Choosing a portable power station isn’t an easy task. You certainly have to do good research before you buy an expensive gadget like a battery station. Since I personally own a power station and have personally tested many more including Ecoflow Delta 1300 and Jackery Explorer, I am providing an in-depth comparison to help you make decisions. The models being compared are EcoFlow Delta 1300 (1800W 1260Wh) and Jackery Explorer 1000 (1000W 1002Wh).
The exact models I am comparing in this article are as below. You can check if they are the same models you are looking for.
Also, check out our in-depth hands-on review of Bluetti EB150 which is a good alternative to both of these.
What’s in the Box
Both of these battery stations come in a huge box with safe thermocol/polystyrene wraps. It is super heavy (Jackery way less compared to Ecoflow), so carrying the box is more difficult than carrying just the battery unit. I would unbox it first and then move it around.
EcoFlow Delta 1300
- PV Solar Charge Cable (MC4 to XT60 Connector)
- AC Wall Charger
- Car Charge cable
- Delta 1800W Solar Power Station
- User Manual
- EFDELTA Bag
Jackery Explorer 1000
- SolarSaga Parallel Adapter Cable
- AC Adapter
- Explorer 1000 Power Generator
- User Manual
- Car Charger Cable
First Impression
Jackery is very compact compared to Delta. The nice color combination makes it look cool. Also, it weighs around 22lbs, so it is easier to carry when compared to Ecoflow.
The number of ports and the power ratings is compared in the following table.
| Jackery Explorer 1000 | EcoFlow Delta 1300 | |
| AC Power Outlets (110V) | 3 Ports 1000W each | 6 Ports 1800W each |
| USB Ports | 2 Ports (1 Quick Charge 3.0) | 4 Ports 28W each |
| USB C Ports | 2 Ports PD18W (5V 3A / 9V 2A / 12V 1.5A) | 2 Port 60W |
| DC Car Port | 12V 10A | 13.6V 8A |
| Solar/DC Input Port | 12V-30V (200W Max) | 65V 10A |
| Digital Display | Yes | Yes |
| AC On/Off Switch | Yes | Yes |
| DC On/Off Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Overload Protection | Yes | Yes |
As we can see, both of these power generators have similar ports but the number of ports is higher in Ecoflow.
Battery Capacity and Power
The battery capacity of Ecoflow is 1260Wh with a power capacity of 1800W which easily wins against Jackery which has a battery capacity of 1002Wh and a power capacity of 1000W.
Also, the surge capacity of EcoFlow is 3300W whereas Jackery is 2000W.
For those who aren’t familiar with Wh rating, let me give you an example.
Assume you have two gadgets, one is a 1000W drilling machine and another is a 200W TV.
With Ecoflow’s 1260Wh battery, you can power the 200W TV for almost 6 hours while the 1000W drilling machine lasts for about 60 minutes. Whereas Jackery’s 1002Wh can power your drilling machine for about 50mins and TV for about 5 hours.
*Based on efficiency, the above factor may vary. This is just a rough idea of battery capacity.
So we have a clear winner in terms of battery and power capacity.
| Jackery Explorer 1000 | EcoFlow Delta 1300 | |
| Power | 1000W | 1800W |
| Battery Capacity | 1002Wh | 1260Wh |
| Surge | 2000W | 3300W |
Charging
Both the power station support more than one way to charge them. The following table highlights the difference.
| Jackery Explorer 1000 | EcoFlow Delta 1300 | |
| AC Wall Outlet | ~7 Hours for a full charge | ~1.6 Hours for a full charge |
| Solar Panel | 2x100W Panel (~8 Hours) | Supports 400W Panel |
| Car | Yes (~14 Hours) | Yes |
EcoFlow is a clear winner. Ecoflow’s quick charge is too good to compare. Jackery never stands a chance here.
Performance
When we talk about the performance, we need to see what kind of devices the power station can drive and for how long. The following table gives you a rough comparison of EF Delta and Jackery Explorer in performance.
| Appliance | Jackery Explorer 1000 | EcoFlow Delta 1300 |
| Laptop (80W) | 12+ Times | 15+ Times |
| LCD TV (150W) | 6 Hours | 9 Hours |
| Smartphone (8W) | 100+ Times | 130+ Times |
| Desktop Computer (200W) | 4.2 Hours | 6.5 Hours |
| Ceiling Fan (52 inch) | 16 hours | 21 Hours |
| Microwave Oven (1100W) | No | 60 Minutes |
| Instant Pot Cooker (900W) | 1 Hour | 80 Minutes |
| Corded Drilling Machine (600W) | 1.2 Hours | 2 Hours |
| Washing Machine (900W) | 55 Minutes | 85 Minutes |
| Blender (250W) | 3 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Electric Clothes Dryer (1700W) | No | 40 Minutes |
| Toaster (650W) | 70 Minutes | 2 Hours |
| Electric Kettle (1300W) | No | 50 Minutes |
| Portable Refrigerator(70W) | 12 Hours | 18 Hours |
| Mini Vacuum Cleaner (250W) | 3.2 Hours | 5 Hours |
| Surveillance/Wifi Camera (5W) | 7 Days | 10 Days |
| Electric Saw (1400W) | No | 50 Minutes |
| Welding Machine (2000W) | No | 45 Minutes |
| Electric Grill (1600W) | No | 40 Minutes |
*Based on efficiency, the above factor may vary. This is just a rough idea of performance.
As you can see, both the power generators can drive almost every device except for power devices. Also, since the battery capacity of EcoFlow is more than Jackery, the devices would run for a longer time. Besides this both of them have a surge capacity, so you might be able to run a high power device for a very short amount of time.
Jackery Vs. EcoFlow: Which one to consider
Though both of these battery stations offer similar features, EcoFlow is the clear winner when it comes to power, battery, or performance. Its quick charge is too handy and can power more devices simultaneously. But if you are looking to save money, then it is better to choose Jackery. If a price difference of around $350 doesn’t matter to you, EcoFlow is your go-to choice. Also, you can also see some alternatives to these on our power station buying guide.
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Last update on 2022-05-18 / Links / Images from Amazon PAAPI
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I was thinking about buying a power station and don’t know which one to choose.
I think this article “In comparison between two top brands power station” has made a choice for with less hesitation.
As a customer who’s never owned a power station, I don’t care if the writer is biased or paid by Eco-Flow, as long as this helps me understand and choose what’s worth buying.
Thanks a lot to the writer. Your article is a great help. Thank you so much !! ????
Glad to know, thanks for your kind words
What about jackery 1500 vs ecoflow 1300? which one will be the winner?
If the costs are the same, I would go with Jackery 1500 due to its larger capacity. But I think EF 1300 is $950 while Explorer 1500 is around $1400. In that case, it comes down to your requirements, mostly the power capacity.
Why is the refrigerator ALWAYS left off regarding appliances. The NUMBER ONE reason for me to purchase any of these – Jackery, Generark, Goal, Eco – is to save the hundreds of dollars of food during a storm or black out. Can these handle the spike surge and run a 10 year old KitchenAid side by side? And for how long?
Hi Gary,
Many 2-4 door refrigerators consume more than 1000W when they start and they consume about the same until the temperature is achieved. For that reason, most power stations cannot power them. Even though some stations have surge capacity, it only lasts few minutes if not seconds. But, if you know the wattage of your refrigerator and if it is under 1000W, then you can easily power it using Delta or Jackery. The duration depends on the running wattage of the refrigerator. To give you an example, if your refrigerator takes about 1000W during starting (say for 10 minutes), and has a running wattage of about 100W, then Delta can power it for more than 10 hours. If you have any more questions, let me know.
What about durability, number of recharges, etc.?
Jackery’s study shows that the battery is good enough to provide 80% efficiency until 500 life cycles. After that, the efficiency will keep dropping.
When it comes to EcoFlow, after 800 recharge cycles(~3 Years), the efficiency drops below 60%.
Talking about the battery cycle, I am saying 100% – 0% usage and charging back to 100%. If you charge after just 50% usage, simply double the numbers.
Also, remember as the efficiency drops, it requires frequent recharges and hence battery deteriorates more quickly.
Why did you write this biased ass shit? The Jackery 1000 WILL IN FACT run the Electric Kettle. You should be comparing the Ecoflow against the BlueTTI……..but you wont because it will LOSE. Also, you can catch the Jackery 1000 on sale for $900 from time to time (even $800), yet the Ecoflow’s cheapest price is $1330……at that price I would buy the BlueTTi instead for $1200. The real question is, How much did Eocflow pay you for this biased review?
Hold on…bro..hold on. Let me explain.
– Go to Jackery’s product page and refer to their ‘What it Powers’ section, note down what the company says. Now go to Amazon and check the power ratings of Amazon Basics Kettle. If you are using something under 1000W, it may be working but we have clearly mentioned Electric Kettle 1600W on the table.
– The cheapest price of Ecoflow Delta 1300 is 1260, not 1330.
– Also, this is not a review, its a comparison post. This type of post will not have a clear winner. We give the choice to the user himself. In the final section, it is clearly mentioned
– Just go watch some review videos on Youtube. See what they are saying when comparing Explorer 1000 with Delta 1300. Watch this fantastic video by Will Prowse (start at 7:30 timeframe) https://youtu.be/wS5FgB-DD0w?t=449
– Also, Jackery has some of the best stations, their 240Wh is amazing. We have featured their products on several posts, including the recent CPAP post
– Also, we have a comparison post on Ecoflow with Bluetti
I hope I have made it clear to you.