EcoFlow DELTA mini vs Jackery Explorer 1000
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 mini costs $150 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 holds 14% more energy (1002Wh vs 882Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- EcoFlow DELTA mini has 100W more surge headroom (2100W vs 2000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 is 1.6 lb lighter (22 lb vs 23.6 lb).
- EcoFlow DELTA mini is rated for 800 cycles vs 500 — 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.
A compact NMC unit with a surprisingly strong 1,400W output for its size — but the 800-cycle battery means it won't age like the LiFePO4 field.
Best for: Buyers who want strong output in a light unit and won’t cycle it daily.
Where it falls short:
- NMC — ~800 cycles
- 2-year warranty, 300W solar input
The original Explorer 1000 — light and popular, but its Li-ion cells are rated for only ~500 cycles, a fraction of the LiFePO4 v2 that replaced it.
Best for: Occasional users who find it much cheaper than the v2.
Where it falls short:
- ~500 cycles vs 4,000 for the v2
- 1,000W output and 200W solar input
| Spec | EcoFlow DELTA mini | Jackery Explorer 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $749 |
| Capacity | 882 Wh | 1002 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1400 W | 1000 W |
| Surge output | 2100 W | 2000 W |
| Battery | NMC | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 800 | 500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 23.6 lb | 22 lb |
| Max solar | 300 W | 200 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 36m | 1h 42m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow DELTA mini | Jackery Explorer 1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 12.5 hrs | 14.2 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 23.8 hrs | 27.0 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 9.4 hrs | 10.6 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 18.7 hrs | 21.3 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |