IFA 2022: Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro charges blazing fast
When it comes to self-sufficient power supply in the outdoor area, Jackery is undoubtedly one of the most popular suppliers of suitable devices. With the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro, the company now has a new power supplier in its portfolio that harnesses solar energy – and does so even faster than the already good standard model.
New flagship for self-suppliers
There are a few surprises to admire at this year’s IFA. For example, TP-Link has unveiled new Smart home and networking solutions. But modern technology does not necessarily have to be related to one’s own four walls. Thus, especially in the wake of rising energy prices, solutions for a self-sufficient power supply are becoming more and more interesting. Even Anker offers suitable solutions with its powerhouses, which are also represented at this year’s IFA. Unlike Anker, however, Jackery is not a new player in this segment.
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The company has already been offering exciting devices used in independent power production for ten years. So it’s hardly surprising that the manufacturer has now become the world’s best-selling brand of outdoor solar generators. With its Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro, the company is now launching its latest flagship product. In keeping with its name, this is intended to be an uncompromising further development of the standard version. Especially in terms of speed, the Pro model is to set new standards.
The charging speed sounds impressive
Looking at the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro, it becomes clear that this is a multi-part system. At the heart of it all is the Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro – a powerful power station. This is fully charged in just 1.8 hours thanks to the included four SolarSaga 200W solar panels.
This is made possible not only an input power of 800 watts. Jackery also wants to have improved the charging technology. If the sun should not shine once or you have forgotten the panels at home, the power station but can also be charged classically via power plug. Here, too, 1.8 hours should suffice for a complete charge.
Compact design and freedom of choice for solar panels
The fact that the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro is particularly suitable for outdoor excursions is already clear from its design. Subtleties like the foldable carrying handle as well as a weight of 11.5 kg make it the perfect companion for camping or other outdoor adventures. Safety also plays a major role. Jackery relies on the so-called BMS system, which is similar to the safety standards of electric cars. A steady output of power as well as an intelligent temperature control not only protect the user, but also the power station itself from any damage. Since the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro is designed primarily for outdoor use, the manufacturer spends a Level 9 design of shock resistance.
So here you don’t have to worry even when driving over rough terrain. By the way, the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro is available in different versions – at least as far as the enclosed panels are concerned. Apart from the four SolarSaga 200W, you can also opt for the two new SolarSaga 80W. These may offer less power, but they are equipped with a completely new technology. Here, both the front and the back can absorb solar energy. This results in a much higher charging efficiency. Of course, the panels are protected against damage from dust and water according to the IP68 standard.
Price and Availability
With the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro, the experts for outdoor energy supply have a real highlight for all outdoor and camping fans in the pipeline. Anyone interested in the power station including solar panels can pre-order the bundle now on Amazon or the Jackery website. The MSRP differs greatly depending on the type of panel that is included. The version with four SolarSaga 200W is expected to cost 3,899.00 euros, while the one with two SolarSaga 80W will cost 1,699.00 euros.
Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro review: A reliable power station
Whether at home or camping: The high-quality Explorer 1000 Pro from Jackery provides you with a very convenient energy source—but also at a steep price of 1,099. Apart from a timeless design, the power station is easily transported and stored thanks to the folding handle design. Unfortunately, there is no supporting app. Find out whether the Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro’s high price tag is justified in our review.
The Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro in a nutshell
The Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro comes with a massive price tag of 1,099. Can the performance of the power station justify the high price tag? In any case, the Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro is an incredibly convenient power station. Not only is it easy to bring around thanks to the built-in folding handle, but you also avoid an unwanted round of real-life Tetris when stowing it in the trunk. Apart from the possibility to use the Explorer 1000 Pro as a UPS, there are many helpful features like a fast charging function or an energy-saving mode.
Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro
Unfortunately, there is no supporting app to go with the hardware. The buttons are quite hard to feel in the dark, and the LED light with three brightness modes hardly helps. In return, the power station performs well in the inverter’s efficiency rates and thus offers a really convincing overall package.
Design and connectivity
Jackery offers the Explorer 1000 Pro as a versatile portable power station that is very convenient to carry around and store thanks to the folding handle. There are rubber covers to protect the ports, while vents on the side support the timeless design. In the Explorer 1000 Pro, Jackery has installed a lithium-ion nickel manganese cobalt oxide battery, or Li-Ion NMC for short.
What I liked:
- High-quality, timeless design.
- Excellent portability and convenient stowage thanks to the folding handle.
- Ports are protected by rubber covers.
What I disliked:
No matter how we look at it, one thing always stands out. Jackery places comfort and high-quality workmanship right at the top of the list. First things first: The accompanying accessories include a power cord, a car charger cable, two DC7909-to-DC-8020 connectors, and the standard user manual. The Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro tips the scales at around 25.4lbs (11.5 kg) and is a compact power station measuring 13.39 x 10.32 x 10.06 in (34 x 26.2 x 25.5 cm).
On the one hand, the Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro can be carried around in a very comfortable manner thanks to the foldable handle. On the other hand, you can also place other objects on the power station if your trunk is lacking any space. Jackery has equipped the Explorer 1000 Pro with rubber feet so that you don’t have to place the power station directly on dirty surfaces.
Apart from the USB-A and USB-C ports, all ports are covered with a rubber cover. The two vents are each located on the side, supporting the sleek design of the Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro. Finally, the back of the power station features ports to charge the Explorer 1000 Pro, which also works with solar panels from Jackery’s SolarSaga series.
You can leave the Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro in the sun without any hesitation. Thanks to heat dissipation, exhaust fans, and protection against excessive temperatures, the portable power station offers complete charging safety. However, you have to keep the Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro away from rain, since the power station is not waterproof.
Operation and display
The Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro has a small screen that displays plenty of details. This provides you with all the necessary information at a glance. Unfortunately, there is no supporting app from Jackery. Thus, Jackery had to install physical buttons on the power station, which are unfortunately difficult to feel without looking at it. The existing LED light only helps to a certain extent.
What I liked:
What I disliked:
- Buttons are difficult to feel in the dark.
- LED light with three brightness levels is hardly of any help in the dark.
- No supporting app.
The power station has a small, detailed display that provides you information about the input and output power, how long the power station still needs to charge, how long a connected device can be charged for, and the remaining battery life the power station has. The display also warns you whenever the mercury drops too low or jumps too high. The display is always perfectly legible in the review, even when under direct sunlight.
Unfortunately, Jackery does without a supporting app, which inevitably led Jackery to install several physical buttons for operation. This brings us to our primary complaint. This is especially noticeable when you use the power station at night, since the buttons are quite difficult to feel in the dark.
The available LED light with three different brightness levels remedies this, or at least, attempts to. In this practical review, the LED light is so blinding that it is of no help to anyone, and you have to keep trying to find the right button by chance. Once you have successfully located the button, a green LED on the respective button shows you for which port the power supply is activated. A small, but extremely helpful orientation point.
Performance
The Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro is capable of powering a great number of devices. The power station works quietly and not only supports pass-through charging, but can also be used as a UPS. The efficiency level is okay: The Explorer 1000 Pro outputs up to 835 watt hours in the review, while you can pack 1,064 watt hours into the power station for a full charge.
What I liked:
- Fast charging function available.
- Energy saving mode.
- Low operational volume.
- Fully charged after just 108 minutes.
- Supports pass-through charging.
- Doubles up as a UPS.
What I disliked:
You can power devices like smartphones, tablets, or laptops with 18 watts of maximum power at any time thanks to the two USB-A ports. The two USB-C ports output 100 watts of maximum power via the Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 standard.
The Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro also supports pass-through charging, which means you can connect devices to the power station for charging while the power station itself is also charging—and the energy for the connected devices will not be routed via the battery cells. That’s not all, though. The power station can also double up as a UPS. This means that the power station automatically takes over power supply tasks of connected devices in case of an unexpected power failure.
How much energy do you get out of a fully charged battery? Since power stations do not completely drain their cells, the actual usable capacity is always less than the nominal capacity of the cells. The Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro delivers 835 watt-hours when fully charged in the review. A full charge, on the other hand, requires 1,064 watt-hours. Thus, the Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro achieves an efficiency of 78.2 percent—the power station converts the remaining 21.8 percent into heat. This value places the power station in the high average of brand models.
What can we do with it in practical use? Decide for yourself whether it is useful or not: For example, we were able to supply a toaster with 780 watts of power for one hour and eight minutes. During the charging process, the power station was not a great distraction, operating at a volume of 46 decibels. Wireless charging is unfortunately not possible with the power station.
When charging the Explorer 1000 Pro for the first time, it was noticeable in the review that the volume increased from a battery level of 30 and 49 percent respectively, while the input power remained constant at around 740 watts. The power station seemed to absorb heat peaks in this phase.
What I particularly liked in the review was how the fans were barely audible even when charging the Explorer 1000 Pro and did not prove to be distracting at all. During the charging process, the screen provides you all the time with information regarding the battery status, the input power, and the remaining time until the battery is fully charged. During the review, the Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro was fully charged and ready to go after 108 minutes. Finally, there is a power saving function. This is activated by pressing the AC button and display button simultaneously.
Inside the Explorer 1000 Pro is a ternary lithium battery, or more specifically, a lithium-ion nickel manganese cobalt oxide (Li-Ion NMC) battery. The use of the Li-Ion NMC battery brings disadvantages compared to other power stations with LiFePO4 batteries.
The Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro is designed for 1,000 full charge cycles before the batteries in the power station drop to 80 percent of their capacity. LiFePO4 batteries manage about 2,500 to 3,000 charge cycles here. Whether this plays a role depends on your intended use.
Jackery offers another possibility to charge the power station with the solar modules of the SolarSaga series. Optionally, you can purchase solar modules in three power levels for the Explorer 1000 Pro. In the review of the Explorer 1000 Pro, I took a first look at the SolarSaga 200. The solar modules match the design of the Explorer 1000 Pro and also carried a very high-quality impression. As with the Explorer 1000 Pro from Jackery, it quickly became clear how much Jackery cares about convenient transportation for its solar panels.
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Conclusion
Jackery placed great emphasis on comfort and convenience with the Explorer 1000 Pro. The folding handle on the Explorer 1000 Pro completes the simple, high-quality design of the power station. With the Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro, you can easily supply numerous devices with energy at a low noise level.
However, Jackery does so without a supporting app. The hard-to-find buttons on the power station caused me to frown many times when trying to locate them in the dark. Unfortunately, the available LED light only remedies this to a limited extent.
Nevertheless, the Explorer 1000 Pro from Jackery is an excellent power station, albeit at a steep price. However, if you are willing to spend a little more money, the Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro is definitely a good choice.
Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro
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Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro Supplies Outdoor Fun, Home Backup Power
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This Jackery generator charges as fast from four solar panels as it does when plugged into an outlet.
Portable power stations let you harness sunny outings to charge up your outdoor fun. The Generator 1000 Pro holds enough juice to power your cabin or campsite’s lights, electric cooler, smartphone, and other gadgets.
The next time you want a touch of home in your outdoor gathering, consider the 1000 Pro. Its size and weight are portable enough to move with you, powering a backyard movie night or your next outdoor excursion. Stored at home, it can provide peace of mind as an emergency backup.
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Solar Generator 1000 Pro
One of the biggest names in solar power stations, Jackery has sold more than 2 million units since it came to market in 2018.
The Solar Generator 1000 Pro offers the brand’s updated build and performance. Here are some specs:
- Charges in 108 minutes (wall outlet or four solar panels)
- Compact design
- Weighs 2 kg (compare to other 1kWh generators)
- LED light with three brightness modes
- Runs quiet (46 dB)
The 1000 Pro supports up to 100W power fast-charging. Its ports include an AC output (120 V, 60 Hz, 1,000 W, and 2,000 W peak) with a quick-charge 3.0 USB-A Output, a 100W max USB-C output, a car port (12 V, 10 A), as well as several AC and DC inputs.
While it can recharge with solar panels, you may not need them on shorter outings. If you’re just charging laptops and smartphones, it stores enough power to last through a multiday road trip, off-grid camping, or a remote cabin stay.
From full capacity, the 1000 Pro can charge a laptop 12 times and a smartphone more than 100 times, according to Jackery. Even weekend campers can use it to power a car refrigerator for roughly 38 hours without recharging.
Van lifers and teardrop campers know the utility of a power source apart from their main vehicle. Setting out solar panels around your van or trailer while you work or play lets you harness the sun for an extra supply of power to recharge electronics and run larger-output devices like fans and small appliances.
Peace of Mind
Jackery generators use pure sine waves for a stable power supply that can prevent surges that damage devices. There’s also a temperature-control stopgap to prevent the station from overheating, according to the brand.
The Generator 1000 Pro battery pack is UL-certified and has an integrated battery system (BMS) to monitor its life. It also carries fire-retardant and shock-resistant ratings to withstand the bumpy roads that often lead to more remote locales.
This portable power generator should be able to charge up weekend getaways and serve as an emergency backup when stored at home. Its low self-discharge rate means it can last a year from an 80% battery level. Jackery estimates it will last 1,000 charge cycles, which is roughly 8-10 years based on using it once or twice a month.
Additionally, Jackery offers a 3-year warranty with a free 2-year extension available when you register the generator on the brand’s website.
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Jackery’s Solar Generator 1000 Pro uses batteries and sunlight to power almost anything
As a lover of the great outdoors, I enjoy stepping out of the house and touching grass. At the same time, I prefer staying connected with my electronics, playing with my battery-powered toys, and using other electric gadgets while I’m out there, and I can think of no better way to accomplish all that than with a Solar Generator by Jackery.
When you think of a generator, gas-powered units probably come to mind. But these days, we can harness energy from the Sun to such great extents that it can power our lives, and the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro uses this innovation by packing it into a portable powerhouse that you can take with you and use almost anywhere you go, even while trekking the great outdoors.
Packed with a massive 1,002 watt-hour battery unit, the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro doesn’t mess around. This behemoth can power a 100-watt projector for around eight hours or a 900-watt power tool for around two hours. If you’re using it as a power bank, then you can recharge your MacBook almost 120 times or your iPhone almost 130 times.
If you need even more power, then this is where the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro’s solar generation function comes in handy. You can ultimately choose which solar panels you wish to pair with it depending on your power needs and what you want to spend, and I opted for the 160 watt (2x 80 watt) solar panel bundle. This feeds a continuous power supply to the unit whenever it’s sunny and keeps your stuff powered all day.
I/O offers limitless possibilities
The first thing you see when glancing at the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro are the three tri-pronged AC power outlets. You’ll also notice an automotive style DC power outlet, two USB-A Quick Charge 3.0-capable ports, and two USB-C Power Delivery-capable ports. An on-demand high-power LED also stands out so you can see what you’re doing when you plug things in, and the built-in display shows live power consumption stats.
I really like the display because it shows how much power (in watts) that the Jackery unit takes in and pumps out simultaneously. It also displays how much power remains in the unit as a percentage, much like the icon at the top-right of your iPhone’s Status Bar. That’s user-friendliness if I ever did see it.
In case you were wondering, the specs for the ports on the front of the unit are as follows:
- AC Output: 3x 120V, 60Hz, 8.33A Max, 1000W (2000W peak)
- USB-A Output: 2x Quick Charge 3.0, 18W Max 5-6V⎓3A,6-9V⎓2A,9-12V⎓5A
- USB-C Output: 2x 100W Max 5V⎓3A, 9V⎓3A, 12V⎓3A, 15V⎓3A, 20V⎓5A
- Car/DC Output: 12V-17.5V⎓8A
On the back of the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro are two DC input jacks for connecting solar panels that can charge the unit from empty to 80% in as little as 7 hours and one AC input jack that can charge the unit from empty to full in as little as 1.8 hours. If you choose to charge the unit with your car’s DC outlet, you can accomplish that in as little as 4.4 hours.
You may have also noticed that many of these ports are covered by rubber boots, which can protect them from the elements. While the USB ports and three-pronged power outlets aren’t covered, you can buy inexpensive third-party covers that get the job done and will universally work with your other devices as well.
Solar power on Sunny days
The massive battery pack that the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro behaves like is nothing to scoff at, but if you really want to stay off the grid for extended periods of time, then you can connect solar panels. Third-party solar panels are a dime-a-dozen on Amazon, however the SolarSaga panels that Jackery offers for its units are by far the most efficient and well-built.
Here, we have two of the 80-watt SolarSaga panels that can provide a constant 160-watt power source when placed at an optimal 40-60º angle in direct sunlight. These panels come in a reflective case that directs more of the Sun’s rays at the panel instead of the ground, and it doubles as a stow away case for storage. A metal prop keeps the panel aimed at just the right angle when the Sun is out.
You’ll also notice that the corners of the SolarSaga panels are well-padded. They feel like they can handle a significant drop without any significant damage – not that you’ll be dropping them very much thanks to the beefy folding carry handles.
Jackery says that the SolarSaga panels come with IP68 water and dust resistance and carry a 25% power efficiency. Each one takes less than 60 seconds to set up and use.
Several use cases
The Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro is capable of many demanding tasks. I typically use mine so that I can have a fun day outside without raising my electric bill. I’ve so far used it to power my XGIMI Horizon Pro projector and Nintendo Switch to play outdoors on cool nights, to charge my Ninebot MAX electric scooter for rides, and to power a mini fridge to keep the beers cold while I conduct outdoor projects.
While the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro is ideal for camping/glamping when you know you won’t have much access to power, it also excels as a mobile power source for where your extension cords won’t reach and as backup power in natural disaster emergencies. I’m vividly familiar with the latter here in Florida where we see hurricanes regularly and lose power as a result.
If you spend any time doing any sort of handywork, you can easily throw this unit and the solar panels into a truck bed and work right out of it. For what it is, it’s very portable and weighs much less than a traditional gas-powered generator. Everything folds up into a conveniently movable package when not in use, which makes both storage and transport a sinch.
Design
Jackery knows its products will be used outdoors and for demanding tasks, so the company built the Solar Generator 1000 Pro with durability in mind. The unit itself is drop proof and the handle’s beefiness are a testament to that. The solar panels even have a high durability feel to them that will make you feel confident when you sprawl them out on the lawn.
The cables that come supplied by Jackery for the Solar Generator 1000 Pro and the SolarSaga solar panels are made with thick gauge wire, so it doesn’t seem possible to wear them out quickly or to shear them without intentionally grabbing a pair of wire-cutters to snip them.
Weighing in at almost 30 pounds, the Solar Generator 1000 Pro is on the heavier side compared to portable battery packs, but none of those will even come close to what this machine is capable of. In case you were wondering, the solar panels weigh around 10 pounds each.
The built-in LED light is a very thoughtful feature, and with the 1,002-watt capacity, it will never really have an opportunity to run down your battery. It’s useful for seeing in the dark or for lighting your way when you try to plug things in.
Final Thoughts
A device like the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro is perfect for time outdoors with the family where you believe you might need to power small electric devices and when you don’t expect you’ll have any kind of power supply. You don’t really need to worry about depleting the batteries inside of the unit because of the ability to connect solar panels.
I’ll discuss some of the positive and negative things I experienced while using the Jackery Solar Power Generator 1000 Pro below:
- Many different outlets and ports to power different types of items
- Massive 1,002-watt battery capacity laughs off most tasks and charges quickly
- Support for solar power charging means you never run out of power
- Intuitive display gives you a real-time readout of what the unit is going
- Button controls can turn different sections of the I/O on or off on demand
- Rugged and reliable design that won’t fail you when you need it most
- Highly portable and easy to store when not being used
- The unit and the solar panels are costly compared to some smaller brands
- Stores power for only one year before needing to be re-charged again
- Could offer more USB ports
Getting a Jackery Solar Generator
The Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro can be had on its own from Amazon for 1,100, while the SolarSaga solar panels are 250 apiece. If you desire a solar panel bundle package, then the 160-watt bundle option I have in this review clocks in at 1,600, while a beastly 800-watt option comes in at an eye-watering 4,000. Keep an eye out for coupons too, as Jackery likes to offer discounts here and there.
For most people, the unit itself will be enough. The solar power comes in handy when you put heavier loads on the unit and want to keep it charged for extended periods. The smaller 160-watt solar power works for smaller devices and toys, but if you plan to use power tools or anything significant with your unit then you should probably up the ante and get the 800-watt option to make sure it keeps up without discharging too quickly.
If a battery pack with USB ports just doesn’t cut it for you, then the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro will. I and some friends of mine enjoy using ours, and we’re equally confident in the product’s ability to perform. The sheer amount of power it packs, and what you can do with that power, are some of the most exciting features.