EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra vs Dabbsson DBS1000
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
Dabbsson DBS1000 costs $1100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra holds 200% more energy (3072Wh vs 1024Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra has 3200W more surge headroom (7200W vs 4000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Dabbsson DBS1000 is 58.8 lb lighter (25 lb vs 83.8 lb).
- Dabbsson DBS1000 is rated for 4,500 cycles vs 4,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra
3kWh with 7200W surge at $1799 — this is whole-home territory at a mid-range price. The catch is the 800W solar input.
Best for: Grid-tied home backup where you recharge from the wall, not the sun.
Where it falls short:
- 800W solar input is low for 3kWh — slow off-grid refills
- 83.8 lb
Dabbsson DBS1000
A 1kWh with a 4,000-cycle rating and expandability at a mid price — a credible value alternative to the mainstream 1kWh units.
Best for: Value buyers who want long cycle life and expansion at 1kWh.
Where it falls short:
- Smaller brand and support network
- Smaller support network
| Spec | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra | Dabbsson DBS1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1799 | $699 |
| Capacity | 3072 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 3600 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 7200 W | 4000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 83.8 lb | 25 lb |
| Max solar | 800 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra | Dabbsson DBS1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 43.5 hrs | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 82.9 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 32.6 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 65.3 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | 3.3 hrs | 1.1 hrs |