EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra
#13 in Home backupFull review
A modular 6kWh home-backup system for buyers who need 240V output and plan to expand. Overkill for camping or short outages.
Amazon $4,199 EcoFlow $4,199$4,199
The EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra is the better portable power station overall, rated 3.8 to 3.8. The EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra leads on solar input. The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus wins on value and portability. The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus costs $1,170.75 less ($3,028.25 vs $4,199).
Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus
#17 in Home backupFull review
A 5kWh, 240V home-backup system for households that want to power large appliances through a transfer switch.
Amazon $3,028.25 Jackery $3,149$3,028.25
Prices were last checked October 20, 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 Pro Ultra for solar input (5,600 W max solar input vs 1,200 W max solar input).
- Choose the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus for value ($0.60 per rated Wh vs $0.68 per rated Wh) and portability (83 Wh per kg (134.5 lb (61 kg)) vs 75 Wh per kg (181.8 lb (82.4 kg))).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every home backup portable power station; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 41 $0.68 per rated Wh | 54 $0.60 per rated Wh |
| Tested capacity 15% | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) | 50 not yet independently tested (neutral score used) |
| Battery life 15% | 96 LiFePO4, 3,500 cycles, 5-year warranty | 100 LiFePO4, 4,000 cycles, 5-year warranty |
| AC output 15% | 100 7,200 W continuous AC | 100 7,200 W continuous AC |
| Charging speed 10% | 50 full AC charge time not published (neutral score used) | 16 0-100% on AC in 3 h 30 min |
| Portability 10% | 54 75 Wh per kg (181.8 lb (82.4 kg)) | 68 83 Wh per kg (134.5 lb (61 kg)) |
| Solar input 5% | 90 5,600 W max solar input | 10 1,200 W max solar input |
| Features 5% | 100 UPS (0 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app | 100 UPS (20 ms), expandable, 100 W USB-C, app |
Specifications
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra | Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | ||
| Rated capacity | 6,144 Wh | 5,040 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,500 to 80% | 4,000 to 70%+ |
| Expandable | Yes, up to 30,000 Wh | Yes, up to 60,000 Wh |
| Output | ||
| AC output | 7,200 W (10,800 W surge) | 7,200 W (14,400 W surge) |
| AC outlets | 6 total | 6 total |
| 120V 20A outlets (NEMA 5-20R) | 4 | 4 |
| RV 30A outlet (TT-30R) | 1 | - |
| 120/240V 30A twist-lock (NEMA L14-30R) | 1 | 1 |
| 120/240V 50A outlet (NEMA 14-50R) | - | 1 |
| AC waveform | Pure sine wave, 120/240V split phase | - |
| USB-C ports | 2 (up to 100 W each) | 2 (up to 100 W each) |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| 12 V car outlet | - | Yes |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes (0 ms switchover) | Yes (20 ms switchover) |
| Charging | ||
| Full AC charge time | - | 3 h 30 min (3.5 hr from a 120V 15A outlet; 1.7 hr through the Smart Transfer Switch) |
| Max solar input | 5,600 W | 1,200 W |
| Solar input voltage | High-voltage 80-450V (4000W) and low-voltage 30-150V (1600W) | 2 x 16-60V DC8mm low-PV (1,200W) + 135-450V 15A high-PV (wattage not published) |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 181.8 lb (82.4 kg) | 134.5 lb (61 kg) |
| Dimensions | Inverter 27.2 x 18.9 x 8.4 in; battery 26 x 18 x 8 in | 16.5 x 15.5 x 25 in |
| App | EcoFlow app (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 4G) | Jackery app |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |