Prime Big Deal Day took place from October 7th through October 8th, and Amazon doubled down from July’s Prime Day by cutting the price to all-time lows on nearly all product lines. The Jackery Explorer 1000 portable power station dropped to an all-time low during the sales event and remains at that same $429 price point, down from the $799 price point consumers will pay until existing stock is sold out.
This product has been the category’s number one bestseller on Amazon since the first day of the month. Power outages, camping excursions, tailgating parties and even emergency planning all have one thing in common: the need for good backup electricity that doesn’t come from noisy gas-based generators. The Jackery product addresses this very same issue by delivering clean, silent power that you can tote around with one hand and enjoy indoors without hassle from fumes nor carbon monoxide.
The Explorer 1000 stores a 1,070Wh LiFePO4 battery capacity into an amazingly small package weighing only 23.8 pounds. That capability translates into tangible runtime in the real world: you’ll power a mini-fridge for around 10 hours, power a CPAP machine overnight over multiple nights, sustain laptops and cellphones for multiple days, or power LED lights for an extended time. With the 1,500W continuous AC output but 3,000W surge peak, this power station supports appliances drawing much power during startups such as refrigerators, portable air conditioners, or electric kettles.
The fast charging for one hour is quite impressive and is only accessed by activating the emergency charging mode from the Jackery app. It is ideal when you are aware bad weather is imminent or you want to quickly get it topped up before you leave. The standard charging mode will take 1.7 hours for full charging that is something the manufacturers made deliberate for the best preservation of long-term battery health. The slow charging decreases the strain on the cell from the battery, giving them an extended lifespan.
LiFePO4 batteries are the key to this power station’s longevity: Unlike standard lithium-ion batteries that degrade relatively quickly, LiFePO4 chemistry maintains over 70% of original capacity even after 4,000 charge cycles. In practical terms, if you fully charge and discharge this power station once per week, it’ll still perform well after a decade of use.
The port assortment accomodates the majority of general devices and setups. Three pure sine AC outlets supply clean power safe for sensitive electronics such as laptops, medical equipment, and digital-control-enabled modern appliances. Two USB-C ports supply up to 100W PD fast charging so you’ll be able to charge contemporary laptops at full speed without the need for heavy power adapters. One is relegated to older devices, with the DC car port supporting 12V accessories.
The Jackery app adds smart controls that actually improve the user experience: You can switch between charging modes, monitor battery levels and power draw in real time, and activate the 30dB quiet overnight charging mode when noise matters. Energy efficiency mode adjusts output to reduce waste when powering low-draw devices. The integrated LED lights provide emergency illumination without draining your phone’s battery.
Coming in at $429, this Jackery Explorer 1000 brings serious power capacity, and decade-spanning battery longevity all for almost half the going price.
