A well-rounded 1kWh LiFePO4 station for home backup and car camping that charges from the wall in under an hour.
Amazon $598.99The EcoFlow DELTA 3 is the better portable power station overall, rated 4.2 to 4.1. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 leads on value, battery life and solar input. The Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 wins on portability. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 costs $70.01 less ($598.99 vs $669).
A small station that can grow into real home backup, for buyers who want to start at 1kWh and add batteries later.
Amazon $749 Jackery $669Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the EcoFlow DELTA 3 for value ($0.58 per rated Wh vs $0.65 per rated Wh), battery life (LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty vs LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles) and solar input (500 W max solar input vs 400 W max solar input).
- Choose the Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 for portability (95 Wh per kg (23.8 lb (10.8 kg)) vs 82 Wh per kg (27.6 lb (12.5 kg))).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every mid-size portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | EcoFlow DELTA 3 | Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 69 $0.58 per rated Wh | 60 $0.65 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 68 85% of rated capacity delivered (1 test) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty | 85 LiFePO4, 6,000 cycles |
| AC output 15% | 82 1,800 W continuous AC | 82 1,800 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 97 0-100% on AC in 56 min | 100 0-100% on AC in 50 min |
| Portability 10% | 67 82 Wh per kg (27.6 lb (12.5 kg)) | 91 95 Wh per kg (23.8 lb (10.8 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 40 500 W max solar input | 28 400 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 100 UPS (10 ms), expandable, 140 W USB-C, app |
Independent capacity tests
EcoFlow DELTA 3
| Tested by | Usable AC energy | Of rated | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| OutdoorGearLab | 870 Wh | 85% | Light-bar load bank at roughly 80% of rated AC output, 100% to shutdown, measured at the AC outlet. |
Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2
No independent test published yet.
Specifications
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 | Jackery HomePower 1000 Plus v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,024 Wh |
| Tested usable capacity | 870 Wh (85%) | - |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 4,000 to 80% | 6,000 to 70%+ |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 5,000 Wh | Yes, up to 11,000 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) | 1,800 W (3,600 W surge) |
| Boost mode (resistive loads) | 2,200 W | - |
| AC outlets | 6 total | 4 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 3 | 4 |
| 120V 2-prong outlets (NEMA 1-15R) | 3 | - |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave | - |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 140 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | - |
| 12 V car outlet | Yes | - |
| DC5521 ports | 2 | - |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (10 ms switchover) | Yes (10 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| AC charging | 1,500 W | 1,600 W |
| Full AC charge time | 56 min | 50 min (50 min in Emergency mode; 1.25 hr default) |
| Max solar input | 500 W | 400 W |
| Solar input voltage | 11-60V | - |
| Car charging | 800 W | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 27.6 lb (12.5 kg) | 23.8 lb (10.8 kg) |
| Dimensions | 15.7 x 8.0 x 11.2 in | 12.4 x 7.9 x 9.2 in |
| App | EcoFlow app | Jackery app (WiFi/Bluetooth) |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |
| Released | 2024-09 | 2026-08 |
