Portable solar solutions are a variety of devices that allow people to power or recharge their electronics when they don’t have direct access to the grid—whether it’s because they are in an outdoor setting, or just nowhere near an outlet to plug into.
Rockpals and Jackery are two emerging giants in the portable power solutions industry. Despite being competitors, Rockpals and Jackery have more similarities than they have differences between them.
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Rockpals and Jackery are both international manufacturers of portable power solutions, specifically power stations, solar panels, solar generators, and other related products. Both companies were founded in California—Rockpals in 2014 and Jackery in 2012—and were driven by the goal of making reliable, portable solar solutions available to people who love the outdoors.
In this article, we will be taking a look at some of the most popular portable power solutions from both companies.
Rockpals vs. Jackery: Power Stations
Portable power stations are self-contained battery packs designed to store energy and supply electricity to appliances and devices in off-grid settings and power-outage scenarios. Portable power stations are typically recharged by plugging into a wall outlet or, as in the case of Rockpals and Jackery power stations, by using a solar panel.
Portable power stations are essentially heavy-duty power banks that are engineered with multiple input and output ports for charging various pieces of electronic equipment—from cellphones and laptops, CPAP machines, electric vehicles, and everything in between.
Rockpals and Jackery portable power stations are designed with a variety of convenience and safety features, such as lcd screens and overcharging and short circuit protection systems. Most of the portable power station models from both companies are also designed to work in conjunction with portable solar solar panels, which both companies also manufacture.
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Rockpals and Jackery portable power stations are available in many different capacities and configurations. Rockpals’s top-tier Rockpower 1300W Power Station has a 1254Wh capacity, while Jackery’s flagship Explorer 2000 Pro Power Station has a much larger 2160Wh capacity.
Jackery has a few more models in their power station catalog compared to Rockpals. Here’s a list of all the power station offerings from both companies.
Rockpals Power Stations | Capacity | Output Ports | Dimensions | Weight | Price |
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Rockpals Rockpower 1300W Power Station | 1254Wh | AC x 3 DC x 2 USB-A x 3 USB-C x 1 Carport x 1 | 17.1 x 9.7 x 10.2 in | 39.0 lbs | $919.99 |
Rockpals Freeman 600W Power Station | 614Wh | AC x 3 DC x 2 USB-A x 3 USB-C x 1 Carport x 1 | 12.8 x 7.8 x 7.3 in | 17.6 lbs | $449.99 |
Rockpals Rockpower 500W Power Station | 504.44Wh | AC x 2 DC x 2 USB-A x 3 USB-C x 1 Carport x 1 | 12.0 x 9.0 x 6.1 in | 12.3 lbs | $429.99 |
Rockpals 500W/520WH Power Station | 520Wh | AC x 2 DC x 4 USB-A x 3 USB-C x 1 Carport x 1 | 12.05 x 7.87 x 6.93 in | 14.33 lbs | $379.98 |
Rockpals Rockpower 300W Power Station | 280. 8Wh | AC x 1 DC x 2 USB-A x 3 USB-C x 1 Carport x 1 | 10.5 x 5.3 x 8.5 in | 7.7 lbs | $245.99 |
Rockpals Freeman 300W Power Station | 281Wh | AC x 1 DC x 2 USB-A x 3 USB-C x 1 Carport x 1 | 9.5 x 5.6 x 6.1 in | 7.3 lbs | $199.99 |
Jackery Power Stations | Capacity | Output Ports | Dimensions | Weight | Price |
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Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro | 2160Wh (43.2V 50Ah) | AC x 3 USB-A x 2 USB-C x 2 Carport x 1 | AC x 3 USB-A x 2 USB-C x 2 Carport x 1 | 43 lbs (19.5 kg) | $2,099.00 |
Jackery Explorer 1500 | 1534Wh (25.2V 60.9Ah) | AC x 3 USB-A x 2 USB-C x 1 Carport x 1 | 14 x 10.4 x 12.7 in (35.6 x 26.4 x 32.3 cm) | 35.2 lbs (15.5 kg) | $1,699.00 |
Jackery Explorer 1000 Pro | 1002Wh (43.2V 23.2Ah) | AC x 3 USB-A x 2 USB-C x 2 Carport x 1 | 13.39 x 10.32 x 10.06 in (34 x 26.2 x 25.5cm) | 25.4lbs (11.5 kg) | $1,099.00 |
Jackery Explorer 1000 | 1002Wh (21.6V, 46.4Ah) | AC x 3 USB-A x 2 USB-C x 2 Carport x 1 | 13.1 x 9.2 x 11.1 in (33.3 x 23.3 x 28.3 cm) | 22.04 lbs (10 kg) | $999.00 |
Jackery Explorer 880 | 880Wh (21.6V, 40.8Ah) | AC x 3 USB-A x 2 USB-C x 2 Carport x 1 | 13.1 x 9.2 x 11.1 in (33.3 x 23.3 x 28.3 cm) | 21.8 lbs (9.9 kg) | $899.00 |
Jackery Explorer 550 | 550Wh (25.5Ah) | AC x 1 DC x 2 USB-A x 3 Carport x 1 | 11.8 x 7.6 x 9.5 in (30 x 19.2 x 24.2 cm) | 13.8 lbs (6.3 kg) | $549.00 |
Jackery Explorer 500 | 518Wh (24Ah) | AC x 1 DC x 2 USB-A x 3 Carport x 1 | 11.8 x 7.6 x 9.2 in (30.1 x 19.3 x 24.2 cm) | 13.32 lbs (6.04 kg) | $499.00 |
Jackery Explorer 300 | 293Wh (20.4Ah) | AC x 2 USB-A x 2 USB-C x 1 Carport x 1 | 9.1 x 5.2 x 7.8 in (23 x 13.3 x 19.9 cm) | 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) | $299.99 |
Jackery Explorer 290 | 290Wh (20.3Ah) | AC x 1 USB-A x 2 Carport x 1 | 9.1 x 5.2 x 7.7 in (23 x 13.32 x 19.5 cm) | 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg) | $249.00 |
Jackery Explorer 240 | 240Wh (16.8Ah) | AC x 1 USB-A x 2 Carport x 1 | 9.05 x 5.24 x 7.87 in (23 x 13.32 x 20 cm) | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) | $209.99 |
Jackery Explorer 160 | 167Wh (1.6Ah) | AC x 1 DC x 1 USB-A x 2 USB-C x 1 | 7.4 x 4.5 x 6.7 in (18.8 x 11.4 x 17 cm) | 3.97 lbs (1.8 kg) | $139.99 |
Rockpals vs. Jackery: Solar Panels
Portable solar panels are like traditional solar panels in that they harness sunlight and convert solar energy to usable electricity. However, unlike traditional solar panels, which are typically fixed-installed on a roof or on the ground, portable solar panels are designed for maximum carry-ability and instant set-up. Portable solar panels can readily be folded, strapped, and tied-up on vans and campers, lending themselves well to outdoor environments.
Rockpals and Jackery produce some of the most popular portable solar panels on the market. Both companies cleverly designed their solar panels to be seamlessly compatible with their solar stations. Both Rockpals and Jackery bundle their solar stations and solar panels into all-in-one solar generator kits that arguably outperform traditional gas-powered generators.
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Rockpals and Jackery solar panels are available in a variety of different sizes and power outputs, so you can find the perfect panel for your particular energy requirements. On average, Rockpals solar panels cost a bit more than their Jackery counterparts, with Rockpals’ top-of-the-line 200W solar panel priced at $305.99 to Jackery’s $699.00 SolarSaga 200W solar panel.
Here’s a list of all the portable solar panels currently being offered by Rockpals and Jackery.
Rockpals Solar Panels | Peak Power | Power Voltage | Power Current | Price |
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Rockpals 200W Solar Panel | 200W/100W | 36V/18V | 5.56A | $305.99 |
Rockpals 120W Solar Panel | 120W | 18V | 5A | $279.99 |
Rockpals 120W Solar Panel (2 x SP002 60W) | 120W (2 x 60W) | 18V | 3.3A | $249.98 |
Rockpals 100W Solar Panel (SP003) | 100W | 18V | 5.55A | $199.90 |
Rockpals 100W Solar Panel (RP100) | 100W | 18V | 5A | $189.98 |
Rockpals 60W Solar Panel with Bracket | 60W | 18V | 5A | $149.98 |
Rockpals 60W Solar Panel (SP002) | 60W | 18V | 3.3A | $145.98 |
Jackery Solar Panels | Peak Power | Power Voltage | Power Current | Price |
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Jackery SolarSaga 200W | 200W | 18V | 11.12A | $699.00 |
Jackery SolarSaga 100W | 100W | 18V | 5.55A | $299.00 |
Jackery SolarSaga 80W | 80W | 22V | 3.6A | $249.00 |
Jackery SolarSaga 60W | 68W | 19V | 3.58A | $179.99 |
Rockpals vs. Jackery: Solar Generators
Solar generators, for the most part, are portable power stations bundled with portable solar panels—the solar panels harness and convert sunlight into usable electricity; electricity is then stored in portable power stations for later use. Much like traditional gas-powered and oil-powered generators, solar generators are used to power a wide variety of electronics, devices, and appliances during off-grid settings and power-outage scenarios.
Solar generators are a clean and renewable source of energy. Unlike traditional gas and oil generators, solar generators produce zero fumes and emissions. With solar generators, you don’t need to constantly purchase fuel; instead, you just set up your panels and take full advantage of free electricity from the sun. Additionally, solar generators are virtually maintenance free as they don’t have any moving parts, unlike traditional generators that rely on an internal combustion engine to work.
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Rockpals and Jackery solar generators are available in a wide variety of power stations and solar panel configurations, so you can find the set-up that best meets your lifestyle, activities, and energy requirements. Rockpals’s top-of-the-line solar generator bundle is powered by its 1254Wh-capacity Rockpower 1300W Power Station, while Jackery’s flagship solar generator bundle is powered by a much larger capacity 2160Wh Explorer 2000 Pro Power Station.
Here’s a list of all the solar power generator bundles currently being offered by Rockpals and Jackery.
Rockpals Solar Generators | Power Station | Solar Panels | Starting Price |
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Rockpals 1300W Power Station + 2 x Rockpals RP100 100W Solar Panels | Rockpals 1300W Power Station | 2 x Rockpals RP100 100W Solar Panels | $1,389.99 |
Rockpals 1300W Power Station + 2 x Rockpals SP003 100W Solar Panels | Rockpals 1300W Power Station | 2 x Rockpals SP003 100W Solar Panels | $1,369.99 |
Rockpals 500W Power Station + 2 x Rockpals 120W Solar Panels | Rockpals 500W Power Station | 2 x Rockpals 120W Solar Panels | $975.97 |
Rockpals Freeman 600W Power Station + 2 x Rockpals RP100 100W Solar Panels | Rockpals Freeman 600W Power Station | 2 x Rockpals RP100 100W Solar Panels | $849.95 |
Rockpals Freeman 600W Power Station + 2 x Rockpals SP003 100W Solar Panels | Rockpals Freeman 600W Power Station | 2 x Rockpals SP003 100W Solar Panels | $839.79 |
Rockpals Rockpower 500W Power Station + 2 x Rockpals RP100 100W Solar Panels with Bracket | Rockpals Rockpower 500W Power Station | 2 x Rockpals RP100 100W Solar Panels with Bracket | $795.95 |
Rockpals 300W Power Station + 2 x Rockpals 120W Solar Panels | Rockpals 300W Power Station | 2 x Rockpals 120W Solar Panels | $785.97 |
Rockpals 500W Power Station + Rockpals 200W Solar Panel | Rockpals 500W Power Station | Rockpals 200W Solar Panel | $711.98 |
Rockpals Rockpower 500W Power Station + Rockpals 120W Solar Panel | Rockpals Rockpower 500W Power Station | Rockpals 120W Solar Panel | $689.98 |
Rockpals Freeman 600W Power Station + Rockpals RP100 100W Solar Panel | Rockpals Freeman 600W Power Station | Rockpals RP100 100W Solar Panel | $609.89 |
Rockpals Rockpower 500W Power Station + Rockpals RP100 100W Solar Panel with Bracket | Rockpals Rockpower 500W Power Station | Rockpals RP100 100W Solar Panel with Bracket | $599.97 |
Rockpals Freeman 600W Power Station + Rockpals SP003 100W Solar Panel | Rockpals Freeman 600W Power Station | Rockpals SP003 100W Solar Panel | $599.89 |
Rockpals Rockpower 500W Station + Rockpals SP003 100W Solar Panel | Rockpals Rockpower 500W Station | Rockpals SP003 100W Solar Panel | $589.89 |
Rockpals 500W/520WH Power Station + Rockpals SP003 100W Solar Panel Kits | Rockpals 500W/520WH Power Station | Rockpals SP003 100W Solar Panel Kits | $519.88 |
Rockpals 300W Power Station + Rockpals 120W Solar Panel | Rockpals 300W Power Station | Rockpals 120W Solar Panel | $515.98 |
Rockpals 300W Power Station + 2 x Rockpals RP081 60W Solar Panels with Bracket | Rockpals 300W Power Station | 2 x Rockpals RP081 60W Solar Panels with Bracket | $505.95 |
Rockpals 300W Power Station + Rockpals RP100 100W Solar Panel with Bracket | Rockpals 300W Power Station | Rockpals RP100 100W Solar Panel with Bracket | $399.97 |
Rockpals Freeman 300W Power Station + Rockpals RP100 100W Solar Panel | Rockpals Freeman 300W Power Station | Rockpals RP100 100W Solar Panel | $389.97 |
Rockpals 300W Power Station + Rockpals SP003 100W Solar Panel | Rockpals 300W Power Station | Rockpals SP003 100W Solar Panel | $389.89 |
Rockpals Freeman 300W Power Station + Rockpals SP003 100W Solar Panel | Rockpals Freeman 300W Power Station | Rockpals SP003 100W Solar Panel | $379.89 |
Jackery Solar Generators | Power Station | Solar Panels | Starting Price |
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Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Pro Explorer 2000 Pro + SolarSaga 200W | Explorer 2000 Pro | SolarSaga 200W x 2 | $3,299 |
Jackery Solar Generator 1500 Explorer 1500 + SolarSaga 100W | Explorer 1500 | SolarSaga 100W x 1 | $1,998 |
Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro Explorer 1000 Pro + SolarSaga 80W | Explorer 1000 Pro | SolarSaga 80W x 2 | $1,597 |
Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Explorer 1000 + SolarSaga 100W | Explorer 1000 | SolarSaga 100W x 1 | $1,268 |
Jackery Solar Generator 500 (Explorer 500 + SolarSaga 100W | Explorer 500 | SolarSaga 100W x 1 | $799 |
Jackery Solar Generator 300 Explorer 300 + SolarSaga 100W | Explorer 300 | SolarSaga 100W x 1 | $599.98 |
Jackery Solar Generator 240 Explorer 240 + SolarSaga 60W) | Explorer 240 | SolarSaga 60W x 1 | $399.98 |
Jackery Solar Generator 160 (Explorer 160 + SolarSaga 60W) | Explorer 160 | SolarSaga 60W x 1 | $319.98 |
Rockpals vs. Jackery: The Bottomline
Overall, both companies—Rockpals and Jackery—make user-friendly, eco-friendly, and virtually maintenance-free portable solar power solutions that do an exceptional job at bringing the comforts of electricity in various off-grid settings and power-outage scenarios. Both companies have gone out of their way to maximize portability, durability, and ease of use in most, if not all, of their products, without sacrificing efficiency and performance.
Although both Rockpals and Jackery products are optimized for outdoor use, they also have excellent indoor and home applications as well. Rockpals and Jackery power stations, solar panels, and generators are versatile, reliable, and up to the task when it comes to supplying power to your essential electronics, making them solid homeback-up solutions for those who don’t want to worry about being powerless in emergency blackout situations.
Both Rockpals and Jackery are doing an excellent job in making portable solar power technology widely available to consumers. If you're in the market for high quality, reliable portable power solutions—whether for off-grid situations or for home backup applications—then we definitely recommend that you check out both companies.