Jackery Explorer 500 vs Goal Zero Yeti 500x - Which one runs a fridge the longest?

With Jackery and Goal Zero being the top brands for Overlanders when looking at a portable power station to power a fridge, we put the two to the test running our Dometic CFX3 55IM. Which one ran the fridge the longest?
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[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

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[@JjMn1000]

Ok

[@insomniacmike5832]

Was wondering when you started test was the fridge already cooled off to 34?

[@moses777exodus]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing, Lord-Jesus-Christ com

[@JankaJanya171]

07:13min and they testing with SOMETHING PLUGGED in the WALL !!! lol FAKE

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@JankaJanya171 LOLOL!! If you watch at 6:40 is was the charger to the Jackery plugged into the wall that was disconnected from the Jackery. You do know that things can be plugged into a wall and not be connected to the device... right?

[@theoldhobbit3640]

The Jackery has just been released here in the UK and boy am I happy. I will be getting one just as soon as stock is available. Thank you for your very unbiased review.

[@gchowder]

Excellent video! Thank you so much for running this test! It was very helpful! 🍺 cheers! :D

[@smoreiram]

Exactly the a type of review I was looking for! Thanks!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ridesaway24]

Thanks for the comparison. Looking at these for many reasons and this helps with the decision.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Glad it helped!

[@valerief1231]

Great video, appreciate your straight forwards delivery!

[@bdv861]

Goal Zero had its day. One of the first mass produced power stations. It was cutting edge for a while. Nowadays, the competition has caught up and surpassed it. Plus, it always has been way overpriced.

[@KillerRaptorr]

Jackery isn't anywhere near good as Goal Zero. Their charging performance and cooling. Plus Jackery has limiters if anything less then % of wattage. Goalzero doesn't. Plus this guy's test is bullcrap. Testing a Fridge doesn't exactly say corrective running, Because compressors in them turn off for a moment, Then turn on. And since his video 'skips' or as they say for video editing. 'passes time' Without a speed up video. We never know what he did with using the fridge. Leaving it open, to try to make more active power be used while using the goal zero and less on the jackery just to make it seem like the jackery is better, Even though Both have exactly same battery cells. Plus, This is a hybrid product of jackery, By Honda. Their older devices of their older modules weren't even their own, They bought them and resold. Compared to Goal zero that's been building and making their own units since their Lead acid days. Reliablitlity is more on goal zeros side in all cases.

[@karaski24]

@@KillerRaptorr what you have just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.l

[@KillerRaptorr]

@@karaski24 congratulations for being dumb then.

[@daleadmire1451]

@@karaski24 wow, tell us what you really think, you're quite the diplomat, then again I admire your passion, carry on soldier!

[@f.w.1318]

@ Dale Admire, the previous post by Raptor indicated the author of this video committed some type of fraud, by opening the lid while we weren’t watching, then goes off on a rant about vendor products manufacturing,, without any conclusive details and testing provided, the topic of this video was 12 volt fridge runtime nothing else, sometimes as consumers maybe that’s all I need, don’t really care if Honda or Yamaha or any one else provided support for the product.

[@ryantatar]

Goal Zero has amazing customer service which keeps me going back to them

[@robertschlesinger1342]

Very interesting, informative and worthwhile video. It would be worthwhile testing the two brand with their solar panels for recharging.

[@edwardharrison1654]

Thanks so much for this video. I didn't know which was the right one to buy for our cross country camping trip and it's obvious! Thanks!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hollisross3561]

Thanks for doing the experiment. Interesting results.

[@jtusa415]

Thank you for the comprehensive review. The data and longevity of the batteries were surprising.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thank you!

[@susanscovill6817]

At the end of the day what do we want them for? Power for all of our needs. Goal zero I think at the halfway mark was down to 17% and jackery still at 66%. If I’m correct that is. For $700 I expect a lot more from a unit. Jackery will be my choice. Thanks for the review. Cheers from Canader eh!

[@SWPG]

build your own, its way cheaper and way more powerful, love and light from NM USA

[@juliuscaesar8801]

@@SWPG *can you share where to start building your own? I’m new to power stations. ez2747@yahoo .com - Please reply I’d appreciate it. Thank you!

[@SWPG]

@@juliuscaesar8801 #swpg

[@dabbs041]

Sorry

[@susanscovill6817]

@@juliuscaesar8801 check out Will Prouse. He’s a genius.

[@SWPG]

*Build your own, mine has 400ah at 3000w, will run anything including my window ac unit. Love and Light from New Mexico*

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

That's a great skill to have.

[@Sparkyspage]

Post a video how, I’d love to make that

[@SWPG]

@@Sparkyspage will do

[@JankaJanya171]

@@Sparkyspage video? lol just buy 1 or 2 or 10 car track Maintenance free lithium batteries , plug it together and get unlimited "WH" lol then plug them into cables convertor to 12v cigarette socket adapter and go lol

[@alayla3281]

@@JankaJanya171 Hey this sounds brilliant but for a beginner above my understanding. Can you step this out for me either here or msg. Thanks

[@Brigand231]

Thanks for the video. We're planning to weekend in our minivan for a few years until the kids are out of the house and then maybe buy and build up a cargo van and my wife asks, "So which one is better, the orange or the greenish yellow one?". Pretty much all we'd be using it for is exactly a 12 volt fridge and maybe some charging.

[@theparkjunkie]

Good review. I've been rocking the GZ Yeti 1k full time for about 3 years. I bought it for $1000 at Costco. I charge it via a 300w roof panel. It runs to about 50% overnight running an arb zero 47q fridge & charging cameras & phones. My laptop pulls a significant amour of power as well & will leave the GZ in the 25% range overnight when combined with the fridge. The extra GZ MPPT adapter helps return a charge via solar quickly, so it works well. But GZ cables & accesories are spendy. I have a few other GZ devices, & have found their customer service to be great, pre-covid anyway... but for the price & the run time. It looks like I may give a Jackery a shot nect time...

[@reidshirk6553]

My GZ Yeti1000 battery just died after 5 years of very light daily use. They want $500 for me to ship it to them and replace the battery. I am looking very closely at replacing it with a Jackery 500.

[@theparkjunkie]

@@reidshirk6553 That's a bummer man... that's a bummer. You know, I don't know, but that "lightly used" thing might detract from the long term life of the battery. Mine gets near constant use. Even when I'm not traveling I try to give it a job. It always runs something & charges move up & down. It's four years old... The GZ cust service was great in my last experience, but I took it straight to their shop in Sandy Utah. That's not an option with the ol Rona, cause they closed up tight... 🤷‍♂️ But yeah, I think the Jackery is worth a shot. It's cheaper & gets good reviews.

[@studio1954thereflections]

I personally would buy the jackery ...the handle is actually better to not have moving parts ...more solid design and less likely to break ...love the Jackery!

[@pizaliasta8369]

Nice video thank you. I just got a Set Power fridge today and currently own a 1500 yeti. I'm testing it right now with one chamber at zero and one at 32 degrees. The 1500 is pretty big to lug around so I am looking to downsize to a 500 range.

[@no_handle_required]

Dude, between the rooftop tent and this, you're starting to cost me money

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Lol. See my latest video before buying a power station.

[@no_handle_required]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures thanks, I had amazon ready to go when I saw this!

[@no_handle_required]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures So the bluetti is out of stock apparently, what would be your first choice for power supply, Jackery or something else?

[@rottieshepcalibre9156]

Blessings from Jamaica.. a very helpful video thankyou

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SteveVickAK]

Thanks for the great review. I went with the Yeti 500. I found a great deal on it (saved $175). The battery doesn't last as long as I would have thought. But I do like the design and the extra ports. So it was totally worth it. If I was just powering my fridge I would have gone with the Jackery, but I need a more swiss army knife approach. So the Yeti was a better choice for me.

[@tonydelariva7163]

Wow. Thank you. I was pretty sure I knew which one I wanted. Now I'm sure.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Glad I could help!

[@69indigoblue]

Thanks for this video....another review of the Jackery 1000 shows, that it is car-charged with 88Watt per hour, what fills the battery after 11,36 hours. Cannot imagine that half the power on this device will take 2 hours longer...except they use VERY different electronics inside...

[@Yerevan1964]

Jackery Explorer 1000 is a newer and improved model with MPPT charging. I believe there is a newer 500 model with MPPT as well. Newer models offer much faster charging times. The unit used in this review must have been the older Jackery 500.

[@grn9209]

Great info and video!!!👏🏼👊🏼

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Appreciate it!

[@TheOldJarhead]

Just picked up the Jackery 550 and was happy to see your results. I plan to do some testing myself to see how it does on a CPAP but overall, with charging during the day while traveling I believe I'll get all I need from it! THANKS!

[@davids5006]

So how did it do on your CPAP machine? Just curious

[@TheOldJarhead]

@@davids5006 Great! It only uses maybe 10% overnight and recharges off the jeep during the day. My wife uses it as well for her hair straighteners etc

[@davids5006]

@@TheOldJarhead nice! Sounds perfect

[@WendysWorldTX]

I'm looking for grid down solutions to run a hydroponic garden pump and a dehumidifier. Thanks for this video!

[@The-Guitar-Player]

I just tested the Goal Zero 500x vs a Massimo MPS 500. I ran the same 60 watt 120v load on each. The Goal Zero lasted 6hrs 8 minutes the Massimo lasted 8hrs 27 minutes. I was expecting something much closer.

[@vilmalopez737]

Very helpful, thank you 🙏 you guys are awesome 👍

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Happy to help!

[@LoneStarSwirl]

Excellent video! I love these comparison/experiment type videos. this is what newbies like me really want to know. Thank you!

[@jackslayer2640]

I personally think the Goal Zero would be better in certain situations. If for example you are frequently traveling on an overland trip and not staying at a single camp site then the Goal Zero would charge to full power while you travel and run all night at your camp site. On the other hand, I suppose if you plan on staying at the same site for days at a time the Jackery may be the option. I do believe a solar charge test would be very useful in the comparison though as many people staying longer durations tend to use solar to keep their batteries topped off, and depending on solar re-charge times, could make all the difference in this decision. I know that if the Goal Zero recharged twice as fast on the solar like it seemingly does on car charge, it would win it for me even at the higher price.

[@halea41]

Completely agree. And that 10 hour advantage the jackery has is quickly nullified by how fast you can charge a goal zero via car adapter. 4.5 hours is pretty damn nuts.

[@JMPC90]

I’ve experienced times when the “dual battery” car charger and solar failed to charge my goal zero while on the go. I’m not sure if they addressed that issue already. I have their yeti 1000

[@BatCaveOz]

You are assuming that the charging information provided by the manufacture is 100% accurate.

[@MrJayharr58]

I have both and was very disappointed with the goal zero. It weighs more, depletes faster my Jackery takes 1 hour longer to get full 100% but I’d rather Wait an additional hour to have it last 1/3rd longer in certain situations. I agree the goal zero was top dog early in the tech but now many have caught up and the Jackery has definitely surpassed it. That’s not to say in the next year or so goal zero will than pass the Jackery.

[@PhoKenNeat]

Fantastic video and breakdown!

[@milt7348]

Great head to head test. Thanks.

[@davids5006]

The review I needed.. Thanks

[@broswhoknowstuff]

The Yeti 500x I use has a faulty USB design connection. I have a 1000 and 500. Love the products. However, the second port from the left USB (not the c-port) has a design issue where some USB adapters will have a loose fit causing it to not work. It works but you have to keep pressure on it upwards to make the connection. This issue was found right out of the box. I hope Goal Zero fixed it.

[@4yellowwolf]

Great, I have a Jackery and will be testing it on my Iceco 💕

[@bluemax_overland]

Wanted to add a little comment on the comparison. Goal zero AC ports are only rated at 300w pure sine. Jackery has 500w pure sine AC port.

[@alanj7306]

Thanks! I was just wondering about the AC output on the Jackery. Seems like a much better bang for the buck.

[@alayla3281]

can one run a heater if needed ?

[@rodc4334]

@@alayla3281 Typical basic portable space heaters you use around the house are 1500 watts. A 500 watt heater (or a 1500 watt heater on low) is not going to put out a lot of heat. Some, not a lot.

[@baltazarsalas3082]

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[@baltazarsalas3082]

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[@detectingrebel]

Like #999; by far the best video about Jackery vs. GoalZero on KZbin-nice job 👍🏼

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Wow, thanks!

[@cwheremonster8870]

I really like how far Jackery tech has come. I honestly think it’s technically a better product, tech wise. I just hate the damn fixed/rigid handle . I don’t even want to store/stack anything on top of it.. just want the ability to put it in a fixed/constructed box that doesn’t need to be three inches taller. Kind of a dumb gripe, I know. But when you pack a van or Overland vehicle, every square inch counts .

[@gman1003]

Get a hacksaw and saw it off....

[@karenmyers3444]

Thankyou. Told me exactly what I needed to know. 👍

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Glad it helped

[@kidpete1477]

I’m old to this thread and viewed PARTS of the video to get a better idea of power consumption from the Dometic, but I wouldn’t jump the gun so fast and purchase the Jackery. I’m fact, I wouldn’t buy the Jackery at all. My first generator, power bank or whatever you call it was similar with one AC port and was great for my initial reason for purchasing. After using it, I found more reasons to use it around the house and the days of an extension cord went out the window. I began using it for TV watching on the lawn, all the way down to using the USBC ports to fast charge my iPhone. I ended up buying the GZ 500x because I wanted more power, fast changing of the unit itself, and two AC ports. While these may not seem like gamechangers yet, they make a world of difference in real world usage. Using the supplied power brick and a 40w USBC changer plugging into the PD port on the 500X, I achieve 100w of charging to the unit which charges it from 0 to 100 in less than 4hrs. Testing is great to see comparisons, but no one is buying a fridge without a plan to keep power to it before hand. Meaning charging a unit while driving or solar when stationary.

[@tomcaldwell5914]

Great review and look forward to more like it!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!

[@tomahawk5118]

Great info here, thank you!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mae8861]

Good review folks

[@ChambersFamilyOverland]

I was going to mention the 500w vs 300w ac plug. But it was mentioned. This… hurts me as I do have the goal zero, and I did find it on sale at sportsman’s… I do really like it a lot. And just picked up a Dometic 55im… yesterday. Was hoping for better performance. However… will be adding a hardwire port to the bed for when I’m driving… and we do have solar. ……but still

[@CrazyCranker]

What I found trying to power a fridge with two 32grp batteries, there are so many variables that affect the battery life. At the end of the day I went back to a Jackson Orion cooler that keeps my Ice for to 3-4 days.

[@frankchase9297]

Great information. Thank You!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@haydenallen888]

Another great video! Thanks for the review!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks Hayden!

[@jeffkarrow6924]

Both units had regulated DC output. I added a 12 volt converter from ac for $20 as my OKPRO 540's big 12 volt out was unregulated.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Those regulated outputs really help!

[@sodobson]

Good to know. My Jackery 1000 Will be here on Friday. It has a USB-C and 3 AC ports.... thats why i got it vs the 500, But I will get a 500 or 240 for phones , etc

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

We are testing a 1000 now.

[@f.w.1318]

The 1000 is the best bang for the buck, especially with optional solar kit. I have several coworkers who are looking into these especially after the Texas snowstorm.

[@teddygrahm87]

I think you have a niche here. Don't listen to the haters. I love this idea or seeing how these batteries perform while having a fridge drawing from them. What would be cool is too see the perform in different environments. No one else is doing that but everyone.... I want to know lol. Thanks!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@markfcoble]

My goal zero 3000x with four 200 watt newpowa solar panels....runs fridge and freezer. Back up for winter outages. Works well. Thanks!

[@lloydrage]

Great comparison!!!

[@864runnerturbo]

Did you happen to check and see how many amps the fridge was pulling? My new fridge tends to pull around 6 amps when the compressor is running and that in 80 plus degree weather.

[@jg1468]

Wow thank you for the review goal zero charges so much and jackery is better

[@240zron]

Great review

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!!

[@jgg204]

This stems from an issue where the Yeti 500x battery was not giving the correct runtime output as advertised. There was another reviewer who ran into a similar issue, where the 500X would report as dead and stop working but it actually wasn't. He RMA'd it, got another unit, same issue. Apparently the problem was then fixed by Goal Zero down the road.

[@fridakahlua6674]

Thank you!

[@OffGridAdventures7]

I’ll have to figure out if I should put a solar panel on my hood that would trickle in power, wonder if that would help instead of getting a 1000w

[@bebopkirby]

The more of these power station videos l watch the more confused l get. Not knowing any better, in this case l would think the Goal Zero’s ability to recharge itself from a car in 1/4th the time of a Jackery would way trump the extra 20% run time of the Jackery. Or is there something l don’t get?

[@ruthieclarke9125]

I get it and I totally agree with you. Of course my big fridge is Propane so I won't be needing a Power Station for that. Plus I really don't like the size and aesthetics of the "Jackery" and I really hate the color orange. I have also been told you can't replace the battery inside the Jackery if it poops out but you can in the Goal Zero. I go with Goal Zero hands down.

[@eddarby469]

The price point is an issue too though. With the Goal Zero Yeti much more expensive, getting the charging cable for extra is a bit silly.

[@coryshook7648]

Good job that was realistic realistic test. As far as stacking stuff on top of it - Cut the handle off!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks! But then you have no handle. lol

[@coryshook7648]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures rope/strapping/cloth-screws/rivets.

[@OffGridAdventures7]

Thanks def helps

[@Steve_and_Deb_Explore_the_USA]

Nice review! Just for clarification; was the fridge at room temperature before each test, or pre-cooled on AC? If at room temperature, did you leave it open to allow the water to warm up to room temperature between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning? If not, the internal temperature was likely lower before starting the second test. I ask, because I keep my fridge full of water jugs to help avoid compressor cycling. If I turn it off, it is still quite cool inside two days later. Thanks for taking the time to run this test. I'm back and forth on a Jackery 1000 or a lithium iron phosphate battery to replace my dedicated 100A/hr AGM fridge battery. The big advantage of a life4po is lifetime charge cycles of 3-5 times that of lithium ion, but at a much higher cost. Or wait for a life4po version of the Jackery or Goal Zero.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

the fridge and water inside was pre cooled before plugging into both power stations. We keep the Dometic running full time on AC when we aren't on trips.

[@Steve_and_Deb_Explore_the_USA]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Great, thanks for the clarification! We keep our fridge running full time (9 months of the year) in the back of the 4Runner, too. Either plugged into an AC extension cord at home, or solar when not.

[@odgreenoutdoors20]

What people miss is the goal zero has built in safety that detects what is plugged into it and will not harm your devices , the technology is better then the jackery, that’s why I pick goal zero over the jackery

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

not sure what safety you're referring to.

[@thesamsons9683]

I’ve never used one of them but in my semi trucks I use an inverter at half that price. Why not use a deep cycle battery and an inverter? I run fridge and microwave without issues. Them boxes obviously would be an easier install. Thanks

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

If you’re on the move the whole time you don’t need one. But If you set up a camp for a few days and have a fridge and other things to power these are super handy.

[@OutdoorsIQ]

Hey did you happen to notice with your 500x that charging with USB-C only show’s a phantom output of 2w? i.e. INPUT 55w OUTPUT 2w? That’s with no other loads connected.

[@cfeigel]

Hey, Jehu! I think your Kill-A-Watt is set to measure and hold the lowest watt reading, not the instantaneous (second-by-second) reading. People keep mentioning reactive power vs true power. It's definitely a measurement problem to watch out for. But, your meter displays the RMS values for voltage and current correctly -- the power is just those two multiplied. It should be able to do that and come up with the right answer. That makes me thing the problem is some setting in the meter. Good luck, man!

[@skywatcher9712]

Thank you. So. Much !

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

You're welcome!

[@cgillig]

Thanks dear

[@Odin31b]

Thanks for rhe video. Is the share link down?

[@Lisa-tj3cd]

hi, thanks for the video, cool hair. I just bought a jackery 550 and when I use the AC outlet the fan runs. I plugged in a 40W lamp and after a couple minutes, the fan comes on. It’s not super loud but you definitely hear it. I was wondering if this is normal before I exchange it? Also when I push the AC on button without anything plugged in the fan comes on for a second and then stops. Are both of these experiences normal? Thanks 🙏🏼

[@dannynimmo3052]

Thanks for the video, this is all new to me. for looks and easy to pack I would want to buy the yetti, didn't know it was available until this video. guess I'm still gonna end up buying the jackery, for the price difference the 1000w starts looking pretty good. some of the best products out there seem to be the ugliest ones too lol I try not to let that influence but its true many companies put a lot of effort into how their products look naturally for marketing sometimes lose it in other places. hard to be blind to it though when you gotta tote that ugly thing around LOL... I'm playin at this point. Thank you guys, that was helpful, I'm doing the 1000w jackery

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!! You can't go wrong with the 1000!!

[@dannynimmo3052]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Your new video is good too, making it easy to learn on a new subject for me

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@dannynimmo3052 thank you!!

[@Adam_Newman]

Really like my Jackery 500

[@lexilin3574]

Great video. I was hoping to see a full size refrigerator. How big do you have to go for that kind of power?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

at least 1000 watts.

[@Ballygirl886]

Awesome, always wanted to know that myself.

[@vaanea290]

This is the reason I need a solar generator, so this test was perfect for me. However the specs listed also has me curious. Does anyone know how fast they charge with a 100w panel. In direct light and low light conditions?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

That's going to depend greatly on the solar panel used. Some are better than others in cloudy conditions.

[@MaiMai-gz1io]

Look at the Wh (watt hour) specification. The unit with more watt hours will run longer. Letting these units run down to zero will shorten their battery life.

[@kenjurish5858]

Now can u use either one while it’s charging in the sun or do either or both have to b unplugged from their solar panel chargers.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Both can be used while charging.

[@raylegend808]

Nice video, do you have any recommendations for a 12volt fridge ? Thanks

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

We have Dometic and love them. But it depends on what size you want and budget

[@stephaneroy8415]

Forget all you've heard about small 300w solar generator , Golabs r30 changed the game , Lifepo4 battery , full pass through , mppt builtin charger , all Usb ports you'll ever need , 300w pure sine wave inverter,1 qc 30w ports,1 Qc 60w port , 2 usb 3 ports, powerfull flashlight ,1 cig lighter plug , one adaptor to add a cig plug ,excellent accessories provided ,MC4 to 5521 to connect solar panel , good price , very nice information disply ,the only draw back is charging time , 45 watts with the provided wall charger , but 60 watts if you have a PD power supply , like a Apple power supply. This device rocks.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

It looks good. Just wish it was 500wh instead of 299.

[@MR-lq4hp]

I know you did this awhile ago, but do you remember if you had the fridge set on Eco mode or normal/max mode.

[@henrym1681]

Be careful if your fridge has a defrost cycle. My fridge pulls 10 watts with compressor off and 100 watts with compressor on. BUT, when defrost cycle kicked on, which is silent, it pulled 350 watts which will quickly run down any battery bank.

[@ashleyh249]

Would you recomend one of these or the smaller Goal Zero for powering a self inflating air mattress?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Something like a Jackery 300 would be perfect for that.

[@djordan7979]

I just got about 80 hours with my IceCo JP40 and EcoFlow Delta 1300 and that was with it being about 85 or 90 degrees outside during the day. I think in a home environment it will use about 1 percent an hour. That thing is a BEAST. Great video man thanks.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Very nice!!

[@showgirlsaroundtheworldada4484]

I love this vlog

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thabks!!

[@jncn1490]

Except you can charge the goal zero in a fraction of the time verse the jackery. Either by solar or car

[@tomchillen3039]

I apologize

[@johnruiz11]

i camp in a van what heater should i buy doesent have to be plug in type just getting started camping

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I would recommend a diesel heater like you find on Amazon. I'll be reviewing a couple soon.

[@MarkTheLostTraveler]

Question the Jackery explorer 500 or the BLUETTI Power Station AC50S. Not sure which one I like them both. Thank you.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I have no experience with the Bluetti. I would love to test one.

[@MarkTheLostTraveler]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Thank you. You should check out some of the BLUETTI power stuff. I would love to get camping again even at 60 yrs would still be fun. Im looking at the GAZELLE T3X HUB TENT. Does that one come in orange or just the T4X?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@MarkTheLostTraveler I’ve looked at the Bluetti. Looks solid. Gazelle tents are awesome. I’ve got a couple friends that have them. Not sure on the colors though.

[@TheBeatenPaths]

I'm new to both of these. Could I run a fridge and charge it at the same time, say when I'm driving?

[@lagunn327]

Yes

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

absolutely!

[@pguindon]

The charge rate with the car adapter is very different between the two. The goal zero will charge from 0-100% in ~4.5 hours, while the jacket 500 will take 14+ hours!. You can improve it by using a 12v inverter, but it adds to the cost and having to Cary around yet another device.

[@jacklewis100]

A couple of issues with the test (apart from taking 10 minutes to get to the answer...) is that whilst this compares actual capacity, it's a static draw, not real-world. You mentioned different environments, but also, in action the fridge will be opened/closed regularly and the draw will vary a lot more regularly. It may be that one model performs better/worse when it's subjected to more regular draws from the compressor. This could be down to the battery chemistry because capacity to power draw graphs are not linear. Sure, 500Wh might officially mean 1 watt for 500 hours, but that doesn't mean a 200W draw will actually last twice as long as a 400W - there are other variables at play. Also, the units might perform differently at different loads. You used a fridge (50W?) but maybe a light always on at 100W would be different. It also wasn't clear how old the units were, in months/years but also how many cycles each had had in their lifetime. Capacity isn't everything - battery lifetime matters. If you're spending $500-$1000, you want to know if you'll have to dump it after 2 years and you'll also want to know if you can replace the batteries affordably (i.e. not at 80% of the whole unit cost as is the case with so many other products).

[@evabradshaw2340]

I'd be interested to know how much battery use would be needed to run a C-pap for about 8 hrs on a Jackery?? 🤔😴

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I've seen a lot of people using these for CPaps. I'm sure there are videos on it. If I had a C-pap I would test it because a lot of people ask that.

[@SuperTgra]

Did you start with the fridge pre chilled for the Jackery as well? The starting fridge temp for the Goal Zero was 34°. Just wondering if it was a warm start for the Jackery it probably would have made it even longer.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

They were both pre chilled.

[@SuperTgra]

Thank you

[@kahineg]

Goal Zeros are on sale now - a really good deal.

[@247wingmaster9]

Link? 😛

[@insightandintuition276]

Does anyone know if I can cook my beans on either the Jacorey or the call zero? What kind of cooker would I need? My Insta pot requires 700 W of power I suspect that’s too much for either of them. I don’t want to use solar at this juncture not too technologically savvy😀

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I haven't tried using our Instant Pot with the Jackery. Don't give my wife any ideas. 😂😂😂

[@vagabonddeesadventures8491]

There are portable solar panels you can get and just plug them into the jackery or whatever power station you are using. No technological expertise needed at all. You just take them out and set them up and plug them in.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@vagabonddeesadventures8491 yep. I have some coming soon.

[@ArcherBowman]

Good, basic endurance test. So, can you charge the Jackery (using a vehicle source) while simultaneously using the Jackery as a power source for a fridge? I would like to plug it into my 4Runner 120V outlet while also drawing power from it for the fridge. So it's charging while we're on the trail, running the truck.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Yes. Both can do that.

[@ArcherBowman]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Thanks much!

[@TrailRunn4r]

Hi Matt, I’m interested in the new jackery 300, do you think it can run a fridge as well?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

It will definitely run a fridge, just not as long.

[@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures]

I think the Jackery 500 would be perfect for me to use with my c-pap. Sure they will add USB C slots soon.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

It should work well for that.

[@americandefender6884]

No need to wait for adjustments, if you purchase a Jackery you can buy an adapter to tailor your needs is what I did (USB A to USB C)...😎

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

Just sleep on your side that's what I do ...I stop using a c-pap as long I sleep on my side

[@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures]

@@TheOnlyOneStanding8079 That doesn't work for me. Well, at least according to my other half, lol.

[@TheOnlyOneStanding8079]

@@BirdDogOffRoadAdventures oh because your snoring huh

[@stephenwilder3525]

What fridge ya got there? & thanks for the video.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

It's the Dometic CFX3 55IM. Thanks!!

[@makaiomanila93]

What was plugged in on the outlet during the Jackery test? Notice during the Goal Zero test never had anything plugged in on the outlet...

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

You'll see my wife unplug the charger from the Jackery but the brick was still plugged into the wall.

[@laok]

wich one can power a fridge and a modum

[@rjbfreelander2]

Will be going for the Anker Powerhouse 400 II myself. It was between that and the Ecoflow River. Won't go Jackery because of the proprietary adapters for panels on some units.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

8mm input is hardly proprietary on the Jackery

[@jhayt4r]

Can you run the 500x 23/7 plugged into a 100w solar panel?