EcoFlow vs Jackery for home backup
Short answer: there's no overall winner. Jackery's mid-size units cost the least per kWh of the two brands' models in our data, while EcoFlow offers the biggest single unit. At the large end, the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus ($625/kWh) and EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 ($683/kWh) are close. Prices as of October 2026; they change with sales.
Side by side
| Model | Capacity | Output | Surge | Price listed | Price per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | 768 Wh | 800 W | 1,600 W | $599 MSRP source | $780 |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,070 Wh | 1,500 W | 3,000 W | $499 source | $466 |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,042 Wh | 2,200 W | 4,400 W | $899 source | $440 |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | 4,096 Wh | 4,000 W | 6,000 W | $2,799 sale / $3,699 list source | $683 |
| Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus | 5,040 Wh | 7,200 W | 14,400 W | $3,149 sale / $3,499 list source | $625 |
| EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra | 6,144 Wh | 7,200 W | 10,800 W | $4,199 sale / $5,799 list; expands to 90 kWh source | $683 |
Price per kWh = first listed price ÷ capacity in kWh, e.g. $2,799 ÷ 4.096 kWh = $683. Sale prices where listed. As of 2026-10 (prices fluctuate; promos). Check the maker's site for today's price.
Adding a home connection
| Hardware | Price |
|---|---|
| EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 2 | $1,599 |
| Jackery Smart Transfer Switch | $1,299 list |
Source: homebatteryreport.com (October 2026). Electrician labor is extra; we don't have sourced labor figures. Example: EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 ($2,799) + Smart Home Panel 2 ($1,599) = $4,398 before labor. Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus ($3,149) + Smart Transfer Switch ($1,299) = $4,448 before labor.
How to choose
- Size by kWh first. Add up what you need to run and for how long in the calculator.
- Then check output and surge against your biggest motor load, like a well pump or sump pump (sump pump runtime).
- Compare more brands, including Anker SOLIX and BLUETTI, in our power station table.
- Need the whole house? See installed battery costs.
FAQ
Is EcoFlow or Jackery better for home backup?
Neither wins across the board. In our October 2026 price data, the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 and 1000 v2 are the cheapest per kWh of the EcoFlow and Jackery models we track, while EcoFlow's DELTA Pro Ultra has the most capacity in one unit (6.1 kWh, expandable). Pick by the capacity, output, and transfer setup you need.
Which one can run more of my house?
The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus and EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra both list 7,200 W output. The EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 lists 4,000 W. Running watts limit what can be on at once; kWh limits how long.
Can either connect to my home's panel?
Yes, with extra hardware: EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 2 ($1,599) and Jackery Smart Transfer Switch ($1,299 list), per homebatteryreport.com (October 2026). An electrician installs them.
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