![]() I'm not 100 percent sure the LCD is giving me accurate watt levels when charging because it seemed to max out at about 75W and fluctuating at around 60 to 70W, while the MacBook Pro is capable of charging at 85W, but the charging didn't seem slow. So if you weren't using it for anything else, the E500 could charge a MacBook Pro to full about five times.Ĭharging my MacBook Pro to full took about two hours, which seems about full speed. The first time it took 20 percent of the battery to charge from zero to full, and the second time, it took 19 percent. With my 15-inch MacBook Pro, I tested charging twice. How long each device lasts will depend on its power draw. ChargingĪt 518Wh, the Jackery E500 has a good amount of power for everything from charging up electronics to powering appliances. The power to the ports is automatically disabled after 12 hours if the power usage is under 10 watts in order to conserve battery. Jackery recommends charging it up once every few months to ensure that it's ready in an emergency, so for the most part it can live tucked away in a closet until it's needed, as long as you remember to top it up now and then. I haven't had the E500 long enough to test its ability to hold its battery over long periods of time, but it was able to maintain a charge for a week even when not in use. Disabling them prevents power draw and keeps the battery in stasis so it's not draining. There are on/off switches for the DC, AC, and USB outputs, so these need to be turned on whenever you're charging something. There is a 6mm DC to car cigarette lighter port converter that works with them, allowing for two car-compatible ports, but you will need to purchase this kind of adapter separately. The three USB-A ports can be used for your smaller devices that need minimal power, while the AC outlet works for just about anything.Īs for the two 6.5x1.4mm DC output ports, I'm not sure most people are going to have devices able to take advantage of these. I wish the Explorer 500 had USB-C ports available both for convenience and for charging devices like my MacBook without having to pull out a power adapter, but unfortunately there are no USB-C ports.Īside from that, there are a good mix of ports available. The number of devices and cables that use USB-A is dwindling, and at this point, more of my electronics have USB-C cables than USB-A cables. There's a standard 110V AC port that support up to 500W and 1000W surge, two 12V/7A 6.5x1.4mm DC outputs, a 12V/10A car outlet, three 2.4A/5V USB-A ports, and a DC input for charging purposes. ![]() At the sides, there's another button that toggles on a built-in LED light as a flashlight feature, which is a nice addition. Next to the display there's a small input port for charging, and below that, there are a series of ports. You can press on the display button to see the current charge level, the power draw of any connected devices, and the input power. There's a small LCD display on the front, which is one of the handiest features. It's made from a black plastic material with orange accents and fan vents on the side. Both the shape and the ergonomic handle make it easy to carry, and though large, it has an attractive design. The E500 has a super rugged design that's going to hold up to abuse, which makes it perfect for camping and use outdoors. The Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station is not your average battery pack - at just over 13 pounds, it's hefty and not something you're going to want to walk around with. ![]() Jackery's Explorer 500 Portable Power Station is a middle tier 518Wh/144,000mAh portable battery that's expensive at $499.99, but also highly useful for keeping your necessary devices charged up when there's no other power source available. ![]() Jackery makes a range of battery pack options from those designed for iPhones and iPads to those that are much more powerful, useful in emergency situations, power outages, and when camping. ![]()
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