Winter has arrived, and portable power stations have become the hottest commodity on Amazon as people scramble to protect themselves from unexpected power outages. The Jackery Explorer 1000 (1500W) ranks among the most popular options for backup power and this early Black Friday deal seems almost too good to be true: Amazon has slashed the price from $839 down to $419, marking a historic 50% discount that puts professional-grade emergency power within reach of anyone worried about keeping their home running during the next storm or grid failure. You’ll also get a free extension cable in the bundle.
Silent Power That Puts Gas Generators to Shame
The Explorer 1000 provides 1500 watts of continuous AC power and has a surge capacity of 3000 watts. This gives you sufficient power to run refrigerators, space heaters, medical equipment and multiple devices at once. The increased output can handle power-hungry appliances that once needed larger and pricier units. The pure sine wave AC outlets deliver clean power, and protect sensitive electronics like computers and gaming consoles from damage. This is in contrast to cheaper generators which can produce “dirty” power that damages circuit boards.
The LiFePO4 battery technology distinguishes this power station from competitors that still rely on older lithium-ion chemistry: This battery keeps over 70% of its original capacity after 4000 full charge cycles, and provides a lifespan of more than 10 years with regular use. In comparison, traditional lithium-ion batteries lose significant capacity after just 500 to 800 cycles.
ChargeShield 2.0 technology offers smart charging that adjusts to your needs through the Jackery smartphone app: When you need backup power quickly during an outage, the emergency charging mode takes the unit from completely dead to 100% in just one hour. For daily use, it defaults to a more conservative 1.7-hour charging time, which helps extend battery life by reducing stress on the cells. The quiet charging mode lowers operational noise to below 30 decibels, which makes it practically silent for overnight use in bedrooms or RVs, where generator noise can be a problem.
The included 16-foot extension cord addresses one of the main issues with solar charging by allowing flexible panel placement: You can set solar panels in direct sunlight while keeping the power station shaded or inside your vehicle, maximizing charging efficiency without exposing the unit to heat. This feature is especially helpful during camping trips when the best sun angle might be far from your setup.
With a response time of under 20 milliseconds, the UPS functionality makes this unit a seamless backup system for home offices and essential equipment. It sits between your wall outlet and devices, switching to battery power as soon as it detects a power failure. This quick transition keeps desktop computers running without rebooting, protects fish tank pumps during outages, and ensures security cameras continue working during power interruptions.
The port selection accommodates all charging needs, featuring three AC outlets, two USB-C ports each delivering 100 watts, one USB-A port, and one 12-volt DC car port. The dual 100-watt USB-C ports charge laptops and tablets quickly without needing bulky power adapters, reducing cable clutter in your emergency kit or camping gear. The front-facing port layout simplifies connections with clear labels and LED indicators showing active outputs.
Despite having a capacity of 1070 watt-hours, the compact design weighs just 23.8 pounds. This makes it 18% smaller and 10% lighter than competing units with similar specs. A foldable handle on top ensures easy one-handed carrying, distributing weight evenly while moving it between rooms or loading it into vehicles. It measures 12.9 by 8.8 by 9.7 inches, making it easy to slide under seats or fit in closets without taking up too much space.
At $419 instead of the usual $839, this deal cuts the price in half for a power station that often comes with a high price tag. The package includes the power station, AC charging cable, extension cord, and travel case, and provides everything needed to start using it right away.
