EcoFlow DELTA Pro vs Jackery Explorer 5000 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
EcoFlow DELTA Pro costs $300 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus holds 40% more energy (5040Wh vs 3600Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus has 7200W more surge headroom (14400W vs 7200W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro is 46.5 lb lighter (99 lb vs 145.5 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 5000 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 5000 Plus
A generator replacement in a box. 5040Wh and 7200W with 240V output — it competes with standby generators, not power stations.
Best for: Whole-home backup where a gas generator isn't an option.
Where it falls short:
- 145.5 lb — wheels required, not portable
- $3499
| Spec | EcoFlow DELTA Pro | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3199 | $3499 |
| Capacity | 3600 Wh | 5040 Wh |
| Continuous output | 3600 W | 7200 W |
| Surge output | 7200 W | 14400 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,500 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 99 lb | 145.5 lb |
| Max solar | 1600 W | 5400 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 2h 45m | 2h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow DELTA Pro | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 51.0 hrs | 71.4 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 97.1 hrs | 136.0 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 38.3 hrs | 53.5 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 76.5 hrs | 107.1 hrs |
| Sump pump | 3.8 hrs | 5.4 hrs |