you get right to the technical specifications. The tech IS important in this case - it's all about tech because if a person gets the wrong watt hours unit, not enough ports or whatever - the system will be a pain or not work at all.
I have two of the Jackery 1000 wh power stations, and two Bluetti power stations of over 2000 wh each. I don't travel (although I lived in a 1956 VW Window Van from 1974 to 1976 when I bought the place where I now live in Southern California in a remote section of the Mojave Desert). I was born in 1937 in a poor family, and my early education was next to nothing. Your reviews of the Bluetti, and the Jackery power stations is right on. Both these companies make superb products that an old simple minded man can use with confidence.
My house has power outages every year during the middle of summer when the temp. is plus 110 each day. I got tired of throwing out rotted food, and especially couldn't stand to see my two old dogs suffer from the heat when the power was out. The marvelous technology of this time period solved the problem for me. Thanks for your truly superior video blogs. If only the Internet and marvelous RUclips had been around in my childhood, I actually may have amounted to a little something....
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Great Question... I want to know too....
David... Which one do you like better?
Waiting on your answer too.
Add me to the list! lol
Nice thing about the Jackery solar panels is you can plug in USB devices directly to the solar panel and charge them their instead of on the Jackery itself. I also have a Jackery 1500 - IT WORKS
I just bought the 1500 and only one solar panel. I hope it can charge it.
@@shayetanner6431 how did it go? Have you tried it with the one panel?
@@kevinm7219 I have not tried it yet but looking forward to seeing if it works. Probably will just take longer than using two. Love my unit and might be using it tonight as we are getting a spring snow storm in the High Peaks Adirondacks! Woohoo!
We have used the ruclips.net/user/postUgkxOTeIs0vv4_9B5hsmnLsk9r930uDQLu_Y for probably 30 hours with our camper and it’s been great! The noise level is really only noticeable when running the AC and other appliances like the microwave, hair dryer, or coffee pot. It’s not huge like other ones and it has wheels so even at 90lbs, I can move it!
It sounds good. I love how portable power stations are being noticed more. I love how the screen gives you a time for how long the power will last depending on how fast you are using it aswell. Very handy
I’ve seen the Blueyetti device also seen the Jackery and I am really more swayed in the direction of the Jackery products thank you for sharing Iove your honest product reviews again thank you
Great review! I appreciate somebody talking about it that has had some experience with it. I’m so tired of the 50 million people who have unboxed it because Jackie gave them one and tell him how great is when I’ve never even used it. Thanks for the honest review.
Great Review! You have a great, commanding voice; confident and crystal clear. You explained everything in depth and in plain English. I already knew I wanted this item, but found myself confused trying to navigate their website. Thank you!
We have had the Jackery 1000 for the past year; has been used while camping as well as a quick fix during our frequent power outages to plug in the modem/router/tv (no cell service at the house) vs having to break out the gas generator; we also picked up two of their panels, but just like you, the sun in northern new england is far from a sure thing. Have found two panels take pretty much all day to fully charge the battery, on a nice day, and with moving the panels to follow the sun. It has been a game changer while camping though; overall pleased with the purchase and would do it again.
I bring the Jackery 240 car camping with a 100 watt solar panel and it works to keep my dc travel fridge running. It is nice and lite and doesn't take up too much room.
Get a 1foot cord for the camera battery so you don’t have that problem it blocking ports great video keep up the work!
Thank you for reviewing the model I've been curious about. Your descriptions helped me decide how well this fits for my needs. Size, weight, cost, construction, function and reliability, and more, you covered it all. Age Quod Agis! Thanks again!
This is a great review. No BS just straight real world experience. Thank you
Thanks Luke !
You convinced me. I bought this unit and I love it.
Perfect for our ongoing power outages here in California.
The usb ports are limited by space and you can get an adapter extension with more ports for more usb ports real cheap. Good review!
Ahh, excellent info, thanks!
I purchased the Jackery 1500 with my own money also and have used it daily for about 2 months now. I agree with your assessment, but my only gripe is the proprietary input connectors to charge the unit. For the 1500 and 2000, Jackery decided to change the plug which was a 8mm and now I need a couple of adapters to use MC4 solar panels. I use it as a home backup unit and being 70+ years old, the massive handle comes in handy. 30 lbs may not be a problem for you yet!
Hello what size adapter and where did you get it? Does this adapter allow you to connect any solar panel within the correct voltage? Thanks
How often do you charge it with daily use? My concern it that os can only be recharged 500 times.
@@DM-mz7zh I might be wrong, but my understanding is that the 500 charges, are the number of power cycles (from empty to full), and modern batteries are pretty good at changing which battery cells are being used (to prolong the life). So you should be able to be able to charge it quite a few more times than 500. And (again, I think) batteries (like SSDs) usually have a few cells that you can't see that they'll use to make the battery live a bit longer (E.G. when your phone says that you have 0% battery, there might really be 1-5%).
And when reputable manufacturers (not that I know anything about Jackery) claim E.G: 500, typically that means that their worst cases, during testing, are above 500.
The Jackery Explorer 1500 uses Lithium Ion battery power so it is more sensitive to cold and hot but the advantages of it are many other than that. Even with the SLA (Sealed Lead Acid instead of Lithium) power banks, you shouldn't be using them in hot and cold like that or you'll wear them out quick anyway. The Lithium means it's about 1/3 the weight of comparable Wh (Watt Hour) SLA. However, comparable Wh SLA will only provide instantaneous and continuous of about 1/4 of that Lithium ion! The Lithium can charge about 4 times faster and keeps its charge practically endlessly as opposed to SLAs needing to be charged every 1-2 months. So, the Lithium is amazing but somewhat more temperamental for extreme cold and hot. Keep in mind that, if the unit goes bad, you usually can pull the battery (with BMS/computer safety protection) which is most of the cost of the unit and still use that battery! Note, when not using it for more than 4 months, it should only be half charged, 40-60%, not 90-100. Oh yes, and keep it always charged at 30-95%, don't let it get below 30 or it suffers much faster deterioration and same above 95 which is about the same for SLAs actually.
Thanks for writing this! Helpful
I have the 500, and love it. I just bought the 1000, I can't wait!
Me too. Procrastinated on the thousand, thought it was too much. Figure 800 would be good if it could get down that low. I was considering two other batteries.. But jackery does a 15% sale the last three days. 850 the last couple days on a sale. Figure that's the best it would do.
My brother in law bought one of these and he absolutely loves it keeps telling me that I need to get one for my camping outings
I personally am thinking about the Bluetti EB70... or AC200P
Thanks for the review, Luke. I am really satisfied with my Jackery 240 as it has performed well with what charging I need. However, I am adding a refrigerator to my van and I will need a larger power station. I had considered a Bluetti model but since I have a Jackery and love its reliability, the 1000 or 1500 are great options.
The only thing I do not like about Jackery power stations is that they use Li-ion batteries (which up until recently was the only viable type of battery) which do not do well being at high charge (more than 50%) for long periods of time. I would be happy if they would start using LiFePO4 which a far as I know do well at 80% to 90% charge making them well suited to emergency backup power use. The one I have works great for camping. But I feel I have to store it at 50% prevent battery degradation.
Great no nonsense review Jackery are onto a winner with these products a alternative to a noisy generator. Starting to sell here in the UK will be getting one soon.
hello , how did the power station work you bought ?
Yes my jackery does what I bought it for and that's to run my fridge/freezer in my Jeep.. Works perfect
I just bought one with solar panels. I can not wait to try it out, Thanks to your review. I got mine at Lowe's but they had to order it in and it was in rather quickly.
This is a great review and I love that it is not biased. We tend to lose power frequently in the winter months. Your mention of it not charging in cold temperatures gives me a lot of pause. Is there a way to extend the cables, so that I could store the battery in my house while the panels are set up outside to charge the system?
I am appreciating these reviews.
Absolutely awesome. Quick to the point and covers the things you'd want covered. Salute!
Great review. I’ve been looking for a portable battery and all signs keep pointing back to the jackery 1000 or 1500 as being the best. This review helped me decide to pull the trigger and make a purchase. Thanks for this in-depth review.
It's not charging in low temperatures as a safety feature due to it's physics/chemistry. If Li-ion battery is charged in low temperatures and then reheated by surrounding environment or due to active use, it becomes overcharged which will at least shorten life of battery and have high risk of fire or even explosion.
Amazing landscape in the bit of footage at 9 mins.....just stunning!
Thank you for answering all the questions I would have asked! We have had prolonged and severe power outages here in Texas. I want to know I will be able to power my refrigerator and feed my family.
I have one of the Explorer 1000 units (1,002 Wh). It can run my 9 year old, 20 cubic foot Kenmore fridge for 16 hours straight. I believe the Explorer 1500 (1,488 Wh) would be able to power a similar fridge for about 24 hours. Keep in mind newer fridges are more efficient (longer run-time); older fridges are less efficient (shorter run-time). Of course utilizing solar panels would greatly extend your run-time; depending on available sunlight. Hope this helps. :)
If you're concerned about food spoilage, you really need a 12V refrigerator. Dometic is IMHO the best manufacture, followed by Engel, but also, Iceco is a budget-friendly brand that uses the same compressor (heart of a refrigerator) as the Dometic for around half the price. With a 12V fridge, 100W solar panel, and a power station (500Wh) or better, you can essentially run your 12V fridge indefinitely.
They will also work well with power outages, acting as an UPS. Leave the Power Station plugged into 120V AC power and the fridge plugged into the 12V DC output. When the power shuts off, no problem, the fridge is still running and the power station is at a full charge.
I have 2 of the 240 and 160 work absolutely fine. 1 100 watt solar panels all I need runs the fridge even my pellet smoker if I take it with me. I could have saved some money just getting the 500 how ever in my Subaru Forester With limited space I leave one plugged into to car and fridge into that one and can easily store the other 2. In Cali plenty of sun. I can camp in the shade and set solar charging to the other ones. Jackery hands down work the best for my set up.
Great stuff Mr Mark, appreciate you sharing.
These things are sick I love em. Mines an offbrand 1000Wh unit but it still kicks but. NO NOISE! That power brick that came bundled with your Jackery is a monster. I've never seen one so powerful
I have 2 Jackery 240's and 1 Jackery 500. I love them. I plan to get the 1500 also.
I’m getting refunded . Would not charge past 30% sent them a video . I’m not interested in their products any more .
Like any other power station - it depends on a person's wants and needs - I my self prefer the Titan power bank as it comes with a 30 amp plug, 6 a/c plugs as well as d/c plugs. It also has expandable battery packs and can power the A/C as well as other items in my rv.
One thing the BLUETTI has that is better. It uses the LiFePO4
Battery which can be recharged 3500 plus times as apposed to 500 like the conventional lion battery.
Thanks for this review , thinking about one of these and the review helps.
They sent me a lemon I was fully refunded
MY GO TO MAN HAS HELPED ME AGAIN. I WAS TRYING TO DECIDE A PERFECT SOLOAR GENTERATOR FOR SNOW BIRD VAN LIFE. ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO.
Luke calling it "Blue-Yeti" has me laughing everytime
Yay! I just paid $1899 for one and it came with 2, 100 watt solar panels. I had done my research and NO ONE WILL SHIP TO HAWAII! 🏝🌊🌋 But Costco had a few and I snagged one. 👍🥳
I have a 1000 and love the size not to heavy to move
GOOD REVIEW. THE ONLY THING I WOULD ADD IS THAT A PERSON CAN ADD AND EXTENSION CORD TO HAVE MORE OUTLETS.
Bluetti all day every day here in Australia
Jackery are not even available
The AC200P is a BEAST
Super video! I applauded for $10.00 👏👏👏
I'm not sure if you mentioned if this Jackery auto recharges if it is plugged in? Can you confirm. I really enjoy your NO BS reviews. Please continue to lead the way in all you do.
Personally, the way things are going, I'd prefer 4 USB-C and 2 USB-A ports. I think 4 (or more?), more spaced out AC-ports wouldn't be a bad idea.
On another note, while I don't watch you very often, I really appreciate you and how you make your videos!
Edit: I think I'd like to see their charging ports with USB-C rather than, what might be, proprietary “barrel connectors”. Unless they exceed the 240Watt, that USB-C supports, then I'm OK with the form factor, especially if they aren't proprietary.
I'm sold on the Bluetti EB70
I don’t have a Jackery but am looking into getting one, but the power bank I have only has three plugs. I solved that problem by plugging in a power bar with a surge protector, this way I have more than enough outlets to charge just about anything I need.
For one night trips some people might be happy with the new lineup from companies like Makita etc.
The batteries themselves costs the same per WAh, which is great. The drills etc can be used outside of camping.
Looking at Makita, there is a fridge, lights, fans, warm blankets and even kettles.
I saw other companies offer similar equipment.
This is what I’ll do as I use Makita already.
Thank you for your review. Great job
I have a Jackery 240 and have been very happy with it as well. It handles my essential needs like powering my CPAP, charing my phone and backup battery. Sadly it will not work with my Nespresso machine. It was no surprise though since it was stated it would not work with coffee machines.
I can only think of a few other cons.
1. AC output voltage. Years ago the standard line voltage WAS 110 Volts, then about 30 years ago it got bumped up to 117 volts. sometime in the last 5 to10 the standard line voltage got bumped up again to 120 volts. I just measured my line voltage with my calibrated digital multimeter and it is at 120.3 no load voltage.
2. If you have the power brick or bricks charging the unit and you loose input power to the brick or bricks and do not disconnect the charging cord from the unit will in discharge the batteries in the unit? This is a common occurrence with cell phone and tablets. GREAT REVIEW.
I have that model Jackery 1500 power station. My biggest complaint is they should have spaced those plugs further apart so you can actually plug in three devices. The way companies build electric appliances, they don't make them to share the outlet. In any case, I do have a power strip I use, and most of my electric tools can plug into an extension cord and be used easily and without any problems. I have had no problem charging or using. It is a heavy sunof a gun! Thanks for the review!
Excellent review may get the 1500 model.
I have a jackery power station in my work shed, runs all power tool's no problem at all and never seems to cutt out on me when it's being used under heavy load.
Brilliant bit of kit 👌
I also have a,, ECO-WORTHY 84Wh Portable Power Station, Solar Generator with 18W Solar Panel, Flashlights, that I have hooked up for lighting, thta also is a brilliant bit of kit.
Definitely worth a review if u haven't don't so on this channel yet.
Great and realistic review. Greetings from Tunisia Luke.
Looks like a combination of the two units would be awesome, the interfaces of the J and the power and options of the B
I would get one if I can afford it, good review thank you.
Nice review, have you tried plugging a power strip into one of the outlets to increase the number of gadgets you can use at one time?
I do this with a Jackery 240 and it works very well. I haven't tried running many things with a high power draw at the same time, but it does conveniently add 5 outlets and 3 usb ports.
Sounds like a really nice device. I've been looking into a device like this as an all in one batter + inverter + charge controller + regulator for an off grid cabin I've been building. I'm in the South West, so I've already got solar panels ready to go. As for the charging thing, you really don't want to charge lithium ion batteries below freezing because they become explosive. That's why most motorcyclists in northern parts of the world don't use lithium batteries in their motorcycles.
Lifepo4 battery is safe
Great review, I purchased the Jackery 1500 and am very happy with it.
I’ve been told that you shouldn’t charge it at the same time something is plugged in and it’s discharging, that it could shorten its life. What do you think about that? It would be nice to have a powered cooler plugged in while also charging it when driving this way when you stop the power cooler still has power to it but no drain on your truck battery.
Jackery support says it ok.
Yeah, both those are such small loads, I can't imagine it would be an issue. Now, pulling 1800 watts and pumping in 600 watts, that would be more stress, but still probably not an issue unless done regularly.
I read that too
Good review and the unit seems to be a good product. With that written, only 500 cycles on the battery? In comparison the Bluetti 2000 has 3,500 life cycles at only ~$300- more retail. To me, the only drawback to the Bluetti is the weight at 60-lbs. She is a beast! LOL. Now the Bluetti 1500 has 2,500 life cycles and is around $1K and weighs in at 38-lbs. However, the number of AC outlets is only two. For me, life cycles means a lot. 73 & God Bless
LiFePO4 is awesome but, yeah...very hefty!
They say a I phone has 500 charge cycles. My I 10 has been charged almost every day for 3 years. Who knows
@@markhaugen9592 It is 500 cycles to 80% capacity. So you most likely have some loss in capacity that you may not notice over the years. Put a new one side by side and you could likely see the difference.
That's still almost two years of daily full discharges, and it would still have 80% capacity. I agree, more "cycle life" would be better, but I don't use these things daily, much less discharge them to 0 daily. Say you take them down to 0 once per week, that's 10 years to 80 percent. I guess weigh your usage vs chemistry/cost, for most I don't think it's an issue.
Bluetti 1500 only has 1000w inverter, vs. basically a 2000w inverter on the jackery 1500. Otherwise, the bluetti is a great unit.
As a new owner and a retired science teacher, I could not find any way to do the initial charging from a house plug. The guide does not tell you how to do the initial charging, but I knew how to use all of its features!!!!
Good Info. - Been Scratching on topic - thanks - been subscribed & liked.
(1) Where is (time spot 8:48) - I'm going there.
(2) Retiring end of this year and plan on buying a "Sylvan Sport Go" camper (Made in Brevard, NC) - What do you think of the Sport Go?
(3) My wife wonders if you went to Mars Hill?
I actually emailed Jackery about that exact set up. They say that it can do pass through charging, but they don't recommend it. I wanted to do the same thing you did, run a refrigerator with the Jackery plugged into the car. When I paid that much money for the thing I just didn't want to hear, "Yeah, you can do it, but it might fry your device."
Good afternoon brother and thank you for your thoughts and adventures everyone
EXCELLENT !!!...thank you.
IMHO Jackery needs to put out a 3 - 5 kwh range product to stay competitive. Ecoflow now has the 3600 and Bluetti has a 5000 wh product, both of these are expandable with extra batteries connected through the same inverter/charger. They also both use LiFePO4 batteries, which gives them several thousand cycles before dropping to 80% of their original capacity, while all of the Jackery models are still using NMC batteries with about 500 cycles in them to 80%. Jackery's products were amazing a couple years ago, but the market waits for no one, and the 3 - 5 kwh range with lithium iron phosphate batteries is a space they need to compete in, if they don't want to be left behind.
We just bought the Jackery 1000 for ease of use. Thought about a DIY setup but wanted something the whole family could set and forget. I don't like the 500 charge life but have been figuring that might be extended by trying not to go over 80% when charging it up. Similar to how doing this to cell phone and laptop batteries will extend their life.
Jackery products are high quality. Thanks for the review. This is the power station I want to buy!
Think about it twice I purchased the explorer 1500 and it was problems from the very beginning. I was refunded the full amount which was over 1,500 dollars
Bluetti is High Quality too...
Thank you..
I'd add a few extension cords both for the ac and the USB just some short one to three foot cords to make spacing out items plugged in easier without having a huge pile of cords.
I always liked the jackery.. thank you for the review.
Now we just need a side by side with these power stations like you do with tents. Which one would be best for a Van conversion. I guess it would come down to how much space and how much 110 devices you are wanting to run
I understood from their website that passthrough charging - ie charging while using the unit - will likely damage the battery. Have you noticed any issues since you posted this video? I ordered two 1500s & have noticed some discrepancies between the units since I have been testing them this past week.
Yes, they're very quiet. They run my full sized house fridge for 32 hours max. But my other one went only 26 hours. Like I said, discrepancies I am noticing.
Their customer service has been excellent so far, and I did get an extra year warranty - 3 total - plus 30% off for the units selling with 4 solar panels each. Can't use the panels yet due to winter weather, however.
Everyone talks about Life Cycle on the Jackery being around 500, but my question would be if you use this for power outages and a little in the Summers for camping, how many YEARS would Lithium batteries last?
Fabulous review. Thank you.
Thank you!
Luke, you mentioned that you powered a Dometic fridge for almost 2 weeks. Was that purely off the fully charged Jackery 1500 without any additional charging? Keep up the great unbiased reviews.
I have the Dometic 95 DZ and use Jackery 1500 w and get around 8 hrs before I need to recharge it with solar panels. The Jackery 1500 w charges much faster since you’re able to use 4 solar panels! I’m really pleased with the 1500 w instead of the 1000 w!
Thanks for the great review and valuable Information , this is the 3rd video from different you tube programs and I value all of them . I have studied about several other units including the yeti I ordered a Jackery 1500 and 2 / 100 watt solar panels as a 2nd charging option should we have a grid down event as I was looking for a alternative power option for my RV when I am out camping for several weeks and the simplicity and weight and user friendly is what sold me ,I looked at bluetti and I liked the add on options but I looked at how many people had issued with all the different power generator companies and Jackery had over 18 people at the home depot website that was happy not one single complaint that sold me on the Jackery , yeti and several others had some different issues for putting out over 2 K I don't need a expensive paperweight , I want something Rock Solid and this unit appears to be an alternative to gas generators and the price of gasoline has gone nuts sunshine FREE !! Thank you again for the time you took on your trip to show all of us real world use .
Could you use a surge protector to expand the amount of ac outlets?
Am I the only one to notice the brown mouse passing by the left down corner of the screen at 6:11?
What’s up with the match Halloween orange jacket to match the Jackery brother Luke 😂😂.
The system not charging below freezing is a good feature. Lithium batteries are damaged when charged when the cells are below 0.
Like it a lot. I can see myself powering a cabin with this over time. Use thermo generator when sun is not out 30 days of the year. Winter... out in the sticks with a composting toilet. Bam! Freedom at zero monthly cost. $$$. except life cycle of equipment. 500 times... 1500/500 = 3 bucks a watt. Or, 1500w x 500 cyclces = 750,000/ 1500 bucks = 500... There is a nut under one of these shells.
This looks like an amazing product. I can't afford to buy one, but maybe I'll be able to afford one someday. I've been setting money aside every month. When I finally buy a vehicle that is the kind of generator I want to keep with me. I don't know what state you people live, in but some states are better to live in than others. South Dakota is one of the best states to live in.
Save your money I bought one I’m getting fully refunded will no hold a charge , way too expensive not to work properly .
Great review!
nice review! thanks!
thank you for your review and all of your videos I really enjoy. I have been looking into getting a power station myself to run one of my pellet grills while camping I wonder if this one would work
I am definitely in the market for one of these type products. I am trying to decide between this one and the bluetti that you just reviewed. I can only afford one so I must choose wisely. So far I'm leaning bluetti.
@@martyx6324 More ports and more cycles.
Great Video Thanks 😊
Do you have an Inverter running off of your truck for A/C power as an option? I put a Krieger 2000 Watts Power Inverter on my truck and I really enjoy that as an option when out in the woods.
3:26 YES< it will not Charge in Freezing temps, you can still USE the power from it...without damage.
Mine didn’t charge in 70 degree weather pure garbage maxed out at 30% would not charge any further .
They are excellent quality although expensive here in the UK, actually all makes are. Thanks for the review.
I just bought one yesterday with only 1 solar panel because they are so pricey. Was wondering how long it takes to charge the unit with one panel in prime conditions. I can only find info on 2 or 4 panels. At least I know I can charge dually. Thanks for the review! It makes me feels secure about my decision! Love your channel!
Something to consider which I didn't hear you mention in your review - the AC ports, by virtue of the DC to AC Sine Wave Inverter, uses more power to operate an item than it would take to run directly via DC.
For those people out there who really want to maximize what they get out of a Jackery, they should try to power everything they can via DC (cigarette lighter plug) or via the USB ports (also DC). This way the jackery isn't using power just to change the battery's DC to AC current.
Overall a spot-on review. And I completely agree that it makes no sense to include so few output ports. Of course, this can be overcome with a USB hub station, but when you're spending $1,600 for the item, do you really want to have to buy something else just to use it?
Oddly specific question: I have an old E240 and a 100W Panel - apparently for this newer line (1500/2000) the 8mm connector has apparently changed, so here's my question: Do you know if the paralleling adapters fit the old 8m connectors? As in, I'm thinking to charge this one via a panel, I might just have to plug it into the paralleling adapter first...? Great video, at any rate.
Excellent question. The input connectors are apparently different from regular 8 mm and possibly proprietary ?
Like the Jackery 1000 better. Has Anderson plugs vs 8mm. Plus it charges 100% in 6 hrs. Faster than the 1500
Great video Im fixing to get one for my truck build