EcoFlow DELTA mini vs Jackery Explorer 500
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 500 costs $100 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- EcoFlow DELTA mini holds 70% more energy (882Wh vs 518Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- EcoFlow DELTA mini has 1100W more surge headroom (2100W vs 1000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 500 is 10.3 lb lighter (13.3 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
A long-running compact that's now firmly dated: one AC outlet, no USB-C, Li-ion cells and a very slow recharge. Only its ubiquity keeps it around.
Best for: Light, occasional device charging when found cheap.
Where it falls short:
- ~500 cycles
- One AC outlet, no USB-C
- 7.5-hour recharge
| Spec | EcoFlow DELTA mini | Jackery Explorer 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $499 |
| Capacity | 882 Wh | 518 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1400 W | 500 W |
| Surge output | 2100 W | 1000 W |
| Battery | NMC | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 800 | 500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 23.6 lb | 13.3 lb |
| Max solar | 300 W | 100 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 36m | 7h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow DELTA mini | Jackery Explorer 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 12.5 hrs | 7.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 23.8 hrs | 14.0 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 9.4 hrs | 5.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 18.7 hrs | 11.0 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |