Jackery just launched the Explorer 100D portable power station. This is Jackery’s smallest battery, giving a new level of versatility to power many of the devices people rely on most. Meanwhile, it integrates the durability and safety people expect from Jackery’s larger models into a compact case.
📌 The Core Development
The Explorer 100D has a capacity of 96 Wh (30,000mAh) which puts it just below the carryon limit for domestic and international flights. Meanwhile, up to 158 W of output is more than enough to charge a laptop. The 100D is compatible with advanced protocols including AVS, PD 3.1 and PPS, providing precise charging, particularly for Apple products.
The Explorer 100D measures 4.6” X 3.4” X 3.4”(11.6 X 8.3 cm X 8.5 cm), or about the size of a softball. It weighs 1.87 lbs. (850 g). This is a bit larger than the typical power bank, but much smaller than the typical solar generator. It is also smaller and lighter than the Explorer 100 Plus that it replaces, while also increasing in power output.
🔍 Background & Sector Context
On the test sample model, I found the form factor very convenient. It is not small enough to fit in your pants pocket, but the rectangular case with rounded corners was easy to fit in a backpack or carryon bag. A cloth handle makes it easy to hold, and a shoulder strap is available. I had a credentials lanyard from a previous media event on hand, and it worked fine as a strap for the lightweight battery.
On the front of the battery are two 140 W USB-C ports and an 18 W USB-A port. The left USB-C port can both charge the battery and discharge to another device. The battery can also be discharged through the other two ports while it charges. The battery does not come with a charger, although a USB-C cable is provided. I was able to charge the Explorer 100D on a wide range of chargers, although lower powered chargers take a while to charge the large capacity battery.
📊 Industry & Real-World Impact
The front display default shows battery charge percentage as well as input and output power. However, you can switch the display to also show power output to each port or battery health, cycles and temperature.
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🔮 Strategic Outlook & What Lies Ahead
Unlike some of Jackery’s larger batteries, the 100D does not have cooling fans or vents in the case. The LFP battery is rated for 3000 full charge cycles, good for 8 years of daily use. This is far more durable than many Li-ion power banks, which commonly only offer a few hundred charge cycles. It is also a 50% improvement over the previous Explorer 100 Plus model that it replaces. Of note, while this model does comply with China’s strict CCC (China Compulsory Certification), the logo was not printed on the test model I received, although that may change in the future. Without the logo present, it could be taken away if travelling in China. However, the battery did have FCC and SGS certification printed on it, which are more relevant to most US customers.
The portable battery can function as a solar generator by accepting direct solar input up to 100 W. This makes it a bit different than many power banks. Solar panels connect through the USB-C charge port. which may require the purchase of an adaptor, depending on the panel used. Jackery’s lightweight, folding SolarSaga 100 Air could charge the battery in less than two hours. The battery can also take 12 V or 24V input from a car, boat or RV. Using a traditional USB-C charger, the Explorer 100D can accept up to 140 W of input power.
