Jackery Explorer 100 Plus Test and Review! Tiny and powerful Solar Generator

[@MichaelGarcia-nc8om]

I got my Jackery 100 (Dune) off of Walmarts online store for 89.99 Aug 4, 24. The classic orange and grey unit was 99.99. As of Aug 12, 24, both units are priced at 99.99.

[@goodcitizen4587]

Thumbs down. Doesn't even turn it on, or even take the sticker off.

[@tracymeskel2839]

Amazon prime day, has these for $89.99. July 16 & 17th 2024

[@kg4krw]

Do you know how to activate the bluetooth and wifi to connect to the Jackery App?

[@DengrayKai211]

anyone use this model 100 for starlink ? LOL

[@RadOpsTV]

Hey, was trying to get the website opened it it’s not working?? I wanted to download the “super bootable usb” for my older macs, but I can’t access the download links. Any info? Thanks!

[@chrisforeman3165]

I’d love to see Jackery improve this, they could add a handle to make it look even more like their bigger units. I’d would be great if they also allowed pass through, like some of the similarly priced Anker units. I have 2 of these Jackerys and one of them behaves a little differently to the other, when it gets below about 25% it drops quickly. There is a reset procedure which involves holding down the display button until the screen turns off. I think this resets the BMS but in my case it was still erratic with the readout. I’m sending it back to Jackery for replacement as it’s only a few weeks old. Thanks for the heads up about the cable, I’ll check mine.

[@lewissal]

I like my little Jackery I used it for my iPhone 14 plus and MacBook .. it’s the best thing I purchased $99

[@j-sonS]

Fyi...i just took a flight from NY to FL and brought this in my carryon bag....they pulled my bag aside and took the battery pack out and swabbed it. Then they let me fly with it.

[@FamilyGeekery]

Interesting. Maybe they’ve never seen this model and were just taking extra precautions.

[@Schabonher]

I’d be interested to know how many times I can recharge my ally with this, probably only one time huh?

[@FamilyGeekery]

The ROG Ally has a 40wh battery, so in theory, this 99wh battery bank could charge it 2.5x. But you’ll lose some to conversion.

[@Faykayray]

I’m hoping they add a torch to this … then it would be perfect for me. Charging iPad iPhone … missing a light when on the go

[@FamilyGeekery]

You could always use something like this: amzn.to/4azhU4c

[@Faykayray]

@@FamilyGeekery thank you

[@dmitrybachinsky]

Why does it have in specs 110 volt? What if I have 220?

[@fuas710]

LiFePO4 batteries typically dont require venting due to their unique chemistry and safety features

[@j-sonS]

Just ordered one today. It's on sale for $99

[@otuagoma]

i love mine, i got me the grey and the white one :)))

[@FamilyGeekery]

Cool. I haven’t seen that one.

[@JoeDplummer_]

It would be nice to see a wireless charger on top. Come on Jackery, you can make it a lot better. Also, the form factor is inappropriate if you have small hands. Great review! 👍

[@DylanDurdle]

I had the issue about the 100 trying to charge a 300 unit. I tried unplugging and replugging in MANY times and gave up. Every time it started to charge the 300 unit. Poor design if the solution is "keep trying".

[@FamilyGeekery]

I agree. There needs to be a better way. Luckily, some power stations I’ve been reviewing have 2 USB-C ports, and only one of the 2 are bidirectional. This way you know one is definitely going to be an output. Thanks for watching!

[@LamoidZombieDog]

Jackery is not the leading name in solar generators, their products are super overpriced conpared to everyone else.

[@anandarochisha]

He said 'one of', that means 'among others'..

[@gunslinger135]

Who's the best then

[@anandarochisha]

@@gunslinger135 Joe Biden

[@mattcortelyou1781]

​@@gunslinger135 I like anker

[@otuagoma]

So true

[@risbill1]

Just bought one for camping. Definitely a battery bank and not a generator. Generator converts mechanical to electrical. Wish people and companies would understand the difference.

[@FamilyGeekery]

I’m just going by what Jackery calls it on their page. But I guess a “solar generator” converts solar to energy. Only 100W worth, but it’s still being generated. Even a hand crank generator that puts out 2W is still a generator, lol. It’s still a nifty device with it strengths and weaknesses. Thanks for watching!

[@risbill1]

@@FamilyGeekery I know but by definition they are wrong as well.

[@dylanhagsauce8629]

​​@@risbill1 It generates energy from the sun solar generator dude. Maybe you are looking at the wrong word for the definition bro.

[@risbill1]

@@dylanhagsauce8629 look up the definition of generator in Webster's dictionary.

[@fuas710]

@@risbill1 nah having a solar charge controller built in is what makes it a generator. Otherwise it’s a battery