Jackery 1500 Review: The Good and The Bad ... What to Know Before Buying 

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This thing kept my 75 year old mom alive during Hurricane Ida. Thank God I bought it for her last Christmas. She was so confused when she opened it but since she's on oxygen and we live in Southeast Louisiana, I knew it was a MUST. I hate to say it, I was right. It ran her oxygen for 3 full days. Thankfully, that was all she needed. This time. I highly recommend the Jackery portable battery for anyone who needs emergency power.

Another thing to consider is a solar generator will not draw attention to you like a gas generator will

Jackery is a beast I live in Texas And my Jackery 1000 lasted me through the recent freeze I was the only one of my neighbors who had rechargeable flashlights so I had lights and phone the whole time. It was a huge help.

I actually have two 1500’s and two 1000’s. They serve their purpose, but they’re not my only source of energy. Its always good to have more that one kind of tool in your toolbox.

I own a jackery 300 as a back up for my cpap machine . It allows me to use my cpap with the humidifier all night.

I have the jackery 1000. My oldest son borrowed it and ran his camping fridge for 4.5 days. He loves it !!! I got another 1000 and my other son borrowed it for his bike trips!!! I bought another 1000. If I get to keep this one I’ll let you how it works on hair dryers, hot plates or electric blankets. In a pinch.

Im a truck driver. I start in the early morning so i plug it in the mack recepticle and some 8 plus hrs later ITS %100 !!!!

I bought this exact one & in Michigan we’ve had a lot of power outages lately. It’s honestly the best prep item I’ve ever bought. I threw the solar panel up on top of my suv & it charged great & I made coffee used microwave radio charged cell phones I pads lap tops had a lamp & fan on. Highly recommended 👍👍

I have the Jackery 1000 and it kept my chest freezer going for 60 hours on one charge. I was pretty content with that. The ease of use for these are solid, but for the price it should be more compatible and have a quicker recharge time.

I have a Jackery 500 and managed to run my CPAP (from DC power port) for 12 nights (average of 9:21 hours a night) while charging from a 100w solar panel in the middle of the winter (mostly cloudy average 9:20 hours of daylight). Test from 12/20/2020 to 12/31/2020.

I have a small jackery and I absolutely love it. So convenient and handy.

Technologies and products continue to improve. Thanks, in no small part, to the customers who continue to invest in them and the reviewers who keep us all up to date on the industry’s progress. I tip my hat to both.

We love our jackery, we have the 500 and it suits our needs. We use it to power small tv and to charge phones during outages.

I purchased a 4Patriots Sidekick for charging my cell and a lamp during outages. I liked it so much that I bought the larger generator to cycle my fridge/freezer and/or my kitchen window unit. I've tested it on both and it does the job. I was very impressed. Glad I bought an extra set of solar panels and extra Anderson connectors too.

It only has 500 lifecycle recharges before the battery capacity degrades. Only buy solar generators that use LifePO4 batteries for 2,000+ to 3,500+ lifecycles. That’s 4x to 7x the lifespan of a Jackery.

We just used our 1500 for the first time this weekend. We had firewood delivered after dark so I set up 2 flood lights pulling 76 watts near our racks. Estimate that we were out there for 2 hours. When we were done, there was 68% battery remaining. I think it's time to invest in LED flood lights. We also own the 1000, 500 and 240 Explorer model with 4 each 100 watt solar panels.

I bought one of these for 'camping' in the back of my truck in the cap. It was terrific. I also used it driving around, it was charging from my truck, and I could keep all of my items charged. At night, I just carried it to the back, and used it for lights, watching shows on my laptop. I didn't mind buying it at all, since it is another form of power storage for my home. Everything I bought for a camping trip was also prepper stuff, so no money wasted. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one. :)

I ran my large fridge on the 1500 for about 10-12 hours straight and decided to stop my test when it hit about 25%. We bought this for the occasional power outage in the summer or spring and it works well for that, imo. I've lost power before for extended periods and it's no fun to throw out 100s of $ in grocers due to having no way to power your fridge.

Thanks for the review - I sort of wish I had held off on my purchase until I'd seen it, but last week I bought a Jackery Explorer 500, for use in the home in the event of an emergency. It was not exactly inexpensive, about the same cost as my 4500 watt gas generator ($650) but should suffice for providing power to my lighting and electronics. I have four 80 watt solar panels on my roof, so recharging should not be an issue. Just ordered a cable to get that correct 8mm end. Actually, this thing is probably more of a "stop - gap" cure for my situation - my solar controller failed about a year ago, and the sealed lead acid batteries I was using are now beyond redemption. I have a new, replacement controller and will be slowly replacing my batteries as time and funds allow. Thanks again for a comprehensive review!

I can tell you some about it I have that in my van right now. it's is awesome it works great.. is little expensive but it is worth every penny guys. If you do van life or alternative living like me you would love that.

I purchased the Jackery 1000 a few months ago. I did not purchase the Jackery solar panels because they were more expensive then other quality solar panels on the market. The 1000 came with adaptors for other solar panels and they have worked beautifully. I have only used my Jackery on shorter camping trips and for that purpose it worked great. I watched tv and RU-vids on my iPad. I made coffee several times and it easily handled those things. I would probably have purchased a larger Jackery for prepping purposes but at the time I was only getting it for camping. Finally the Jackery is simple to use. I had no experience before I purchased it and I was using it within secs of setting it up. I love this channel.

Great video. I use my Jackery 500 all the time to charge small things. I also bought an Explorer 1500 and have not used it yet. Love the solar panel and have charged my phone up while charging up the unit with the solar panel in use.

It definitely has the let's go camping look and I appreciate that. I have a Bluetti 1500w unit that I bought a year ago for $1300. They lowered the price to $999 and I just checked and it's now $949 on Amazon. My Bluetti is strictly to power my wifi and security cameras during power outages. I like how mine came with an MC4 adapter. I currently have 360w of solar panels, 500Ah AGM Batteries and a 3000w inverter on order. I guess if I want to expand I'll probably just add another battery or two. Thanks for your videos and stay safe.

I have actually been curious about this unit since I have nothing like it. Your measured and fair review does give me a better understanding on how it works.

The best way to charge 1500 jackery.. Easter use the regular outlet socket.. it charges the fastest. that way when I go to work I park my camper van outside my workplace and I bring the jackery in my workplace .

I bought the 1000 with 2 panels to use for charging devices when van camping and as a household backup. We had a power outage a few days after the unit arrived and used it to power our modem for about 9 hours and only took the battery down to 92%. Our home has no cell reception so without the modem we are cut off from basic communication and can't even call 911 so for powering the modem alone it's completely worth it.

Thank you very much for taking the time to make and share this video. A lot of good information. Much appreciated.

Thank you again! I finally got a breath to sit down and watch the whole thing really closely. Actually watched certain parts of it a few times to get the information stuck in my head lol going now to find your other video you mentioned.

I have the Bluetti AC200P Still testing it out so far I love the peace of mind

We have this one and got it specifically to power our pellet stove during an outtage. We could run it at night, then recharge during day. We have a dual fuel generator for fridge, freezer, cooking.

We love our jackery 500 As campers it’s nice to have to keep cellphones, lanterns snd radios going

I have been looking at this unit, thanks for the review!

That egg was dead already, there was no reason to kill it further....

I considered the Jackery 1500s but for home backup decided upon the Ecoflow delta max with 2 x smart batteries and 4 x 160 watt panels. I used a killawatt monitor and found out my full sized fridge plus chest freezer draws approximately 3000 watts per day, I didn't want to keep swapping out 1500s to charge them. So the 6000 watts from the Ecoflow would allow a minimum of 2 days of fridge/freezer use with pass through charging via solar at the same time.

They sell Jackery at select Harbor Freight Stores! I used a coupon, and glad I didn't have to order from Amazon with shipping issues.

I appreciate the detailed review! I currently have a Goal Zero Yeti 1250 and I'm looking for another unit for redundancy (lesson learned the hard way during an extended power outage and little sunshine!).

I have a Jackery 290 and I charge it with the standard 100 watt solar panels and the Eco Worthy 60 watt solar panels. They work just fine! I paid 80.00 for the Eco Worthy and on a clear and sunny day I have gotten 53 watts. On a cloudy day with sun I get anywhere from 30 to 45 watts.

Yes! I’ve been waiting for a review on this unit! Thank you so much for doing it! I am saving up for one so we have a backup power system for my Dad’s CPAP machine and/or a few lights/charging devices.

Thank you thank you thank you for doing this review! I so respect the way you are thorough And I always trust your reviews. I can sit back and take this all in and make a real decision about the jackery now. Thank you Kris!

We have the smallest size Jackery and one portable solar panel. We use it for recharging mobile phones, Kindles and rechargeable lanterns when we are boondocking during the winter in our RV way off grid in the desert Southwest. I prefer to use a wall outlet to fully charge the power bank before each RV trip, but the solar panel is good enough to top off the charge after a few days of using the power bank to charge small devices. The power bank charges much slower with the solar panel than when charging from a wall outlet. I like that the small Jackery is lightweight enough that it is easy for me to lift it and is small enough to stow away in a small space in the RV. For powering the RV's AC unit just long enough for cooling at bedtime or for running the microwave/convection oven, we use our RV's onboard Onan generator. No need for us to haul around a large size Jackery power bank when we boondock.

Proprietary equipment is a negative for me. I don’t have solar equipment yet, but I do like the idea of having options with compatible equipment.

Thank you for addressing this issue: This is #1 on my list of priorities for Emergency/Grid Down situations as both my hubby and my son are diabetics and use insulin pens which needs to be refrigerated at all times! Since we live on the 3rd floor of a condo building in South Florida I have felt that the solar energy would be our best bet for power down situations....HOWEVER, we have no outside open areas to place the solar panels for charging without Opsec being a concern. That being said, if a single full charge could power a small refrigerator unit that would hold approximately 15-20 pen vials of insulin for 3-5 days , I believe this unit could be an option. Any comments or suggestions would be really welcomed.

I bought one recently and have been playing around with it. I really like it and when the next Icepocalypse happens in Texas, I'll be a little more comfortable than I was last year.

Have the 500 with a single 100w panel. Weve had a couple day long outages, I was able to power a few lights, modem and wi-fi so we could stay connected. I wish I had gotten the 1000w model, but back then they hadnt upgraded to the better controller tech, now they have. Im considering other brands for my next purchase, just for longer life and more compatibility.

So, after a couple of months of enjoying the Explorer 500, I went and ordered a 1500 to supplement it. Should be here in a few days!

Thanks for doing what you do. I always find value in your videos

I have the 1500 and I bought it primarily to ensure my sumps would run in an shtf scenario. Runs my 3/4 hp pump perfectly. The 1/2 hp was no sweat. This way I can keep my basement dry and not have to run a gas generator all night for those 2 pumps.

Jackery sells 6 or 7 or 8 models not 3 including: 160, 240, 300, 500, 880, 1000, 1500

Great video brotha. Very descriptive, especially about solar charging.

I really like your presentation it covered all angles of the product.

i bought the jackery 2000 and the one thing that is cool is no power brick and i can charge at 1000w ac. so i can top it off quickly with my propane generator. all that being said i wish i had bought the titan instead. live and learn i guess. great video by the way.

I cannot possibly justify their prices, especially limited to 800 cycles since they are Lithium Ion rather than Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4). I have researched quite a few power stations, own a few of them, and Jackery hasn't made the cut. Their smaller models are well-known for abysmal charging speeds since their input wattage is very limited. Their solar panels are said to be excellent, but again their prices are not competitive at all. If you need high capacity and have some electronics knowledge, a DIY approach may be your most cost-effective option. If you prefer a turnkey solution, the larger Bluetti products containing LiFePO4 cells are, IMHO, the better choice.

I have a Rockpal, 300 and 500 and the 300 is my go to it is just under 10lb, Note solar banks don't charge well in hot temps keep them as cool as possible in the summer

Solar panels, as you note, do not provide a consistent output, depending on the available sunlight. So, a good combination would be a small 1kw-2kw gas/propane powered inverter generator that could be used with the standard wall charger for this device. This would maximize the use of the power from the ICE generator, while providing a faster charging capability for the battery pack in the solar generator. You could run the ICE generator for a few hours to both charge the Jackery and run your other loads at the same time, then use the Jackery alone, once it is fully charged.

I like the Jackery1000. It only weighs 22 lbs which is great for me. I bought several of them, so that I can use one, and have 2 charging on solar panels.

Please do a video on solar generators that will work up north, like Minnesota, where I am!! Thank you for all the information you share with all of us.

Hi from snowy Syracuse NY brother and thank you for sharing your thoughts and facts and truth

Thank you for explaining this unit so clearly.

I’ve heard that the solar panels are not waterproof as mentioned in the video. You should not leave them out in the rain. - Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel = "It is IP65 water-resistant that will protect from water splashing (Do not place it under the rain, or to soak in water)"

I went with the bluetti 2500 maxoak

Hey my off-grid camper van I have 200w GM batteries.. then I use my 1500 jackery 110 hundred-watt power sources.. that product is definitely awesome..

LIke it. I have the Jackery 240 (UK version). I work remotely sometimes and using a 12v car charger type lead, I can keep my laptop running for 8+ hours, as it only draws 21w, and still have 2 hours left in the laptop battery instead of using 60w if I use a UK mains AC power laptop lead in my Jackery's AC port.

Check out Gallager solar panels. Those are heavy weather solar panels we use for livestock electric fence. Really enjoy your show. Very well done

An excellent review! Thank you!! It's a great system!

I probably can’t afford it, but I’ll watch the video bc it’s you. LOL 💜

I have a Honda suitcase generator. Portable reliable and fuel efficient. This might be a nice backup option

Thank you I. look forward to the next review on other models. So I can decide. On one

The pecron1500 battery lasts 1 hr.longer and costs less. It's a beast. Lead farmer tried to stall it with his 10,000btu ac and he couldn't.

Good review. Thanks Chris

Thank you for this review 🙏

I got a different one for $120 300 watt two days ago. Good none biased review

I bought 1500 and it seems ok for a normal usage, not too heavy, good handle compact

that was a fantastic review!

Hi. I was wondering if a emp would knock out these solar generators? Does anyone know? They are electronic devices. Thanks!

Is it just me or is 4 hours charging with 4 panels extremely fast??? This is what solar energy has been missing!!!! We are very highly technical with the batteries and boards but the anchor holding us back has always been the ability to harness the suns energy efficiently. So while this isn’t perfect, this is VERY encouraging because it means soon we’ll be able to purchase even better solar panels. 90-100% efficiency HERE WE COME!!!

Never owned a power station before looks like something i would really get into

Kris, are you going to purchase any of the expandable battery systems? If so, which ones do you like at this point? I'm partial to Bluetti but do love Ecoflow's optional charge rate

What would you recommend at various price points, such as $500, $1000, $1500 and $1500+?

Thank you for this video, it was very informative. I want to purchase this generator and I'm trying to fix it within my budget. I am looking at the MC4 Solar Extension Cable Pair. It shows wire gauge 10 or 12. Does it matter which one I buy? I'm new to this and doing it alone. I have a lot to learn

Seems like a huge premium for portability. Not worth it for me, but I can see the attraction for others.

I ran my CPAP ResMed machine without humidifier for three nights. I have the Jackery 500.

Hello thank you for your time and your video .hey do you think I could use 1500 with 4 panels as an off grid unit for a middle size Freezer 24/7

God Bless what you are sharing.

Hey I got a question I just recived mine. When I opened the box it had everything turned on even the led light. I had it charged to 100% and it lost 2% in 5 hours without using it, is this normal?

I'm still confused on how people use the term "pass through charging". My understanding is pass through is associated with UPS function and the Jackery does not. I have an Ecoflow which has a simple UPS and while charging and discharging, the input and output wattage is about the same.

I have one of these in my kitchen. Very convienent

I have & use a jackery 500, just wish they would switch to LiFePO4 battery like many competitors.

Everyone talks about Life Cycle on the Jackery being around 500, but my question would be if you use this for power outages and a little in the Summers for camping, how many YEARS would Lithium batteries last?

Live in the New Orleans area. Most interested in powering a Refrigerator and maybe a window AC Unit. What shoud I be looking for in a Jackery or other unit unit ? Dennis

Cool ive been waiting for this one to be reviewed

I have this unit and wanted to use my old 200w Kyocera solar panels from my old rooftop system. As mentioned I can’t plug them in. Does anyone have a link to cable I can use?

Thank you for reviewing this model. But it should have been a 2500 model like the Bluettie.

Would be cool to have small windmills and water paddles options

Can you do a review on the 4 Patriot 1800 watt solar generator? Thanks for all the info you share!

Can you plug the Jackery foldable solar panels into the Inergy flex to solar charge the flex?

I have a 1000, so here's a silly question:. When you have the unit outside, charging or not, does the unit have to be in the shade? Is it possible for it to get too hot by sitting out in the hot sun? I'm pretty sure I saw something in their book about not leaving them out! Thanks

Can it run a 10000 Btu portable, AC unit. Full size refrigerator in a washer.

new sub here. i appreciate the effort put into this video. i am sure it is me but i am not sure about what the charger can do for me. would you try to answer this question? lets imagine i get 6 hours of sun when it shines. i will get heat from a different option and light and cooking. so i am looking for the "keep the fridge and freezer going" plan. if power is down for 2 weeks to 2 months will this 1500 and 2 panels, 4 panels or even the 1000/ 2 or 4 panels keep them going? i think that would be luxurious in a grid down.

Please review the Ecoflow River Pro. I think you will find it a superior product as well as less expensive,