First impressions. Weighs 3bs 15oz, just under 4lbs, love the size and build of the 160 Power Station. About cube-like size, 7" long x 4 3/4" wide x 6 3/4" high including the handle.
Included with the unit are a DC to car adapter cable, Car Adapter charger, AC Charger wart and separate detachable AC cable, User manual, and zipper pouch.
This 160 is the only Power Station of Jackery that has the USB C port. My 6P charges at over 2.4A when the battery gets low, so pretty fast for a phone with charging issues. USB A charges at standard rate of 1.4A for my phone, typical of what I see with other USB A chargers.
AC recharges the 160 at 42W. If the user is charging their devices, the screen will show wattage input minus wattage output. For example, if I am charging the Jackery and at the same time, I am charging my phone at 13W, the display will show 29W in (42W-13W=29W). I think that's pretty neat feature.
Digital screen - lit, user can press the display button to have it light up for 13 secs for easier viewing.
Led light is very efficient, no drop in percentage on the display with over 3 hrs constant ON. Station feels cool, fan did not come on, Station did not get warm.
120v outlet has slot for ground so plugs with ground can also be inserted, no need for an adapter to convert to 2 prong. The 160 can handle up to 100W constant and has a 150W rating for surge.
Anytime the user switches on the AC outlet, the fan automatically comes on. This is regardless of how much draw your device pulls, even if it is off, even if nothing is plugged in. Fan is not loud, fairly quiet, but is constant ON, my guess is it is a feature for safety and keep the 160 from overheating. The fan will also use 3W once button is switched on. If you are one to be bothered by fan noise, it's a good idea to position the Station either further away or at the very least with the fan facing away from you.
I find the zippered pouch a little too small/tight for packing all the accessories in it. The pouch fits all the accessories easily and will fit in the separate charging wart and charging cable, but that's dependant on how neatly one wraps up the cables and such. Would have liked to see a larger pouch.
While I do not camp much, I still find this 160 very useful when we're out and about. It's small and light enough, plus strong enough capacity that friends and family can all either utilize it's charging capacity for their each individual device, whether a toy, notebook, tablet, phone, etc. Also, I love having this small unit to keep small pumps running for example on my fish tanks during power outtages. I have used this to charge up and run my 14" notebook off it. Even charged up and ran a large 17" gaming notebook. While I haven't tested the 17" notebook running a game, general usage appears fine. YMMV depending on device/model, of course.
I would have loved to see some sort of jump starter inclusion but this is too small of a unit. Perhaps on a future or larger Jackery Power Station. I would definitely buy one so I don't have to carry this and a lithium battery jump starter in my vehicle. Jackery, paying attention?
Note, this smaller unit does NOT have pure sine wave so if anyone is looking for the pure sine wave, you will have to go with the next larger Jackery Power Station. Jackery's 240 and the 500 both have pure sine wave. The 240 is twice the weight so for camping and outdoor traveling use, that is something to consider. This 160 is the only one that has the newer USB C port, I don't see USB C on the 240 and 500 units.
Finally, Jackery is very quick and helpful when I tested and contacted them with questions and for information. This is very important because I base my purchases not purely on price, but pre-sale and post-sale support as well.
UPDATE: Oct 8 2018, strangely I have found myself using this more at home than charging my devices with an AC plug. Never would have thought that I enjoy using this. I find it is so convenient moving to where ever I want, for examples, different room, basement, garage, workshop and just charge and use my devices. Also, checking the display show exact draw and battery "life" left, is almost addictive to me.
| Brand | Jackery |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 100 watts |
| Fuel Type | non-gasoline |
| Power Source | Solar Powered |
| Recommended Uses For Product | 露营 |
| Item Weight | 3.8 Pounds |
| Voltage | 110 Volts |
| Output Wattage | 100 Watts |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Included Components | solar_panel,charging Cord |
| Color | Black |
| Product Dimensions | 7.4"L x 4.5"W x 6.7"H |
| Engine Type | / |
| Runtime | 4 hours |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Engine Power Maximum | 150 Watts |
| Starting Wattage | 150 Watts |
| Manufacturer | Jackery |
| Part Number | Jackery16044050100 |
| Item Weight | 3.84 pounds |
| Item model number | Jackery Explorer 160 |
| Batteries | 16 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Style | Explorer 160 |
| Special Features | Portable |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Batteries Required? | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
