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Jackery Explorer 500 v2
- AC delivered · est.
435 Wh. Show source
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500 W. Show source
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1,000 W. Show source
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5.7 kg. Show source
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78 min. Show source
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Limited
#7 of 9
in the Compact class · small class (n=9)
Lifted by Durability & longevity and Portability; held back by capacity & expansion.
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We review Jackery Explorer 500 v2 as a compact model. Use output, delivered capacity and startup limits to check your appliances. It supplies 500 W of continuous AC output. BatteryRank scores it 44 out of 100 within its size class.
Jackery Explorer 500 v2 specs at a glance
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- How much does the Jackery Explorer 500 v2 weigh?
5.7 kg (12.6 lb), manufacturer-claimed, without accessories.
Source and date. Show source
claimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information- What are the dimensions of the Jackery Explorer 500 v2?
311 × 205 × 157 mm (12.2 × 8.1 × 6.2 in), length × width × height, manufacturer-claimed.
Source and date. Show source
claimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information- How long does the Jackery Explorer 500 v2 take to charge?
1 h 18 min from a wall outlet, 0 to 100%, manufacturer-claimed. Fast-charge modes and solar input differ — see the charging specs on this page.
Source and date. Show source
claimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information- How many watts can the Jackery Explorer 500 v2 output?
500 W continuous AC output and 1,000 W surge output, manufacturer-claimed. Appliance startup demand must stay within the relevant limit.
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claimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information- How much solar input can the Jackery Explorer 500 v2 accept?
200 W maximum solar input, manufacturer-claimed. Actual harvest depends on panel compatibility, sun, orientation, temperature, and conversion losses.
Source and date. Show source
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Our verdict on the Jackery Explorer 500 v2
A 6,000-cycle rating on a 5.7 kg unit is the interesting fact here — the same longevity specification carried by packs four times its size and four times its mass. At one full cycle a day that is over sixteen years of nominal service in something you can carry in one hand. The 512 Wh capacity and 500 W inverter are unremarkable; the expectation that it will still be working after a decade of daily use is not.
- The unit will be used constantly rather than kept for emergencies6,000 rated cycles is double what most units this size offer, which is the specification that decides whether daily cycling is sensible or wasteful.
- You want a real AC outlet in something genuinely one-hand portableAt 5.7 kg with 500 W continuous and two AC sockets, it covers laptops, lighting and small electronics without crossing into two-hand territory.
- You will be running anything with a compressor or a heating element500 W continuous with a 1,000 W ceiling rules out most kitchen appliances and any space heater, regardless of how long the pack would theoretically last. It doubles capacity to 1,070 Wh with 1,500 W continuous.
- You want the option to add capacity laterThe 512 Wh pack is sealed, so a growing need means a second unit rather than a second battery — a real constraint across a 6,000-cycle life. It expands from 1,024 Wh to 4,096 Wh.
The trade-off to weigh: The 6,000-cycle figure is the reason to consider this over its shorter-lived rivals, and it carries the usual caveat: cycle ratings are measured to a defined capacity threshold under controlled laboratory temperature, conditions no camping trip or garage resembles. It is a sound basis for comparing packs and a poor basis for predicting yours.
What our data can’t tell you: Nobody in our sources has measured this unit’s delivered energy, so we cannot tell you how much of the 512 Wh reaches an outlet. Nor has any third party verified the 6,000-cycle claim, which by its nature would take years to test and which we have therefore reported rather than confirmed.
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Jackery Explorer 500 v2
Capacity truth
The watt-hour number on the box isn't what reaches your devices. Rated on the label vs what actually leaves an outlet.
512 Wh. Show source
claimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-InformationThe marketing number — total cell capacity.
435 Wh. Show source
estimated sourceestimate = battery-side usable capacity × 85% inverter efficiencyWhat reaches an AC outlet — about 15% is lost turning battery power into household AC. How we estimate.
What it can run
Same sourced device assumptions used by our calculators, applied to this model's usable AC energy. Actual runtime varies with load, temperature, and standby draw.
| Device | Estimated runtime | Sourced assumption |
|---|---|---|
| CPAP (humidifier off) | about 6.0 nights | 9 W · |
| CPAP (heated humidifier on) | about 1.0 nights | 56 W · |
| Refrigerator (full-size) | about 6.9 hours | 180 W × 35% duty cycle · |
| Wi-Fi router + modem | about 24 hours | 18 W · |
| Laptop (65W charger) | about 13 hours | 65 W × 50% duty cycle · |
| Phone (one full charge) | about 21 full charges | 20 W · |
Who it fits
Mechanical matches against this model's own sourced specs — never invented sentiment, never a guess on a spec we don't have.
5.7 kg with 200 W solar input → carry-in, solar-rechargeable
How it scores
Four buyer pillars over seven sub-scores — computed from sourced data with a published formula, price-independent by design.
Power
est.Battery-side usable capacity and how much you can run at once.
Usable watt-hours and how far you can grow it with add-on batteries, versus its size class.
Continuous and surge wattage, outlet count, and USB-C fast-charging.
Trust
est.42% dataOwner reputation, safety record, warranty, and build durability.
Owner ratings, brand reputation, recall record, and warranty backing.
Rated cycle life, warranty length, cell chemistry, and weather sealing.
Charging
Wall and solar recharge speed.
Wall recharge speed, solar input, and multi-source charging.
Livability
Lightweight, portable, and quiet enough to live with.
Weight, footprint, handle, and wheels, versus its size class.
Fan noise under load — quieter is better for bedrooms and CPAP use.
How this score is computed
We score the hardware using sourced specifications and independently attributed measurements. Seven sub-scores form a 0–100 composite, grouped into four buyer pillars. The score is price-independent: a sale changes what you pay, while this analysis evaluates the station's capabilities within its size class.
| Pillar | Built from |
|---|---|
| Power | Capacity & expansion + Output & versatility |
| Trust | Trust & reliability + Durability & longevity |
| Charging | Charging & solar |
| Livability | Portability + Quiet / livability |
Scores are cohort-relative — each model is ranked against others in its size class. Missing inputs renormalize out rather than scoring zero. Incomplete evidence can leave a sub-score unavailable; it does not establish that a model performs well. Any figure resting on a documented estimate is tagged est. Read our scoring and evidence methodology.
Full specifications
Manufacturer-claimed unless marked verified (FCC/UL/DOE/lab). Tap or focus a figure to view its source.
Capacity & battery
- Rated cycle life
6,000 cycles. Show source
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LiFePO4. Show source
claimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information- Rated capacity
512 Wh. Show source
claimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information- Cycle-life threshold
70 %. Show source
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How many full charge-and-drain cycles before the battery drops to its rated threshold (shown alongside — brands rate to different thresholds, so never compare bare cycle counts).
The type of battery cell. LiFePO4 (LFP) cells last far more cycles and are more thermally stable than older lithium-ion (NMC) cells.
The battery's nameplate energy capacity — the headline number on the box. Battery-side usable and AC-delivered capacity are shown separately.
The remaining-capacity level the cycle rating is measured to. 3,000 cycles to 80% is a stronger battery than 3,000 cycles to 70% — always read the two numbers together.
Power output
- Continuous power output
500 W. Show source
claimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information- Surge power output
1,000 W. Show source
claimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information- AC outlets
2 outlets. Show source
claimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information- USB-A ports
1 ports. Show source
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2 ports. Show source
claimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information- USB-C max output
100 W. Show source
claimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information- 12V car ports
1 ports. Show source
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The most power you can draw at once, sustained — this has to be higher than the running wattage of whatever you're plugging in.
A brief power spike the unit can absorb when a device first switches on — matters for things with motors or compressors, like fridges.
How many standard wall-style outlets are built in.
How many USB-A ports are built in, for charging older phones, lights, and accessories.
How many USB-C ports are built in — check the per-port wattage below if you need fast charging for a laptop.
The fastest a single USB-C port can charge a device — relevant for laptops and fast-charging phones.
How many car-socket (cigarette-lighter) style 12V outputs are built in. Match the device or its supported converter to the port's voltage and current limits; a CPAP needs its exact model's documented power connection.
Charging & solar
- AC recharge speed
550 W. Show source
claimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information- AC charge time (0–100%)
78 min. Show source
claimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information- Max solar input
200 W. Show source
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How fast the unit recharges from a wall outlet — higher means shorter waits between uses.
How long a full recharge takes from a wall outlet, start to finish.
The most solar panel wattage the unit can accept — undersized panels just mean slower charging, not damage, but oversizing this is wasted money.
Reliability & durability
- UPS switchover time
20 ms. Show source
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How fast the unit takes over when grid power cuts out. Under ~20ms is fast enough that most electronics — including many CPAP machines — won't even blip.
Size & portability
- Weight
5.7 kg. Show source
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How much the unit weighs on its own, without accessories — relevant for portability and carrying it up stairs during an outage.
What reviewers & owners report
Named outlets and marketplaces, each rating credited where it was published.
What else to consider instead of the Jackery Explorer 500 v2
Same or adjacent size class, ordered by the price-independent composite. Every alternative is better than the Jackery Explorer 500 v2 at something and worse at something else, so each row states both halves — each one arithmetic on two sourced readings, with a dimension skipped rather than guessed when either side is missing a figure.
- Bluetti AC70score 71 · same size class
- Why you would switch
- The Bluetti AC70 delivers 50% more usable AC energy (653 Wh vs 435 Wh).
- What you give up
- The Jackery Explorer 500 v2 is 44% lighter (5.7 kg vs 10.2 kg).
- Anker SOLIX C800 Xscore 63 · same size class
- Why you would switch
- The Anker SOLIX C800 X delivers 33% more usable AC energy (580 Wh vs 435 Wh).
- What you give up
- The Jackery Explorer 500 v2 is 48% lighter (5.7 kg vs 10.9 kg).
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700)score 60 · same size class
- Why you would switch
- The EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) delivers 40% more usable AC energy (609 Wh vs 435 Wh).
- What you give up
- The Jackery Explorer 500 v2 is 27% lighter (5.7 kg vs 7.8 kg).
- Dabbsson 600Lscore 55 · same size class
- Why you would switch
- The Dabbsson 600L delivers 50% more usable AC energy (653 Wh vs 435 Wh).
- What you give up
- The Jackery Explorer 500 v2 is 29% lighter (5.7 kg vs 7.98 kg).
- Jackery Explorer 600 v2score 52 · same size class
- Why you would switch
- The Jackery Explorer 600 v2 delivers 25% more usable AC energy (544 Wh vs 435 Wh).
- What you give up
- The Jackery Explorer 500 v2 reaches a full AC charge in 78 minutes against 100.
Quick answers
Each answer restates a sourced figure from elsewhere on this page — nothing new, nothing guessed.
- How many milliamp-hours (mAh) is the Jackery Explorer 500 v2?
- Its manufacturer-claimed capacity is 512 Wh. A mAh conversion also needs the battery's nominal voltage: mAh = Wh × 1,000 ÷ V. Our record has no sourced nominal battery voltage, so we leave the mAh figure unspecified. USB output voltage is not a substitute for battery voltage. Compare watt-hours across power stations.
- How much capacity does the Jackery Explorer 500 v2 deliver through an AC outlet?
- About 435 Wh of the rated 512 Wh reaches an AC outlet from a full charge — an estimate after our published 15% inverter-loss constant (marked est. on this page).
- What is the cycle-life rating of the Jackery Explorer 500 v2?
- 6,000 cycles to 70% remaining capacity, manufacturer-claimed. A cycle rating is not a calendar-life guarantee.
- Can the Jackery Explorer 500 v2 work as a UPS?
- Its manufacturer-claimed transfer time is 20 ms. Confirm that your connected equipment tolerates that transfer time; this is not the same as a zero-transfer online UPS.