Home Power Facts EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 delivers more usable capacity than the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic (about 910 Wh vs 819 Wh). The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic has the stronger inverter (1,800 W vs 1,500 W continuous). A typical refrigerator runs about 12.3 h on the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic and 13.7 h on the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2.
Specs verified 2026-10-18. Every value below links to its source.
Where they differ
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: more usable capacity (910 Wh vs 819 Wh, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic).
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic: higher continuous AC output (1,800 W vs 1,500 W, Jackery Explorer 1000 v2).
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic: higher surge rating (3,600 W vs 3,000 W, Jackery Explorer 1000 v2).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: lighter (23.8 lb vs 26.7 lb, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: lower list price (589 USD vs 599 USD, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic).
- Jackery Explorer 1000 v2: lower price per usable Wh ($0.65 vs $0.73, EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic), the fairest value measure across sizes.
- EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic: more solar input (500 W vs 400 W, Jackery Explorer 1000 v2).
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Specs side by side
| Spec | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh[source]1024Wh 51.2V 20Ah. Not the same product as the DELTA 3 / DELTA 3 Plus / DELTA 3 Max. | 1,070 Wh[source]30.4Ah/35.2V DC (1070 Wh). The official page also promotes the newer HomePower 1000 v2 ('Looking for a Newer, More Affordable Option?'), a different model. |
| Usable capacity (measured) | Not publishedno independent test found. thesolarlab.com reports about 83% inverter efficiency but does not publish a measured Wh figure. | 910 Wh[source]OutdoorGearLab measured 910 Wh out of 1,070 Wh (85%). nextpit.de measured 902 Wh; thesolarlab.com measured 87.5% efficiency at a 1,479 W load. |
| AC continuous output | 1,800 W[source]'120V~60Hz 1800W total'. | 1,500 W[source]'1500W Rated, 3000W Surge peak'. |
| AC surge output | 3,600 W[source]'3600W surge output'. X-Boost (resistive loads up to 2600 W) is a separate feature. Some retailer listings give X-Boost as 2400 W; the official page says 2600 W. | 3,000 W[source]In an independent test (thesolarlab.com) the unit held about 2,200 W for a couple of seconds before shutting off; the 3000 W figure is the official spec. |
| 240 V output | No[source]AC Output: '120V~60Hz 1800W total'; no 240V output listed. | No[source]AC Output: '(3x) 120V ~ 60Hz'; no 240V/split-phase output listed. |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4[source]'LFP(LiFePO4)'. | LiFePO4[source] |
| Cycle life | Not publishedOfficial page gives no cycle count, only an estimated ~10-year lifespan from internal simulation. Retailer cycle figures (3000 or 4000) conflict and were not used. | 4000 cycles to 70%+ capacity[source] |
| AC charging | 1,400 W[source]'AC Input (Charge Only) 100-120V~15A 50/60Hz 1400W Max'. | Not publishedOfficial spec gives AC charge input as 100-120V~ 60Hz, 15A Max with no wattage; it advertises 'Emergency Super Charge 0-100% in 1 Hour' and 1.58 h standard AC charge time. |
| Max solar input | 500 W[source] | 400 W[source](2x) DC8020 ports, 'Double to 21A/400W Max'. |
| Expandable | Not publishedOfficial page does not state expandability. An independent review (thesolarlab.com) lists it as non-expandable. | Not publishedOfficial spec table does not state expandability. An independent review (thesolarlab.com) says the battery is not expandable. |
| UPS / EPS switchover | 10 ms[source] | 20 ms[source]'Switch power in under 20 milliseconds'. |
| Weight | 26.7 lb[source]Official net weight '12.1kg+0.3kg', converted to lb (12.1 kg = 26.7 lb). | 23.8 lb[source]'Around 23.8 lbs (10.8 kg)'. OutdoorGearLab weighed it at 24.4 lb. |
| Warranty | 5 years[source]3-year standard + 2-year extension only after EcoFlow app registration. | 5 years[source]3-year standard + 2 extra years, only when bought from jackery.com, Jackery-branded third-party stores or authorized dealers. |
| List price | $599[source]Regular price $599; sale price $499 (pre-order) shown on 2026-10-18. | $589[source]Standalone unit listed at $589.00 (shown sold out); page header showed $519.00 sale price ($70 off). Seen 2026-10-18. |
| Usable capacity used for runtimes | 819 Wh (est. 80%) | 910 Wh |
Runtime on one charge
| Appliance | EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 12.3 h | 13.7 h |
| Chest freezer | 33.3 h | 37 h |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 18.2 h | 20.2 h |
| CPAP with heated humidifier | 9.1 h | 10.1 h |
| Sump pump (1/3 hp) | 1.3 h | 1.4 h |
| Sump pump (1/2 hp) | 0.9 h | 1 h |
| Gas furnace blower (1/2 hp) | 1.5 h | 1.7 h |
| Window AC (5,000 BTU) | 2.4 h | 2.6 h |
| Microwave | 0.9 h | 1 h |
| Coffee maker | 0.7 h | 0.8 h |
| Laptop charger | 13.7 h | 15.2 h |
| Phone charger | 41 h | 45.5 h |
| Wi-Fi router / modem | 2.3 days | 2.5 days |
| TV (LED, 32-55 inch) | 12 h | 13.4 h |
| LED light bulb (each) | 3.8 days | 4.2 days |
| Space heater | 0.5 h | 0.6 h |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, 5 L/min) | 2.3 h | 2.6 h |
| Starlink (Standard kit) | 9.3 h | 10.3 h |
| Desktop PC + monitor | 9.1 h | 10.1 h |
| Electric blanket (queen) | 3.2 h | 3.5 h |
| Box fan (20 inch) | 9.9 h | 11 h |
| Dehumidifier (35-50 pint) | 1.7 h | 1.9 h |
| Portable air conditioner (8,000-10,000 BTU) | 0.7 h | 0.8 h |
| Electric kettle | 0.5 h | 0.6 h |
| Portable induction cooktop (single burner) | 0.5 h | No |
| Air fryer | 0.5 h | 0.6 h |
| Mini fridge (compact, ~3 cu ft) | 32.8 h | 36.4 h |
| Garage door opener | 1.1 h | 1.3 h |
Runtime = usable capacity ÷ average draw, the same formula for both models (no idle draw added to either), after checking continuous output and startup surge. Usable capacity is an independent test's measured figure, or 80% of rated where none exists. See the methodology.