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The short answer
Choose EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plusif you want to expand toward home backup later, need a fast UPS switchover or plan to charge from solar. Check price
Choose Jackery Explorer 1000 v2if you want the lightest, simplest 1 kWh unit for outages and camping. Check price
EcoFlow and Jackery are two of the best-known names in portable power. Both sell LiFePO4 units from small camping boxes to whole-home systems, and both are frequently discounted. Here is how their most popular 1 kWh models compare, and what sets the two brands apart.
Head-to-head: DELTA 3 Plus vs Explorer 1000 v2
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,070 Wh |
| Expandable | Yes, to ~5 kWh | No |
| AC output | 1,800 W | 1,500 W (3,000 W surge) |
| Weight | ~28 lb | ~24 lb |
| UPS switchover | 10 ms | Yes (slower class) |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Price | Price |
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Where EcoFlow wins
- Expandability: the DELTA 3 Plus accepts extra batteries, and the brand's DELTA Pro line scales to whole-home systems with a smart panel.
- Solar charging: higher solar input across the range, useful for long outages.
- UPS: a fast switchover that keeps computers and networking gear online.
Where Jackery wins
- Weight: the Explorer 1000 v2 is one of the lightest 1 kWh units.
- Simplicity: fewer settings, clear display, easy for anyone in the household.
- Price: often slightly cheaper at the same capacity, especially during sales.
Which one should you buy?
If the power station is mainly for home outages and you might want more capacity later, go with EcoFlow. If it is a grab-and-go unit for short outages, camping and road trips, the Jackery is the easier choice. For a wider look at the market, see our guide to the best portable power stations, and to size your purchase, our power station sizing guide.
Method: comparison based on manufacturer spec sheets, independent tests published by specialist media and owner reviews. We have not lab-tested these units ourselves.