EcoFlow DELTA 2 vs Jackery Explorer 240 v2
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
Jackery Explorer 240 v2 costs $700 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- EcoFlow DELTA 2 holds 300% more energy (1024Wh vs 256Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- EcoFlow DELTA 2 has 1600W more surge headroom (2200W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2 is 19.3 lb lighter (7.7 lb vs 27 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Neither of these will start a sump pump or well pump — both surge below the ~3,400W those motors need. If home backup with pumps is your use case, look at higher-surge models instead of either of these.
The value pick in the 1kWh class. Cheaper than the Anker C1000 with nearly identical capacity — but check the surge number before you buy.
Best for: Budget-conscious buyers running electronics and a fridge, with no motor-driven loads.
Where it falls short:
- X-Boost tops out at 2200W — the least surge headroom of any 1kWh unit we list
- 80-minute recharge is slower than Anker's 58
Jackery's LiFePO4 entry point. A pocket-station rival to the EcoFlow River 2, trading a little output for Jackery's 4,000-cycle rating.
Best for: Weekend campers charging small devices on a budget.
Where it falls short:
- 300W output and one AC outlet
- 256Wh empties quickly under load
| Spec | EcoFlow DELTA 2 | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899 | $199 |
| Capacity | 1024 Wh | 256 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 300 W |
| Surge output | 2200 W | 600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 27 lb | 7.7 lb |
| Max solar | 500 W | 100 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 20m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow DELTA 2 | Jackery Explorer 240 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.5 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 27.6 hrs | 6.9 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.9 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 21.8 hrs | 5.4 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |