Two of the most cross-shopped 1,000Wh power stations of 2026. They look alike on a spec sheet, but they solve different problems. Here is exactly what separates them, and which one is right for your situation.
Specs verified against manufacturer and multiple retailer listings, updated August 2026
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Short answer: Buy the EcoFlow Delta 2 for home backup and running several or heavier appliances. It puts out 1,800W continuously versus the Jackery's 1,500W, has six AC outlets instead of three, and recharges to full in about 80 minutes. Buy the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 for camping and travel. It is about three pounds lighter at 23.8 lb, carries a slightly larger 1,070Wh battery, and is rated for more charge cycles (4,000 vs 3,000). Both use long-lasting LiFePO4 batteries and both carry a 5-year warranty.
Every number below was confirmed against the manufacturer listing and at least two independent retailer or review sources. The check mark flags the unit that leads on each row.
| Spec | EcoFlow Delta 2 | Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,070 Wh |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated AC output | 1,800 W | 1,500 W |
| Surge output | 2,700 W (X-Boost to 2,400 W) | 3,000 W |
| AC outlets | 6 | 3 |
| USB-C | 2 × 100 W | 100 W + 30 W |
| USB-A | 4 (2 fast-charge) | 1 × 18 W |
| 12V car port | Yes | Yes (10 A) |
| Max solar input | 500 W | 400 W |
| Wall recharge to full | ~80 min (80% in ~50 min) | ~1.7 hr (~1 hr fast mode) |
| Rated cycle life | 3,000+ cycles to 80% | 4,000+ cycles to 70% |
| Weight | 27 lb (12.2 kg) | 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) |
| Dimensions | 15.7 × 8.3 × 11 in | 12.9 × 8.8 × 9.7 in |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
The Delta 2 puts out 1,800W continuously versus the Jackery's 1,500W. That 300W gap is the difference between comfortably running a full-size microwave, a space heater, or a coffee maker and having to watch your load. It matters to separate this from surge: the Jackery has the higher instantaneous surge rating at 3,000W versus 2,700W, which helps a motor spin up for a second or two, but for anything you run continuously, EcoFlow's steady output is the number that decides it.
Both use LiFePO4 cells, the safer and longer-lived chemistry. The Jackery holds a hair more energy (1,070 vs 1,024 Wh) and is rated for 4,000 cycles versus EcoFlow's 3,000. In plain terms, if you cycle the pack most days both will outlast a decade of normal use, but the Jackery has more headroom on paper before its capacity begins to fade.
The Delta 2 refills to 80% in about 50 minutes and to full in roughly 80 minutes straight from the wall. The Jackery takes about 1.7 hours normally, or close to an hour if you switch on its emergency fast-charge mode in the app. When a storm is bearing down and you want a topped-off battery fast, EcoFlow wins this one clearly.
At 23.8 pounds the Jackery is noticeably lighter than the 27-pound Delta 2, and its taller, narrower shape is easier to tuck into a trunk or a closet. If the unit is going to move around for camping, tailgating, or shifting room to room during an outage, those few pounds add up fast.
If this power station is going to live in a closet as your storm-and-outage insurance, get the EcoFlow Delta 2. The extra continuous wattage, the six outlets, and the fast recharge are exactly what you want when the grid drops and you need to keep a fridge, some lights, and a few devices going at once.
If it is going to travel with you, or you simply want the longest-lasting battery in the lightest package, get the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2. You give up some output and half the outlets, but you gain an easier carry and more cycles over the life of the unit.
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It depends on the job. The EcoFlow Delta 2 is better for home backup and running several or heavier appliances: 1,800W continuous versus 1,500W, six AC outlets instead of three, and a full recharge in about 80 minutes. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is better for camping and travel: it is lighter at 23.8 pounds, holds a slightly larger 1,070Wh battery, and is rated for more charge cycles.
The EcoFlow Delta 2 is the better home-backup pick. Its 1,800W continuous output and six outlets let it run a refrigerator, lights, a router, and devices at once, and its roughly 80-minute recharge matters when you are topping off before a storm. The Jackery 1000 v2 can cover a lighter load but has half the outlets and lower continuous wattage.
The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is lighter at about 23.8 pounds (10.8 kg), compared with 27 pounds (12.2 kg) for the EcoFlow Delta 2. Its taller, narrower shape also makes it easier to load into a trunk or store in a closet, which is why it is the more travel-friendly of the two.
The EcoFlow Delta 2 charges much faster. It reaches 80% in about 50 minutes and full in roughly 80 minutes from a standard wall outlet. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 takes about 1.7 hours normally, or close to one hour if you switch on its emergency fast-charge mode in the app.
Yes. Both use LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) cells, the safer and longer-lived chemistry. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is rated for 4,000 charge cycles to 70% capacity and the EcoFlow Delta 2 for 3,000 cycles to 80% capacity, so both are built to last many years of regular use.
Both can run a typical full-size refrigerator. A modern fridge averages roughly 1,000 to 1,500 watt-hours per day because the compressor cycles on and off, so either unit's roughly 1,000Wh battery will keep one cold for most of a day on its own. The best way to size it is to measure your specific fridge with a plug-in watt meter rather than trusting the nameplate rating.
Either works well for CPAP. A typical CPAP draws 30 to 60 watts with the heated humidifier turned off, so both units can power one for several nights. The Jackery's slightly larger 1,070Wh battery gives it a small runtime edge, and both run silently on battery, which matters in a bedroom. Running the CPAP off the unit's DC port instead of the AC inverter stretches runtime further.
Surge watts are the brief spike a unit can handle when a motor starts, separate from the wattage it can run continuously. The Jackery 1000 v2 has a higher 3,000W surge versus the Delta 2's 2,700W, which helps a motor spin up for a second or two. But for anything you run continuously, like a microwave or heater, the Delta 2's higher 1,800W continuous output is the number that matters more.