Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro 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
EcoFlow DELTA 1300 costs $1300 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro holds 140% more energy (3024Wh vs 1260Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro has 2700W more surge headroom (6000W vs 3300W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow DELTA 1300 is 33.0 lb lighter (30.9 lb vs 63.93 lb).
- Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro is rated for 2,000 cycles vs 800 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro
The odd one out: it's the only NMC unit here. That means fewer cycles than every LiFePO4 rival, which matters if you cycle it daily.
Best for: Occasional-use buyers who want 3kWh cheap and won't cycle it daily.
Where it falls short:
- NMC chemistry — 2000 cycles vs 3000–6000 for LiFePO4 rivals
- Being outclassed by newer LiFePO4 units at similar prices
EcoFlow DELTA 1300
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 3000 Pro | EcoFlow DELTA 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2299 | $999 |
| Capacity | 3024 Wh | 1260 Wh |
| Continuous output | 3000 W | 1800 W |
| Surge output | 6000 W | 3300 W |
| Battery | NMC | NMC |
| Rated cycles | 2,000 | 800 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 63.93 lb | 30.9 lb |
| Max solar | 1200 W | 400 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 2h 24m | 1h 36m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro | EcoFlow DELTA 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 42.8 hrs | 17.9 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 81.6 hrs | 34.0 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 32.1 hrs | 13.4 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 64.3 hrs | 26.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | 3.2 hrs | ❌ |