EcoFlow DELTA Pro vs Jackery Explorer 1500 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 1500 v2 costs $2200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro holds 134% more energy (3600Wh vs 1536Wh), 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 1500 v2 is 61.5 lb lighter (37.5 lb vs 99 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 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 1500 v2
2000W output and 4000W surge at $999 makes this one of the better value picks for actual home backup, not just camping.
Best for: First-time home-backup buyers who need real surge on a budget.
Where it falls short:
- 1536Wh means about a day of fridge-plus-devices
- Not expandable
| Spec | EcoFlow DELTA Pro | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3199 | $999 |
| Capacity | 3600 Wh | 1536 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 | 37.5 lb |
| Max solar | 1600 W | 600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 2h 45m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow DELTA Pro | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 51.0 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 97.1 hrs | 41.4 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 38.3 hrs | 16.3 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 76.5 hrs | 32.6 hrs |
| Sump pump | 3.8 hrs | 1.6 hrs |