EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Two of the mid-size power stations (700–1,500 wh) in our best 1000wh portable power stations (700–1,500 wh) for 2026 comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: A 1,800 W, 1 kWh station with 10 ms UPS
Check price at AmazonBest for: Light for 1 kWh, with a fast AC recharge
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityUsable runtime scales with watt-hours. A 1,000 Wh station runs a 100 W load for roughly 8–9 hours once inverter losses are counted. | 1024 Wh | 1070 Wh | 25% |
| Continuous AC outputThe rated (continuous) inverter output decides which appliances you can plug in. We use the rated figure, not surge or 'boost' modes. | 1800 W | 1500 W | 20% |
| Max solar inputHigher solar input means faster recharging off-grid, if you have enough panels to use it. | 500 W | 400 W | 15% |
| WeightLighter is easier to carry to a campsite or between rooms. | 12.1 kg | 10.8 kg | 15% |
| Max AC charging powerMore AC input watts means a faster wall recharge before a trip or storm. | 1400 W | Not listed | 10% |
| Rated cycle lifeHow many full cycles the maker rates the battery for. Thresholds differ (70% vs 80% remaining capacity), so read the note under each product. | Not listed | 4000 cycles | 10% |
| Surge / peak outputShort bursts for motor start-up (fridges, pumps). Skipped when the maker doesn't publish a surge figure. | Not listed | 3000 W | 5% |
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh (51.2 V, 20 Ah) | 30.4 Ah / 35.2 V (1,070 Wh) | info |
| Chemistry | LFP (LiFePO4) | LiFePO4 | info |
| AC output | 1,800 W total (X-Boost 2,600 W) | 3 outlets, 1,500 W rated (3,000 W surge peak) | info |
| AC input | 1,400 W max | Not listed | info |
| Solar input | 500 W max | 2 × DC8020, 400 W max combined | info |
| USB-C | 100 W + 30 W | 100 W + 30 W | info |
| UPS | 10 ms | Not listed | info |
| Weight | 12.1 kg + 0.3 kg (EcoFlow listing) | Around 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) | info |
| Warranty | 5 years (3 + 2 with app registration) | Not listed | info |
| Cycle rating | Not listed | 4,000 cycles to 70%+ | info |
| AC charge time | Not listed | 1.58 hours (Jackery figure) | info |
| VoltPick score | 5.9/10 | 5.3/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic
Better published figure on: Continuous AC output, Max solar input.
What we like
- 1,800 W output with X-Boost up to 2,600 W
- 10 ms UPS
- 500 W solar input
Watch out for
- EcoFlow's spec table doesn't list a cycle rating or surge figure
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Better published figure on: Battery capacity, Weight.
What we like
- Lightest 1 kWh-plus unit here (about 10.8 kg)
- 3,000 W surge
Watch out for
- Jackery doesn't list AC input watts
- 400 W solar max
Verdict
EcoFlow outputs more (1,800 W) and accepts 500 W solar; Jackery is lighter and publishes a 3,000 W surge and 4,000-cycle rating.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic: EcoFlow: DELTA 3 Classic specs
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: Jackery: Explorer 1000 v2 specs