EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra vs Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
Two of the home backup power stations (3 kwh+) in our best home backup power stations and whole-home batteries 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 modular 6 kWh inverter-and-battery system for whole-home backup
Check price at AmazonBest for: 5 kWh with 7,200 W at 120/240 V
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Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | 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. | 6144 Wh | 5040 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. | 7200 W | 7200 W | 20% |
| Max solar inputHigher solar input means faster recharging off-grid, if you have enough panels to use it. | 5600 W | Not listed | 15% |
| WeightLighter is easier to carry to a campsite or between rooms. | 82.4 kg | 61 kg | 10% |
| Max AC charging powerMore AC input watts means a faster wall recharge before a trip or storm. | Not listed | Not listed | 5% |
| 240 V output (listed)240 V output runs well pumps, dryers and other 240 V circuits through a transfer switch or home panel. We mark Yes only when the maker lists 240 V output on the unit itself. | Yes | Yes | 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. | 3500 cycles | 4000 cycles | 10% |
| Surge / peak outputShort bursts for motor start-up (fridges, pumps). Skipped when the maker doesn't publish a surge figure. | 10800 W | 14400 W | 5% |
| Capacity | 6,144 Wh per battery; 30 kWh with five batteries per inverter | 45 Ah / 112 V (5,040 Wh) | info |
| Chemistry | LFP | LiFePO4 | info |
| Cycle rating | 80% capacity after 3,500 cycles | 4,000 cycles to 70%+ | info |
| AC output | Pure sine, 7,200 W, 120/240 V; 10.8 kW surge | 120 V 20 A outlets plus NEMA L14-30R and NEMA 14-50 (120/240 V); 7,200 W max, 14,400 W surge | info |
| Solar input | 5,600 W total (High-PV 4,000 W + Low-PV 1,600 W) | High-PV 135–450 V 15 A; Low-PV 2 × DC8020 up to 1,200 W | info |
| UPS | Backup UPS under 20 ms; online UPS 0 ms on listed outlets | Backup under 20 ms; online 0 ms | info |
| Weight | Inverter 31.7 kg + battery 50.7 kg (82.4 kg combined, our sum) | About 134.5 lb (61 kg) | info |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 4G | Not listed | info |
| Expansion | Not listed | Jackery Battery Pack 5000 Plus | info |
| Warranty | Not listed | 5 years | info |
| VoltPick score | 7.7/10 | 6.6/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra
Better published figure on: Battery capacity.
What we like
- Biggest capacity and output here
- 5,600 W solar input
- 0 ms online UPS outlets
- Expands to 90 kWh in multi-inverter systems
Watch out for
- Two heavy modules (82.4 kg together)
- Built around EcoFlow's home panels for full-home use
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
Better published figure on: Weight, Rated cycle life, Surge / peak output.
What we like
- 7,200 W at 120/240 V
- 14,400 W surge
- Online UPS listed
- Expandable
Watch out for
- 61 kg
- Jackery doesn't publish one combined solar wattage
Verdict
Both 7,200 W at 120/240 V. EcoFlow has more capacity per battery (6,144 Wh) and 5,600 W solar; Jackery is a single, lighter 61 kg unit.
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra: EcoFlow: DELTA Pro Ultra specs
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus: Jackery: Explorer 5000 Plus specs