I've only had this unit for a couple days, but so far I'm very happy with it.
It arrived ahead of schedule with excellent packaging. It is performing as expected - very easy to roll around - about the size of a salesman's sample case. That's important for an old guy like me(!). At 63 lbs, it's pretty heavy but lighter than an old lead-acid battery counterpart.
It really does charge fast -- when plugged into a standard 15amp 110V AC socket, it shows a charge level of 1750 watts. I didn't try it, but if I had put any other load on that AC circuit, it would have tripped my circuit breaker! I recommend you find an AC outlet that has no other load. Alternatively, choose the "slow charge" mode on the phone app and it will draw only about 850 watts when charging.
The unit has an optional mode that will extend the life of its batteries by limiting max drain and max charge to a narrower range than 0-100% of total capacity. I had that option turned on, and when the unit wouldn't charge beyond 85%, I thought it was defective. Taking it off "battery saving mode" fixed that. This is done through the Bluetooth/WiFi link to my iPhone via a downloadable app that works well.
I tested the solar panel that comes with the unit -- it's rated at 80 watts, but it delivered about 65 watts with bright morning sun. That's a slow charge rate, but it's free energy, and a backup when commercial power is not available. You can add more solar panels if you want to buy them.
I'm planning heavy use of this unit for amateur radio "field day" at the end of June. I'll add more info to this review after that (if Amazon lets me). Brownouts are predicted in my area (Arizona) this summer. This unit can help me bridge the brownout if it isn't too long, and then I can recharge the unit on commercial power.
I really like the display on the unit as well as the nifty iPhone app. So far it works very well and keeps the user "in the know" any time it's needed.
I bought this unit to replace a motley collection of dying AGM lead-acid batteries (very heavy), lots of cables, and some erratic separate power inverters. Ugh. Not very portable.
Bottom line: this unit is pricey, but it's so convenient, I think I'm going to love it.
| Brand | Jackery |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 3000 watts |
| Fuel Type | / |
| Power Source | Solar Powered, Battery Powerd |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Home Backup, RV, Off-grid Living, Tools & DIY |
| Item Weight | 102 Pounds |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Output Wattage | 3000.00 |
| Special Feature | Quiet Charging Mode (≤30dB), voltage to 120V and 3000W AC output, Quiet Canyon Cooling System, Smart APP Control |
| Included Components | 1* Car Charge Cable, 2* DC7909 to DC8020 Adaptor, 1* Explorer 3000 Pro, 2* SolarSaga 200W, 1* User Manual, 1* AC Charge Cable |
| Color | Black, Orange |
| Product Dimensions | 18.62"L x 14.13"W x 14.69"H |
| Model Name | JE-3000A |
| Engine Type | / |
| Engine Displacement | 79 Cubic Centimeters |
| Runtime | 2 hours |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Starting Wattage | 6000 Watts |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| UPC | 810105522099 |
| Manufacturer | Jackery |
| Part Number | JE-3000A |
| Item Weight | 102 pounds |
| Item model number | JE-3000A |
| Style | Solar Generator 3000Pro 400W |
| Special Features | Quiet Charging Mode (≤30dB), voltage to 120V and 3000W AC output, Quiet Canyon Cooling System, Smart APP Control |
