EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus vs. Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Two similarly-sized power stations — 1024 Wh vs. 1070 Wh — compared on published specs. Both score the same on our GoSolarIndex Score (45/100 each), but the right pick depends on which appliances you need to run.
Verdict
Both land at a near-identical GoSolarIndex Score because they trade strengths: the EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus wins on power and expandability, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 wins on price and portability.
Home backup
EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus
1800W continuous output, expandable capacity, 1000W max solar input for faster recharge.
Camping / RV
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
23.8 lb (vs. 27.6 lb) and easier to carry for weekend trips.
Budget
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
$499 vs. $669 — $0.47/Wh vs. $0.65/Wh.
Expandable / whole-system growth
EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus
Expandable capacity; the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is not.
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EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus
$669
How this score is calculated
- Capacity per dollar25%
- Cycle life (LiFePO4 bonus)20%
- AC output15%
- Max solar input10%
- Expandability10%
- Warranty10%
- Weight per Wh10%
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
$499
How this score is calculated
- Capacity per dollar25%
- Cycle life (LiFePO4 bonus)20%
- AC output15%
- Max solar input10%
- Expandability10%
- Warranty10%
- Weight per Wh10%
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1024 Wh | 1070 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| AC output | 1800 W | 1500 W |
| Surge output | 3600 W | 3000 W |
| Cycle life | 4000 cycles to 80% | 4000 cycles to 70% |
| Weight | 27.6 lb | 23.8 lb |
| Max solar input | 1000 W | 400 W |
| AC charge time | 0.93 hr | 1.7 hr |
| Expandable | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 5 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | $669 | $499 |
| Price per Wh | $0.65 | $0.47 |
Price checked 2026-09-22 (EcoFlow) and 2026-09-22 (Jackery) at each brand's official site — this is each brand's current listed price, not necessarily its original list price, since both run frequent sales. See Data sources below.
EcoFlow vs. Jackery as companies
The model you pick also means picking a brand's warranty terms, app, and support — these outlast the specific unit.
EcoFlow
- Warranty
- 5 years standard on the DELTA 3 series (varies by product line — some RIVER models are 2 years); warranty service is mail-in only within the contiguous US, with prepaid shipping labels.
- App
- EcoFlow App (iOS/Android) — monitors battery level and real-time energy usage, with low-battery alerts.
- Lineup
- DELTA (higher-output, home-backup-focused) and RIVER (compact, portable) series.
- Support
- Phone (Mon–Fri, 9am–7pm) and 24-hour live chat.
Jackery
- Warranty
- 5 years on the Explorer 1000 v2 (per its official spec page); paid warranty extensions are available on select models.
- App
- No app-based monitoring found for the Explorer 1000 v2 as of this check — control is on-device.
- Lineup
- Explorer (portable) and HomePower (higher-capacity, home-backup-focused) series.
- Support
- Phone (pre-sales and support lines, weekday hours) and email (hello@jackery.com, weekday hours).
How long will each run your appliances?
Computed from each unit's usable capacity and an 85% inverter efficiency — actual runtime varies with real conditions.
| Appliance | Running / average watts | EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (standard, 18-20 cu ft, frost-free) | 150 W / 50 W avg | 17 hrs | 18 hrs |
| CPAP Machine (no heated humidifier attachment) | 40 W | 22 hrs | 23 hrs |
| TV (55-inch LED/LCD) | 100 W | 8.7 hrs | 9.1 hrs |
| Wi-Fi Router + Modem (combo unit) | 15 W | 58 hrs | 61 hrs |
| Laptop Charger | 50 W | 17 hrs | 18 hrs |
| Window Air Conditioner (8,000-10,000 BTU) | 1200 W / 400 W avg | 2.2 hrs | 2.3 hrs |
Cycling appliances (refrigerator, window AC) use their sourced 24-hour average draw for the hours shown — not their full running watts the whole time — since the compressor cycles on and off. The "exceeds continuous output" warning still checks against the peak (running) watts, since that's what the station has to handle whenever the compressor kicks on. See the appliance's own entry in ourbattery runtime calculatorfor the sourced duty cycle.
FAQ
Is the EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus or Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 better for home backup?
They score the same on our GoSolarIndex Score (45/100 each) — a real near-tie, not a rounding artifact — because each wins on different dimensions (see the breakdown below each score bar). For home backup specifically, the EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus's higher 1800W continuous output, 1000W max solar input, and expandable capacity make it the stronger pick.
Which is the better pick for camping or RV use?
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 — it's 3.8 lb lighter (23.8 lb vs. 27.6 lb) and $170 cheaper at its current price, and camping/RV loads (lights, a mini fridge, charging devices) rarely need the EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus's higher continuous output or expandability. For a stationary home-backup setup, the calculus flips — see the verdict above.
Which one is cheaper per watt-hour of capacity?
The EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus works out to $0.65/Wh at its current price (checked 2026-09-22); the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 works out to $0.47/Wh (checked 2026-09-22). Both brands run frequent sales, so today's price may differ from list price — check the live price before buying.
Data sources
Last updated 2026-09-22
- EcoFlow — official product page (spec sheet) — accessed 2026-09-22
- Jackery — official product page (spec sheet) — accessed 2026-09-22
Written by GoSolarIndex Team