UGREEN PowerRoam 600 vs Jackery Explorer 500
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 $100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 600 holds 31% more energy (680Wh vs 518Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 600 has 500W more surge headroom (1500W vs 1000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 500 is 4.3 lb lighter (13.3 lb vs 17.6 lb).
- UGREEN PowerRoam 600 uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 600 is rated for 3,000 cycles vs 500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
We'd skip the Jackery Explorer 500 in this matchup. It costs $100 more than the UGREEN PowerRoam 600 while matching or trailing it on capacity, surge and cycle life — there's no spec here that justifies the premium.
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
A long-running compact that's now firmly dated: one AC outlet, no USB-C, Li-ion cells and a very slow recharge. Only its ubiquity keeps it around.
Best for: Light, occasional device charging when found cheap.
Where it falls short:
- ~500 cycles
- One AC outlet, no USB-C
- 7.5-hour recharge
| Spec | UGREEN PowerRoam 600 | Jackery Explorer 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $499 |
| Capacity | 680 Wh | 518 Wh |
| Continuous output | 600 W | 500 W |
| Surge output | 1500 W | 1000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 17.6 lb | 13.3 lb |
| Max solar | 400 W | 100 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h | 7h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | UGREEN PowerRoam 600 | Jackery Explorer 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 9.6 hrs | 7.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 18.3 hrs | 14.0 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 7.2 hrs | 5.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 14.4 hrs | 11.0 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |