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Jackery Explorer 500 Runtime Calculator

Quick answer: the Jackery Explorer 500 stores 518.4 Wh and delivers up to 500 W of continuous AC power. Under this site's planning assumptions (85% inverter efficiency, 10% reserve), a steady 100 W AC load runs for roughly 4.0 hours. Last source check: 2026-10-25. This is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Jackery Explorer 500 portable power station
Battery capacity518.4 Wh
AC output500 W
Surge output1,000 W
Battery chemistryLi-ion NMC
ConfidenceEstimated
Source regionMixed regional sources
checked2026-10-25
Jackery Explorer 500: Key facts
Battery capacity518.4 Wh
Battery chemistryLi-ion NMC
AC output500 W
Surge output1,000 W
DC output120 W
USB-C outputnot available
Solar input100 W
Weight6.04 kg
ConfidenceEstimated
Lifecycle statusUnknown
Source regionMixed regional sources
Last verified2026-10-25
Catalog notes (original English)

The Canadian legacy 110V/60Hz record retains 6.04kg from the exact storefront; the support table says around 6.4kg and the linked manual rounds to 6kg. The unresolved weight difference keeps confidence estimated; no separate revision is invented. Capacity uses the manual and support table's exact 518.4Wh rather than the rounded 518Wh listing. DC outputs share 120W total; USB-C is confirmed unavailable (0W), while solar input is explicitly capped at 100W in Canada's table. The normal AC discharge limit is 500W; the support table separately limits simultaneous charging/discharging to 200W AC, so 500W is not a charge-through guarantee. Standby consumption is not treated as measured battery-side fixed overhead.

Regional source note Some specs are cross-checked against official regional pages. Regional SKUs can differ; verify the manufacturer page for your market before purchase or emergency planning. ca.jackery.com: Jackery Explorer 500 Canada specification table, cdn.shopify.com: Jackery Explorer 500 legacy North America user manual — Canada download

Runtime estimate

Formula starting points use each scenario’s default watts, duty cycle and output path, with 10% reserve or 15% for CPAP. Linked detail pages use the same inputs. Hours apply only if the device can run and start; they are not measured runtimes.

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Runtime estimate
Device scenarioPlanning defaultEstimated runtimeDevice scenario: ConfidenceModels
Full-size refrigerator500 W · 33% · AC inverter · Reserve: 10%2h 24m
Exceeds a tracked power limit — do not rely on these hours		EstimatedCalculator
CPAP without heated humidifier40 W · 100% · AC inverter · Reserve: 15%9h 22m
Within the tracked power limits; compatibility still needs checking		EstimatedCalculator
Starlink Mini32 W · 100% · USB-C PD · Reserve: 10%13h 25m
Exceeds a tracked power limit — do not rely on these hours		EstimatedCalculator
Wi-Fi router12 W · 100% · AC inverter · Reserve: 10%1d 10h
Within the tracked power limits; compatibility still needs checking		EstimatedCalculator
LED TV100 W · 100% · AC inverter · Reserve: 10%3h 58m
Within the tracked power limits; compatibility still needs checking		EstimatedCalculator
Adjust these assumptions in the runtime calculator

Runtime calculator

Runtime is conditional on successful startup, compatible voltage/connectors and sufficient output. Verify the actual device setup before relying on these hours.

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Power station model
Battery capacity (Wh): 518 WhAC inverter: 500 WSurge output rating (W): 1000 W
Jackery Explorer 500
Estimated runtime6h 36m4h 8m – 8h 12m

Within the tracked power limits; compatibility still needs checking

Estimated runtime: 6h 36m. 4h 8m – 8h 12m. Within the tracked power limits; compatibility still needs checking
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Estimated runtime

Within the tracked power limits; compatibility still needs checking

This is an estimate. Real runtime changes with load, temperature, battery age, AC/DC output, and device behavior. Runtime is conditional on successful startup, compatible voltage/connectors and sufficient output. Verify the actual device setup before relying on these hours.

6h 36mEstimated runtime: 6h 36m. 4h 8m – 8h 12m. Within the tracked power limits; compatibility still needs checking

This setup may cover a partial outage or single overnight session. Add capacity for more margin.

Conservative4h 8m
Estimated6h 36m
Optimistic8h 12m

These are calculated sensitivity cases, not a statistical confidence interval. Conservative uses lower efficiency and battery health, more reserve/temperature loss and higher load; optimistic changes these assumptions in the opposite direction.

  • This is an estimate. Real runtime changes with load, temperature, battery age, AC/DC output, and device behavior. Runtime is conditional on successful startup, compatible voltage/connectors and sufficient output. Verify the actual device setup before relying on these hours.
  • Within the tracked power limits; compatibility still needs checking

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Rated Wh is reduced by efficiency, reserve, battery health, and temperature before it is divided by average load.

Rated battery
518 Wh
Usable energy
396 Wh
518 Wh x 85% x 90% x 100% x 100%
Running watts
60 W
Average load
60 W
Max surge
n/a
Fixed station overhead
Unknown (not included)
60 W / 85% = 70.6 W battery draw; fixed overhead is unknown and excluded
Estimated runtime
6h 36m
396 Wh / 60 W = 6h 36m
Output path
AC inverter
Efficiency (%)
85
Reserve kept unused (%)
10
Battery health (%)
100
Cold weather loss (%)
0

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Estimated runtime

6h 36mThis setup may cover a partial outage or single overnight session. Add capacity for more margin.
Usable energy396 Wh
Average load60 W
Fixed station overheadUnknown (not included)
Running watts60 W
Max surgen/a

Runtime range

Conservative4h 8m
Estimated6h 36m
Optimistic8h 12m

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Rated Wh is reduced by efficiency, reserve, battery health, and temperature before it is divided by average load.

Usable energy396 Wh518 Wh x 85% x 90% x 100% x 100%
Fixed station overheadUnknown (not included)60 W / 85% = 70.6 W battery draw; fixed overhead is unknown and excluded
Estimated runtime6h 36m396 Wh / 60 W = 6h 36m

Assumptions

  • 518 Wh nominal battery capacity
  • AC inverter output path
  • 85% conversion efficiency
  • 10% reserve kept unused
  • 60 W average load from 1 load
  • 100% battery health
  • 0% temperature loss
  • Fixed station overhead unknown; not included

Warnings

  • This is an estimate. Real runtime changes with load, temperature, battery age, AC/DC output, and device behavior. Runtime is conditional on successful startup, compatible voltage/connectors and sufficient output. Verify the actual device setup before relying on these hours.
  • Within the tracked power limits; compatibility still needs checking

Planning notes

  • Capacity class: 518.4 Wh. Size the battery for your measured average load and required hours, including reserve.
  • Tracked output: 500 W. Compare both running demand and startup demand before using any runtime estimate.
  • Solar input limit: 100 W. Actual refill depends on panel voltage/current compatibility, sunlight, angle and charging losses.

Known data gaps

  • Unverified or missing specifications remain visible. The confidence label describes the station record, not a tested runtime or approval for emergency use.
  • Weight: 6.04 kg. Check the complete carrying setup, cables and battery extensions before choosing this model for travel.

Models: Jackery

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