The jackery explorer 100d looks like it should pick up AM radio stations. The squat cube has a framed front panel, orange slatted vents down its sides, and a webbing strap like one you’d find on a vintage transistor set. Inside, it stores 96Wh and delivers up to 158W across two USB-C ports and one USB-A port.
The jackery explorer 100d measures 4.67 by 3.25 by 3.37 inches (11.9 x 8.3 x 8.6 cm) and weighs 1.87 pounds (850 g), roughly the size of a softball. Jackery calls it the smallest power station it has built.
The D-series models have no AC outlet, and that choice shapes the design. Without an inverter, a component that generates heat and often needs a cooling fan, the case can shrink to desk-friendly proportions. The 96Wh capacity also sits just under the 100Wh limit the FAA sets for batteries carried without airline approval.
Jackery estimates more than four charges for an iPhone 17 or Galaxy S26. It estimates roughly one full recharge for a 14-inch MacBook Pro. For a unit that weighs less than the laptop it charges, that is a practical reserve.
Jackery’s compact cube is not the only pocket-sized charger chasing this idea. Vention’s stylish H Series and Dash chargers take a different approach to portable power and are worth comparing.
One button runs the whole show
A TFT display on the front shows input and output wattage, battery level, and estimated runtime. Additional screens cover battery health, cycle count, and internal temperature. A single DISPLAY button controls all of them. One tap cycles through the status screens. A double tap keeps the screen on or turns it off. Holding the button for three seconds enters Low-Power Charging Mode.
That last mode targets smartwatches and earbuds. Some power banks stop supplying power when a device draws very little current, which can leave a pair of AirPods stuck at 40 percent. Jackery says the dedicated mode keeps power flowing to these small devices.
The screen resembles a car‘s instrument cluster. A circular battery gauge sits in the center, with input and output readouts on either side. The glossy, framed panel groups the display and ports onto one face. Port labels are printed directly on the panel, and a bracket under the two USB-C ports marks their 140W maximum. Four rubber feet keep the unit steady on a café table, and the strap fastens to round studs on each side.
140 watts in a tote bag
Both USB-C ports deliver up to 140W. They support three fast-charging protocols: USB Power Delivery (PD), Programmable Power Supply (PPS), and Adjustable Voltage Supply (AVS). PD serves modern laptops. PPS fine-tunes voltage for compatible devices, including Samsung phones. AVS is the newer protocol Jackery highlights for Apple devices.
Jackery claims the 100D can charge an iPhone 17 from zero to 50 percent in 21 minutes. Total output across all three ports reaches 158W, so a laptop, a phone, and a pair of earbuds can share it. The 18W USB-A port covers older cables.
The unit supports usb-c charging from a 140W wall charger, a 100W car charger, or a 100W solar panel. Jackery quotes 1.7 hours from zero to 80 percent on solar. Car charging works with both 12V and 24V sockets. Car and solar input both use a USB-C to DC8020 adapter plugged into C1, the only port that accepts input.
When the unit charges and powers devices at the same time, input and output are each capped at 100W. Anyone planning to use it as a desk hub should plan around that limit. Jackery rates the LFP cells for 3,000 cycles before capacity falls to 80 percent. That works out to more than eight years of daily cycling.
The jackery explorer 100d: the smallest Jackery yet
The jackery explorer 100d replaces the Explorer 100 Plus as Jackery’s smallest station. Weight drops from 2.13 pounds to 1.87. Output rises from 128W to 158W. Rated cycles climb from 2,000 to 3,000, and capacity shrinks by 3Wh. The one step back is the input limit: only one USB-C port accepts power, while the 100 Plus accepted input through either port.
Anker’s Solix C200 DC is the obvious rival. It offers 192Wh for $149, twice the energy. It exceeds the FAA’s 160Wh limit for spare lithium-ion batteries in passenger baggage, which rules it out for air travel.
Walmart is scheduled to start selling the 100D for $99 on November 15. Costco already sells a two-pack for $179.99. Jackery lists the jackery explorer 100d at $119 on its own site and is taking sign-ups for preorder alerts.
Large home-backup stations keep appliances running through an outage. The 100D serves a different job: a laptop running low at an airport gate with every outlet taken, or a campsite with no plug for miles. It is the kind of power station you might actually carry on an ordinary Tuesday.
Source: yankodesign.com
Frequently asked questions
How much energy does the Jackery Explorer 100D store and deliver?
The Jackery Explorer 100D stores 96Wh of energy. It delivers up to 158W in total across two USB-C ports and one USB-A port.
How much does the Jackery Explorer 100D cost?
Jackery lists the Explorer 100D at $119 on its own website, and it is taking sign-ups for preorder alerts. Walmart is scheduled to start selling it for $99 on November 15, and Costco already sells a two-pack for $179.99.
What can charge the Jackery Explorer 100D?
The unit can be charged from a 140W wall charger, a 100W car charger, or a 100W solar panel. Only the C1 USB-C port accepts input, and car and solar charging use a USB-C to DC8020 adapter plugged into that port.
How many charge cycles does the Jackery Explorer 100D last?
Jackery rates the LFP cells for 3,000 cycles before capacity drops to 80 percent. The company says this works out to more than eight years of daily cycling.
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