Comparisons
Which of the two should you buy?
Every pair buyers weigh against each other, from two 300 Wh units for a tent to two whole-home batteries. Each page opens on the difference that decides it, runs both on the same load and says which one suits which job. To line up two or three units yourself, tick Compare in the spec database.
Brand against brand
- Jackery vs EcoFlow10 units against 8, size class by size class.
- BLUETTI vs EcoFlow9 units against 8, size class by size class.
- Jackery vs BLUETTI10 units against 9, size class by size class.
- Anker SOLIX vs EcoFlow7 units against 8, size class by size class.
- 4Patriots against the mainstream unitsThe bundle's price per watt-hour beside the batteries it competes with.
Compact (under 600 Wh)
| Comparison | What decides it | Wh | Output W | lb | Maker price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 vs EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | The Elite 30 V2 is the cheaper energy, 11% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices. The RIVER 3 Plus refills from the wall in 1 hour against 1 hour 10 minutes and takes an extra battery: buy it for that, and the Elite 30 V2 for the money. | 288 / 286 | 600 / 600 | 9.5 / 10.4 | $249.99 / $279 |
Mid-size (600 to 1,499 Wh)
| Comparison | What decides it | Wh | Output W | lb | Maker price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | The Explorer 1000 v2 is the cheaper energy, 5% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, and is 3.8 lb lighter. The DELTA 3 gives 300 W more continuous output, refills from the wall in 56 minutes against 1 hour 35 minutes and takes 500 W of solar against 400 W: buy it for that, and the Explorer 1000 v2 for the money. | 1,024 / 1,070 | 1,800 / 1,500 | 27.6 / 23.8 | $564 / $559 |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 vs EcoFlow DELTA 3 | The C1000 Gen 2 is the cheaper energy, 17% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, gives 200 W more continuous output and is 2.7 lb lighter. The DELTA 3 takes an extra battery: buy it for that, and the C1000 Gen 2 for the money. | 1,024 / 1,024 | 2,000 / 1,800 | 24.9 / 27.6 | $469.99 / $564 |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | The C1000 Gen 2 is the cheaper energy, 12% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, gives 500 W more continuous output and refills from the wall in 49 minutes against 1 hour 35 minutes. Nothing on the Explorer 1000 v2's spec sheet beats it by a margin you would notice, so on the published figures the C1000 Gen 2 is the buy. | 1,024 / 1,070 | 2,000 / 1,500 | 24.9 / 23.8 | $469.99 / $559 |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 vs Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | The C1000 is the cheaper energy, 3% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, and takes an extra battery. The C1000 Gen 2 gives 200 W more continuous output, is 3.5 lb lighter and refills from the wall in 49 minutes against 58 minutes: buy it for that, and the C1000 for the money. | 1,056 / 1,024 | 1,800 / 2,000 | 28.4 / 24.9 | $469.99 / $469.99 |
| BLUETTI AC180 vs EcoFlow DELTA 3 | The AC180 is the cheaper energy, 21% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, and holds 128 Wh more. The DELTA 3 is 7.7 lb lighter, refills from the wall in 56 minutes against 1 hour 48 minutes and takes an extra battery: buy it for that, and the AC180 for the money. | 1,152 / 1,024 | 1,800 / 1,800 | 35.3 / 27.6 | $499 / $564 |
| BLUETTI AC180 vs Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | The AC180 is the cheaper energy, 17% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, holds 82 Wh more and gives 300 W more continuous output. The Explorer 1000 v2 is 11.5 lb lighter: buy it for that, and the AC180 for the money. | 1,152 / 1,070 | 1,800 / 1,500 | 35.3 / 23.8 | $499 / $559 |
| DJI Power 1000 vs EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | The DELTA 3 Plus is the cheaper energy, 4% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, refills from the wall in 56 minutes against 1 hour 10 minutes and takes 1,000 W of solar against 800 W. The Power 1000 gives 400 W more continuous output: buy it for that, and the DELTA 3 Plus for the money. | 1,024 / 1,024 | 2,200 / 1,800 | 28.7 / 27.6 | $699 / $674 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 vs EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus | The DELTA 3 is the cheaper energy, 16% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices. The DELTA 3 Plus takes 1,000 W of solar against 500 W: buy it for that, and the DELTA 3 for the money. | 1,024 / 1,024 | 1,800 / 1,800 | 27.6 / 27.6 | $564 / $674 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 vs EcoFlow DELTA 3 Classic | The DELTA 3 Classic is the cheaper energy, 20% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices. Nothing on the DELTA 3's spec sheet beats it by a margin you would notice, so on the published figures the DELTA 3 Classic is the buy. | 1,024 / 1,024 | 1,800 / 1,800 | 27.6 / 26.7 | $564 / $449 |
Large (1,500 to 3,499 Wh)
| Comparison | What decides it | Wh | Output W | lb | Maker price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Ultra vs BLUETTI Elite 300 | The Elite 300 is the cheaper energy, 7% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, is 14.1 lb lighter and takes 1,200 W of solar against 800 W. The DELTA 3 Ultra gives 1,200 W more continuous output and takes an extra battery: buy it for that, and the Elite 300 for the money. | 3,072 / 3,014 | 3,600 / 2,400 | 72.1 / 58 | $1,199 / $1,099 |
| BLUETTI AC200L vs BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 | The Elite 200 V2 is the cheaper energy, 7% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, is 9 lb lighter and is rated for 6,000 cycles against 3,000. The AC200L takes 1,200 W of solar against 1,000 W and takes an extra battery: buy it for that, and the Elite 200 V2 for the money. | 2,048 / 2,074 | 2,400 / 2,600 | 62.4 / 53.4 | $899 / $849 |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 vs BLUETTI Elite 300 | The Elite 300 is the cheaper energy, 33% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, holds 250 Wh more and is 25.8 lb lighter. The Apex 300 gives 1,440 W more continuous output, takes 2,400 W of solar against 1,200 W and takes an extra battery: buy it for that, and the Elite 300 for the money. | 2,765 / 3,014 | 3,840 / 2,400 | 83.8 / 58 | $1,499 / $1,099 |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 vs BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 | The Elite 200 V2 is the cheaper energy, 24% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, is 30.4 lb lighter and switches over in 15 ms against 20 ms. The Apex 300 holds 691 Wh more, gives 1,240 W more continuous output and takes 2,400 W of solar against 1,000 W: buy it for that, and the Elite 200 V2 for the money. | 2,765 / 2,074 | 3,840 / 2,600 | 83.8 / 53.4 | $1,499 / $849 |
Whole-home class (3,500 Wh and up)
| Comparison | What decides it | Wh | Output W | lb | Maker price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anker SOLIX F3800 vs EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | The F3800 is the cheaper energy, 31% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, and gives 2,000 W more continuous output. The DELTA Pro 3 holds 256 Wh more, is 18.8 lb lighter and is rated for 4,000 cycles against 3,000: buy it for that, and the F3800 for the money. | 3,840 / 4,096 | 6,000 / 4,000 | 132.3 / 113.5 | $1,799.99 / $2,799 |
| Anker SOLIX F3000 vs Anker SOLIX F3800 | The F3000 is the cheaper energy, 10% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, is 40.8 lb lighter and is rated for 4,000 cycles against 3,000. The F3800 holds 768 Wh more, gives 2,400 W more continuous output and has 8 AC outlets against 5: buy it for that, and the F3000 for the money. | 3,072 / 3,840 | 3,600 / 6,000 | 91.5 / 132.3 | $1,299.99 / $1,799.99 |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus vs EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | The F3800 Plus is the cheaper energy, 13% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, gives 2,000 W more continuous output and takes 3,200 W of solar against 2,600 W. The DELTA Pro 3 holds 256 Wh more, is 23.2 lb lighter and is rated for 4,000 cycles against 3,000: buy it for that, and the F3800 Plus for the money. | 3,840 / 4,096 | 6,000 / 4,000 | 136.7 / 113.5 | $2,269.99 / $2,799 |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus vs Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | The Explorer 5000 Plus is the cheaper energy, 3% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, holds 1,200 Wh more and gives 1,200 W more continuous output. The F3800 Plus has 8 AC outlets against 5: buy it for that, and the Explorer 5000 Plus for the money. | 3,840 / 5,040 | 6,000 / 7,200 | 136.7 / 134.5 | $2,269.99 / $2,899 |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 vs Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus | The HomePower 3600 Plus is the cheaper energy, 7% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, is 55.1 lb lighter and switches over in 10 ms against 20 ms. The F3800 holds 256 Wh more, gives 2,400 W more continuous output and takes 2,400 W of solar against 1,000 W: buy it for that, and the HomePower 3600 Plus for the money. | 3,840 / 3,584 | 6,000 / 3,600 | 132.3 / 77.2 | $1,799.99 / $1,554 |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 vs BLUETTI Elite 400 | The Elite 400 is the cheaper energy, 33% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, holds 1,075 Wh more and switches over in 15 ms against 20 ms. The Apex 300 gives 1,240 W more continuous output, takes 2,400 W of solar against 1,000 W and takes an extra battery: buy it for that, and the Elite 400 for the money. | 2,765 / 3,840 | 3,840 / 2,600 | 83.8 / 86 | $1,499 / $1,399 |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 vs EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | The Apex 300 is the cheaper energy, 21% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, is 29.7 lb lighter and is rated for 6,000 cycles against 4,000. The DELTA Pro 3 holds 1,331 Wh more and switches over in 10 ms against 20 ms: buy it for that, and the Apex 300 for the money. | 2,765 / 4,096 | 3,840 / 4,000 | 83.8 / 113.5 | $1,499 / $2,799 |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 vs Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | The Explorer 2000 v2 is the cheaper energy, 38% less per watt-hour at the makers' prices, and is 74 lb lighter. The DELTA Pro 3 holds 2,054 Wh more, gives 1,800 W more continuous output and takes 2,600 W of solar against 400 W: buy it for that, and the Explorer 2000 v2 for the money. | 4,096 / 2,042 | 4,000 / 2,200 | 113.5 / 39.5 | $2,799 / $864 |
23 of the tracked units appear in at least one pair. A unit's own page lists the comparisons it is in, under its alternatives.