EcoFlow, BLUETTI, and Jackery dominate the portable power station market, and choosing between them usually comes down to how you plan to use the unit. All three now build around LiFePO4 batteries, offer 5-year warranties on flagships, and price within shouting distance in the 1,000 Wh class. The real differences: recharge speed, solar input, expandability, ecosystem. These comparisons are based on manufacturer specifications and published owner data, not lab testing yet.
- The short version
- How we compared
- Battery chemistry
- Capacity and output
- Recharge speed
- Warranty
- App and ecosystem
- Price positioning
- Spec table
- Verdict
- FAQ
The short version: which brand for you
- EcoFlow — fastest AC recharging, deepest ecosystem. Delta 2 Check price is the 1 kWh value benchmark; Delta 2 Max Check price for 2 kWh home backup.
- BLUETTI — best solar charging. Elite 100 V2 Check price takes 1,000 W solar with 45-min fast charging.
- Jackery — most polished experience. Explorer 1000 v2 Check price finally moved to LiFePO4.
Size your needs first with our sizing guide.
How we compared (spec-based, for now)
Our testing lab is not finished yet. Every number below comes from manufacturer spec sheets and published owner measurements. We have not run discharge tests ourselves.
Battery chemistry: who went LiFePO4 first
All three now use LiFePO4. BLUETTI moved first. EcoFlow switched with the Delta 2 generation (3,000 cycles to 80%). Jackery lagged but the Explorer 1000 v2 Check price is now LiFePO4 (4,000 cycles to 70%).
Capacity range and output power
EcoFlow: the widest ladder
Delta 2 (1,024 Wh, 1,800 W), Delta 2 Max (2,048 Wh, 2,400 W), up to Delta Pro.
BLUETTI: solar-first
Elite 100 V2 (1,024 Wh / 1,800 W, 2,700 W Powerlifting). Up to 1,000 W solar input — double the Delta 2.
Jackery: the curated middle
Explorer 1000 v2 (1,070 Wh / 1,500 W). Slightly conservative output.
Recharge speed: wall, solar, and car
- Delta 2: 0–80% in ~50 min wall. Fastest in class. Solar 500 W.
- Elite 100 V2: 0–80% in ~45 min wall. Solar 1,000 W — best solar pipeline.
- Explorer 1000 v2: ~1.7 hr fast-charge. Solar 400 W.
Warranty and support
All three: 5 years on current flagships. Table stakes now.
App and ecosystem
EcoFlow has the deepest ecosystem. BLUETTI is best for modular off-grid. Jackery is simplest and most polished.
Price positioning
EcoFlow Check price discounts deepest. BLUETTI Check price wins on price-per-Wh. Jackery Check price carries a premium. Never pay list price.
Head-to-head spec table
| Spec | Delta 2 | Elite 100 V2 | Explorer 1000 v2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,024 Wh | 1,024 Wh | 1,070 Wh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3,000 to 80% | 4,000+ to 70% | 4,000 to 70% |
| Output | 1,800 W | 1,800 W | 1,500 W |
| Wall 0–80% | ~50 min | ~45 min | ~1.7 hr |
| Max solar | 500 W | 1,000 W | 400 W |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
Verdict: match the brand to the buyer
- Home backup on a budget: EcoFlow Delta 2 Max Check price
- Solar-first: BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 Check price
- Camping: Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 Check price or Delta 2 Check price — see camping picks.
Spec-sheet comparisons only — no lab testing yet.
Frequently asked questions
Is BLUETTI better than EcoFlow?
BLUETTI: stronger solar. EcoFlow: faster wall charging, deeper ecosystem.
Which is cheapest?
EcoFlow on sale. Never pay list price.
Do I need 2 kWh?
Most don’t. See the sizing guide.
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