The power station supports a pass-through mode where charging and discharging can happen simultaneously. In an office setting, this is similar to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) where the battery and AC inverter take over whenever there is a power outage. This makes the Explorer 300 suitable in an office, only being limited by its 300W output power. The competition

EcoFlow has multiple Delta models that are larger and more powerful than the Delta 1300 model. These models are the Delta Max and Delta Pro. They also can pair with the EcoFlow app to monitor and control your power station from your phone. The EcoFlow River Max is the superior to the Explorer 500 because it has faster recharging, better port options, and it’s more versatile with its detachable battery.

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What’s good to know is that both do have a strong surge capacity so higher-powered devices can be used, even if only for a short time limit. Which Is Better Overall – The Explorer 1000 or Delta 1300? However, this model costs the exact same amount of money as the EcoFlow River, and if I had to choose between the two, I would 100% buy the River. EcoFlow River – Pros & Cons Larger Capacity and Higher Wattages: It features a 1002Wh(46.4Ah) lithium battery capacity, 1000W continuous and 2000W surge power. Basically, what this means is that the Delta will last longer than the Explorer 1000. This ultimately means that you’ll be getting much more value in terms of longevity from the Delta power station. Green Outdoor Power Solution: Efficient solar charging with a built-in MPPT charge controller. Turn it into a Solar Generator 1000 system by connecting two SolarSaga 100W solar panels (sold separately) allows fast, eco-friendly charging. Completely charge the battery with full sun in just 8 hours.

The lifespan of the Delta’s battery is dependent on how it is used and maintained. For example, the Delta’s capacity will drop to 80% after 800 cycles of use. The Explorer 1000 contains a full battery management system and 1002 Watt hours of lithium-ion battery cells. This means that it could power a 1000W item like a travel kettle (see our video below) for one hour, or alternatively a 50W laptop for 20 hours continuously – pretty neat. With several port options, a high solar input, and fast recharge times from the wall charger and from solar, the River Max is one of the best solar generators you can get in the 500-600Wh range. A: Working time = 1002Wh* 0.85 / operating power of your device. The duration of our equipment is based on laboratory data, and the duration of specific equipment usage may vary.Easy to Use: The ergonomic shape of the handle grants an ease grip. And use in one touch with simple and speedy setup within 60s to enjoy outstanding charging efficiency. This makes the River Max extremely versatile. Since you can detach the additional battery (to make it into a standard River), you can use it for activities that may need more portability. When comparing solar generators of this size, all options are going to be heavy. Although the Explorer 1000 is very light, its 22 pounds still makes it hard to carry for long distances. The optimal temperatures for normal use are -4 to 113 degrees Fahrenheit. For optimal use, the temperature is that of -4 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit.

The River Max is basically a standard River power station with an additional battery. The added battery (which is detachable) brings twice the amount of battery life (576Wh) compared to the River (288Wh). There are two input ports on the Explorer 1000 – a standard 8mm female connector input and a pair of Anderson Power pole connectors. Having one AC port is not a big deal because you can attach a power strip to the AC port and use multiple AC-powered appliances at once if needed; however, there should be at least a second AC port available due to the power station’s larger size. EcoFlow River Max – Pros & Cons It also has more AC, USB-A, and USB-C ports than most other power stations in its class. While offering the highest max output, the Delta was capable of running electric devices and having a high battery capacity.The user interface, located on the front panel, uses an LCD to provide status information such as the charge remaining in terms of percent and measurements for input and output power. Push buttons are used to activate various outputs of the power station. The following table shows some examples of appliances and devices you can or can’t use along with their run/charging times: Appliance As seen from the table above, the River Max has all of the same ports as the standard River power station. This means a total of ten output ports – four of them being USB and three of them being AC ports. It is also the lightest solar generator that I know of within the range of 280-320Wh of battery capacity. Bring along a solar-powered battery power station which is capable of powering most of your camping gear.