Review – Be British Lord Acton There was a famous saying in the 1800s that “power leads to corruption, and absolute power absolutely leads to corruption.” He obviously didn’t mean portable power stations-electricity had not even entered the home. However, today it is the opposite.Obtaining absolute power from a portable power source (such as Jackery Explorer 1500 portable power station) can damage there is nothing. This is the safest form of power supply you can get. If there is a power outage for several hours during a storm or after a hurricane (which we have experienced many times in Florida), you need a backup power source.
Many households use gas generators, and there are always tragic stories of people dying of carbon monoxide due to the misuse of the generator. This is the genius of the battery-powered Jackery Explorer 1500 portable power station. No noise, no gas, no deadly smoke.
what is it?
The Jackery Explorer 1500 portable power station is a large, heavy-duty power station that can power many devices that require a lot of electricity to operate. It is perfect for devices that “surge” at startup (I will explain the surge in a later comment). It outputs 1488 watt-hours (Wh) from 3 AC power outlets, 3 USB ports (2 USB and 1 USB-C) and a 12v/10A car outlet. Any or all of these outlets can be used at the same time. Explorer 1500 is suitable for home power outages, camping trips and running tools away from power sources.note Jackie Created a larger power station: Explorer 2000. It can be charged from (up to) four Jackery solar panels (sold separately).
In the box
- Jackery Explorer 1500 portable power station
- Accessory bag
- Power Adapter
- Two solar cable adapters
- 12V cable
- 2 solar panels (optional-purchased separately)
- User manual
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- Capacity: 1488 Wh
- Charging time: 6 hours-outline (can be doubled to 3.5 hours); 12V car battery – 13 hours; 2 solar panels – 9.5 hours
- Battery: Panasonic lithium-ion battery
- Life cycle: 500 cycles to 80% capacity
- Charging type: AC charging (DC29.4V9A); solar charging (voltage 36V); car charging
- AC output: AC110V/60Hz (pure sine wave)
- Output power: rated power 1488W; peak power 3600W
- DC output: DC12V10A
- Product size: L14×W10.4×H12.7 inches
- Weight: 33.1 pounds
- 24-month warranty
- Solar panel: 100W (each)
Design and features
Before starting, I need to explain what I am reviewing. Jackery sells a 1488Wh portable power station (generator) called Explorer 1500. Solar generator 1500 is 1500 power station plus 4 100W Jackery SolarSaga solar panels. Jackery sent me two solar panels and Explorer 1500, so technically speaking, I won’t look at the complete solar generator set. Therefore, if you only want two solar panels, then you need to purchase them separately with the Explorer 1500 power station. Confused? Sorry for that.
In addition to the included solar panels, I am reviewing the Jackery Explorer 1500 portable power station for several reasons. The first reason is called…Florida. In order to charge a power station like Explorer 1500, solar panels need direct sunlight-many hours without interruption. Although Florida (my home) is called the “Sunshine State”, it does not provide endless sunlight.almost every day In summer, clouds accumulate in the morning, and then at about 2 pm, the sky opens and pours an inch of rain for about 10 minutes. Then the clouds quickly disappeared, leaving behind a hot, thick, sticky atmosphere. This is not conducive to correct solar charging.However, the same storm can easily power the home for an hour or two, so the Jackery Explorer 1500 portable power station comes in handy Rear Storm too!
The second reason is that the panels are not waterproof, so they cannot be left where it rains in Florida almost every day-this means you will spend a lot of time setting up and disassembling the panels to get only a few watts of power. I’m not saying that you can’t use solar panels to charge the Explorer 1500 in Florida, it’s not easy.Now, if you live in the southwest, where rain is scarce, the sun bake the earth for several days, solar panels perfect Charge the Jackery 1500. It all depends on the location. The panels have a built-in easel, allowing them to point to the sun in the best direction. 100-watt solar panels are priced at $300 each.
1488 watt-hours (let’s round it to 1500 watt-hours) means that with the Jackery Explorer 1500 portable power station, any device that requires 1500 watts can run for one hour. A device that requires 100 watts of power will run for 15 hours. It is easy to calculate the relationship between usage and time. The price of a power station is about US$1 per watt-hour, but the cost per watt-hour of the Explorer 1500 is higher, at US$1,600. It is sold occasionally.
Note: The Jackery Explorer 1500 portable power station is not designed to power any equipment with a rated power exceeding 1500 watts, but it can handle surges. A surge is an increase in the power required by the device greater than the rated power of the device. For example, a refrigerator may require 250-700 watts to operate, but as the condenser circulates, it consumes approximately three times the original power before reducing to normal operating wattage. This is the so-called surge. Check the power rating and possible surge rating of each device. When a surge occurs, the Explorer 1500 has a built-in fan that turns on, but I only heard it a few times, and even so, it was only a few seconds. So noise has never been a problem for the 1500.
The appearance of the Jackery Explorer 1500 portable power station is exactly the same as other Jackery models-no matter how big or small. There is no doubt that this is a Jackery. Explorer 1500 is the third Jackery I reviewed.Okay, technically the second one, but Generark Home Power One My review is basically badged (Japanese version) Jackery Explorer 1000! In fact, I prefer the Japanese Jackery handle design to the American one. The Japanese version of the handle can be folded so that things can be stacked on its flat top. The American design has a built-in handle, which can be awkward to store-especially in places with tight spaces, such as RVs.
Explorer 1500 (together with Explorer 2000) is the latest version of the power station. This model has some major updates, especially the replacement of the old but more common Anderson solar charging port with an additional DC port. These two DC input ports allow the simultaneous use of up to four 100W Jackery solar panels to charge the Explorer 1500-approximately 4 hours. When the sun is out, this is a very effective charging.
Strangely, the Jackery Explorer 1500 portable power station has less The charging output port is compared with the weaker 1000. The 1500 has only one USB-C port instead of the two on the 1000. This seems strange. In addition to the USB-C port, there are two USB A ports, three AC power sockets and a 12V DC port, which are used for car charging or for powering car refrigerators that use a “cigarette lighter” plug. Jackery provides a 12V charging cable. All ports are located on the front of Explorer 1500, making it easier to power multiple devices.
Explorer 1500 can charge a smartphone about 130 times and a laptop about 22 times! This is too much, but you get the idea. Explorer 1500 can power campsites for many days, and if you have unlimited sunlight, you can use it indefinitely.
Calling Explorer 1500 portable is a bit far-fetched.Yes, it can be taken from room to room, but it weighs 33 pounds, so it’s not pleasure Carry. However, it does have a built-in flashlight!
The Jackery Explorer 1500 portable power station is equipped with a large power brick for wall charging, and it takes about 6 hours to go from 0% to 100%. During charging, the brick will become very hot, so I recommend placing it in a well-ventilated place to facilitate heat dissipation. I recently reviewed another high-capacity power station. Its charging brick has two built-in fans, which makes it cooler when charging.
One of the major updates to Explorer 1500 is the new color screen interface. The previous Jackerys had white characters on a black background (more like a dark gray on a light gray background), which was difficult to see from a distance. The white text on the black background of the 1500 display has a higher contrast, making it easier to see. Different orange icons show what is happening. For example, there are icons showing that solar panels, car 12V or wall sockets are charging 1500. It also shows the input and output watts and the estimated number of hours before 1500 will need to be charged. When the Explorer 1500 is charging, a large orange segmented circle will light up clockwise. It would be great if the same circle shows the decrease in battery life by deleting segments one by one. In this way, anyone can check the battery life at a glance. Next time.
Using the Jackery Explorer 1500 portable power station (or any Jackery power station) is a breeze. Just connect any device with the correct cable, press the power button of the port you are using, and that’s it! Recently, due to a major electrical maintenance work in our home, we were out of power for about 5 hours. During a power outage, we plugged the kitchen refrigerator into the Explorer 1500. It works well, and when the home power is restored, there is still enough power in the 1500. It is at such times that you will appreciate the convenience of having a backup power source.
what do I like
- Difficult build
- Strong surge capability
- The fan hardly lights up
- That stupid but convenient built-in flashlight
What will i change
- Awkward built-in handle
Final thoughts
Portable power stations are getting bigger and bigger every year. The Jackery Explorer 1500 portable power station can be said to be the best version of the 1500Wh power station you can find. Add some solar panels and you can get unlimited power supply-as long as the sun doesn’t come out.
It is not the cheapest, but Jackery has a reputation for being a well-built and reliable power station. Central Florida is about to usher in hurricane season, and Jackery is helping us to better prepare.
price: Explorer 1500-$1,599; SolarSaga 100W solar panels-$299.99 each
Where to buy: Amazon
source: The sample of this product is made by Jackie.
