Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus vs UGREEN PowerRoam 600
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
UGREEN PowerRoam 600 costs $3100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus holds 641% more energy (5040Wh vs 680Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus has 12900W more surge headroom (14400W vs 1500W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 600 is 127.9 lb lighter (17.6 lb vs 145.5 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
A generator replacement in a box. 5040Wh and 7200W with 240V output — it competes with standby generators, not power stations.
Best for: Whole-home backup where a gas generator isn't an option.
Where it falls short:
- 145.5 lb — wheels required, not portable
- $3499
UGREEN PowerRoam 600
UGREEN's entry unit punches slightly above its output class thanks to a 1,500W surge, but 600W of continuous power keeps it in device-and-small-appliance territory.
Best for: Campers who want a fast-charging sub-1kWh unit from a mainstream electronics brand.
Where it falls short:
- 600W output rules out heaters and compressors
- 680Wh is weekend-scale
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | UGREEN PowerRoam 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3499 | $399 |
| Capacity | 5040 Wh | 680 Wh |
| Continuous output | 7200 W | 600 W |
| Surge output | 14400 W | 1500 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 145.5 lb | 17.6 lb |
| Max solar | 5400 W | 400 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 2h | 1h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | UGREEN PowerRoam 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 71.4 hrs | 9.6 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 136.0 hrs | 18.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 53.5 hrs | 7.2 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 107.1 hrs | 14.4 hrs |
| Sump pump | 5.4 hrs | ❌ |