EcoFlow DELTA Pro vs Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
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 1000 Plus costs $2300 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro holds 185% more energy (3600Wh vs 1264Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro has 3200W more surge headroom (7200W vs 4000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus is 67.0 lb lighter (32 lb vs 99 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
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
Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus
1264Wh with 4000W surge and expandability — a more capable unit than the 1000 v2 for $100 more, if you can accept the extra weight.
Best for: Buyers who want a 1kWh unit they can grow into a larger system.
Where it falls short:
- 32 lb vs the v2's 23.8 lb
- 2000W output is overkill for its capacity
| Spec | EcoFlow DELTA Pro | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3199 | $899 |
| Capacity | 3600 Wh | 1264 Wh |
| Continuous output | 3600 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 7200 W | 4000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,500 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 99 lb | 32 lb |
| Max solar | 1600 W | 800 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 2h 45m | 1h 40m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow DELTA Pro | Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 51.0 hrs | 17.9 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 97.1 hrs | 34.1 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 38.3 hrs | 13.4 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 76.5 hrs | 26.9 hrs |
| Sump pump | 3.8 hrs | 1.3 hrs |