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EcoFlow · Large (1,500 to 3,499 Wh)

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra

A large unit, 3,072 Wh, 3,600 W (7,200 surge), 72.1 lb, $1,399 ($0.46 per Wh). It clears every job on this site, from a night of CPAP to a day of home backup.

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EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra$1,399 at EcoFlow
Capacity3,072Wh
AC output3,600W
Surge7,200W
ChemistryLiFePO4
Rated cycles–
Weight72.1lb
Max solar in800W
Price / Wh$0.46

Should you buy it?

Buy it for: a day of home backup (a full-size refrigerator, a router, phones and lights for a day); a night of CPAP (a CPAP with its humidifier for one 8-hour night); two nights of camping (a compressor cooler, lights, phones, a laptop and a fan for two nights); a day in an RV (a 12 V fridge, lights, TV, coffee maker, phones and a laptop for a day); a working day in a van (a working day of laptop, Starlink, fridge, lights and a fan); a laptop and two phones (a laptop for six hours and two phone charges).

At $0.46 per watt-hour compare its cost with the charging speed and carry weight you need. It stores 42.6 Wh per pound. 18 other current units share its size class; the nearest four by capacity are compared below.

12 in
Top and front, to scale: 24.6 × 12.9 × 15.6 in

What it runs, and for how long

Hours = capacity × 0.85 ÷ device watts, with the draws from the device table.

Runtime on 3,072 Wh
DeviceDraw WHoursCan it start it?
CPAP machine (no heated humidifier) (without humidifier)4558yes
CPAP machine (with heated humidifier) (with heated humidifier)5349.3yes
Refrigerator (full-size, ENERGY STAR, ~18 cu ft top freezer) (average draw, compressor cycling)4163.2yes
Laptop (MacBook Air, charging) (charger rating, continuous)4065.3yes
Wi-Fi router24108.8yes
Starlink Standard kit (dish + router)8829.8yes
TV, 50-inch LED / Crystal UHD8929.3yes
Camp LED light set (4 chainable lights) (one bulb)6414.5yes

At a glance

3.9 / 5

Seven criteria, 1 to 5
CriterionScoreWhy
Fit for the job4.4Clears all 6 jobs on this site; starts 16 of the 16 devices in the table
Value per watt-hour4.0$0.46 per Wh, 7th lowest of 19 large units
Portability2.872.1 lb, 16th lightest of 19 large units
Recharge speed3.1800 W of solar input, about 3.8 hours of full sun to refill; 1,800 W from the wall
Chemistry and cycle life4.0LiFePO4; cycle life not stated
Expandability3.8Grows to 11,000 Wh with extra batteries; 10 ms UPS switchover
Owner-reported reliability5.0Fan noise, app, firmware, failures and warranty handling across 3 reviews

Full spec sheet

Battery
Capacity3,072 Wh
ChemistryLiFePO4
Rated cycle life–
Expandableyes, to 11,000 Wh
Output
Continuous AC output3,600 W
Surge (peak) output7,200 W
AC outlets5
USB-C ports / highest output3 / 140 W
USB-A ports1
12 V outputs1
Wireless charging pad–
UPS / EPS switchover10 ms
Charging
Max AC input1,800 W
Wall recharge time1.5 h to 80%
Max solar input800 W
Stated solar recharge time–
App controlyes
Physical
Weight72.1 lb (32.7 kg)
Dimensions24.6 x 12.9 x 15.6 in (626 x 328 x 395 mm)
Wh per lb42.6
Release year–
Warranty5 years
Price
List price$1,599
Store price$1,399
Price per Wh$0.46

Before using the battery's cycle rating to judge value, read what LiFePO4 versus NMC means for lifespan and weight.

The solar-input wattage alone does not establish panel compatibility. Check how to match panel watts, voltage and connectors, then confirm the limits in this unit's manual.

Alternatives at this size

Listed smallest to largest by capacity; this unit is among them.

This unit and the four nearest by capacity, any brand
UnitOverall scoreWhOutput W (surge)lbSolar in WChemistryCyclesPrice $$ / WhStore
BLUETTI Elite 3003.53,0142,400 W (4,800 surge)581,200LiFePO46,000 to 80%$1,499$0.50See it at BLUETTICheck price on Amazon
Anker SOLIX F30004.13,0723,600 W (7,200 surge)91.52,400LiFePO44,000 to 80%$1,500$0.49See it at Anker SOLIXCheck price on Amazon
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra3.93,0723,600 W (7,200 surge)72.1800LiFePO4–$1,399$0.46See it at EcoFlow
Jackery HomePower 30003.63,0723,600 W (7,200 surge)59.51,000LiFePO44,000 to 70%$1,399$0.46See it at JackeryCheck price on Amazon
OUPES Mega 34.03,0723,600 W (7,000 surge)83.32,100LiFePO43,500 to 80%$1,099$0.36See it at OUPES

See it at EcoFlowEvery current EcoFlow unitDoes it hold enough for your devices?

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