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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 510 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the Explorer 290 Portable Power Solar Generator for its portability, with many mentioning its convenience for camping, travel, and outdoor activities. They appreciate its long battery life and reliable performance, providing power during power outages and outdoor events. While some customers find the charging speed lacking, overall, customers are pleased with its power capacity and ease of use, making it a valuable tool for various needs.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing 10/10

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing I was living in my car for a few months and this thing worked amazing to charge my laptop and phone every night

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Jackery Packs the Power

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I own a permanent Jewelry business and i need my power station to be reliable. With my old power bank i would have to constantly charge after every event. With the jackery I can literally do 3 events before recharging. and these are 6 hour events. I like that its lightweight solid and compact

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Power output

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Will help you limp along for a short time

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is not going to keep you warm in a storm or keep your refrigerator on for any length of time. However, its great for short amounts of time, and recharging phones. A tiny 120v heater ran for 2 hours or so with this generator fully charged.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Jackery
      Posted .

      Thank you for enjoying our product and sharing your shopping experience.

      It is good that you think our products will help you limp along for a short time
      If you want it for a longer time, please buy a bigger version of it.

      Thank you for recommending it to your family and friends

      As an industry leader in solar generators, Jackery will strive to continue its vision and commitment to providing green energy solutions and powering outdoor life. Jackery

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Highly recommend

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for weekend camping! Used this for my phone, watch, lights and fan when camping. Plugged camping fan overnight about 5 hours and did not drain. Still a lot of juice left. Highly recommend for small gadgets for weekend camping.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice portable geberator

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We purchased two of these, one for our wifi router and the other for the basement where the fiber connection enters our home. Now we can continue using the internet during power outages. We were surprised at how soon after out purchase we would need to use them! Worked like a charm. Highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GREAT FIND!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought it as I needed a power bank accessible to where my photography bookings took me. Really good product!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small powerhouse

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great for the price. Also much smaller and lighter than I was expecting

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Size
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Jackery powering Dometic 55

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really impressed with this relatively small battery pack. I bought it to power a dometic cooler while camping. Tested the setup by keeping the cooler and the battery in the back of a Jeep throughout the day. It would get through about a day to a day and a half on a hot day. Would highly recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Power output

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does the job

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Provides all the power I need at craft fairs, I use to charge my tent fan, lights and phones. Has more than enough power for the entire day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Provides emergency power.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought ss a gift for grandson. He says it works great. We have several of these and they work grest during power failures. They power our recliners lifts, our stairlift, cell phones and more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability, Power output

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Flexible and plenty of power

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it works perfectly. Plenty of power. Used to to work on my laptop on a long drive and when camping. I also use it to work in my she shed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    The Jackery 290

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The generator works as promised. I have had it for about 2 weeks. The instructions says to either charge every 6 months or leave plugged in. I have chose to leave it plugged in. I like that the different inputs have their own on/off switch. I purchased the solar panel with it (together a daily deal). It’s nice to be prepared for power outages, and to be able to take it with me when I go, not worrying about needing electricity.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    i recommend this item jackery

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    works perfectly! i recommend this item very helpful when power outage

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome product.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Jackery Explorer 290 is a game-changer for outdoor adventures! With its impressive 290 Wh capacity, it effortlessly powers devices and keeps you connected. Lightweight and portable, it's perfect for camping trips or emergency backup. The sleek design and solar compatibility make it an eco-friendly choice. Highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Jackary power station - misleading demo video

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Jackary unit that I purchased is amazing, came undamaged, and I really like it. All of that being said, the way it was advertised in the video. I truly thought that I was getting a solar panel with it. The one that is shown in the video up. And would have been perfect to have with the Jackary Unit when I go camping.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Such a great product! Used it for a roadtrip from East Coast VA to mid west Canada to charge our phones! We didn’t stop and a full charge did 1d16hrs of driving charge got down to 76%! Perfect!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have on camping & wilderness.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Super compact & light. Great product for every man who’s going to go to the camping or wilderness. To charge my old iPhone 12 Pro you use 3-5% battery per 1 charging. Immediately charging on 100W solar panel exposed on Californian sun in September.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent for campers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this as a gift for my husband. We both had been wanting a portable generator for all of our camping trips. This was well worth the money. We went on a 10 day camping trip, and used this almost exclusively for our charging needs, and it barely impacted the battery

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Generator

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Live it my daughter has shows and she need to small for her business

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Jackery Portable Generator

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    LOVE. LOVE. LOVE this item. Purchased October 2024. Charged unit when I brought it home. About 3 weeks ago power went out at 130am. Plugged cpap machine into unit with 100% reading. Woke up 5 hours later and unit had 74% battery remaining.. recommend :-).. review written September 9, 2025.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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