EcoFlow DELTA Pro vs Bluetti AC500
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
Bluetti AC500 costs $1200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro holds 17% more energy (3600Wh vs 3072Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Bluetti AC500 has 2800W more surge headroom (10000W vs 7200W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Bluetti AC500 is 32.9 lb lighter (66.1 lb vs 99 lb).
EcoFlow DELTA Pro
The previous-generation flagship, now mostly worth buying on discount. The Pro 3 beats it on nearly every axis.
Best for: Bargain hunters who find it steeply discounted against the Pro 3.
Where it falls short:
- 99 lb and 165-minute recharge — both beaten by the Pro 3
- Aging platform; expect it to be phased out
Bluetti AC500
A modular home-backup system, not a portable unit — the AC500 has no internal battery at all until you add B300K packs.
Best for: Serious home-backup builds where you're designing a system, not buying an appliance.
Where it falls short:
- Requires separate battery packs to function at all — budget accordingly
- Total system cost climbs fast
| Spec | EcoFlow DELTA Pro | Bluetti AC500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3199 | $1999 |
| Capacity | 3600 Wh | 3072 Wh |
| Continuous output | 3600 W | 5000 W |
| Surge output | 7200 W | 10000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,500 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 99 lb | 66.1 lb |
| Max solar | 1600 W | 3000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 2h 45m | 1h 45m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow DELTA Pro | Bluetti AC500 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 51.0 hrs | 43.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 97.1 hrs | 82.9 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 38.3 hrs | 32.6 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 76.5 hrs | 65.3 hrs |
| Sump pump | 3.8 hrs | 3.3 hrs |