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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 566 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 commend the Explorer 290 for its impressive battery life and portability, making it suitable for activities like off-grid camping. Users also appreciate its overall performance and power output. Some customers have expressed a desire for more port selections and the inclusion of solar panels.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Light but Powerful!

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This little lightweight generator is perfect for weekend camping! Charges all the phones, powers led lights, and even runs a 12v fridge for 24 hours! Lightweight and fast charging.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Portable

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

    It is small and portable. I took it camping for our devices ( phones and iPads). Not for large devices.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gets the job done.

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

    Strong, sturdy, reliable. Fast charge time and it's not even that bulky, which makes it a neat item for all households. Highly recommend.

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

    Love it

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

    Got here next day. Love this Jackery! Charged my phone, ran my small projector and other electronics for 2 days while camping. Lost power by the last day ( morning of 3rd day) from continuous use! Highly recommend this for small electronics , a short camping trip. Came with a 12v car charger as well!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little generator

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

    We needed this in a pinch and have used it several times on location to keep everything charged. Great product.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Camping ready

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

    Perfect for camping, what a gift to have. It powered my Volcano (150 watts) while camping for a few days. Also charging everyone's cell phones too, it was a very nice addition.

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

    I Love You Best Buy

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

    I didn't buy it at The Store I ordered it online it came so fast I couldn't believe how fast it was in my mailbox. However when I do go to The Best Buy off Sunrise Bl I believe its Citrus Heights Best Buy has some of The Best People working for them they always are so Great I Love You Best Buy.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    watt a helper

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

    Able to run a Coffee maker or water heater, egg cooker and electric fry pan, the purpose for a power shutdown! something worth the price!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice unit

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

    I got this to power my CPAP while camping. But, found oout it works great when the power goes out while at home too

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Handy Little Generator

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing for camping. Very tiny which makes it easy to carry around and transport. Powers stuff up for around 6 hours I would say. Overall a great product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Jackery is a great product and getting it from BestBuy was the greatest place to purchase it. The customer service and support was spectacular too. Overall I highly recommend this product for everyone who needs a little portable power.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Jackery power unit.

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

    I use this everyday to charge my tablets, laptop and phones... one charge last me a week so far. Love the small size and the easy use of this jackery. Great for short weekends.

    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:
    Battery life, Portability

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Product

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

    Excellent for camping! It lasted for almost 3 days straight without having to charge it. Truly recommend!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for what I needed.

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

    It did what it was supposed to and powered my small gadgets while camping for the weekend.

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

    Great small portable generator

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

    Although I haven't had to use it yet, I have played around with this generator and it definitely does the job for charging cell phones, small heater if need be, etc.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Would buy again

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

    Fast charge, lots of outlets, long lasting. Good purchase. Check for a rebate with your power company

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect purchase

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

    Wow! Who knew this is exactly what we needed during the storm!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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

    I purchased this out of necessity for work as one of tools I use tends to run out of battery after 4 1/2 hrs of use. This has been one of the best purchases I’ve made in the past few years! It holds a charge for quite some time, It’s capable of charging my laptop or the device in a good amount of time while it charges my phone at a faster rate than the wall chargers! I’ll use it for an hour or 2 and still have 85% left, enough for a couple days of work without charging the unit itself.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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