Jackery Inc via Amazon has
Jackery Solar Generator 1000 v2 w/ 2x SolarSaga 100W Solar Panels (JE-1000D) for
$599.
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About this item:
- Ultra-fast charging & higher performance: Delivers 7.5x faster charging than the previous Explorer 1000, with a 50% increase in power output and a robust 1,500W AC output.
- Power anywhere you go: Designed as the pinnacle of portable power, ensuring reliable energy wherever your adventures take you.
- Exceptional battery longevity: Features a 4x longer lifespan with an impressive 4,000 battery cycles.
- Next-generation sustainable power: Maintains 70% of original capacity even after extensive use
Community Reviews
Jackery's 1000 v2 bundle stands out as a lightweight portable power station kit with two 100W solar panels, and the $600 price is described as an all time low for this configuration. It is framed as a strong value versus Costco and other comparable bundles, especially since the v2 is lighter than the expandable 1000 Plus. Real world use includes running a refrigerator for about 8 to 10 hours, powering a laptop on the road, and handling a coffee maker or electric skillet one at a time. The main tradeoff is portability versus panel size, since the 2 by 100W setup is questioned against similar priced 200W panel kits. A practical pick when weight and bundled solar matter most.
Common Questions (5)
Yes. The bundle has hovered around $650 for the last 3 months and was listed at $1300 before that, making $600 an all-time low for this configuration.
This is the 1000 v2 bundle with two 100W panels for about $200 less than Costco's 1000 Plus bundle with one 100W panel. The v2 is lighter, while the 1000 Plus is expandable and offers more output.
The main reason to choose the 2x100W bundle is portability: two smaller panels are easier to move and pack than one larger 200W panel. A 220W folding panel was described as roughly 72 by 28 inches, suggesting the larger combo is bulkier.
It can power a Samsung French door refrigerator for about 8-10 hours if the doors are not opened often. It can also run a coffee maker or an electric skillet, but not both at the same time.
Yes. It can power a laptop from a vehicle for remote work, which avoids needing to find an outlet when the battery runs low.
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Bluetti has higher running watts, higher peak watts, has XT60 connector and an MC4-to-XT60 adapter so better support for aftermarket solar panels, reports of their inverters being higher efficiency than other brands, etc. Seems the only thing the Jackery has over it is the battery rating, slightly higher Wh.
There is also a video on YT showing how to easily add a port to the Bluetti to plug in additional battery(ies) for more capacity.
Also, is there anything to what the other guy was saying about the 200w panels?
I'll be doing my own research, so you don't NEED to supply this, but I find your approach jives with my sensibilities.
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