If you’re going off the grid or prepping for an emergency, the Jackery Explorer 1000 can keep your electronic gear running for hours—or even days—at a time.
It’s roughly the same size and weight as a small microwave, and it provides a steady stream of power without the noise or exhaust of a gas-powered portable generator.
After researching and testing dozens of portable power stations over the past six years, we found that the Explorer 1000’s impressive max output, wide array of ports, easy-to-use interface, and rugged exterior helped it stand out from the competition.
The Jackery Explorer 1000 is light enough for the average adult to lift and carry safely, yet in our tests it managed to run even the most power-hungry appliances.
It also had one of the highest battery capacities among the models we tested, suitable for keeping most devices, such as a laptop or a CPAP machine, running all day or all night long.
We love its easy-to-read screen, which shows input and output wattage and how much power remains in reserve. Plus, it has more output ports—three AC, two USB-A, and two USB-C—than most portable power stations we’ve tested, allowing you to charge a variety of gadgets from laptops to cameras to GPS units.
- Rated maximum output: 1,000 W
- Rated capacity: 1,000 Wh
- Weight: 22 pounds
- Body dimensions: 12.5 by 8 by 8.5 inches
