Jackery just kicked off the new year by rolling out something that feels built for the kind of men who don't mess around when it comes to getting things done. The Explorer 1500 Ultra is the latest from a company that's been leading the portable power game for years, and it's aimed straight at folks who need reliable juice whether they're at home, out in the field, or facing a real emergency.
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Steven Wang, the vice president running Jackery's business here in the Americas, put it plainly: “The Explorer 1500 Ultra represents a different level of intention in how we design and build power solutions. This product was engineered for people who never compromise—on performance, materials, or reliability. From the feel of its construction to the rigor of its testing standards, the 1500 Ultra reflects precision engineering and premium workmanship, while still delivering the rugged capability professionals and homeowners depend on.”
After spending more than ten years watching how people actually use power stations in the real world, Jackery realized lab tests don't tell the whole story. These units get dragged through dusty job sites, bounced around on off-road trails, left out in pouring rain, or sit through storms that knock out the grid for days. A lot of power stations start strong but fall apart when the going gets rough. That's exactly why the company created this new Ultra Series, starting with the Explorer 1500 Ultra as the flagship.
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This thing is built to take a beating and keep running. It carries the highest dust and water protection rating in the business—IP65. That means it shrugs off fine dust in a workshop or blowing sand out in the desert. The water protection hits IPX5, so heavy rain or a solid splash won't kill it. There's even a smart silicone flap over the support arm that keeps dirt and moisture out even when you're plugging stuff in.
On top of that, it meets tough Level-9 standards for shaking—like what you'd see in an earthquake—and it passed drop tests from a full meter up. Drop it off the tailgate or have it slide around in the truck bed; it's designed to survive.
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Weight matters when you're hauling gear, and Jackery didn't ignore that. They used a patented titanium-alloy setup in layers to make the chassis stronger against water and better at shedding heat. The whole layout inside—battery, inverter, cooling system—is sealed tight and rearranged so heat moves out faster. Vents sit on the bottom now, pulling air straight up through a turbine fan, and the metal body helps pull heat away quick. All that engineering keeps the Explorer 1500 Ultra down to just 38.6 pounds. That's light—almost half what some other big protected units weigh—while still holding that top IP65 rating.
When it comes to actual power, this station doesn't play games. Plenty of tools and appliances—like shop vacs, air compressors, or big refrigerators—need a big burst of power right when they start up, way more than their normal running watts. The Explorer 1500 Ultra can hit a 3,600-watt peak and hold that surge ten times longer than most stations manage. It can also run steady at 2,000 watts for a solid 15 minutes, which beats just about everything else in its size class.
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Inside sits a 1,536 watt-hour battery made from the same long-life LiFePO4 cells used in electric vehicles. Jackery says it should still hold 70 percent of its charge after 4,000 full cycles—that works out to around ten years of regular use without worrying about it dying on you. Switchover time if the grid goes down is under 20 milliseconds, fast enough that computers and medical gear won't even blink.
Charging speed is another area where it stands out. Using Jackery's ChargeShield 2.0 tech, you can fill it from a wall outlet in about an hour and a half. Hook up solar panels and it takes up to 800 watts of input—enough to go full in roughly two and a half hours when the sun's cooperating.
Ports cover pretty much anything you'd need: a couple AC outlets, USB-C and USB-A for phones and tablets, plus the standard 12-volt car plug. Run a fridge, charge tools, keep lights on, power a CPAP machine—all at the same time if you have to.
The look and feel show the same attention. Corners are beveled and multi-sided for better impact protection and a sharper appearance that reminds you of race cars. The top surface has laser-etched patterns like carbon fiber that give extra grip so things don't slide off. There's a detachable metal outer shell with visible fasteners and a metal nameplate that gives it a serious, industrial vibe. The screen is armored with layers of tough plastic that survived repeated drops from over four feet with a steel ball. Silicone buffers on both sides soak up hits without letting anything inside shift.
All that detail earned it a Red Dot Design Award, one of those big international honors for products that get both form and function right.
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Jackery built this for the guys who push limits—overlanders crossing deserts, fishermen chasing remote spots, film crews shooting in brutal conditions (even big names like MrBeast use Jackery gear for extreme survival videos), and first responders working through hurricanes or floods. One handy feature: it can keep a Starlink Mini running for up to 50 hours on a single charge, so you stay connected no matter how far out you go.
This Explorer 1500 Ultra sits in Jackery's Essential Home Backup lineup as the easy grab-and-go option, but the company calls the whole new Ultra Series a step up in quality and purpose. Looking ahead into 2026, they're planning more new models shaped by what real users go through, plus tighter partnerships to make everything work better together.
Jackery started back in 2012 out in California and has grown into one of the biggest names in solar generators and clean power. They've got everything from small 100-watt units you toss in a backpack to massive home systems that store 40,000 watt-hours. Over 150,000 five-star reviews show people trust them, and the focus stays on making gear that's convenient, dependable, and good for the planet.
For anyone who refuses to get stuck without power—whether it's keeping the house running when the lights go out, finishing a job on site, or heading deep into the backcountry—the Explorer 1500 Ultra looks like the kind of tool that won't let you down. It's built tougher, lasts longer, and delivers when everything else quits.
