Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 vs EcoFlow DELTA 1300
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
These two cost the same, so the decision comes down to what you're powering.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 holds 22% more energy (1536Wh vs 1260Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 has 700W more surge headroom (4000W vs 3300W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow DELTA 1300 is 6.6 lb lighter (30.9 lb vs 37.5 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 uses LiFePO4 while the other uses NMC — roughly double the usable cycle life.
- Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 800 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
If you plan to cycle the battery daily, think twice about the EcoFlow DELTA 1300. Its NMC cells are rated for 800 cycles against the LiFePO4 rival's longer life — over years of regular use that's the more expensive unit, whatever the sticker says.
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
The original DELTA that put EcoFlow on the map. Fast-charging and high-surge for its day, but the NMC battery and lack of USB-C now show its age.
Best for: Bargain hunters who find it heavily discounted.
Where it falls short:
- NMC — ~800 cycles
- No USB-C PD
- 2-year warranty
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | EcoFlow DELTA 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $999 |
| Capacity | 1536 Wh | 1260 Wh |
| Continuous output | 2000 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 4000 W | 3300 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 800 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 37.5 lb | 30.9 lb |
| Max solar | 600 W | 400 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 30m | 1h 36m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | EcoFlow DELTA 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 21.8 hrs | 17.9 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 41.4 hrs | 34.0 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 16.3 hrs | 13.4 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 32.6 hrs | 26.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | 1.6 hrs | ❌ |