Can a Solar Generator Power My Tablet?

As inflation and energy prices continue to rise, an increasing number of people are exploring solar energy as a means of obtaining free power.

One way people are taking advantage of solar is with solar generators.

Archimedes famously said “Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world.”

Solar is like that, you can run anything if you have a big enough system. But it can be hard to estimate how big that system needs to be when it comes to solar, and that’s where we come in. Here’s what you need to know about running your tablet with a solar generator.

Yes, as an example the Samsung 0.04 tablet draws 0.04 watts of power per hour of use. This means a larger solar generator like the Jackery 2000 can power it for 54 hours on a full charge. Use our calculator on this page to estimate more or different devices.

To answer that question concisely we had to make a lot of assumptions. We chose the Samsung tablet because it’s a recent and common Android tablet. This also assumes that the generator is not running anything else simultaneously.

Other devices will have different energy consumption characteristics, but this gives you a good idea.

Use the calculator on this page to estimate which Jackery model is suitable for the devices you enter.

Assuming we stick with the Samsung tablet as an example, below are the answers for several different models of Jackery solar generators. They are listed from larger to smaller capacity so you can see how they vary.

Select Devices air conditioner air fryer amplifier boat battery breaker battery charger computer/cpu cooler car battery coffee maker cpap machine diesel generator dryer electric fan electric generator extension cord water filter fuel pump freezer oil fryer generator house/household heat pump heater/room heater/small heater/space heater hair dryer iphone ipad induction cooktop inverter generator inverter battery juicer keyboard kettle keurig laptop lightbulb mac microwave mini fridge mixer normal room off grid cabin outlet output device oil cooler oven electrical panel pc power station projector full size refrigerator router speaker sump pump tablet sump pump tesla thermostat transmitter tractor turntable tv ups battery vacuum cleaner vacuum pump vape water pump water heater xbox xlr microphone yacht rivian Dish washer Dehumidifier Pressure Cooker Water Dispenser Play Station 5 Sandwich Maker Treadmill

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Jackery Models Powering Your Tablet (Examples)

The Jackery 1500 can power the Samsung A8 Android Tablet, 10.5� tablet for 38 hours and 21 minutes on a full charge. Use the calculator on this page to estimate other devices. This assumes no other devices are drawing power from the generator.

The Jackery 1000 can power the Samsung A8 Android Tablet, 10.5� tablet for 25 hours and 3 minutes on a full charge. Use the calculator on this page to estimate other devices. This assumes no other devices are drawing power from the generator.

The Jackery 880 can power the Samsung A8 Android Tablet, 10.5� tablet for 22 hours on a full charge. Use the calculator on this page to estimate other devices. This assumes no other devices are drawing power from the generator.

The Jackery 550 can power the Samsung A8 Android Tablet, 10.5� tablet for 13 hours and 45 minutes on a full charge. Use the calculator on this page to estimate other devices. This assumes no other devices are drawing power from the generator.

The Jackery 500 can power the Samsung A8 Android Tablet, 10.5� tablet for 12 hours and 57 minutes on a full charge. Use the calculator on this page to estimate other devices. This assumes no other devices are drawing power from the generator.

The Jackery 300 can power the Samsung A8 Android Tablet, 10.5� tablet for 7 hours and 19 minutes on a full charge. Use the calculator on this page to estimate other devices. This assumes no other devices are drawing power from the generator.

The Jackery 290 can power the Samsung A8 Android Tablet, 10.5� tablet for 7 hours and 15 minutes on a full charge. Use the calculator on this page to estimate other devices. This assumes no other devices are drawing power from the generator.

The Jackery 240 can power the Samsung A8 Android Tablet, 10.5� tablet for 6 hours on a full charge. Use the calculator on this page to estimate other devices. This assumes no other devices are drawing power from the generator.

The Jackery 160 can power the Samsung A8 Android Tablet, 10.5� tablet for 4 hours and 10 minutes on a full charge. Use the calculator on this page to estimate other devices. This assumes no other devices are drawing power from the generator.

Summary of Jackery Solar Generator Models Powering Tablet

Jackery Solar Generator Models	How Long Can It Power Your Tablet?
Jackery 2000	54 hours on a full charge
Jackery 1500	Samsung A8 Android Tablet, 10.5� tablet for 38 hours and 21 minutes on a full charge
Jackery 1000	Samsung A8 Android Tablet, 10.5� tablet for 25 hours and 3 minutes on a full charge
Jackery 880	Samsung A8 Android Tablet, 10.5� tablet for 22 hours on a full charge
Jackery 550	Samsung A8 Android Tablet, 10.5� tablet for 13 hours and 45 minutes on a full charge
Jackery 500	Samsung A8 Android Tablet, 10.5� tablet for 12 hours and 57 minutes on a full charge
Jackery 300	Samsung A8 Android Tablet, 10.5� tablet for 7 hours and 19 minutes on a full charge
Jackery 290	Samsung A8 Android Tablet, 10.5� tablet for 7 hours and 15 minutes on a full charge
Jackery 240	Samsung A8 Android Tablet, 10.5� tablet for 6 hours on a full charge
Jackery 160	Samsung A8 Android Tablet, 10.5� tablet for 4 hours and 10 minutes on a full charge