Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus vs EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3
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: 5 kWh with 7,200 W at 120/240 V
Check price at AmazonBest for: 4 kWh with 120/240 V outlets and 2,600 W solar
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | 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. | 5040 Wh | 4096 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 | 4000 W | 20% |
| Max solar inputHigher solar input means faster recharging off-grid, if you have enough panels to use it. | Not listed | 2600 W | 15% |
| WeightLighter is easier to carry to a campsite or between rooms. | 61 kg | 51.5 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. | 4000 cycles | 4000 cycles | 10% |
| Surge / peak outputShort bursts for motor start-up (fridges, pumps). Skipped when the maker doesn't publish a surge figure. | 14400 W | 8000 W | 5% |
| Capacity | 45 Ah / 112 V (5,040 Wh) | Not listed | info |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LFP | info |
| Cycle rating | 4,000 cycles to 70%+ | 4,000 cycles to 80% | info |
| AC output | 120 V 20 A outlets plus NEMA L14-30R and NEMA 14-50 (120/240 V); 7,200 W max, 14,400 W surge | 4,000 W (6,000 W X-Boost), 8,000 W surge; 120/240 V | info |
| Solar input | High-PV 135–450 V 15 A; Low-PV 2 × DC8020 up to 1,200 W | 2,600 W total (High-PV 1,600 W + Low-PV 1,000 W) | info |
| UPS | Backup under 20 ms; online 0 ms | 10 ms | info |
| Expansion | Jackery Battery Pack 5000 Plus | 12 kWh with 2 extra batteries; 48 kWh systems with EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 2 | info |
| Weight | About 134.5 lb (61 kg) | 51.5 kg (113.54 lb) | info |
| Warranty | 5 years | Not listed | info |
| Outlets | Not listed | 4 × NEMA 5-20R, TT-30R, 6-20R (240 V), L14-30R (120/240 V) | info |
| IP rating | Not listed | IP65 battery | info |
| VoltPick score | 6.6/10 | 4.1/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
Better published figure on: Battery capacity, Continuous AC output, 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
EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3
Better published figure on: Weight.
What we like
- 120/240 V on the unit, including L14-30R
- 2,600 W dual solar input
- 4,000 cycles to 80%
- 10 ms UPS
Watch out for
- Over 50 kg
- Not compatible with DELTA Pro or DELTA Pro Ultra accessories (EcoFlow note)
Verdict
Jackery has more capacity (5,040 Wh) and output (7,200 W); EcoFlow is about 10 kg lighter, has 2,600 W solar and an 80% cycle rating.
- Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus: Jackery: Explorer 5000 Plus specs
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3: EcoFlow: DELTA Pro 3 specs