I purchased a Jackery Explorer 300 Portable Power Station on 9-1-2020 and it arrived a few days later via FedEX. My decision to purchase the E300 was based on the results of my previous experience with a Jackery E160, E500 and a Jackery E1000. I found the Jackery Power Station to be very useful, easy to use and easy to charge with the Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel, AC Charger or the Car Port. I use the E300 to power my small electrical devices during the power outages that often occur after storms or traffic accidents in my area. The E1000 will take care of powering my Maytag Refrigerator/Freezer but I needed another power station and I chose one with more capacity than the E160 for some of the longer power outages.I have tested the E300 with several LED & CFL lights that can be used in table lamps and the best one is a 14W Grt Val 1500 Lum LED ‘DayLight’ bulb, It draws 20 Watts and the E300 will power it for 12-14 Hours from 100% to 10% battery charge levels. The fan will run part time and is very quite. I place the LED light bulb in a small table lamp and it can be moved as needed. You probably already have LED’s in your table lights so just use one of them. I also tested a Philips 11 Watt 1000 Lumens LED light for 6 Hours and the E300 charge level decreased from 90% to 60%. I also tested a 5 Watt Onite 400 Lumens USB LED light for 9 Hours and the charge only changed from 90% to 75%. Any of these three choices are a big improvement over my LED lanterns that start out bright but quickly dim unless you run them on low power. As a result of purchasing the E300 I have retired several of my D-Cell LED lanterns that were being used for the power outages and replaced them with table lamps, rechargeable LED Lights and flashlights with rechargeable AA & AAA batteries.I have a UPS to protect my desktop computer that gives me 20 minutes of runtime in a blackout but if I plug the UPS with the connected computer into my E300 I can extend the operating time at least two more hours. My internet also provides my telephone service and the U-Verse modem needs power or I lose telephone service. The Power Lift Chair can operate from the E300. The “Merlin@Home” Transmitter needs power to send pacemaker data and worked just fine when tested.I like having more than one power station because I won’t need extension cords for each device that I want to power and that also lets me place then in different parts of the house. The E300 has some new features that were not on the E240. The AC Inverter is now 300 Watts (pure sine wave), the 13.3 Volt regulated car port output has a nice cover and the USB output has 60W PD USB-C, QC3.0 USB-A, USB type A port (2.4A). The MPPT charger provides faster charge rates from solar (5.5H), AC (4.5H) and from a car port (5H).An important feature of the Jackery Explorer 300 is the pass through charging can be used to supply power continuously to a critical load by charging the E300 from the DC Carport on another Jackery Explorer. If the load on the E300 is 75 Watts or less the E300 will stay almost fully charged. The Jackery (E1000, E500, E440, HLS290, E240 or E160) can supply power until their battery is exhausted. This method will allow you to keep the E300 in a critical place without the need to move it outside to recharge by a Solar Panel or Generator. The other Jackery Explorer unit can then be moved and recharged as needed. The DC charging cable you will need is supplied with the Jackery Explorer 300.The E300 is much more useful than just for power outages and I am discovering more uses every day. The E300 provided power when the wife needed a heating pad while setting in a wheel chair a few days ago. I have a solid state Oscilloscope that the Jackery E300 can power for several hours and that makes one of my best pieces of test equipment truly portable. The E160 and the E300 are used to provide power for my Ham Radio equipment when operating at temporary locations.Two things that would help with my Ham Radio Equipment is the addition of Anderson PowerPole connectors on the DC input and DC output. This would help when charging the E300 and powering my radio equipment from the E300. The ability to turn off the “Auto-power off feature when the draw is under 10 watts” would really be handy. This feature is great for saving the battery but not so good when powering tranceivers that are monitoring an emergency radio frequency. You just might miss your call.For maximum battery power, charge Lithium-ion Batteries every 6 months to compensate for the self discharge and for longer life, charge before going below the 20% charge level.The Jackery Explorer 300 is well worth the price and is expected to provide excellent service for many years.Here are some photos of just a few of the items that the E300 can power.Jackery Explorer 300 Waveform; Heating Pad on Wheelchair; AA & AAA Battery Chargers; Rechargeable lights; Ham Radio Equipment; Jackery Explorer 300 with accessories; AC, DC & USB fans; Solar Charging in Morning Sun; Power lift Chair; Oscilloscope; AC, DC & USB Powered Lights

I’ve been using Jackery products for over 5 years. They offer absolutely one of the best power banks on the market today. So when my previous Jackery started (finally) wearing out (it took 5 yrs of abuse to do that!) , I knew I would replace it with another Jackery.If you are boondocking, nomading, overlanding, this power station definitely is robust enough to go anywhere you want. I’ve used it for months at a time – every single day – on the road, above 8k altitude, at the beach, in the rain, the blazing sun, wretched humidity and brutally cold weather.If you’re looking for a backup power supply for your home, boat, RV, or in the garage, Jackery should be your first and only choice. It always works, always charges, always delivers. It is one of the most reliable pieces of equipment I’ve had the pleasure to own. I am so convinced of its unblinking reliability I started giving Jackery power stations as gifts – because I knew every single person I gift with a Jackery would be completely and totally satisfied with the product’s performance. Yes, it’s that good.Jackery the company is also 100%. I had a reason to contact Jackery about a particular delivery issue with an order and was ASTOUNDED by their customer service. When was the last time you had a seller on Amazon contact you personally, yes a real human over the phone. They quickly and efficiently remedied my problem with no questions asked. I was absolutely blown away by how professional, friendly and prompt all of the personnel were at Jackery.My opinion is that you will never have to contact Jackery about a problem with their products. They ALWAYS WORK. But now I know (personally!) that this company stands behind every aspect of their product’s performance, beginning with the delivery itself. Their attention to my issue was so stand-up, it is the main reason I’m writing this review.Believing in a Jackery product is pretty standard, but believing and TRUSTING in the company behind that product is exceedingly rare in these current times. Jackery deserves its 5-star review from me, has earned it and more importantly, has earned my trust.100% Highly recommend this product and this company.

This power pack answers the mail. I do a lot of camping and this small Jackery is just right for my needs. It charges quickly even with solar panel and my devices also charge quickly. Easy to use and easily portable. Love it.

Great little unit and solar panel. Seems to work well all around! Charges fast and feels solid. Very happy with it.

I bought this a little over 2 years ago to power my telescope mount and accessories. This has been the best battery I’ve found. Relatively light weight and will run all night long and still have power to charge my ipad, iphone and iwatch. I love it so much I got the 1000v2 however I still default to this one due to the weight. For longer trips I’ll take the 1000v2, but for shorter trips, the 300 is always with me. The only negative I’ve found is trying to charge it from a solar panel. It has a finicey charge port and doesn’t work with most 7909 plugs. It does fine with the included wall charger, but the 7909 plugs on most solar panels won’t make a connection. I finally found an adaptor that fits an 8020 connector (which is what the 1000v2 needs) and it’s charging fine now. But I had to buy several before finding the right one. If it wasn’t for that – 5 Stars all the way.

We bought this to use while camping for my husband’s bipod machine and he was able to use it just fine. It still had power by morning. It isn’t too heavy. Our 3 year old toddler asked to carry it. I think it’s good quality and pretty durable.

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EcoFlow announced the Delta 2 power station at IFA Berlin 2022 with the tagline of: “Not Just a Battery.” It was available for purchase on September 16, 2022. After their excellent Delta Pro we reviewed not too long ago for our vacation home, we were very intrigued by what this new product could do, and how it would compare against Goal Zero and Jackery.The Delta 2’s 1,024Wh battery capacity — how long something can run for — and price point puts it right in direct competition with the identically priced Goal Zero Yeti 1000x and Yeti 1000 Core, Jackery Explorer 1000, and its own predecessor, the EcoFlow Delta 1000 — but with one major change. Instead of using Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC), the Delta 2 now uses Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) like its more powerful Delta Pro sibling. There are significant differences between both Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery chemistries that I will detail later.How much energy a battery can store is measured in Wh (Watt-hours), and how much power is used or produced in W (Watts).Goal Zero launched the Yeti 1000 Core power station on July 16, 2021, five weeks after the flagship Yeti 1000x was available for purchase, and the Delta 2 packs more powerful features with its announcement a year later:- LiFePO4 battery chemistry (Pros and Cons to that over NMC)- 1,200W AC charging input– Rapid-charging from 0 to 80% in an unheard of 50 minutes — a claim I personally verified to be accurate— Test #2: 36% to 88% in 32 minutes (4:34pm to 5:06pm)– Fans were VERY loud during that time and significantly got more quiet around the 90% charged mark— If fan noise is important to you because of a tight sleeping quarter, be mindful of that. On the other hand, it would only take 50 minutes to go from 0 to 80% charge. So, charge before you go to sleep.FAN TOO LOUD?You can lower the charging speed from 1200w to 600w via the app, and the fan won’t be as loud.- 500W solar charging input (11-60V @ 15A)- Whopping 15 outlets– AC output at a Continuous 1,800W and Peak of 2,700W– X-Boost output at 2,200W– USB-C at 100W- Mobile app control via WiFi or Bluetooth- Near-instant auto-switching between AC and battery power– Makes it suitable for use as a Standby Power Supply (SPS) during a blackout- Expansion options– Battery capacity expansion to a total of 2,048Wh or 3,040Wh with the Delta 2 Extra Battery (+1,024Wh) or Delta Max Extra Battery (+2,016Wh), respectively— Only the Goal Zero Yeti 1000x (983Wh) has expansion capabilities in this 1,000Wh-battery roundup to a total of 5,783Wh (938Wh + four 1,200Wh Yeti Tanks)– Connectivity with solar panels, the EcoFlow Wave portable air conditioner, and EcoFlow Smart Generator- 5-year warrantyEcoFlow, Goal Zero, and Jackery power stations can be used while simultaneously charging themselves.Sweet Spot: The 1000Wh battery capacity hits the sweet spot for many consumers, including this author, who are looking for the right balance of power and portability. But when it comes to home integration, the more Watt-hours a battery ecosystem offers, the longer one can power a home for during a blackout.PAIRING WITH EXTRA BATTERYI paired the Delta 2 Extra Battery (EB) with this Delta 2 power station. I was happy to see that chaining the EB to the Delta 2 and charging it from the AC wall produced about 1100W of input. This fully charged the EB in about an hour. Without the AC wall, it sipped only about 54W directly from the Delta 2 — this would charge an empty EB from 0 to 100% in 19 hours.When plugged in to the AC wall, the Delta 2’s fans were very loud just like when it charged standalone at 1100-1200W input. Once the Extra Battery was at around 90%, charging dropped to roughly 700W and the Delta 2’s fans lowered manageably quieter.Note: Delta 2 Extra Battery cannot be independently charged. It must be connected to the Delta 2.BATTERY TECHNOLOGYThere has been a lot of debate on whether Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) or Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) is better. Both are Lithium-ion batteries. Goal Zero, Jackery, and most of today’s power station manufacturers use NMC, but why do EcoFlow and Bluetti use LiFePO4 when they are bulkier and heavier? They hold some important advantages over NMC:- Safer, less volatile, and thus cheaper to manufacture- Charge cycle: 1500-2000 (10+ years)– NMC: 20-25% capacity loss after every 500 cycle (6-10 years for up to 2000 cycles, after which capacity is vastly diminished)– EcoFlow claims 3500 cycles before dropping to 80% of original capacity and 6500 to 50%. Those are some VERY optimistic projections that I do not think are accurate in actual usage- Usable in more extreme temperatures (-4F/-20C to 176F/80C). NMC: only 140F/60C max– Check with manufacturer for your battery to be sure- Holds 350-day charge. NMC: 300LiFePO4 batteries are less volatile (safer), more usable in extreme temperatures, and have a higher charge cycle count (battery lifetime) than NMC.CAUTION: Lithium-ion batteries do NOT like to remain discharged at 0% for prolonged periods of time. If you let your battery stay at 0% for too long, you may not be able to charge it again without specialized equipment.CONTINUOUS VS PEAK OUTPUTIt is important to understand the difference between Watts and Watt-Hours. How much power is used or produced is measured in Watts, and how much energy a battery can store is calculated in Watt-Hours. See the “Calculations” section below for more details.How much energy a battery can store is measured in Wh (Watt-hours), and how much power is used or produced in W (Watts).- AC Inverter: Converts battery (DC) power into AC– Delta 2 provides 1,800W continuous output with a 2,700W peak- Peak/Surge (Starting): Nearly every device initially draws extra power to turn on. The highest amount it pulls is the Peak. As long as that number is below 2,700W, it can be STARTED. Examples…– Turns on OK (PEAK under 2,700W):— Freezer starts at 400W (peak), runs at 150W once on– Will NOT turn on (PEAK over 2,700W):— Home AC starts at 4,000W (peak), runs at 1,000W once onMost devices power on at a higher (Peak) wattage than when they are already on (Continuous). Therefore, if its peak exceeds the power station’s max, it may not be able to start- Continuous Output (Running): Once devices are on, as long as they keep drawing less than 1,200W total, they will stay ON until the battery runs out– CONTINUES running (under 1,800W)— 100W TV + 60W laptop = 160W– COULD STOP running (over 1,800W)— Temporary overdrawing beyond 1,800W for a few seconds is okay. A quality BMS will protectively shut down the battery if the surge does not end after a while. Regularly going over for a prolonged time can ruin the battery in the long run— 1,000W machine (2,100W peak) + 300W appliance (500W peak) + 700W appliance (900W peak) = 2,000W. Probably will stay on for a short period—- Add 1,000W mower (1,400W peak) = 2,300W. Battery will definitely shut downCALCULATIONSThe below calculations are rough ESTIMATES as conditions, battery quality, and age can vary. [SORRY: I had to shorten my original review by a LOT (including many calculations) so it could fit here on Amazon.]Time to Charge This 1,024Wh Power Station- Calc: Hours to charge battery = Battery capacity (Wh) / Input Wattage– As battery approaches 75% full, the input charge will increasingly be slowed down to prevent overcharging- AC Wall: 1180W @ 52 mins [1024 Wh / 1180W]- 12V Car Charger– 120W @ 8.6 hrs (at 10A, if car supports it)Charge Time with Solar- Calc: Hours to charge battery = Battery capacity (Wh) / (Panel Wattage x [0.5 or 0.75])– In a perfect lab, solar panels charge at the listed wattage– Expect to only receive 50-75% on a good, sunny day (ie. 75W – 113W for a 150W panel), depending on panel’s age, component quality, and weather- 200W solar panel: as fast as 6.9 hours [1024Wh / (200W x 0.75)]- Underproduction: If a panel is not making enough, adding extra ones can generate a higher, combined output- Overproduction: If the panels make more than the maximum the power station charge port can take, only the max will go throughWatts Used/Produced by a Device- Calc: Watts used or produced by device = Voltage x Amperage- Vacuum with 120V @ 9.5A uses 1,140W- Solar panel with 12V @ 10A can produce up to 120WIdeal Battery Power Station Size- Calc: Battery capacity (Wh) = Watts used by device x Hours needed for / 0.85– 10-15% of power is lost during power conversion- 45W car fridge needed for 8 hours: Minimum 424Wh power station (45W x 8 / 0.85)FINAL THOUGHTSEcoFlow thoroughly impressed us with their Delta Pro power station and quickly added the company to our list of recommended battery providers. Their newest Delta 2, now a LiFePO4 product, further surprised us with 1,200W rapid-charging that took the battery from 0 to 80% in a whopping 50 minutes! Had we not seen that in person, we would have dismissed it as a marketing gimmick, but we were proven wrong. Add to that the ability to have its capacity and features expanded with additional products, and the Delta 2 makes for a VERY compelling choice against Goal Zero’s own Yeti 1000x that is starting to show its age. Jackery, on the other hand, is extremely difficult to recommend against the Delta 2, except that they have excellent customer service and consumer-friendly policies.

After I bought and tried EcoFlow’s excellent Delta Pro not too long ago for our vacation home, I became a fan of the company’s products. I previously was a firm fan of Goal Zero and Jackery and was wowed by the Delta Pro’s features. I was curious to see how the Delta 3 would do.The Delta 3’s 1,024Wh battery capacity — how long something can run for — puts it right in direct competition with the Goal Zero Yeti 1000x and Yeti 1000 Core, Jackery Explorer 1000, and its own predecessor, the EcoFlow Delta 2 — but with one major difference. Instead of using Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC), the Delta 3 uses Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) like its more powerful Delta Pro sibling. There are significant differences between both Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery chemistries that I will detail later.Some tips to keep in mind while reading my review:- How much energy a battery can store is measured in Wh (Watt-hours), and how much power is used or produced in W (Watts).- EcoFlow, Goal Zero, and Jackery power stations can be used while simultaneously charging themselves.Sweet Spot: The 1000Wh battery capacity hits the sweet spot for many consumers, including this author, who are looking for the right balance of power and portability. But when it comes to home integration, the more Watt-hours a battery ecosystem offers, the longer one can power a home for during a blackout.BATTERY TECHNOLOGYThere has been a lot of debate on whether Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) or Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) is better. Both are Lithium-ion batteries. Goal Zero and Jackery used NMC for a long time and only recently switched to LiFePO4 (what EcoFlow and Bluetti had been using for some time). Why use LiFePO4 today? They hold some important advantages over NMC:- Safer, less volatile, and thus cheaper to manufacture- Charge cycle: 2000-5000 (10+ years)– NMC: 20-25% capacity loss after every 500 cycle (6-10 years for up to 2000 cycles, after which capacity is vastly diminished)– EcoFlow claims 3500 cycles before dropping to 80% of original capacity and 6500 to 50%. Each year, this number increases quite a bit as battery technology improves further- Usable in more extreme temperatures (-4F/-20C to 176F/80C). NMC: only 140F/60C max– Check with manufacturer for your battery to be sure- Holds 350-day charge. NMC: 300CAUTION: Lithium-ion batteries do NOT like to remain discharged at 0% for prolonged periods of time. If you let your battery stay at 0% for too long, you may not be able to charge it again without specialized equipment.CONTINUOUS VS PEAK OUTPUTIt is important to understand the difference between Watts and Watt-Hours. How much power is used or produced is measured in Watts, and how much energy a battery can store is calculated in Watt-Hours. See the “Calculations” section below for more details.How much energy a battery can store is measured in Wh (Watt-hours), and how much power is used or produced in W (Watts).- AC Inverter: Converts battery (DC) power into AC– Delta 3 provides 1,800W continuous output with a 2,600W peak (up to 3,600W with EF’s “X-Boost”)- Peak/Surge (Starting): Nearly every device initially draws extra power to turn on. The highest amount it pulls is the Peak. As long as that number is below 2,600W, it can be STARTED. Examples…– Turns on OK (PEAK under 2,600W):— Freezer starts at 400W (peak), runs at 150W once on– Will NOT turn on (PEAK over 2,600W):— Home AC starts at 4,000W (peak), runs at 1,000W once onMost devices power on at a higher (Peak) wattage than when they are already on (Continuous). Therefore, if its peak exceeds the power station’s max, it may not be able to start- Continuous Output (Running): Once devices are on, as long as they keep drawing less than 1,800W total, they will stay ON until the battery runs out– CONTINUES running (under 1,800W)— 100W TV + 60W laptop = 160W– COULD STOP running (over 1,800W)— Temporary overdrawing beyond 1,800W for a few seconds is okay. A quality BMS will protectively shut down the battery if the surge does not end after a while. Regularly going over for a prolonged time can ruin the battery in the long run— 1,000W machine (2,100W peak) + 300W appliance (500W peak) + 700W appliance (900W peak) = 2,000W. Probably will stay on for a short period—- Add 1,000W mower (1,400W peak) = 3,000W. Battery will definitely shut downCALCULATIONSThe below calculations are rough ESTIMATES as conditions, battery quality, and age can vary. [SORRY: I had to shorten my original review by a LOT (including many calculations) so it could fit here on Amazon.]Time to Charge This 1,024Wh Power Station- Calc: Hours to charge battery = Battery capacity (Wh) / Input Wattage– As battery approaches 75% full, the input charge will increasingly be slowed down to prevent overcharging- AC Wall: 1,500W @ 41 mins [1024 Wh / 1500W]- 12V Car Charger– 120W @ 8.6 hrs (at 10A, if car supports it)Charge Time with Solar- Calc: Hours to charge battery = Battery capacity (Wh) / (Panel Wattage x [0.5 or 0.75])– In a perfect lab, solar panels charge at the listed wattage– Expect to only receive 50-75% on a good, sunny day (ie. 75W – 113W for a 150W panel), depending on panel’s age, component quality, and weather- 200W solar panel: as fast as 6.9 hours [1024Wh / (200W x 0.75)]- Underproduction: If a panel is not making enough, adding extra ones can generate a higher, combined output- Overproduction: If the panels make more than the maximum the power station charge port can take, only the max will go throughWatts Used/Produced by a Device- Calc: Watts used or produced by device = Voltage x Amperage- Vacuum with 120V @ 9.5A uses 1,140W- Solar panel with 12V @ 10A can produce up to 120WIdeal Battery Power Station Size- Calc: Battery capacity (Wh) = Watts used by device x Hours needed for / 0.85– 10-15% of power is lost during power conversion- 45W car fridge needed for 8 hours: Minimum 424Wh power station (45W x 8 / 0.85)FINAL THOUGHTSEcoFlow thoroughly impressed me with their Delta Pro power station and quickly added the company to my list of recommended battery providers. Their newest Delta 3, a LiFePO4 product, further surprised us (well, not as impactful as when the Delta Pro came out) with 1,500W rapid-charging that took the battery from 0 to 80% in a whopping 30+ minutes! Had I not seen that in person, I would have dismissed it as a marketing gimmick, but knowing how good power stations are today, that is not surprising any more. Add to that the ability to have the Delta 3’s capacity and features expanded with additional products, and the Delta 3 makes for a VERY compelling choice against Goal Zero’s own Yeti product line that is starting to show its age. Jackery, on the other hand, is extremely difficult to recommend against the Delta 3, except that they have excellent customer service and consumer-friendly policies.

This works perfectly for me to run my satellite tv and lamp when power goes out. Had to use last week and impressed. It will run about 5 hours with tv and light. Very easy to connect. I might size up in the future but I don’t lose power that often for long lengths of time. It’s easy to charge and very compact , I am a senior citizen so pulling cords and dealing with gas generators is not something I want to tackle.

I purchased the Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 during the Early Black Friday Discount period in November 2025 to help during the expected power outages this Winter. The biggest reason for this purchase is my great experience with the other Jackery Explorers that my family have been using for the past five years. All of my other units are still working as expected and are still at peak performance. Last year we had some rotating blackouts and I wanted to add another quick charging unit to my mix. I like the Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 enough that this is my second E1000 V2. I purchased the 1st one last spring before the Summer storms from Jackery.The 1500 Watt inverter is large enough to power almost all of your kitchen counter equipment and the light weight will let you position the E1000 V2 wherever you need it. I like multiple units as this requires fewer extension cords and you can be solar charging some while using others. The E1000 V2 is just the right size for me as it has light weight, fast charging and enough battery size to complete most operations. You can easily double the battery capacity if needed by connecting a 12 Volt 100AH LiFePO4 battery to the Solar Input. The 12 Volt battery will give you 100 watts of charge to extend the battery run time. You can use this if Solar is not available or on cloudy days. You will need to recharge the Battery with a separate charger after use.One of the reasons that I chose the Jackery Explorer line is that they are reliable self contained units and do not require other equipment to operate. Some of the competition requires smart phones with special applications to use all of the features. If you have a wide area power outage it is better to have each piece of your emergency equipment able to stand alone. It is somewhat discouraging to see some of the new Jackery units requiring a smart phone for some of their features.If you live in a area where power interruptions happen, then you will find that a Jackery Explorer 1000 V2 will just make things a lot better for your family.Keep the charge topped off every 3 months and it will be ready when you need it.Note the E1000 V2 will not except a charge if the display reads 100% even after setting for enough time for the internal self discharge to drop the charge below 100%.

Not bad, not bad at all! It was incredibly well boxed in strong cardboard and, which for items like this tells me the seller is someone who is serious about their products and how well their products present to their buyers.I’ve used much smaller power banks in the past and they’ve all been pretty reasonable, but I spend more time outdoors and needed to run more electrical units like a 1500 watt room heater, cooling fans and the ability to recharge my phone, Drone batteries, emergency battery powered jumper cables, tire inflater, etc. This is a quiet unit right around 30 dB when running or charging which is incredibly quiet, close to a quiet whisper which is very respectable IMHO especially when sleeping, listening to music at a low volume or out hunting.After unboxing the Explorer, I plugged it in to completely charge it before use as is suggested in the instructions. It came with 79% charged, so getting to 100% took only a few minutes. The app you can download has an Emergency charging option that significantly decreases the charging time which is an A+ especially on a tight schedule.I tested the USB ports to make sure they were all functioning properly, which they were. It has 3 AC inputs which is perfect for my present needs. I tested my 1500 watt Space Heater going from fan only to the first heater (750 watt) option, then to the 2nd heater (1500 watt) option and all went very smooth. The second test was to assess the ability for the, up to 3000 watt surge, as is needed in heaters and/or small 1500 watt compressors (you need to know that some types of motors may require more than the 3000 surge watts for startup and choose accordingly.) Starting the heater on HI option II (1500 watts) right off the bat showed the Explorer output climb only 1875 watts then fall to the heaters running watts of 1450.As for funtionability, everything went perfectly as described. The LED panel looks very impressive, bright and is very professionally done. It has a power saving option set at default in case you forget about it and will turn itself off after 12 hours. This option can be changed if wanted. It appears to be built very solid in case it is accidently dropped, etc. There is also a round inch or so in diameter LED light on the front panel to help one see really well even in complete darkness. There are 3 light settings: low, high and SOS modes and believe me, the light is extremely bright. If you enjoy seeing circles, it’ll get you there.There’s a cigarette port charging option as well as a DC recharging port that can be utilized from your vehicle’s cigarette port and of course there’s the standard AC recharging port as well.I was fortunate to have purchased it and the carrying bag for 41% off and compared to the other well-made generators I researched, feel the buy was an excellent choice. At first, I thought $50 bucks for the carrying bag was a bit much, but after receiving it, I’m very impressed with how well and thought out the bag is, so I am very satisfied and feel the $50 was reasonable.Overall, I give the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station and Carrying Bag a solid 5 Stars for everything I’ve mentioned above. As for commenting on any Cons, I feel I’d only be nitpicking so I won’t waste either of our times.

I had the jackery 240 for five years and it worked great. upgrading to this 1000 v2. had it for over a month now and it works great. I can run my microwave coffee maker watch TV run a fan. Keep the lights on love how it only takes an hour and a half to charge it to 100%. When I take it camping, I can power everything all day long and all night long and then I plug it into my generator for an hour and a half and it’s fully charged and ready to go or I can use my solar panels.

handy portable battery generator. plenty of battery generators out there right now and so many of them have plenty of capacity but lack in power output. it is capable of powering everything from small electronics to a small mobile DJ setup that included 2 powered 1000w speakers for outdoor wedding ceremonies. it’s also powered a pancake air compressor with no problems. it’s the perfect size for me as well; a good balance of capacity, output, and weight.

I bought this portable power station for camping trips and unexpected outages, and it’s exceeded my expectations. It charges quickly, powerful, about 80% in two hours and I can run multiple devices at once without any issues with no noise. The design is compact and super easy to carry, yet it feels sturdy and well made. The built-in light is brighter than I expected, and the SOS feature adds real peace of mind when I’m outdoors. I’ve used it to power my phone, laptop, and even a small fan with no problems at all. If you’re looking for a dependable little backup power source, this is the one.

The M82 portable supply gives a quick charge in a relatively short amount of time. It can charge multiple devices at one time. Its lite in weight and small so i can bring it fishing to charge my phone, radio, fan or whatever else i need. It has two plug outputs w/ one having a prong and one without. Four USB ports, two of those are fast charging, a type C and a DC output but haven’t used that one yet. Has a flashlight built in with three levels thar have come in handy at night when I’ve used outside. When I charged my Laptop, the internal fan kept the power station from getting hot. Charged my laptop from 83% to 100% in under 20 to 30 min which was good for me. Over all I’m very happy with it so far and am looking into getting solar panels next to recharge the station when out all day. Worth the money compared to other power stations that are a bit costly.

I picked up this little power station because I wanted something simple for camping and small projects. It is pretty compact and easy to carry, kind of like a chunky lunchbox. The design is nothing fancy but it feels sturdy enough to toss in the car without worrying. I like that it has a regular plug plus USB ports so I can charge a mix of stuff.I used it to keep my phone, a small fan, and a light going on a weekend trip. It handled all that without any drama. The fan only ran a few hours but honestly that is expected since it is a small unit. Charging it back up was simple with the wall plug, though I might grab a solar panel down the line.There are a couple small cons. The battery does not last long if you plug in bigger things, so do not expect it to power a fridge or anything crazy. The little screen is also kind of plain and does not give a lot of info. Still, for basic stuff it does the trick.Overall, I am happy with it for what it is. It makes camping and power outages less of a headache and gives me a backup without taking up a ton of space. It is light enough to carry around and easy to figure out. If you just need power for phones, lights, and other small gear, this thing gets the job done.

All is ok, very dependable and easy to use even it is small. It gives power up to the very last charged. Slightly pricey compared to other mini solar generator and little bit slow in terms of charging. Overall everything is ok but i need more way bigger in terms of my needs and wants.

I got this in August 2024 and it is only now January 2025 and it doesn’t seem to be working correctly. I just tried to use it to power my laptop while it itself is plugged in and it was fine for a little while but all of a sudden stopped doing anything and won’t power the laptop any longer. I have the Marbero battery plugged in and I pressed the Power button and then pressed the Outlet button. Like I said, it was fine, the blue battery bars were full and the red plug picture lit up. Now the blue battery bars is only showing one, it’s blinking, and when I try and turn on the Outlet button it blinks red quickly but doesn’t do anything. I’ve checked the outlet this device is plugged into and it’s working fine and other things that are plugged into the same outlet are working no problem.I originally gave this a great review and I thought it was great and very helpful but it hasn’t even been a year and I’ve only used it I think two other times (aside from when I first got it to test it out) so I’m really annoyed by this. Below is my previous review.I work from home so that means that I need to have my modem/router and laptop plugged in and getting juice for the entire time I’m working. Thankfully, my shifts are only two hours at a time and neither my router nor laptop are all that power-hungry. But any time that I’m not able to work that’s time that I’m not getting paid for and that’s obviously a problem. My power has gone out more than once while I’ve been working so I’ve been looking for something like this for a while and it happened again recently so I decided enough was enough. I got this hoping that I can prevent losing any work time (and money.)I’ve looked at other, similar power stations, but they were either way too expensive, way too big/overkill for my needs, or both. This one was inexpensive and had a coupon and it seems to be able to do what I need. I especially like that it has regular outlets for things that have two or three prongs (like my modem/router). In addition to that it’s got multiple USB ports, a USB C port (for my laptop), and even has a port where you can plug in a car charger (it also includes the car charger adapter thing). In addition to that, there is a big flashlight that is nice and bright and has three brightness levels and an SOS mode. If you do use the flashlight keep in mind that aside from that eating up power from the device, the brightness that you have it set to will determine how long you’re able to use it. In other words, if you have it at the brightest level you won’t be able to use it as long as if you have it at the dimmest level. The same thing goes for what you’re charging with it. If you’re using it to charge a phone you will get more use out of it than if you’re using it to power a computer. Different devices use different amounts of power so it’s hard to say how much of a charge you will get from what you’re using it for.The entire device is quite small, smaller than I realized when purchasing it, and is also very light. I think it would be useful to have when road-tripping, camping, backpacking, etc. because of how tiny and portable it is.I also want to point out that you can get a compatible solar panel to use with this which can help charge it and recharging it via a wall outlet will bring you up to around 80% in about two hours. Now, there are others out there that will charge to around 80% in less time, but they’re also quite a bit more money. This one also has these safety features that I wanted to point out: Short-circuit Protection, Low-voltage Protection, Over-current Protection, Over-voltage Protection, Over-load Protection. So in simple terms, you don’t need to worry about it lol.

I got this portable power station to send to my family in Venezuela, where power cuts happen often, and it’s been a real help for them. It charges fast and holds power for a good amount of time. They’ve been able to plug in phones, small fans, and even a lamp during long blackouts without any issues.It’s lightweight, easy to carry, and simple to use just press the buttons and it’s ready to go. The display shows how much battery is left, which is super convenient. For places with constant power outages, this little unit really makes a difference.

Works well. Charges everything. And all ports work. Light is pretty bright and all around great product. Small and light weight. Consumes as much power as you need and charges pretty quick. 5 day camping trip had my phone, Ear buds, several flashlights and charged it all on a m18 5ah bat.

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I ordered this 550W Power Station to use camping, in case of power outages and for craft shows, where I want to run LED light panels. The first thing I noticed is that I can’t use two of my DeWalt 4AH batteries together, because the bodies of the battery are wider and will not fit in the power station side by side. I can use one 5AH (narrow body) and one 4AH (wide body) and this works just fine. I tested running a 32″ smart TV and a small fan, which were pulling around 40-45 watts, and the unit worked just fine and battery voltage slowly ticked down from 20.4 volts to around 18 volts over the course of about 2 hours. I would imagine running electrical items pulling 200-500 volts would drain the batteries very quickly. Also – my biggest complaint, the internal fan is VERY LOUD (see my video)! This may limit how useful this Power Station is for camping overnight, as the fan kicks on about every 5-10 minutes. Overall, this Power Station will suit my purposes just fine, but just keep in mind the loud fan if you plan to use this when camping or in an environment where noise is a consideration.

This is a handy addition to my cordless tool set. I use it to charge everything from phones, lights, etc. I have even powered a laptop. I haven’t used it with power tools but suspect it will work in a pinch. The light is a nice addition. It’s compact and light weight and will be good for any power outages too. Time will tell how long it lasts but overall i am quite happy with this product.

1st unit shipped had a loose screen inside the unit, when you lightly shake it you can hear that the circuit board was loose and screw was rattling. This is a serious safety issue with 550 watts of power. The box was sealed and it was a new unit, so it was a manufacturing issue.Replacement unit came next day as a used unit, with scratches on the top, and the box was opened and lightly mangled.I returned the unit, since I paid for a new unit, not a used one. 2 things were not acceptable with the design, #1 the battery holders were 2 close to each other, so I can only use one new physically larger 8AH battery, with a physically smaller 9AH battery next to it, no space for 2 larger 8AH batteries. I ran a quick test for a small 40 watt load of LED lamp, well below the 550 watt rating, and the super loud fan would repeatably kick on every so many minutes. #2 This fan is too loud for indoor use, if I used it to power a TV during an outage. Summary: like the fact that it is 550 watt and pure sine wave, but the design needs to correct these 2 issues. When working the fan is too loud, the product spec does not show the decibels from fan. In comparison, the original Milwaukee 175 watt unit runs super quiet, granted much smaller wattage.I ordered a different unit, from another supplier, My time is also valuable and I should not test units for Amazon and play the return game, over and over, where is the quality control?

Works great out of the box, but when time for actual use, had some trouble turning on. Eventually worked after some manual manipulation.

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Worked great to power my LED Christmas lights. The lights were on for about 5 hours and the battery was only at 50%.Very convenient and the flashlight is very bright. Very compact and portable. Going to order another one just to have in case of power outages.

I occasionally need to use my jig saw where no outlet is available. I did not want to to buy the tool only, so I gave this option a try. Works like a champ with the jig saw. Also use to run a fan to cool riding lawn mowers before covering them. I have used it with Dewalt batteries and compatibles. I would recommend to a friend.

The inverter works electrically, and there are no issues with that. But it has an absolutely WEAK grip on the battery! By that I mean the locking arms on the Ryobi battery barely connect with the inverter, and it would be very easy for it to fall off. I can just barely, carefully pick it up with the battery attached, but if I were to swing it at all, it would fall loose. Unlike any of my Ryobi power tools, which have significantly better “shelves” (for lack of a better term) for the locking arms of the battery to lock onto.If the manufacturer revises this slightly, they’d have a real winner on their hands here. Electrically it’s great.

So far so good. I have this sitting on the hood of an 81 Toyota pickup for the past 3 weeks in Phoenix. It has dealt with the heat no problem, made it through two thunderstorms, and has kept the battery topped up. I usually start the truck once every weekend, and let it run for an hour or so to charge, so this saves me the trouble. Easy to use, plug and play essentially, just stuck it to the hood, and ran the wires through the front grille. For as inexpensive as it is, it has held up well. Indicator light is difficult to see during the day, but works properly. And most importantly it has not overcharged, or discharged the battery.

This charger Kit is a compact and practical tool for keeping 12V batteries charged in cars, motorcycles, boats, RVs, and more. I set it up on my motorcycle during winter storage, and it kept the battery topped off without overcharging.It’s portable and waterproof, so I can leave it mounted outside without worry. The built-in charge controller protects against overcharging and reverse current. I clipped it to the battery using the included cable adapters and let sunlight do the rest—all without needing tools or manual monitoring.The 7.5-watt panel provides a gentle but steady charge. It won’t revive a dead battery quickly, but it’s great for maintaining a healthy battery over time. I like that it’s small enough to store easily when not in use.One thing to note: for regularly charging a fully dead battery, you’ll still need a traditional charger. This kit works best for maintaining charge, not emergency boost.Overall, the POWOXI solar trickle charger is a well-designed, low-effort maintenance tool. It’s durable, easy to use, and ideal for keeping batteries topped up over long storage periods.

Works great!

Does a real good job of keeping my Motorhome cabin battery charged. Could use a longer cord or an optional extension.

Works great. Simple instructions

This has been keeping my 2 boat batteries fully charged going on 3 years. I have it zip-tied to the top of the T-Top and continuously clipped to the posts of the 2 batteries.

I have a truck with all the bells and whistles. I don’t drive it that often. After a week or so the voltage drops to 12.3, which over time, wears that battery down. There were more times where it sat longer and all I got was the dreaded “click”. This solved the problem. I have a 2018 Ram Limited and it fits perfectly on the dash and the leg that hold it up goes right into the place I normally put sunglasses. I park under a carport and enough light gets to it to give at least a little current, which for the last few weeks, has been enough to maintain voltage. I have been seeing upper 13 volts in the afternoon. Not sure what the battery starts at in the morning though.

Excellent charger for my Can-AM Spyder battery. Nice not to have to run cords to a trickle charger

The Voltset 12V Solar Battery Charger – 20W is exactly what I was looking for. It feels solid and well built, with quality materials and sturdy connectors. Setup was quick, and it immediately started delivering a steady charge. I’m using it to maintain my car battery while the vehicle is in storage, and it’s doing the job perfectly—no more dead battery worries after sitting for weeks. Reliable, simple, and effective. Highly recommended for anyone needing a dependable solar maintainer.

This one worked great after trying two other ones that either drained my car battery or was hard to install outside. I wanted it for my F150 that isnt driven often I has a dash cam and a parasitic slow voltage loss somewhere. Things to know solar chargers really need to have direct light to panel, even mounting inside a car on dashboard will lose 2 to 4 volts. On a typical day about 20 volts come from the panel. As someone else mentioned going through the controler it does lose 2 volts so now 18 volts leaves controler to battery. I was getting 1.5 amps to battery. Controller i feel works well shutting panel off at night and not allowing a power drain. Seams to keep battery at a constant 12.8 volts for me. I have never had charger say fully charged even with car running. I actually moaned mine to the rear bed and ran wires under car to inside visor for my controler and hard wired to battery.

I purchased to trickle / maintain my generator battery. I hooked up the leads to a DEAD battery, “set it and forget it” IYKYK!!I don’t know how long it took or exactly when in the last four weeks, but yesterday the Charged Light was glowing. Generator fired right up. Impressive!I have the panel on a southern exposure. I live in a neighborhood with several old, established, very tall trees. So the panel is not in direct sunlight for too long. But the Solar light is lit all day.My generator is stored in a plastic yard storage box so the electronics are protected from the rain. Solar panel is mounted to the side of the box and lives there rain or shine. No issues.I found this was a good value for the money and it exceeded my expectations.

This was my first (& second & third) Solar panel and definitely aided in my learning experience! The 30W panel with MPPT worked exactly as advertised. It trickle charged my LiFePO4 battery as expected, and the easy mount was great to work with! So why 4 stars?First, there are no specifications provided for the MPPT controller. Granted, support was amazing and sent me the full spec sheet but some of that information should be included here, up-front. Primarily, the description needs to include what the max solar load the MPPT controller can support (50W). This leads me to my second reason — there is very little room to grow!If you’re looking for that slow trickle charger with manual feedback, this is perfect! However, I found that, in real-world use, I needed 80-100W of solar power to do what I needed so this controller just wouldn’t cut it for me (had to buy another unit instead).Overall, while knowing what I know now, I would have never purchased this FOR MY PROJECT. But it doesn’t change the facts about this unit — it is a good product with a great company backing it (I should know – I have 2x 30W panels and a 20W panel in use!).Summary:Pros:- Good build.- Long power cords with SAE connectors.- Lightweight, angled mounting hardware.- MPPT controller works as advertised.- Great for trickle-charging batteries [for long-term storage].- GREAT customer support!Cons:- No real room for growth.- Company doesn’t sell JUST panels (must be in a kit).- Controller doesn’t offer any remote monitoring.

We have several of these solar panels & use them to keep batteries charging in our motorhome, golf cart, and old bronco that sits a lot. Works great. Good value.

This Voltset 12V solar charger is perfect for maintaining my vehicle and trailer batteries. It’s easy to set up, waterproof, and keeps the charge steady even on cloudy days. Great quality and peace of mind for off-grid or parked vehicles!

Exceptional product. The unit and the controller worked far better than I could ever imagine. Self programming. Love it. Would buy again….

Works great when hardwired to the battery but not using the provided clamp connections. Size is great; it fits nicely in my 14-foot boat… Update it quit charging after a month of being installed but seller was very prompt and sent a replacement right away…

I purchased the SOLPERK Solar Panel Kit 20W 12V, Solar Battery Trickle Charger Maintainer to charge the battery on my lawn tractor, which sits in a shed without electric service. So, the battery didn’t seem to maintain a full charge between uses and sometimes wouldn’t turn the engine over. I installed this yesterday to help maintain the lawn tractor battery in full capacity. The installation is pretty simple, with a bracket to hold the solar panel provided. Just a note, the bracket can only be mounted in a horizontal position to support the solar panel and provide directional control for the panel to face the sun. Installing the bracket vertically, will only allow the solar panel to be turned left and right and will be perpendicular to the sun if mounted on a vertical post or wall. There is about 6′ of wiring to the controller which connects to the panel. The controller requires no programming by the user. Connect the controller to the 12V battery (battery clamps provided with unit) then plug it in to the solar panel and three lights will tell you everything. The blue light (on top of the others) tells you the panel is in the sunlight and providing normal voltage. The second light is red and will tell you that it is charging the battery. The third light (green) appears only when the battery is charged, which means the battery has 14.2 volt charge. It comes with a set of wires to actually screw down on battery posts. So far, the unit seems to be working and has charged my 12V battery fully! No need to remove the connections when charged, as the controller will prevent it from overcharging the battery. I don’t know about longevity of the product, the controller is supposed to be waterproof but I keep it inside with the lawn tractor. Other than keeping the solar panel clean with a damp towel, and the battery clamps clean, there isn’t much more maintenance required, the instructions say! So far, I do like the unit and being able to keep my lawn tractor battery at full charge! Easy installation!

I’ve gone through my share of flimsy “solar trickle chargers” that look like they’ll disintegrate the first time you sneeze on them. This SOLPERK 20W panel is the real deal – the first one that actually feels like it was built by people who use tools in the real world.Build quality (5/5)• Frame is thick aluminum, corners are clean, no sharp edges.• The junction box is sealed tight and the gasket looks legit – this thing is genuinely waterproof.• Wiring is the star of the show: 14 AWG silicone-jacketed leads that stay flexible even in Florida summer heat. No cheap vinyl that cracks after six months.• All the plastic parts (SAE plugs, controller housing, alligator clips) feel substantial – zero creaking or flex when you squeeze them.Performance (5/5)Hooked it straight to my boat’s group-27 battery that sits in the driveway. In full Florida sun it pushes a solid 1.1–1.3 A into a half-dead battery. Two days later the battery was floating at 13.6 V and has stayed there for weeks. Zero parasitic drain at night thanks to the blocking diode in the controller.ControllerThe included 10A waterproof PWM controller is simple but bulletproof. Bright LEDs tell you exactly what’s happening: sun → charging → full. Cigarette lighter plug, alligator clips, AND ring terminals in the box – everything you need.Packaging (-0.5 star, still 5/5 overall)Amazon dropped it off in its original retail box with zero additional padding. Box took a beating and had a couple of corner dents, but the panel itself was unharmed thanks to the thick foam inserts SOLPERK used. Honestly, I’d rather have a tougher panel than pretty cardboard.Bottom line: If you need a set-and-forget 20W maintainer for a car, boat, tractor, gate opener, or deer feeder, grab this one. At this price point nothing else even comes close in build quality. Already ordered a second one for the RV.Highly recommended – SOLPERK just earned a permanent spot on my “buy again” list.

This Solar Panel Kit 20W 12V is an absolutely brilliant solution for keeping the batteries in my boat and RV perfectly topped off during storage and between uses! It provides reliable, worry-free maintenance power without needing external AC power.The kit is incredibly comprehensive and high-quality. The 20W panel is robust, weatherproof, and generates enough power to effectively act as a Solar Battery Trickle Charger Maintainer, ensuring my batteries never drop below a safe charge level.The inclusion of the Upgrade Controller is fantastic. It intelligently regulates the charging process, preventing overcharging and protecting my batteries, which extends their lifespan significantly. The clear indicators make it easy to monitor the charge status.I especially love the Adjustable Mount Bracket. This allowed me to easily position the panel for maximum sun exposure on the roof of my boat dock and the side of my RV, optimizing its performance. The quick-connect cables made hooking it up to my Boat, Car, RV, and Motorcycle batteries completely effortless.If you own any seasonal or infrequently used vehicles like a Marine craft, classic car, or RV, this kit is an essential investment. It provides ultimate peace of mind knowing your battery will always be ready to go when you are

Charged my dead battery in a a few hours. My quad was low and would not start hooked up for 2 hours in the evening next day was cloudy but still got a charge. Plan on mounting it on the equipment shed and running to various piece of equipment.

*** update*** one of my best purchases! Changed it from four stars to five because I had not had it very long. This thing is fantastic! I have an older 2000 4 Runner where if I don’t have a stronger battery like an AMD or EFG the battery is dead in three days without driving. There’s a constant known drain on these Toyota’s. The stronger batteries last about three weeks before they start to slowly disintegrate in charging. After having to get a second EFG battery the mechanic down the street told me to get a solar charger. I read lots of reviews and this is the one that I decided on. I had my portable jumper with me today prepared for the battery to not be working because I literally have not driven it in at least three months! I thought no way!?? But yes, it started up like a perfect brand new battery. I brought the charger on my errands because I thought maybe when I stopped it will discharge but no, it started right up again! I love this thing! Remember if you’re gonna let your car sit to have a full tank of gas for the Health of the tank*****I like that the size is not overly obtrusive, and it’s got plenty of length in the cords which is a huge plus for me as it doesn’t limit where and how I decide to connect the solar panel to my battery. That being said, I have an older 2000 Toyota 4Runner and it’s one of the models that does not work with the cigarette lighter which my sister said to use. Her husband used to have a collection of cars including Ferraris and $400,000 Porsches etc. all on trickle chargers but unfortunately I tried that mode and it will only connect while the engine is running which defeats the purpose! The small clamps are covered in cheap plastic and just barely fit around my battery terminals but they seem to work and send a signal. The third option doesn’t look like it goes with my traditional type of (EFB) battery even if I unscrew the bolts and put it underneath. I’m not sure so I’m going to have to ask my mechanic because the kind that could just attach to your terminals without clamps. I could leave on and just disconnect and connect at will. The photos show a different type of battery for that straight wire connection so it looks like I am stuck with the clamps. I bought a 4 pack of round Dyi…?(you can find it by searching rubber coated magnets ) that won’t rust or hurt my car and actually attach strongly to car. I read a lot of reviews on a lot of different magnets and many of these magnets won’t even stick to stainless steel. You can’t really attach them to this all on their own so what I did was I glued two of the magnets that are the exact size of the suction cups and added them to one end/side of the back of the board. This magnetized the board very strongly to the top of my roof and I was able to put up an angle on my roof rack. (See pictures ) It’s not going anywhere! I don’t know if I would want to attach it to my window as I’m not a big believer in suction cups holding in extreme circumstances like the magnets would . I have every confidence that these magnets will work through my car cover when I put that on. I sure wish I could’ve used the cigarette lighter but cannot so don’t expect it to necessarily work on your car or think that it’s defective because it doesn’t light up on your model. It’s charging right now so I will get back in a week or two to see if it stays fully charged. I know some people are recommending that you buy a battery status contraption for another 40+ dollars that if you get Bluetooth and you stand within 30 feet of your car it will give you the status of your battery health. I don’t know if I need to go to that extreme. It’s for a car that I don’t drive that often, either of them that often, so I always have to worry about the battery. I sure hope for the price that this last for a while and from some reviews it seems to kind of be hit or miss so check the status light fairly frequently.

UPDATE: My initial review of this Suner Power BC-12W-Pro solar battery charger was one star, because it just sat there and did nothing and neither I nor Amazon could get any response from Suner. I suspect that Amazon didn’t really contact Suner, because once Suner saw my review they contacted me and have been VERY responsive, even on nights and weekends. Mason of Suner Power walked me through some very simple tests requiring nothing more than a digital voltmeter and some sunshine and explained where I had erred. His diligence, my patience, the tests, and my better understanding of how to use and what to expect from a small solar panel resolved every issue efficiently and gave me faith in the company and its products.The initial problem with the panel was that it refused to even detect any of four automotive batteries I hooked it directly to via Suner’s battery clamps. Their instructions didn’t make it clear that the panel must be in sunshine just to detect a battery. Once Mason explained that to me, the panel came alive in the sun as verified by its informative brightly blinking LED.The next problem was that the panel still couldn’t detect a fully charged battery, let alone a marginally charged one. The third and most frustrating problem was that I could not contact Suner Power. The support and technical email links on their website did not work and Amazon’s call to Suner on my behalf got no response in more than a week. When frustration morphed into anger, I ripped Suner Power a new one in a one-star review here. THAT got immediate, clear, very helpful, and ultimately very effective responses from Suner. That bumped my rating to two stars, but I still couldn’t get any … you know … CHARGING from my charger.Suner/Mason then very generously sent me a pre-tested replacement and has continued to work closely with me to perform simple, sensible performance tests on both the original and replacement panels. Still, many hours of comparison on multiple vehicles in various stages of charge in various lighting conditions produced negligible charging.I have graduate degrees in engineering including many courses in electronics. I’ve been an avid automotive DIYer for many decades. I’ve installed big rooftop solar systems on two RVs and fixed automotive electrical problems that left me stranded and subsequently stumped dealers and independent garages. Yet this time I was stumped. Where does that leave the average consumer?I finally found the “secret” to making the panels work: Hook them up and let them sit in blazing sun for half an hour. Only then did the voltage start to climb, ultimately to a reassuring 13V or so. Once that happened, I switched panels and the second one, the one that initially couldn’t detect a battery, quickly detected the battery and hit 13V. I anticipate that the Suner Power 12W panel will work even better on the small 18aH jet ski battery mine is intended for.At this point I suggested to Mason that adding comments addressing these three additional caveats in their otherwise thorough instructions might save him and his customers a lot of time and angst:1. Even for a panel to simply detect a battery, the panel must be in sunshine.2. A quick operational test is insufficient. It may take up to an hour for a panel to boost a fully operational but marginally charged automotive battery’s voltage to 13 volts, even in bright sunshine.3. To contact Suner Power, customers must manually type [email protected] or [email protected] into an email address window. Clicking on those links on the Suner Power website does not work.My only remaining dilemma was how many stars Suner has earned at this point. Just 3, because even though the panel works fine now, an initial glitch and shortcomings in the instructions thwarted the anticipated no-brainer plug and play? Naah … maybe 4 because it now works due to my better understanding? OTOH, how about 5 because of Mason’s outstanding, and these days rare, support? Yeah, let’s do 5, and hope that Suner Power adds a couple of comments to their instructions. That’s a cheap and hopefully helpful fix.

I purchased this solar charger 15 months ago. It worked flawlessly until recently where is stopped functioning. I sent a note to Suner Power where they were very responsive. Frank at Suner Power is currently working on getting me a replacement unit. The warranty period is 12 months, but they are doing there best for a replacement. I would purchase again based on there resposiveness in helping me. Update Suner Power shipped me a new unit. Great Company to deal with. Very responsive.

For my Jeep that gets driven only once a week. I use it as a battery tender, keep it plugged into the unswitched cargo area 12 volt plug. Solid green light tells you when the batter is fully charged, and the circuit shuts off to prevent overcharging supposedly. Well, my battery has not exploded yet, so I guess it works. 4 stars because the suction cups do an OK job of holding this to the window. I’ve accidently hit the roll down switch for the window a couple times, and the suction cups did break away from the panel, that’s better than breaking entirely. Overall I think it works, and hopefully will prolong the battery life, the Jeep has 2 batteries.

i maintain a lot of vehicles for myself and family. many sit for months on end like atvs, motorcycles, heavy equipment, trailers with dump and winches, and extra or project vehicles.it’s way too many batteries to let sit and die and then have to replace year after year.I’ve bought around 15 of these chargers over the last 5 years and they all still work great! keeping the batteries in great shape and vehicles ready to work or play! I’ve built a few mounts to sheds or storage units and ran extensions to reach anywhere i need to go. it’s nice to plug them in after use and forget about it.

I bought it for the lower price, safety features and positive reviews. I am impressed by its quality and usefulness. I am a van lifer and this jump starter is a must have! It jumps my van battery faster than using another vehicle does. It’s super simple to use, fast, safe and reliable. I was told to get one that is twice the price but couldn’t afford it. This one is just as good and does the job perfectly. If you’re considering purchasing this jump starter I highly recommend it.

When I took the AstroAI S8 out of the packaging, I looked at the unit and said to myself “you’re kidding me this will never work but whatev’s I’ll give it a try”. Boy was I wrong, this jump starter nails it every time.Early am, I took my dogs to the beach, returned, opened the lift gate, the pups jumped in and that was it, out of nowhere the battery died…..literally nothing was working. Got a jump and was back on the road. Back home, left it over night same thing. Luckily, I thought this would be a good time to buy a jump starter, cause you never know. I’d been toying with it for a while and already have a tire inflator/pressure monitor as a ‘just in case’. Honestly, I didn’t expect this to happen again but it did.My car is only a few years old, it’s a BMW X5 4.0i. The jump charger not only needs to be able to crank & spark the engine but power-up all the monitors/heads-up display/driving/safety/management/seat passenger detectors/climate/level & motion sensors and way more stuff/systems in tandem with cranking the engine. By-Jove….it can do all of it, the car starts without any hesitation. Unfortunately, from a dead battery, the default is for all the electronics to fire up at once, so there’s no ‘lite start’ option. I was really surprised.Useability is a sinch. Plug-in the jumper cables to the AstroAI S8 unit, pop the hood, connect the cables to the vehicle contacts (a tiny green LED by the Boost button start flashing), press the ‘Boost’ button at the base of the cables, get behind the wheel and start the car. I couldn’t tell the difference between the jump start and regular start. It can even start the car with less than 75% charge. I can expect at least 4-5 starts from the device. It charges from a standard USB port (USB A) and when it’s fully topped-up it stops charging.I’m not sure if this makes a difference but I should point-out the car was jumped from designated contact points, not the battery. Also, as soon as I press the ‘boost’ button I can hear the car come to life and go through some sort of boot-up. By the time I get behind the wheel, my key is detected, everything is as normal and start the vehicle. There was an instance whereby the alarm went off, I just hit ‘unlock’ on the fob and that did the trick.On the downside, the jumper cables seem a little short (I had no problem reaching my car’s contact points) and you will have no problems jumping the battery directly. Although, I’ve see in some vehicles the contact points are more than 18in apart, this will require some sort of extension.As a blanket synopsis: The AstroAI S8 works great, it easily starts a super systems-power hungry vehicle w. a 3.0 inline 6.

Easy to use, charging is easy with USB cable included. Does take a while to charge if you let it get to 25%, has boost feature if you need more juice if battery needs it. Portable comes with a bag for storage fits in your hand, cables are right length and charger tell you if it’s connected properly great safety feature gives a a peace of mind. Remember it’s great power ln a small package

Several times in a matter of a few months my battery on my Toyota Tundra was dead leaving me stranded in the desert. When I was considering a car battery jumper that would work for my Toyota Tundra and my wife’s Honda CRV, I wanted a jumper that would not fail. My friend had a different brand I had to use to jump my truck but after some research I decided to try this unit. I purchased my first one in Jan. 2025 and tried it out on my totally dead battery on my Tundra. It immediately started my truck so I drained the battery again and it jumped my truck the second time. I was sold. So I purchased my second one in Feb. 2025 for my wife’s car. To ensure the battery pack’s are fully charged, I confirm the charge every 90 days. I am very impressed. Peace of mind is priceless. I will tell you their customer service is excellent and very responsive. I would recommend this car starter to anyone.

Quick recharge and help to start an engine

This is a great jump starter. I used it on my mom’s car two times in 2 days. Her battery went back so needed to jump it each time. I wanted to test the battery and the power. It was on 100% the first time and then right after the jump it went to 75%. The next day I jumped it again and the power went to 50% and it started right up again. I did charge it after that and a quick charge within it seemed like 30-40 minutes if that. You want to make sure it is charged over 75% for more powerful cars. My mom had a v6 SUV. Good buy.