Fit and tradeoffs
Who it's for
- Home backup for circuits this output can actually run.
- Adding battery capacity later.
Who it's not for
- Hiking or carrying it by hand for long.
- Any job that needs more than the rated continuous watts.
Pros
- The battery can take an add-on pack.
- UPS switchover is about 0 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 4,000 W.
Cons
- 134.5 lb. Moving it takes two people or a cart.
Similar size
2,000 Wh and up, 4 models. This one is highlighted.
| Model | Capacity | Output | Score | List price | Price / Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | 3,840 Wh | 6,000 W | 9.1 | $2,999.99 | $0.78 / Wh |
| Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 | 3,994 Wh | 3,600 W | 8.9 | $3,999.95 | $1.00 / Wh |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | 4,096 Wh | 4,000 W | 9.1 | $2,799.00 | $0.68 / Wh |
| Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | 5,040 Wh | 7,200 W | 9.2 | $3,499.00 | $0.69 / Wh |
Score
9.2 / 10, from the four rows below. Each row is scored from 7.0 to 10.
CapacityWeight 35%
10.0
5,040 Wh
Continuous outputWeight 25%
10.0
7,200 W
WeightWeight 20%
7.1
134.5 lb · 61.01 kg
List priceWeight 20%
9.1
$0.69 / Wh
How to read this: The number compares models on the same specs. It is not a mark of absolute quality. The weights are on How we review.
Battery test
How much battery another site measured, next to the brand's number. Their test may use a different load.
| Source | Usable capacity | Share of rated | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| No published battery test. | |||
Runtime estimates
About how long Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus runs common devices. Estimate, not a measurement: rated watt-hours × 85% ÷ the device's watts. Temperature, startup, and conversion loss change the real time.
| Device | Runtime (estimate) |
|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 428.4 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 285.6 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 107.1 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 71.4 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 65.9 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | About 4.3 hours |
Full specs
Published by the brand.
| Capacity | 5,040 Wh |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4000 to 70%+ |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
| Continuous output | 7,200 W |
|---|---|
| Peak output | 14,400 W |
| Ports | AC outlets x 5, USB-C x 2 |
| Expandable | Yes |
| UPS | Yes, about 0 ms |
| Solar input | 4,000 W |
|---|---|
| Solar voltage | HV 135–450V (4000W) + LV 16–60V (dual; 600W/port, 1200W dual) |
| AC input | 1,750 W |
| Car charge | 128 W |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Weight | 134.5 lb · 61.01 kg |
| Dimensions | 42.0 × 39.0 × 63.5 cm (≈16.54 × 15.35 × 25.00 in) |
| Noise | 30 dB · Jackery |
| List price | $3,499.00 on October 2026 |
Similar models
EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3
4,096 Wh · 4,000 W$2,799.00
Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000
3,994 Wh · 3,600 W$3,999.95
Anker SOLIX F3800
3,840 Wh · 6,000 W$2,999.99 · Sold outWhen to pick something else
- Phones and lights on a smaller budget: Jackery Explorer 300, listed at less than half the price.
- Hiking or packing light: BLUETTI Elite 10, at 3.97 lb · 1.8 kg.
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