EcoFlow DELTA 3 vs Jackery Explorer 600 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 600 v2 costs $250 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 holds 60% more energy (1024Wh vs 640Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 has 2600W more surge headroom (3600W vs 1000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 600 v2 is 12.6 lb lighter (16.1 lb vs 28.7 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 600 v2
An awkward middle child: too small for appliances, heavier and pricier than the device-charging tier. Buy it only on discount.
Best for: Campers who want more than a power bank but won't run appliances.
Where it falls short:
- 500W output blocks most appliances
- $399 sits uncomfortably close to 1kWh units on sale
| Spec | EcoFlow DELTA 3 | Jackery Explorer 600 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $649 | $399 |
| Capacity | 1024 Wh | 640 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1800 W | 500 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 1000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 28.7 lb | 16.1 lb |
| Max solar | 500 W | 200 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 56 min | 1h 36m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow DELTA 3 | Jackery Explorer 600 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 14.5 hrs | 9.1 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 27.6 hrs | 17.3 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 10.9 hrs | 6.8 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 21.8 hrs | 13.6 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.1 hrs | ❌ |