Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 vs EcoFlow DELTA Pro
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 v2 costs $2400 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro holds 236% more energy (3600Wh vs 1070Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro has 4200W more surge headroom (7200W vs 3000W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is 75.2 lb lighter (23.8 lb vs 99 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,500 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
The lightest 1kWh unit here at 23.8 lb, with a 3000W surge that punches above the Anker and EcoFlow units it competes with.
Best for: Campers who want 1kWh but care about carrying weight and need surge headroom.
Where it falls short:
- Only 3 AC outlets
- Not expandable — what you buy is what you get
- 400W solar input trails the Anker C1000's 600W
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
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | EcoFlow DELTA Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $3199 |
| Capacity | 1070 Wh | 3600 Wh |
| Continuous output | 1500 W | 3600 W |
| Surge output | 3000 W | 7200 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 23.8 lb | 99 lb |
| Max solar | 400 W | 1600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 42m | 2h 45m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | EcoFlow DELTA Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 15.2 hrs | 51.0 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 28.9 hrs | 97.1 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 11.4 hrs | 38.3 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 22.7 hrs | 76.5 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 3.8 hrs |