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JACKERY

www.jackery.com

Often credited with creating the "portable power station" category, Jackery focuses on simplicity and portability for the casual camper. Their "Explorer" line is designed for ease of use rather than technical complexity, making them a household name in the outdoor market.

Company Overview

Founded

2012

Headquarters

Fremont, CA, USA

US Support

In-house (not outsourced)

Support Channels

Email / Web / Phone

Reputation Score

9 / 10

Website

www.jackery.com ↗

Support Score

7 / 10

Warranty

5 years

Trustpilot

3.6 / 5 ↗

Community ↗

The most established "legacy" brand with a massive user base and high reliability scores for outdoor use. They generally trail in "specs-per-dollar" compared to newer brands but lead in user-friendliness and trust.

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Power Stations

JACKERY

Explorer 5000 Plus

Explorer Power Outage Job Site RV / Van Life Home Integration Off-Grid Expandable High PV Input 240V Output 5,000W+ EV Charging

$2,999

$0.60/Wh$0.42/W

Core Specs

AC Output 7,200W (14,400W surge)

Battery Capacity 5.04 kWh

Expansion Up to 11 — 60.48 kWh max

240V Output Yes

Max Solar Input7,950W

135–450V15A4,000WHigh-PV

11–60V10A1,200WLow-PV DC8mm x2

AC Charge (120V) 1,800W

AC Charge (120V AC / 240V AC / 135-450V DC)4,000W via AC inlet + 240V AC expansion input + high-PV input

UPS Mode Yes

Idle Power 90W (2.16 kWh/24h)

Physical & Outputs

Portability

134.5 lb

Dimensions 16.5 × 15.5 × 25 in

Wheels / Dolly Yes

120V Outlets 4× NEMA 5-20R

240V Outlets 1× NEMA 14-30R, 1× NEMA 14-50R

USB-C 2× (up to 100W)

USB-A 2×

12V Car 1×

Warranty 5 years

Connectivity Bluetooth + WiFi

Accessories & Batteries:Battery Pack 5000 Plus Smart Transfer Switch Manual Transfer Switch (240V 50A)

Spec Sheet

⚠ Note: Official product page and Jackery comparison/support content confirm 5040Wh capacity, 7200W native 120V/240V split-phase output, 14400W surge, high-PV input up to 135-450V/15A, low-PV dual 8mm input up to 1200W, Online UPS 0ms mode, Backup UPS under 20ms, and expansion up to 60kWh. Solar recharge time calculated as batt_capacity_wh (5040) / total MPPT max_w (7950), not adjusted for losses. V2.2 update: user-provided field corrections applied: {'ip_rating': 'IP20'}.

⚠ Known Issues: Current official sources mix standalone, kit, and series pages; pricing and some accessory details move between those pages. Certification fields remain conservative because product pages emphasize standards and awards only selectively.

Review Synopsis

Review coverage treats the Explorer 5000 Plus as Jackery's serious whole-home entry: powerful native 240V support, large battery, and STS integration. Reviewers typically like the simple setup relative to permanently installed batteries, while noting the sheer size, premium expansion cost, and dependence on Jackery's ecosystem for best results.

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JACKERY

HomePower 3600 Plus

HomePower Power Outage Job Site RV / Van Life Home Integration Expandable

$1,599

$0.45/Wh$0.44/W

Core Specs

AC Output 3,600W (7,200W surge)

Battery Capacity 3.58 kWh

Expansion Up to 5 — 21.5 kWh max

240V Output No

Max Solar Input1,000W

12–60V12A500WDC8020

AC Charge (120V) 1,800W

UPS Mode <10ms

Idle Power 22W (528 Wh/24h)

Physical & Outputs

Portability

77.2 lb

Dimensions 15.2 × 12.2 × 19.3 in

Wheels / Dolly Yes

120V Outlets 4× NEMA 5-15R, 1× TT-30R

240V Outlets —

USB-C 2× (up to 100W)

USB-A 2×

12V Car —

Warranty 5 years

Connectivity Bluetooth + WiFi

Accessories & Batteries:Battery Pack 3600 Manual Transfer Switch (120V 30A)

Spec Sheet User Manual

⚠ Note: User manual confirms 3584Wh capacity, LiFePO4 chemistry, 6000 cycles to 70%+, 4 AC outlets plus 1 TT-30 outlet, 2 USB-C outputs at 100W max, 2 USB-A outputs at 18W max, 3600W rated / 7200W surge, 10ms UPS transfer, dual DC8020 solar input with 16-60V and 1000W max combined, DC expansion port for Battery Pack 3600, and 240V AC expansion output when two units are run in parallel. Solar recharge time calculated as batt_capacity_wh (3584) / total MPPT max_w (1000), not adjusted for losses.

⚠ Known Issues: Manual states AC wall charging is not supported while two units are in parallel mode; during parallel operation, charging is solar-only. 1000W total PV input (2x 500W) sounds good on paper but in reality, you will probably max out at 800W (2x 200W panels on each input) unless you use their ridiculously expsneive 500W foldable solar panel.

Review Synopsis

Video reviewers position the HomePower 3600 Plus as Jackery's middle home-backup tier: quieter and easier to live with than larger systems, with enough power for refrigerators and essential circuits. The main tradeoff is that it is less ambitious than the 5000 Plus for true whole-home or heavy-load use, while costing more than small-portable solutions.

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JACKERY

HomePower 3000

HomePower Power Outage Job Site RV / Van Life Home Integration

$1,199

$0.39/Wh$0.33/W

Core Specs

AC Output 3,600W (7,200W surge)

Battery Capacity 3.07 kWh

Expansion No

240V Output No

Max Solar Input1,000W

16–60V12A500WDC8020

AC Charge (120V) 1,800W

UPS Mode <20ms

Idle Power 22W (528 Wh/24h)

Physical & Outputs

Portability

59.5 lb

Dimensions 16.4 × 12.8 × 12 in

Wheels / Dolly No

120V Outlets 4× NEMA 5-15R, 1× TT-30R

240V Outlets —

USB-C 2× (up to 100W)

USB-A 2×

12V Car 1×

Warranty 5 years

Connectivity Bluetooth + WiFi

Accessories & Batteries:Manual Transfer Switch (120V 30A)

Spec Sheet User Manual

⚠ Note: User manual confirms front-panel USB-C at 100W max, USB-A at 18W max, 12V car port, 4 AC outlets plus one 30A AC outlet, AC input of 100-120V~60Hz 15A max, and dual DC8020 input supporting 12-16V⎓8A or 16-60V⎓12A, double to 24A / 1000W max. Manual also confirms Wi-Fi and Bluetooth app features. Solar recharge time calculated as batt_capacity_wh (3072) / total MPPT max_w (1000), not adjusted for losses.

⚠ Known Issues: 1000W total PV input (2x 500W) sounds good on paper but in reality, you will probably max out at 800W (2x 200W panels on each input) unless you use their ridiculously expsneive 500W foldable solar panel.

Review Synopsis

Coverage generally presents HomePower 3000 as the 'basic solution' for home backup: easier to move and simpler to justify than the expandable HomePower 3600 Plus or Explorer 5000 Plus. Reviewers mostly see it as a short-outage and essentials platform rather than a deep whole-home system.

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JACKERY

Explorer 2000 Plus

Explorer Power Outage Job Site RV / Van Life Home Integration Expandable

$899

$0.44/Wh$0.30/W

Core Specs

AC Output 3,000W (6,000W surge)

Battery Capacity 2.04 kWh

Expansion Up to 5 — 10.21 kWh max

240V Output No

Max Solar Input1,400W

11–60V12A700WDC8020

AC Charge (120V) 1,800W

UPS Mode <20ms

Idle Power 27W (648 Wh/24h)

Physical & Outputs

Portability

61.5 lb

Dimensions 18.6 × 14.1 × 14.7 in

Wheels / Dolly Yes

120V Outlets 4× NEMA 5-15R, 1× NEMA 5-20R, 1× TT-30R

240V Outlets —

USB-C 2× (up to 100W)

USB-A 2×

12V Car 1×

Warranty 5 years

Connectivity Bluetooth + WiFi

Accessories & Batteries:Battery Pack 2000 Plus Manual Transfer Switch (120V 30A)

Spec Sheet User Manual

⚠ Note: Official product page confirms 2042.8Wh capacity, 3000W output, 6000W surge, five AC outlets total, dual 100W USB-C, dual DC8mm solar inputs up to 1400W total, and battery expansion via Battery Pack 2000 Plus. Solar recharge time calculated as batt_capacity_wh (2042.8) / total MPPT max_w (1400), not adjusted for losses.

⚠ Known Issues: The total PV of 1400W (2x 700W input) each sound good on paper but realistically it's more like 800W total with 2x 200x panels in series on each input (i.e. total of 4 200W panels = 800W). Even their produt page only offers 2 solar panel per unit (total 400W).

Review Synopsis

Reviewers generally praise the Explorer 2000 Plus for pairing true high-output capability with a modular ecosystem that can scale into home backup. Common caveats are its weight, the cost of expansion batteries, and the fact that some rivals can offer more integrated 240V options without building around extra accessories.

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JACKERY

Explorer 2000 v2

Explorer Camping Power Outage Job Site

$799

$0.39/Wh$0.36/W

Core Specs

AC Output 2,200W (4,400W surge)

Battery Capacity 2.04 kWh

Expansion No

240V Output No

Max Solar Input400W

11–60V12A200WDC8020

AC Charge (120V) 1,800W

UPS Mode <20ms

Idle Power 17W (408 Wh/24h)

Physical & Outputs

Portability

39.5 lb

Dimensions 13.2 × 10.4 × 11.5 in

Wheels / Dolly No

120V Outlets 3× NEMA 5-15R

240V Outlets —

USB-C 2× (up to 100W)

USB-A 1×

12V Car 1×

Warranty 5 years

Connectivity Bluetooth + WiFi

Spec Sheet User Manual

⚠ Note: User manual confirms 2042Wh capacity, 2200W rated / 4400W surge output, 3 AC outlets, USB-A 18W, USB-C outputs at 30W and 100W, 12V car port at 12V/10A, dual 8mm DC inputs supporting 11-16V⎓8A or 16-60V⎓12A with 400W max total, and UPS transfer within 20ms. Solar recharge time calculated as batt_capacity_wh (2042) / total MPPT max_w (400), not adjusted for losses. V2.2 update: user-provided field corrections applied: {'idle_power_w': 17, 'ip_rating': 'IP21'}.

⚠ Known Issues: Jackery's current pages sometimes market this unit as 'Emergency Charge 1.3 Hrs' while the tech-spec block shows 1.75 hours AC adapter charging; the dataset keeps the explicit tech-spec value.

Review Synopsis

Reviewers like the Explorer 2000 v2 because it compresses 2kWh into a lighter chassis than many older 2kWh units while keeping meaningful inverter power and real UPS utility. The most common tradeoff is that it sacrifices expansion, and its solar input ceiling is modest compared with the modular 2000 Plus.

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JACKERY

Explorer 1000 Plus

Explorer Camping Job Site Expandable

$999

$0.79/Wh$0.50/W

Core Specs

AC Output 2,000W (4,000W surge)

Battery Capacity 1.26 kWh

Expansion Up to 3 — 3.79 kWh max

240V Output No

Max Solar Input800W

12–60V11A400WDC8020

AC Charge (120V) 1,800W

UPS Mode <20ms

Idle Power 18W (432 Wh/24h)

Physical & Outputs

Portability

32.0 lb

Dimensions 14 × 10.24 × 11.14 in

Wheels / Dolly No

120V Outlets 3× NEMA 5-15R

240V Outlets —

USB-C 2× (up to 100W)

USB-A 2×

12V Car 1×

Warranty 5 years

Connectivity Bluetooth + WiFi

Accessories & Batteries:Battery Pack 1000 Plus

Spec Sheet User Manual

⚠ Note: Official product page and manual confirm 1264.64Wh capacity, 2000W rated output, 4000W surge, dual 100W USB-C, dual DC8020 solar inputs up to 800W total, 1.7-hour AC charging, and expansion support up to three Battery Pack 1000 Plus units. Solar recharge time calculated as batt_capacity_wh (1264.64) / total MPPT max_w (800), not adjusted for losses.

⚠ Known Issues: Official sources do not expose a product-page certification block; certification fields remain false unless explicitly stated. UPS switchover timing is sourced from Jackery's UPS-mode buying guide rather than the main product tech-spec table.

Review Synopsis

Review coverage consistently frames the Explorer 1000 Plus as one of Jackery's most appealing mid-size modular units: strong 2000W inverter power, unusually high 800W solar input for its size, and useful app control. Reviewers also note that once expansion batteries are added, value depends heavily on sale pricing versus larger non-expandable competitors.

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JACKERY

Explorer 1500 v2

Explorer Camping Power Outage Job Site

$659

$0.43/Wh$0.33/W

Core Specs

AC Output 2,000W (4,000W surge)

Battery Capacity 1.54 kWh

Expansion No

240V Output No

Max Solar Input400W

11–60V12A200WDC8020

AC Charge (120V) 1,800W

UPS Mode <20ms

Idle Power 20W (480 Wh/24h)

Physical & Outputs

Portability

32.0 lb

Dimensions 12.99 × 8.7 × 9.53 in

Wheels / Dolly No

120V Outlets 3× NEMA 5-15R

240V Outlets —

USB-C 2× (up to 100W)

USB-A 1×

12V Car 1×

Warranty 5 years

Connectivity Bluetooth + WiFi

Spec Sheet User Manual

⚠ Note: Official product and official-buying-guide content confirm 1536Wh capacity, 2000W output, 4000W surge, about 31.97 lb weight, LiFePO4 chemistry, 6000 cycles to 70%+, dual USB-C plus one USB-A, three AC outlets, and sub-1-hour AC charging depending on mode. V2 deep-search update: external current spec table lists AC input 100-120V~60Hz 15A max, bypass 120V~60Hz 12A max, DC input car 11-16V/8A and PV 16-60V/12A, double to 21A / 400W max, and AC adapter charge time of 81 minutes. Solar recharge time calculated as batt_capacity_wh (1536) / total MPPT max_w (400), not adjusted for losses. V2.2 update: user-provided field corrections applied: {'ip_rating': 'IP21'}.

⚠ Known Issues: Jackery currently exposes some Explorer 1500 v2 details via marketing snippets and official blog comparisons rather than a clean text tech-spec table, so a few lower-level electrical fields remain conservative.

Review Synopsis

Early review coverage highlights the Explorer 1500 v2 as a more portable and cost-conscious 1.5kWh option than many similarly sized units, with much faster charging than older Jackery models. The tradeoff is that it is a standard-series product without expansion, and ruggedization is less central than on the 1500 Ultra.

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JACKERY

Explorer 1500 Ultra

Explorer Camping Power Outage

$899

$0.59/Wh$0.50/W

Core Specs

AC Output 1,800W (3,600W surge)

Battery Capacity 1.54 kWh

Expansion No

240V Output No

Max Solar Input800W

12–60V12A400WDC8020

AC Charge (120V) 1,800W

UPS Mode <20ms

Idle Power 20W (480 Wh/24h)

Physical & Outputs

Portability

38.6 lb

Dimensions 13.2 × 10.4 × 11.6 in

Wheels / Dolly No

120V Outlets 3× NEMA 5-15R

240V Outlets —

USB-C 2× (up to 100W)

USB-A 1×

12V Car 1×

Warranty 5 years

Connectivity Bluetooth + WiFi

Spec Sheet

⚠ Note: Official product page confirms 1536Wh capacity, 1800W output, 3600W surge, IP65 enclosure, 800W max solar input, and rugged construction marketed for harsh environments. V2 deep-search update: official product Tech Specs list 100-120V~60Hz 15A max AC input, DC input car 12-16V/8A max and PV 16-60V/12A, double to 24A / 800W max, AC adapter recharge of 2 hours, and the FAQ states UPS/bypass transfer within 20 ms. Solar recharge time calculated as batt_capacity_wh (1536) / total MPPT max_w (800), not adjusted for losses. V2.2 update: user-provided field corrections applied: {'ip_rating': 'IP65'}.

⚠ Known Issues: The public product page emphasizes ruggedness and high-level use cases more than a full text-table for every port and input detail; some lower-level charging fields remain unverified. Official page exposes a user-manual section but no direct PDF URL was visible in the parsed page; url_user_manual remains null.

Review Synopsis

Reviews consistently focus on the Explorer 1500 Ultra's ruggedness: IP65 protection, shock resistance, and field-readiness. The usual tradeoff is that it gives up some of the raw output and likely some value-per-dollar compared with Jackery's lighter 1500 v2, in exchange for much stronger environmental durability.

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JACKERY

Explorer 1000 v2

Explorer Camping

$449

$0.42/Wh$0.30/W

Core Specs

AC Output 1,500W (3,000W surge)

Battery Capacity 1.07 kWh

Expansion No

240V Output No

Max Solar Input400W

12–60V10A200WDC7909/8mm

AC Charge (120V) 1,800W

UPS Mode <20ms

Idle Power 14W (336 Wh/24h)

Physical & Outputs

Portability

23.8 lb

Dimensions 12.87 × 8.82 × 9.72 in

Wheels / Dolly No

120V Outlets 3× NEMA 5-15R

240V Outlets —

USB-C 2× (up to 100W)

USB-A 1×

12V Car 1×

Warranty 5 years

Connectivity Bluetooth + WiFi

Spec Sheet User Manual

⚠ Note: User manual confirms 1070Wh capacity, 1500W rated / 3000W surge output, 3 AC outlets, USB-A 18W, USB-C outputs at 30W and 100W, 12V car port at 12V/10A, dual 8mm DC inputs supporting 12-16V⎓8A or 16-60V⎓10.5A with 400W max total, and UPS transfer within 20ms. Solar recharge time calculated as batt_capacity_wh (1070) / total MPPT max_w (400), not adjusted for losses. V2.2 update: user-provided field corrections applied: {'idle_power_w': '13W-15W', 'ip_rating': 'IP21'}.

⚠ Known Issues: Jackery markets 0-100% in 1 hour in some places; the dataset uses the explicit tech-spec AC-adapter value of 1.58 hours rather than headline emergency-charge copy.

Review Synopsis

Reviewers tend to see the Explorer 1000 v2 as a sweet spot for lighter backup and camping: meaningfully stronger than sub-1kWh units while staying compact and easy to move. The main limit is that it tops out at standard-series, non-expandable use, so buyers with bigger outage ambitions often step up to the 1000 Plus or 2000-class models.

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JACKERY

Explorer 600 Plus

Explorer Camping

$429

$0.68/Wh$0.54/W

Core Specs

AC Output 800W (1,600W surge)

Battery Capacity 632 Wh

Expansion No

240V Output No

Max Solar Input200W

11–60V10A200WDC8020

AC Charge (120V) 1,800W

UPS Mode <20ms

Idle Power 15W (360 Wh/24h)

Physical & Outputs

Portability

16.1 lb

Dimensions 11.8 × 8.6 × 7.76 in

Wheels / Dolly No

120V Outlets 2× NEMA 5-15R

240V Outlets —

USB-C 2× (up to 100W)

USB-A 1×

12V Car 1×

Warranty 5 years

Connectivity Bluetooth + WiFi

Spec Sheet User Manual

⚠ Note: User manual confirms 632.3Wh capacity, 800W rated / 1600W surge AC output, 2 AC outlets, USB-C outputs at 30W and 100W, USB-A at 18W, 12V car port at 12V/10A, DC input range of 11-16V⎓8A or 16-60V⎓10.5A/200W max, and AC input of 100-120V~60Hz 15A max. Solar recharge time calculated as batt_capacity_wh (632.3) / total MPPT max_w (200), not adjusted for losses.

⚠ Known Issues: The current U.S. product page is thinly parsed in text form, so some low-level charge-input current details and enclosure ratings remain unverified in clean text despite official marketing coverage.

Review Synopsis

Coverage frames the Explorer 600 Plus as a compact but surprisingly capable everyday unit: enough inverter power for small appliances, fast enough charging for frequent use, and app features uncommon in this size class. The usual caveat is that it still sits below 1kWh, so runtime, not outlet power, is the first real limitation.

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JACKERY

Explorer 600 v2

Explorer Camping

$429

$0.67/Wh$0.86/W

Core Specs

AC Output 500W (1,000W surge)

Battery Capacity 640 Wh

Expansion No

240V Output No

Max Solar Input200W

16–60V10A200WDC8020

AC Charge (120V) 1,800W

UPS Mode <10ms

Idle Power 13W (312 Wh/24h)

Physical & Outputs

Portability

14.1 lb

Dimensions 12.2 × 8.1 × 6.2 in

Wheels / Dolly No

120V Outlets 2× NEMA 5-15R

240V Outlets —

USB-C 2× (up to 100W)

USB-A 1×

12V Car 1×

Warranty 5 years

Connectivity —

Spec Sheet User Manual

⚠ Note: Official compare content on Jackery's product page confirms 640Wh capacity, 500W rated and 1000W surge output, two AC outlets, one USB-A plus two USB-C outputs (30W and 100W), one 12V car port, 200W solar input, no app, and UPS protection at about 10ms. V2 deep-search update: manual confirms 640Wh, 14.11 lb, 12.2×8.1×6.2 in, 6000 cycles to 70%+ capacity, 2 AC outputs, dual 100W USB-C, and official page states ≤0.01s UPS. V2.1 correction: MPPT/PV input set to 16V-60V, 10.5A, 200W max per user-provided correction. Solar recharge time calculated as batt_capacity_wh (640) / total MPPT max_w (200), not adjusted for losses. V2.2 update: user-provided field corrections applied: {'ip_rating': 'IP21'}.

⚠ Known Issues: The present U.S. product page exposes most details via compare content instead of a clean text tech-spec table, so some fields remain lightly supported relative to Jackery's best-parsed pages.

Review Synopsis

The 600 v2 is positioned as a lighter, simpler alternative to the 600 Plus. Coverage emphasizes portability and fast charging, while the clear tradeoff is lower inverter headroom and the lack of app connectivity compared with the 600 Plus.

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Expansion Batteries

Expansion Battery

Jackery Battery Pack 1000 Plus

1264.64Wh LiFePO4 expansion battery for the Explorer 1000 Plus ecosystem; up to 2 packs per host.

$399

$0.32/Wh

Battery Specs

Capacity 1.26 kWh

Stackable Yes

Max Units / Host 2

Connection Proprietary battery expansion cable

Physical

Weight

22.5 lb

Dimensions 14 × 10.24 × 7.8 in

Warranty 5 years

Compatible With Explorer 1000 Plus

Spec Sheet User Manual

⚠ Note: User manual confirms 1264.64Wh capacity, Lithium-ion chemistry, 22.5 lb weight, dimensions of 14 x 10.24 x 7.8 in, 4000 cycles to 70%+ capacity, and 2 DC expansion ports rated at 32.5V-46.8V 68A max. Designed for use with Explorer 1000 Plus. Known issues: The current text parse for the U.S. product page is sparse; exact dimensions, weight, and extension-port electrical details were not cleanly exposed in the retrieved text.

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Expansion Battery

Jackery Battery Pack 2000 Plus

2042.8Wh LiFePO4 expansion battery for the Explorer 2000 Plus ecosystem; up to 4 packs per host.

$799

$0.39/Wh

Battery Specs

Capacity 2.04 kWh

Stackable Yes

Max Units / Host 4

Connection Proprietary battery expansion cable

Physical

Weight

41.9 lb

Dimensions 18.5 × 13.2 × 9.1 in

Warranty 5 years

Compatible With Explorer 2000 Plus

Spec Sheet

⚠ Note: Official product page confirms 2042.8Wh capacity, about 41.9 lb weight, and dual DC extension ports for Explorer 2000 Plus integration. Known issues: As with other battery modules, many power-station-style fields are not applicable and remain marked n/a.

Reviews—

Expansion Battery

Jackery Battery Pack 3600

3584Wh LiFePO4 expansion battery for the HomePower 3600 Plus ecosystem.

$1,099

$0.31/Wh

Battery Specs

Capacity 3.58 kWh

Stackable Yes

Max Units / Host —

Connection Proprietary battery expansion cable

Physical

Weight

55.1 lb

Dimensions 14.8 × 12.5 × 9 in

Warranty 5 years

Compatible With HomePower 3600 Plus

Spec Sheet User Manual

⚠ Note: User manual confirms 3584Wh capacity, LiFePO4 chemistry, 55.1 lb weight, dimensions of 14.8 x 12.5 x 9.0 in, 6000 cycles to 70%+ capacity, DC expansion input at 36.4V-50.4V 60A max, DC expansion output at 36.4V-50.4V 100A max, and support for up to 5 battery packs with HomePower 3600 Plus. Known issues: No independent output ports; battery module operates only when linked to its host unit.

Reviews—

Expansion Battery

Jackery Battery Pack 5000 Plus

5040Wh LiFePO4 expansion battery for the Explorer 5000 Plus ecosystem.

$2,299

$0.46/Wh

Battery Specs

Capacity 5.04 kWh

Stackable Yes

Max Units / Host —

Connection Proprietary battery expansion cable

Physical

Weight

81.6 lb

Dimensions 16.5 × 13.5 × 13.2 in

Warranty 5 years

Compatible With Explorer 5000 Plus

Spec Sheet User Manual

⚠ Note: User manual confirms 5040Wh capacity, LiFePO4 chemistry, 81.57 lb weight, dimensions of 16.5 x 13.5 x 13.2 in, 4000 cycles to 70%+ capacity, maximum short-circuit current and duration of 2600A/5ms, ingress protection IP20, DC expansion input at 80.5V-126V 41A max, DC expansion output at 80.5V-126V 98A max, and support for up to 5 packs with Explorer 5000 Plus. Known issues: This is a high-voltage battery module specific to the Explorer 5000 Plus ecosystem; it is not a general-purpose external battery. Additional certification: UL1973.

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Accessories

Accessory — smart_transfer_switch

Jackery Smart Transfer Switch

App-connected (Bluetooth and Wi-Fi) automatic transfer switch for whole-home backup with split-phase 240V support and 20ms switchover time. Electrician installation required.

$999

Accessory Info

Type smart_transfer_switch

Connection Hardwired whole-home automatic transfer switch with split-phase 240V support

IP Rating NEMA Type 1

Physical & Compatibility

Weight 25.6 lbs

Dimensions 22 × 14.7 × 7.87 in

Warranty 5 years

Compatible With Explorer 5000 Plus

Spec Sheet User Manual

⚠ Note: Official product and support text confirm split-phase 240V input, 120V/240V output support, compatibility with Explorer 5000 Plus and HomePower 3600 Plus, and 20ms automatic switchover.

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Accessory — sub_panel_and_transfer_switch

Jackery Manual Transfer Switch (120V 30A)

6-circuit 125V/30A manual transfer switch for single-phase circuit-level home backup, rated at 3,750W. Electrician installation required.

$319

Accessory Info

Type sub_panel_and_transfer_switch

Connection Hardwired 6-circuit 125V/30A manual transfer switch (NEMA L5-30 inlet)

IP Rating —

Physical & Compatibility

Weight 10.9 lbs

Dimensions 7.75 × 11.25 × 4.75 in

Warranty 5 years

Compatible With HomePower 3600 Plus HomePower 3000 Explorer 2000 Plus

Spec Sheet

⚠ Note: Official product page and Jackery technical article confirm 125V, 30A, six circuits, metal enclosure, Requires a NEMA TT-30P to L5-30R adapter to fit the NEMA L5-30 inlet on this unit.

Reviews—

Accessory — sub_panel_and_transfer_switch

Jackery Manual Transfer Switch (240V 50A) for Explorer 5000 Plus

Hardwired 240V/50A manual transfer switch for split-phase circuit-level home backup with the Explorer 5000 Plus. Electrician installation required.

$499

Accessory Info

Type sub_panel_and_transfer_switch

Connection Hardwired 240V/50A manual transfer switch for split-phase backup connection

IP Rating —

Physical & Compatibility

Weight —

Dimensions —

Warranty 5 years

Compatible With Explorer 5000 Plus

Spec Sheet

⚠ Note: 240V/50A manual transfer switch for the Explorer 5000 Plus family. It has a NEMA SS2-50 receptacle male plug and will require NEMA 14-50 to SS2-50P adapter cable to connect to the power station.

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Solar Panels

Solar Panel

Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel

Compact IP68 foldable monocrystalline panel with built-in USB-A and USB-C (max 15W) outputs for direct device charging.

$219

$2.99/W

Panel Specs

Rated Power 100W

Efficiency —

Voc / Isc —

Connector —

IP Rating IP68

Physical

Foldable Yes

Weight 7.9 lbs

Dims (open) 24 × 21.7 in

Spec Sheet

⚠ Note: IP68 waterproof, monocrystalline cells, USB-A and USB-C (15W max) built-in for direct device charging.

Review Synopsis

Convenience-first foldable panel: easy to deploy, portable, and practically suited for smaller Jackery stations and light day-use charging.

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Solar Panel

Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel

IP68 foldable monocrystalline panel with built-in USB-A and USB-C (max 15W) outputs for direct device charging. TÜV certified.

$499

$3.50/W

Panel Specs

Rated Power 200W

Efficiency 25%

Voc / Isc —

Connector —

IP Rating IP68

Physical

Foldable Yes

Weight 14.3 lbs

Dims (open) 89.76 × 23.5 in

Spec Sheet

⚠ Note: About 25% conversion efficiency, IP68 waterproof, USB-A and USB-C (15W max) built-in, TÜV certified.

Review Synopsis

Practical match for Jackery's larger stations, cutting charge time significantly over the 100W model.

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