EcoFlow DELTA 3 vs Jackery Explorer 1500 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
EcoFlow DELTA 3 costs $350 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 holds 50% more energy (1536Wh vs 1024Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 has 400W more surge headroom (4000W vs 3600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 is 8.8 lb lighter (28.7 lb vs 37.5 lb).
EcoFlow DELTA 3
The 1kWh class got a serious upgrade here. 3600W surge at $649 beats the older DELTA 2 on every axis that matters.
Best for: Anyone about to buy a DELTA 2 — this is the same money for materially better specs.
Where it falls short:
- Still only 1024Wh
- Solar input unchanged at 500W
Jackery Explorer 1500 v2
2000W output and 4000W surge at $999 makes this one of the better value picks for actual home backup, not just camping.
Best for: First-time home-backup buyers who need real surge on a budget.
Where it falls short:
- 1536Wh means about a day of fridge-plus-devices
- Not expandable
| Spec | EcoFlow DELTA 3 | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $649 | $999 |
| Capacity | 1024 Wh | 1536 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 4000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 28.7 lb | 37.5 lb |
| Max solar | 500 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 56 min | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow DELTA 3 | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.5 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 27.6 hrs | 41.4 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.9 hrs | 16.3 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 21.8 hrs | 32.6 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.1 hrs | 1.6 hrs |