EcoFlow DELTA 3 Portable Power Station, 1024Wh, 1800W (EF-DL-H10-3) vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Portable Power Station, 1070Wh, 1500W (JE-1000D)

The short answer

If you want to run the Duxtop 9100MC at its full 1,800 W, buy the EcoFlow DELTA 3. Its continuous AC rating is 1,800 W. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2's is 1,500 W, so it can't supply the Duxtop at full power at all. The DELTA 3 also has the higher solar input (500 W against 400 W), a cycle rating to 80% rather than 70%, and optional expansion batteries.

Buy the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 if you cook on the Nuwave PIC Gold (or another cooktop you can cap at 1,500 W or below), or mainly run a 12 V fridge and devices, and you'd rather carry 23.8 lb than 27.6 lb. It holds slightly more energy (1,070 Wh against 1,024 Wh), and its car port is rated at the same 10 A.

For the full detail, read our EcoFlow DELTA 3 review and Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 review. If you're not sure a power station suits your cooking at all, start with can a power station run an induction cooktop?

This comparison is research-based. We don't test products hands-on. Specs come from each maker's user manual, and runtimes are estimates with the arithmetic shown.

Spec table

Sources: EcoFlow's DELTA 3 user manual and US product page; Jackery's US user manual for the JE-1000D.

Induction cooking: the deciding difference

Our induction guide's rule is that the station's continuous AC rating must cover the cooktop's maximum draw. Surge ratings don't count, because a cooktop draws its wattage for minutes, not milliseconds.

Duxtop 9100MC (1,800 W maximum)

• DELTA 3: 1,800 W continuous matches it exactly, with no headroom. Keep every other AC load off while it's on full power. Estimated runtime at full power: 1,024 × 0.85 = 870 Wh, and 870 ÷ 1,800 = about 29 minutes. At 90% efficiency, 922 ÷ 1,800 = about 31 minutes.
• Explorer 1000 v2: 1,500 W continuous is 300 W short. The station's overload protection should cut the AC output. Turning the Duxtop down isn't a reliable fix. Many induction units hold low settings by pulsing high power, and the Duxtop's US manual doesn't say whether it does.

Don't count on the DELTA 3's X-Boost to add headroom. EcoFlow's manual says X-Boost works by lowering the voltage, suits heating devices, and may stop devices with voltage protection. The Duxtop manual lists a voltage error code.

Nuwave PIC Gold (1,500 W default, 900 W and 600 W settings)

• DELTA 3: about 300 W of headroom at 1,500 W. Estimated runtime 870–922 Wh ÷ 1,500 W = about 35–37 minutes.
• Explorer 1000 v2: 1,500 W exactly matches the rating, so there's no headroom at the default setting. At 900 W there's about 600 W spare, and the estimated runtime is 909–963 Wh ÷ 900 W = about 61–64 minutes.

All runtimes assume a full start, a steady draw at the stated wattage, nothing else plugged in, and 85–90% inverter efficiency. They're estimates, not measurements.

Edge: EcoFlow DELTA 3, decisively, if induction cooking is part of your plan.

Running a 12 V fridge

Both stations rate their car port at 10 A, above the 7.6 A maximum Dometic publishes for the CFX5 35. Both have similar usable energy, so fridge runtime is close:

These are estimates using 85–90% of rated capacity, the fridge figures from our power budget guide, and no charging. Hot weather and frequent opening shorten them.

Each has an auto-off feature to know about. Jackery's Energy Saving Mode is on by default and switches outputs off after 12 hours if the car-port load stays at or below 2 W, so turn it off for a fridge. EcoFlow's manual describes an AC timeout that can catch a fridge plugged into an AC outlet. Running the fridge from the 12 V port avoids the inverter on both.

Edge: Tie. The Jackery has slightly more energy. The difference is under a fifth of a day.

Recharging

• AC: EcoFlow lists 1,500 W of AC charging. Jackery's manual lists a 15 A AC input, and Jackery's Amazon listing gives a 1.7-hour default full charge, with a one-hour emergency mode it recommends only when necessary. Either refills fast from a hookup.
• Solar: the DELTA 3 takes up to 500 W on one XT60 input (11–60 V, 15 A). The Explorer 1000 v2 takes up to 400 W across two DC8020 inputs, each taking one 100 W or 200 W panel, and its Amazon listing says it's compatible only with Jackery panels for solar charging.
• Car: both take about 8 A from a 12 V socket, roughly 96 W, so a full recharge takes about 11 hours of driving by our estimate. Jackery's manual forbids car charging on bumpy roads. EcoFlow's says to connect after the vehicle has started.

Edge: EcoFlow DELTA 3, for the higher solar limit and wider panel choice.

Weight and fit

The Explorer 1000 v2 measures 12.87 x 8.82 x 9.72 inches and weighs 23.8 lb. The DELTA 3 measures 15.7 x 8.0 x 11.2 inches and weighs 27.6 lb. For a car camper lifting it in and out daily, the Jackery's 3.8 lb saving and shorter footprint matter. Secure either one in the vehicle. Jackery's manual asks you to secure it in transit, keep it upright, and not move it while it's charging or in use.

Edge: Jackery Explorer 1000 v2.

Battery life and warranty

Both use LiFePO4 cells and both quote 4,000 cycles, but to different end points. EcoFlow quotes 80%+ remaining capacity, and Jackery quotes 70%+. On paper, EcoFlow's is the stronger rating, because the same cycle count to a higher remaining capacity is a tougher target.

EcoFlow lists a 5-year warranty. Jackery's manual gives 3 years standard plus 2 more when you register the product, and says its warranty applies to purchases from Jackery's own site, Jackery-branded third-party platforms or authorized dealers. With either, keep your proof of purchase and register the unit.

Edge: EcoFlow DELTA 3, narrowly.

Safety and temperature

The two share the same published ranges: charging at 32–113°F and discharging at 14–113°F. Lithium batteries have charging and storage temperature limits, and a closed van in summer sun can exceed 113°F. Follow each maker's instructions. EcoFlow says not to store the DELTA 3 above 113°F, and to keep it away from heat sources with its heat dissipation unblocked. Jackery says not to expose the 1000 v2 to high heat in a vehicle or direct sun, and to charge it in a well-ventilated area. Jackery's manual also says the 1000 v2 is for indoor use only, in places like an RV, tent or cabin, away from rain and snow. Don't leave either charging in a closed, hot van.

Neither should be wired into a vehicle's fixed electrical system. An alternator or DC-to-DC charger is a permanent install. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and use a qualified installer where codes or insurers require one.

Edge: Tie.

Value

When we checked, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 was listed for less than the EcoFlow DELTA 3 on Amazon. Check current prices on the review pages, since they move often. For the extra cost, the DELTA 3 gives you 300 W more continuous output, which is the difference between running the Duxtop at full power and not running it at all. It also gives you 100 W more solar input, a cycle rating to 80%, expansion batteries and a 5-year warranty. If you'll never use an 1,800 W cooktop, most of that extra cost goes on features a fridge-and-devices setup won't use, and the lighter Jackery is the better fit.

Which one should you buy?

Buy the EcoFlow DELTA 3 if:

• You want to run the Duxtop 9100MC, or any 1,800 W appliance, at full power.
• You charge from solar and want up to 500 W, from panels of your choice within the input range.
• You'd like to add an expansion battery later.

Buy the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 if:

• You cook on the Nuwave PIC Gold, ideally at 900 W, or on gas.
• You lift the station often, and 3.8 lb and a smaller box matter.
• Your main loads are a 12 V fridge and devices.

If your loads are only a fridge and devices, also look at the Jackery Explorer 500 v2, which weighs about 12.6 lb.

FAQ

Can the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 run the Duxtop 9100MC? Not at full power. Its continuous rating is 1,500 W, and the Duxtop draws up to 1,800 W. The 3,000 W surge rating covers only brief starting loads. The EcoFlow DELTA 3's 1,800 W continuous rating matches the Duxtop, with no headroom.

Which runs a 12 V fridge longer? They're close. As an estimate, the Jackery gives about 2.1–2.2 days on a 430 Wh-a-day fridge and the DELTA 3 about 2.0–2.1 days. Both car ports are rated at 10 A.

Which charges faster from solar? The DELTA 3, with up to 500 W on one input. The Explorer 1000 v2 takes up to 400 W across two inputs, and its listing says only Jackery panels are compatible for solar charging.

Which is lighter? The Jackery, at 23.8 lb against 27.6 lb.

Do the cycle ratings mean the same thing? No. EcoFlow rates 4,000 cycles to 80%+ remaining capacity, and Jackery rates 4,000 cycles to 70%+. Both are manufacturer ratings, not measurements.

Sources and verification

• EcoFlow DELTA 3 user manual, model EF-DL-H10-3 (PDF): specifications, X-Boost table and limits, AC timeout, car-charging note, storage and safety. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0643/9128/2937/files/EcoFlow_DELTA_3_Portable_Power_Station_User_Manual.pdf (checked 2026-10-11)
• EcoFlow US, DELTA 3 product page: AC charging wattage, expansion batteries, warranty. https://us.ecoflow.com/products/delta-3-portable-power-station (checked 2026-10-11)
• Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 user manual, model JE-1000D, US English section (PDF): specifications, Energy Saving Mode, solar and car-charging rules, safety, temperatures, warranty. https://r.jackery.net/productGuide/Jackery%20Explorer%201000%20v2%20User%20Manual-new.pdf (checked 2026-10-11)
• Amazon listings for ASIN B0DCBYMC9D (DELTA 3) and ASIN B0D7PPG25F (Explorer 1000 v2): titles, models, Jackery charging-time and solar-compatibility notes, availability (checked 2026-10-11)
• Cooktop figures and the runtime method are from this site's power station and induction guide.