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Jackery SolarSaga 500 X

500 W, and 52.9 V at 14 F against 48.5 V on the label. Inside the solar limits of 59 of the 78 stations checked.

By the Power Station Chart team, from the maker's label figures. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.

The SolarSaga 500 X in brief

Reaching 48.5 V open-circuit at 500 W, the SolarSaga 500 X needs a station with a high input ceiling. At 14°F the voltage climbs to 52.9 V. That is inside the limits of 60 V stations such as the Explorer 3000 Pro and HomePower 3600 Pro Max, one panel at a time, through an Anderson to DC8020 adapter. At 22.05 lb, with 13.02 A of short-circuit current and an IP68 rating, it fits 59 of the 78 stations.

SolarSaga 500 X specifications

Rated power500 W
Open-circuit voltage (Voc)48.5 V
Voltage at max power (Vmp)41.7 V
Short-circuit current (Isc)13.02 A
Current at max power (Imp)12 A
Voc temperature coefficient-0.26% per C
ConnectorAnderson
Weight22.05 lb
Unfolded2493 x 996 x 294 mm (98.15 x 39.21 x 11.57 in)
Folded996 x 526 x 97 mm (39.21 x 20.71 x 3.82 in)
Water ratingIP68
Bifacialyes

Power stations it stays inside the limits of

How it fares by maker

MakerInside the windowClose to the limitOutside
Jackery1501
EcoFlow1524
Anker SOLIX1402
BLUETTI1528

Stations where it runs close to the limit when cold

Stations it does not suit

These compare printed numbers at 14 F with 10% of headroom. They are not a maker's approval, and some makers limit warranty on other brands' panels. What each maker's terms say, and how series and parallel change the numbers.

FAQ

Why is the SolarSaga 500 X a tight match for the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus?

It takes 55 V through an XT60i port, which leaves too little room against 52.9 V at 14°F. An Anderson to XT60i adapter would also be needed.

Can an Explorer 300 v2 take the SolarSaga 500 X?

No. Its 28 V input limit is well under the 52.9 V the panel reaches at 14°F.

What plug does the SolarSaga 500 X have?

Anderson. For a Jackery station with a DC8020 port, an Anderson to DC8020 adapter is required.

Where these figures come from

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