Jackery SolarSaga 100W Air
Just 7 lb with a built‑in aluminum stand and bifacial cells. A backpack‑friendly panel for small stations and day trips.
- Rated power
- 100W
- Efficiency
- 23%
- Weight
- 7.1lb
- Bifacial
- Yes
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The SolarSaga 100W Air is Jackery’s lightest panel, at 7.1 lb, which Jackery says is 27% lighter than standard 100 W panels. A W‑fold design packs it smaller than an A2 sheet, and an integrated aluminum stand sets it up in about a minute. Bifacial PERC cells are rated at 23% efficiency, and a sun indicator helps you aim it.
It has USB ports to charge devices directly and connects to Jackery stations natively. Jackery cites a 4,000‑fold durability test. As a 100 W panel it suits stations up to about 500 Wh; for 1 kWh units you would want two, or a 200 W panel.
Pros
- Only 7.1 lb
- Integrated aluminum stand, no bag to fold
- Bifacial cells and sun indicator
- USB charging built in
Cons
- 100 W is slow for 1 kWh+ stations
- Jackery connector needs adapters for other brands
- Water‑resistance rating differs between listings
Who it’s for
- Backpacking and day hikes
- Jackery Explorer 500 v2 and other small stations
- Balconies and small spaces
Technical specifications
| Rated power | 100 W |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | 23% |
| Cell type | PERC |
| Bifacial | Yes |
| Weight | 7.1 lb (3.2 kg) |
| Power per kg | 31.3 W/kg |
| Folded size | — |
| Open‑circuit voltage (Voc) | — |
| Connector | DC8020 |
| Water resistance | — |
| USB charging | Dual USB |
Performance profile
Scores are calculated from published specs on a 0–10 scale. Versatility adds points for bifacial cells, built‑in USB, IP68 and standard MC4 connectors.
How fast does it charge each station?
| Station | Capacity | Time to full |
|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 | 245 Wh | 3.5 h |
| Anker SOLIX C300 DC | 288 Wh | 4.1 h |
| Jackery Explorer 500 v2 | 512 Wh | 7.3 h |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | 1,024 Wh | 15 h |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | 1,024 Wh | 15 h |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | 1,024 Wh | 15 h |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic | 1,024 Wh | 15 h |
| DJI Power 1000 V2 | 1,024 Wh | 15 h |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,070 Wh | 15 h |
| BLUETTI AC180 | 1,152 Wh | 16 h |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,042 Wh | 29 h |
| DJI Power 2000 | 2,048 Wh | 29 h |
| BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 | 2,074 Wh | 30 h |
| Anker SOLIX F3000 | 3,072 Wh | 44 h |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | 4,096 Wh | 59 h |
Estimated at 70% of rated power to account for clouds, angle and heat. Stations marked * accept less solar power than the panel can give, so they cap the speed.
Before you buy: check that the panel’s connector fits your station (or buy the adapter) and that its open‑circuit voltage (Voc) is within the station’s solar input range. Panels can be wired in series or parallel to add power if the station allows it.
What reviewers and owners say
A newer model, so independent reviews are still limited. Amazon buyers rate Jackery’s SolarSaga range 4.5 out of 5 on average.
Sources: Amazon
Jackery SolarSaga 100W Air
Just 7 lb with a built‑in aluminum stand and bifacial cells. A backpack‑friendly panel for small stations and day trips.