High-capacity, long-life LiFePO4 battery
512Wh LiFePO4 battery provides durable power with up to 6000 charge cycles for extended long-term use.
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Jackery Explorer 500 v2
Jackery Explorer 500 v2 is a compact portable power station for camping, outdoor adventures, and emergency backup power.
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Reliable AC output with surge capability
500W continuous (120V) output and 1000W peak surge power delivered through two pure sine wave AC outlets for running essential devices.
Fast recharging and quiet operation
Charges to 0–80% in 52 minutes via AC and operates at a low noise level of 28 dB for convenient, quiet use.
Jackery Explorer 500 v2 portable power station — 512Wh LiFePO4 battery with 500W rated (1000W peak) AC output, multiple ports, fast AC charging, low noise and long cycle life for camping, outdoor use, and outages.
Media Reviews
T3
Jackery Explorer 500 V2 review: Portable power in its simplest form
T3 finds the compact 512Wh unit well suited to camping and low-draw home backup, but its weak surge capability, lack of app connectivity, and price limit its appeal.
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TechRadar
Jackery Explorer 500 v2 portable power station + SolarSaga 100W portable solar panels review
TechRadar calls it a compact, quiet, well-balanced and practical power station, with limited ports and no app connectivity as drawbacks.
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CHIP
Jackery Explorer 500 v2 im Test
CHIP rates it 3.3/5 (“Befriedigend”): compact and fast-charging, but with only adequate energy output and noticeable noise under high load.
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Hartware
Jackery Explorer 500 v2 im Test
Hartware sees a robust, simple LiFePO4 power station with good value, but no Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi or configurable charging limits.
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ac Outlets | 2 AC sine wave outlets | |
| Automatic Voltage Regulation | Yes | |
| Availability | In stock (as of page content) | |
| Battery Cycles | 6000 charge cycles | |
| Battery Type | LiFePO4 | |
| Brand | Jackery | |
| Capacity Wh | 512 Wh | |
| Carbon Monoxide Detection | No | |
| Charging Times | 0-80% in 52 minutes (via AC) | |
| Dimensions | 31.1 × 20.5 × 15.7 cm | |
| Frequency Output | 60 hz | hz |
| Fuel Efficiency | No fuel use; rechargeable LiFePO4 battery | |
| Fuel Type | battery | |
| Generator Type | portable solar power station | |
| Included Components | Explorer 500 v2, AC charging cable, user manual | |
| Lights | LED light | |
| Model | E500v2 | |
| Name | Jackery Explorer 500 v2 Portable Power Station,512Wh,500W AC | LiFePO4 Battery, 1000W Peak, Solar Generator for Camping, Outdoors, and Power Outages | |
| Noise Level | 28 decibels | decibels |
| Noise Level Db | 28 dB operation | |
| Noise Reduction Technology | Yes | |
| Outlet Count | 6 | |
| Outlet Types | 120V AC, USB-A, USB-C, 12V car port | |
| Parallel Capability | No | |
| Power Source | Solar Powered | |
| Product Type | Portable Power Station / Portable Generator (LiFePO4 battery) | |
| Rated Power Output | 500 watts | watts |
| Rated Power W | 500 W | |
| Run Time At 50 Percent Load | 6.53 hours | hours |
| Self Discharge | 5% battery drain during half-year storage | |
| Special Features | Fast Charging, UPS, Energy Saving | |
| Starting Method | push_button | |
| Surge Power Output | 1000 watts | watts |
| Surge Power W | 1000 W | |
| Voltage | 120 volts AC | |
| Voltage Output | 120V | volts |
| Wattage | 500 watts | |
| Weight | 12.57 pounds | pounds |
| Weight Lb | 12.6 pounds |
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