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Pick the EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus for more output, more solar and room to grow to 5 kWh; pick the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 if a lighter station that's easy to carry matters most. Both hold 1,024 Wh of LiFePO4.
The short answer: Delta 3 Plus vs Explorer 1000 v2
Same battery, different priorities
- Choose the EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus for home backup, off-grid solar or anything you may want to grow later. It has more output, twice the AC outlets, 2.5 times the solar input and expands to 5 kWh.
- Choose the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 if you'll carry it often and 1 kWh at 1,500 W covers your needs: camping, tailgates, a CPAP or a home office.
Delta 3 Plus vs Explorer 1000 v2 specs
The numbers side by side
| Spec | EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (Wh) | 1024 | 1024 |
| AC output, continuous (W) | 1800 | 1500 |
| AC charge time | 56 min | 50 min (Emergency, app) |
| Max solar input (W) | 1000 | 400 |
| Weight (lb) | 27.6 | 23.8 |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 3 + 2 with registration |
| Price | Check price | Check price |
- Same: capacity (1,024 Wh), LiFePO4 chemistry, about 10 ms UPS switchover, 4,000 rated cycles.
- Delta 3 Plus wins: output, AC outlets (6 vs 3), solar input, expansion, cycle rating (to 80% vs 70%), warranty.
- Explorer 1000 v2 wins: weight, and a slightly faster top wall-charge time.
New to these numbers? Watts vs watt-hours explains which is which.
Charging speed
Both under an hour, with a catch
The Explorer 1000 v2 fills in about 50 minutes with Emergency Super Charge, which you switch on in the Jackery app. In its standard mode a full charge takes about 1.6 hours.
The Delta 3 Plus takes 1,500 W for a full charge in about 56 minutes, with no setting to change. It also accepts 800 W through EcoFlow's alternator charger and pairs with EcoFlow's Smart Generator.
Either refills during a short window of grid power. Day to day, the Delta 3 Plus is faster because its top speed is the default.
Solar input
The Delta 3 Plus takes far more
The Delta 3 Plus accepts 1,000 W of solar across two 500 W inputs (11–60 V each), for a full charge in about 70 minutes with enough panels. The Explorer 1000 v2 takes 400 W across two inputs (12–60 V).
With 400 W of panels, the Explorer needs about 3.4 hours of full sun to fill. If solar is your main way to recharge, the Delta 3 Plus gets much more out of a sunny spell. See what size solar panel you need, or what a solar generator bundle includes.
Output and outlets
More watts and twice the outlets on the EcoFlow
The Delta 3 Plus delivers 1,800 W continuous (3,600 W surge) across 6 AC outlets. Its X-Boost runs some simple heating appliances, like kettles, at up to 2,200 W by lowering their power; that isn't extra continuous output.
The Explorer 1000 v2 delivers 1,500 W continuous (3,000 W surge) across 3 AC outlets. That covers a fridge, a coffee maker or a microwave on its own, with less headroom.
Neither runs two big kitchen appliances together, or anything on 240 V.
Runtime
Identical batteries, identical runtimes
Estimated runtimes on either station
- CPAP, no humidifier, DC cord27 h
- CPAP with humidifier, AC11 h
- Fridge + Wi-Fi router11 h
With the same 1,024 Wh, runtime won't decide this. A fridge and router through the night is realistic on either. Try your own devices in the runtime calculator.
Expandability
Only one can grow
The Delta 3 Plus grows from 1 kWh to 5 kWh with EcoFlow extra batteries, enough for multi-day home backup.
The Explorer 1000 v2 can't add batteries. For more capacity you'd need a bigger Jackery, such as the HomePower 2000 Plus v2. The Explorer 1000 Plus adds a little more (1,264 Wh), but its expansion battery is no longer available.
Backup (UPS), noise and app
Close on backup; only EcoFlow publishes a noise figure
Both switch to battery in about 10 ms, fast enough for most computers, routers and CPAP machines.
EcoFlow rates the Delta 3 Plus at 30 dB below 600 W. Jackery doesn't publish a noise figure for the Explorer 1000 v2. Both get louder when charging fast.
Both have phone apps (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) for monitoring and charge settings; the Jackery app is also where you turn on Emergency Super Charge.
Weight, battery life and warranty
Lighter Jackery, longer-rated EcoFlow
- Weight: the Explorer 1000 v2 is 23.8 lb; the Delta 3 Plus is 27.6 lb, about 4 lb heavier.
- Battery life: both are rated for 4,000 cycles, but to different endpoints: the Delta 3 Plus to 80% capacity, the Explorer 1000 v2 to 70%. See LiFePO4 vs lithium-ion.
- Warranty: the Delta 3 Plus has 5 years. The Explorer 1000 v2 has 3 years, plus 2 more when you register it with Jackery.
Who should buy which
Matched to how you'll use it
Best for home backup and solar
EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus
Pick it for home backup, off-grid cabins and anyone likely to want more than 1 kWh later.
Pros
- 1,800 W and 6 AC outlets
- 1,000 W solar input
- Expands to 5 kWh
Cons
- About 4 lb heavier
Best for carrying around
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Pick it for camping, tailgating, CPAP travel and home offices where 1 kWh is enough.
Pros
- 23.8 lb
- 50-minute Emergency Super Charge
Cons
- 1,500 W and 3 AC outlets
- 400 W solar input
- Not expandable
- Home backup: Delta 3 Plus, for output, outlets and room to grow.
- Camping and RV: Explorer 1000 v2 if you carry it often; Delta 3 Plus if you rely on solar.
- CPAP: either runs a CPAP for one to two nights or more; the lighter Explorer is easier to travel with.
Also weighing the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2? See Delta 3 Plus vs C1000 Gen 2.
FAQ
Quick answers to common questions
Which is better, the Delta 3 Plus or the Explorer 1000 v2?
For home backup and solar, the Delta 3 Plus. For carrying around, the lighter Explorer 1000 v2.
Can either be expanded?
Only the Delta 3 Plus, up to 5 kWh with EcoFlow extra batteries.
Which is lighter?
The Explorer 1000 v2, at 23.8 lb against 27.6 lb.
Which charges faster?
The Explorer 1000 v2 tops out at about 50 minutes with Emergency Super Charge on; the Delta 3 Plus takes about 56 minutes by default. From solar, the Delta 3 Plus is much faster.
How long will the Explorer 1000 v2 run a refrigerator?
About 11 hours for a typical fridge plus a router, the same as the Delta 3 Plus.
