Figures read DELTA Pro 3 first, Explorer 5000 Plus second.

Which one suits what

One line per criterion, each with the numbers behind it. There is no overall winner: weigh the lines that matter for your list.

  • Longer runtime on the same load: the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus, with 5,040 Wh against 4,096 Wh for the DELTA Pro 3. Runtime follows usable watt hours.
  • Bigger loads at once: the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus, with 7,200 W against 4,000 W for the DELTA Pro 3. Continuous output caps what runs at the same moment.
  • Motor and compressor starts: the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus, with 14,400 W against 8,000 W for the DELTA Pro 3. The surge rating covers the start of a fridge, pump or tool.
  • Carrying it: the EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3, with 113.5 lb (51.5 kg) against 134.5 lb (61 kg) for the Explorer 5000 Plus. Lighter is easier to move.
  • Price per watt hour: the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus, with $0.69 against $0.90 for the DELTA Pro 3. Prices as stored for October 2026; sale prices change often.
  • Solar refill: the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus, with 1.7 h of peak sun against 2.1 h of peak sun for the DELTA Pro 3. From empty at each station's own solar limit.

Running time, side by side

Each appliance on its own on a full charge, at 85% efficiency. Loads used for minutes a day show minutes of use.

Common appliances on the DELTA Pro 3 and the Explorer 5000 Plus
ApplianceWattsDELTA Pro 3Explorer 5000 Plus
Phone charging20 W7.3 days8.9 days
Laptop (while charging)65 W2.2 days2.7 days
Wi-Fi router and modemestimate28 W5.2 days6.4 days
LED bulb, 60 W equivalent (800 lumens)8.5 W17.1 days21.0 days
TV, 55 inch LED (LCD)82 W42.5 h2.2 days
CPAP machine (no humidifier)11 W13.2 days16.2 days
CPAP machine with heated humidifier56 W2.6 days3.2 days
Oxygen concentrator (home, stationary)290 W12.0 h14.8 h
Box fan (20 inch)125 W27.9 h34.3 h
Refrigerator (modern, full size)275 W2.7 days3.3 days
Chest freezer300 W4.4 days5.4 days
Sump pump (1/2 HP)925 W3.8 h4.6 h
Drip coffee maker900 W3.9 h of use4.8 h of use
Microwave oven (1,000 W cooking power)1,530 W2.3 h of use2.8 h of use
Electric kettle1,500 W2.3 h of use2.9 h of use
Window air conditioner (5,000 BTU)525 W6.6 h8.2 h
Electric space heater (1,500 W)1,500 W2.3 h2.9 h

Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer.

Specifications

Published specifications of the EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 and the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
SpecificationDELTA Pro 3Explorer 5000 Plus
Rated capacity4,096 Wh5,040 Wh
Battery chemistryLiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate)LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate)
Cycle life4,000 cycles to 80% capacity4,000 cycles to 70% capacity
Continuous AC output4,000 W7,200 W
Surge rating8,000 W14,400 W
Boost modeX-Boost, up to 6,000 W for resistive loadsNot published
AC outlets75
AC voltage120 V and 240 V120 V and 240 V
240 V240 V split phase on its own240 V split phase on its own
TT-30 RV outletyesno
L14-30 outletyesyes
USB-C2 ports, up to 100 W2 ports, up to 100 W
USB-A2 ports2 ports
Wall charging inputNot publishedNot published
Solar inputup to 2,600 Wup to 4,000 W
Car charging inputup to 96 WNot published
Expansion batteriesyes, up to 12,000 Wh in total (DELTA Pro 3 Smart Extra Battery)yes, up to 30,000 Wh in total (Battery Pack 5000 Plus (up to 5))
Backup (UPS) switchover20 ms or faster20 ms or faster
Weight113.5 lb (51.5 kg)134.5 lb (61 kg)
Charges down to32 °F (0 °C)32 °F (0 °C)
Runs down to14 °F (-10 °C)5 °F (-15 °C)
Ingress ratingBattery pack IP65; main unit IP20Not published
Noise30 dB30 dB
App connectionWi-Fi, BluetoothWi-Fi, Bluetooth
Warranty5 years5 years
12 V car outletNot publishedup to 120 W
Size (box)Not published25 × 16.5 × 15.6 in

Solar refill counts 75% of each station's own solar limit reaching the battery; at 4 peak sun hours a day, divide by 4 for days.

The two stations

EcoFlow's page for the DELTA Pro 3 (opens in a new tab) Jackery's page for the Explorer 5000 Plus (opens in a new tab)

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