Head-to-head test
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus vs Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2
The same 2,048Wh battery sits inside both. The extra money buys the EcoFlow a bigger inverter and more solar input, and the Anker answers with a lighter body and a lower price.
Full profiles: EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus β Β· Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 β
Looking for a different matchup? EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max vs Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 Β· EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max vs Anker SOLIX S2000 Β· EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus vs Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2
Written by Gunner GustafsonUpdated
Whole-Home Backup Tester, Station Arena Test Desk
Spec deltas
Take the badges off and these two hold the same battery. 2,048Wh each, rated for 4,000 cycles, five years of warranty. The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus costs $1,199 and the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 costs $1,000. So the $199 between them pays for something other than storage.
It pays for the parts around the battery. The inverter is the box inside that turns battery power into wall-style AC. The EcoFlow's runs 3,000W all day and can surge to 6,000W for a moment. The Anker's runs 2,400W and surges to 4,000W. The EcoFlow also takes more from solar panels, 1,000W to the Anker's 800W.
I live at the bottom of a redwood canyon in Boulder Creek, where winter storms take the grid down. So I read a pair like this with a list in hand: fridge, Starlink, a desktop, maybe a pump. The Anker's case is a lighter body and a lower price. The question that settles it is whether anything on your list has a motor.
What the Numbers Reveal
Each conclusion stated first β the numbers behind it on one line, the full analysis below.
continuous output
A compressor or pump that runs at a modest wattage can demand several times that as it spins up. The EcoFlow has 2,000W more room to say yes. Below 4,000W of startup draw, the two behave the same.
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus: 3,000W continuous, 6,000W surgeAnker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2: 2,400W continuous, 4,000W surgemotors briefly draw 2 to 3 times their running watts as they start
Why it mattersIf a freezer, a 120-volt pump or a shop tool is on your list, look up its startup draw before you buy. If it goes past 4,000W, the Anker is out.
cost / lifetime kWh
The cost column restates the price. It can't say whether the EcoFlow's inverter is worth the extra.
both store 2,048Wh and are rated for 4,000 cyclesboth carry a five-year warrantycost per lifetime kWh: $0.15 for the EcoFlow, $0.12 for the Anker
Why it mattersRank these by cost per kWh and the Anker wins every time. That ranking leaves out the inverter, which is most of what the extra money buys.
weight
These are the specs you feel on every trip to the car. The surge gap you feel only when a motor starts.
Anker 41.7 lbs, EcoFlow 50.7 lbsAnker has two 140W USB-C ports; EcoFlow has one 140W and two 45Wan 8-hour blackout uses 94% of either battery's usable capacity
Why it mattersIf the unit rides in a trunk most weekends, the Anker's lighter body and lower price are the better spend.
solar input
If the outage outlasts the night, whatever the panels put back before dark is what you have. The EcoFlow can take 200W more of it, as long as the array can push past 800W.
EcoFlow accepts 1,000W of solar, Anker 800Wa full refill at those rates takes about 2 hours versus about 2.6 hours of perfect sunboth finish an 8-hour blackout with 96Wh to spare
Why it mattersPanels already on the roof or in the shed tilt this toward the EcoFlow.
The specific dimensions that decide these two units β everything else is a tie.
What the Specs Don't Tell You
Selected because: Surge is the biggest hardware gap between two identical batteries, and the clearest thing the extra money buys.
Two cards fire. Warranty is a draw at five years each. Surge is the one with teeth. The EcoFlow's inverter can deliver 6,000W for a moment and the Anker's 4,000W. Motors pull two to three times their running watts for the first second they spin up. That's why a unit can carry a load comfortably and still trip the instant a compressor kicks on.
Many deep-well pumps run on 240 volts, and neither unit has a 240 V outlet, so that job is off the table for both. For 120-volt motors, a chest freezer, a jet pump, a table saw, the surge figure decides. I'd find the startup draw in the motor's manual and hold it against 4,000W. For a canyon house with a freezer in the garage, I'd pay for the EcoFlow's headroom.
Lifetime Value
Selected because: Identical batteries mean the cost-per-kWh gap is only the price gap.
cost / lifetime kWh
Same capacity, same 4,000 cycles, same five-year warranty. A cycle is one full drain and refill, and 4,000 of them is about 11 years of daily use. Push the sticker through that lifetime energy and the EcoFlow costs $0.15 per kWh delivered against $0.12 for the Anker.
That gap is the price difference, spread thin. It tells you nothing about the hardware, because the batteries match. What's left to decide is whether a bigger inverter and faster solar are worth $199 to you.
Portability & Form Factor
Selected because: Weight and USB-C are the Anker's honest counter-case.
weight
The Anker weighs 41.7 lbs and the EcoFlow 50.7. Nine pounds is the gap between one trip to the truck with a bag in the other hand, and two trips. The Anker also has two USB-C ports at 140W each, enough to charge two laptops at full speed. The EcoFlow has one at 140W and two at 45W.
Neither spec changes runtime. Both decide how the unit feels every time you move it or plug in a laptop. For a station that lives in the trunk, they count for more than a surge rating it rarely touches.
Your Life, Your Pick
Selected because: Every scenario ties, which shows runtime can't settle this pair.
Every scenario on this page ties, because the batteries are the same size. We set aside a flat 15% of nameplate for conversion losses before counting. On that basis an eight-hour blackout uses 94% of either, a CPAP night 18%, a remote workday 52%.
Two jobs beat both. A camping weekend with no recharge needs 2,100Wh and leaves each 359Wh short. A full van-life day needs 4,685Wh, more than twice what either holds. Both take add-on batteries, so either can grow into those jobs. Neither starts there.
Brand Trust
Selected because: Cross-brand pair with different support records worth knowing before you buy.
EcoFlow has the deeper lineup, a dozen-plus stations plus its own panels and smart home panels, and the largest owner community in the category. Support stories run both ways. Some owners get painless prepaid-label swaps. Others report long waits and refurbished units on new claims. EcoFlow also tested paywalling advanced app features in early 2025 before backing off.
Anker brings its charger-aisle reputation, and reviewers found this station about as simple as they come: turn it on, plug in, goB2. Its support is drifting from the old no-hassle replacements toward generic AI answers, and sending back a heavy battery means hazmat shipping. Neither record would move my pick. Both are reasons to register the warranty the day the box arrives.
Strengths & trade-offs
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus
Strengths
- +Higher AC output
- +Faster solar charging
Trade-offs
- βNo major technical downsides compared to rival.
Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2
Strengths
- +Costs $199 less
- +Lighter by 9 lb
Trade-offs
- βWeaker inverter (-600W) limits appliance compatibility.
Will It Power Your Gear?
Scenario math and per-appliance runtimes, modeled from the spec record.
Scenario verdicts
We ran the math on six real-world scenarios. Here's which unit survives your actual life.
SCN-01 Β· 2 nights Β· needs 2,100Wh
Weekend Camping
Two nights off-grid with essential comfort
Neither unit
A no-recharge camping weekend needs 2,100Wh, which leaves both 359Wh short. Plan one top-up from the car or a panel. The EcoFlow takes more solar, 1,000W to 800W. The Anker is lighter to haul to the site.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Phone Charger 15WΓ6h Β· LED Lights 40WΓ8h Β· Box Fan 75WΓ14h Β· CPAP Machine 40WΓ16h
SCN-02 Β· 8 hours Β· needs 1,645Wh
8-Hour Blackout
Keep the essentials running through a night without power
Either unit
Both get through the night with 96Wh left, at 94% of usable capacity. Both are rated to switch over in no worse than 10ms when the grid drops. If the outage runs into a second day, the EcoFlow's higher solar input refills it sooner.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Fridge 150WΓ8h Β· Router + Modem 20WΓ8h Β· LED Lights (4 bulbs) 40WΓ6h Β· Phone Charger 15WΓ3h
SCN-03 Β· 8 hours Β· needs 320Wh
CPAP Overnight
Sleep therapy without interruption β the #1 medical use case
Either unit
A CPAP night uses 18% of either battery. Both cover it several times over, so decide on price, weight or surge.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β CPAP Machine 40WΓ8h
SCN-04 Β· 8 hours Β· needs 910Wh
Remote Workday
Full work day off-grid without power anxiety
Either unit
A workday uses 52% of either battery. Both top out at 140W over USB-C. The Anker has two ports at that speed, so two laptops charge at full rate without the inverter running.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Laptop 60WΓ8h Β· External Monitor 30WΓ8h Β· Router + Modem 20WΓ8h Β· Phone Charger 15WΓ2h
SCN-05 Β· 4 hours Β· needs 670Wh
Tailgate Party
Game day power for the crew
Either unit
A tailgate uses 38% of either battery. With runtime tied, the 41.7 lb Anker is the one I'd rather carry across a gravel lot.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Blender 400WΓ0.5h Β· LED TV (55") 80WΓ4h Β· Bluetooth Speaker 15WΓ4h Β· Phone Charger (Γ3) 45WΓ2h
SCN-06 Β· 24 hours Β· needs 4,685Wh
Van Life Daily
A full day of mobile living β the ultimate endurance test
Neither unit
A van-life day needs 4,685Wh, more than twice what either unit holds. Treat it as an expansion-battery job on both.
Battery budget usedlower = more headroom
LOADΒ Β Mini-Fridge 150WΓ24h Β· Laptop 60WΓ4h Β· Phone Charger 15WΓ3h Β· LED Lights 40WΓ5h Β· Fan 75WΓ8h
The Load Test
RUNTIME = (Wh Γ 0.85) Γ· LOAD
None of the scenarios above exactly yours? Build it. Toggle what you'd plug in; both units are tested against the combined draw.
Essentials
Comfort & Convenience
High-Draw Appliances
Test duration
8h
Continuous draw
205W
Projected runtime
Dead heat β both run this 205W load for roughly 8.5h. Pick on price, weight, or ports.
Planning for more than this? Describe your whole setup and get it sizedΒ β
Modeled from the spec record β same math as the tables below. Methodology
Runtime by appliance
Real-world runtime estimates for common appliances, modeled at 85% inverter efficiency.ΒΉ
Essentials
The basics you need runningscale 0β116.1hComfort & Convenience
Makes off-grid life actually enjoyablescale 0β23.2hHigh-Draw Appliances
These reveal the real limitsscale 0β1.7hΒΉ Runtime = (capacity Γ 0.85) Γ· appliance watts. Within each group, all bars share one time scale (the group's longest runtime), so lengths are comparable across appliances; identical runtimes collapse into a single blue/orange bar. Actual runtime varies with battery age, temperature, and simultaneous loads β see methodology.
Conclusion
November 1, 2026
Verdict: the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus
The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus, for anyone buying it as backup power. Both hold 2,048Wh, both are rated for 4,000 cycles and both carry five-year warranties, so the batteries are a draw. The $199 buys a bigger inverter, 3,000W continuous with a 6,000W surge against 2,400W and 4,000W, plus 1,000W of solar input to the Anker's 800W. That headroom is what starts a freezer compressor or a 120-volt pump without a trip. The Anker is the better buy if you carry it often. It weighs 41.7 lbs to the EcoFlow's 50.7, has two full-speed 140W USB-C ports, and costs less to own per lifetime kWh ($0.12 against $0.15).
Editor-assigned confidence, based on cited owner research and spec analysis.
List prices as of November 1, 2026. The links below open EcoFlow's and Anker's current prices.
$1,149.00 Β· direct from EcoFlow
Last checked 5 hours ago. Prices move β check before you buy.
or check the SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 price$999.99 list
Written by Gunner Gustafson, Whole-Home Backup Tester Β· Station Arena Test Desk Β· Updated November 1, 2026
Black Friday Β· 24 days out
Prices to beat:DELTA 3 Max Plus $1,099SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 $600
The lowest we have recorded for each. A Black Friday price above it is a sale that unit has already had.
Measured Data
Benchmark scores and the full spec record, side by side.
Benchmark scores
Not rated for both units (minimum threshold unmet): Camping.
Full specifications
α΅ Derived: price Γ· rated capacity. See the data behind our comparisons β
Comparison ToolAdd more power stations, side by sideOpen Tool βHow these numbers are produced
Numeric verification
Every figure on this page traces to our spec database or arithmetic on it β no estimated numbers.
Owner claims
Statements about owner experience are cited to published reviews β see Sources & Research Notes below.
Runtime model
Runtime = (rated capacity Γ 0.85 inverter efficiency) Γ· device wattage. Solar recharge estimates assume panels deliver 70% of rated output. Cold weather, battery age, and stacked loads reduce real-world results.
Power Score
Computed from 14 published spec dimensions, weighted per use-case bench. Higher is better; a unit must meet a bench's minimum threshold to be rated.
See the full weight table and data sourcing on our methodology page βClass ranking (the star rating)
Each unit's star score is a category ranking, not customer reviews β no buyer opinions feed it. We score every station on size-independent quality (value, output, portability, endurance, ports, warranty, and more), then percentile-rank it against the other units in its capacity class, so a class-leading compact unit and a class-leading whole-home unit can both earn 5β . Here, DELTA 3 Max Plus rates 4.3/5 (59th percentile of 28 Large-class units), and SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 rates 4.2/5 (56th percentile of 28 Large-class units).
How the class ranking is computed βTest Notes & Caveats
Hidden gotchas and advantages we spotted that you won't find on the product page.
Surge: The EcoFlow Has 2,000W More Headroom
The batteries match. The inverters don't. The EcoFlow surges to 6,000W and the Anker to 4,000W. Motors draw two to three times their running watts for a moment as they start, so that ceiling decides whether a freezer, a 120-volt pump or a saw starts cleanly. If the startup draw stays under 4,000W, both do the job.
Warranty: No Difference
Both units carry the same 5-year warranty, so coverage isn't a tiebreaker here.
Full record above β the Test Desk pick is the DELTA 3 Max Plus.
Check DELTA 3 Max Plus price βor check the SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 priceOwnership Analysis
What happens after you buy β true cost of ownership, brand trust, and growth potential.
Lifetime value
Service lifeyears at one full cycle per day
Lifetime energy delivered
Cost per delivered kWh
β warranty ends Β· Reaching the cycle rating means ~80% capacity remains β degraded, not dead.
Analyst note
Both units have similar long-term ownership costs ($0.15/kWh vs $0.12/kWh). The price difference is what you see on the sticker β neither is a hidden bargain or rip-off. One thing to know reading the table: both carry the same 4,000-cycle rating, so the lifetime rows are sticker price and capacity in disguise β the wear horizon is identical and decides nothing here.
Brand trust
EcoFlow
Ecosystem
The deepest lineup in portable power. A dozen-plus stations across DELTA Pro, DELTA 3 and RIVER 3, plus its own solar panels and smart home panels.
Support
US-based phone, email and chat. Experiences are mixed. Many owners report painless prepaid-label replacements. Others report long waits and refurbished units on new claims. Buying through Costco or Amazon gives you a stronger return backstop.
Community
The largest in the category: a subreddit of roughly 31,000 members, several Facebook groups and an official forum.
App experience
Rated 4.6/5 iOS (~8,400 ratings) Β· 4.2/5 Android (~17,000 ratings)
Unique strength
Fast X-Stream wall charging, the widest ecosystem and a quick release cadence.
Worth knowing
EcoFlow tested paywalling advanced app features in early 2025 before backlash paused the plan. No out-of-warranty parts or service.
Anker
Ecosystem
Seven or eight SOLIX stations across the compact C-series and flagship F-series, plus the X1 home energy system. Smaller than EcoFlow's range, with expansion batteries covered.
Support
US-based. Historically known for no-hassle replacements. Recent reports describe AI-driven agents with generic answers and awkward hazmat shipping for heavy returns.
Community
Moderate and growing, with active Anker and SOLIX subreddits and the reach of the wider Anker name.
App experience
Rated 4.5/5 iOS (~1,100 ratings) Β· 4.3/5 Android
Unique strength
Parent-brand trust from Anker's charger business and strong value per watt-hour in its larger units.
Worth knowing
Support quality appears to be slipping from its old standard, and some firmware updates have removed features without warning.
Analyst note
EcoFlow brings the wider ecosystem and faster wall charging, with support that swings between excellent and frustrating. Anker brings parent-brand trust and lower prices per watt-hour, with support drifting from great toward adequate. Neither record should decide this pair on its own.
Growth path
DELTA 3 Max Plus
EXPANDABLESupports EcoFlow expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit β useful if your needs may climb past 2,048Wh.
Accepts up to 1,000W of solar. Enough for a serious multi-panel array.
Adequate ports for most setups, but heavy users may want a power strip.
Expansion batteries are EcoFlow-specific. You're investing in the EcoFlow ecosystem.
SOLIX C2000 Gen 2
EXPANDABLESupports Anker expansion batteries, so you can add capacity later without replacing the base unit β useful if your needs may climb past 2,048Wh.
Accepts up to 800W of solar. Suitable for a 1-2 panel setup.
Adequate ports for most setups, but heavy users may want a power strip.
Expansion batteries are Anker-specific. You're investing in the Anker ecosystem.
Realistic full solar rechargeat 70% of rated panel output β see methodology
Analyst note
Both expand, so neither locks you out of growth β decide on capacity, price, and the rest, not the expansion checkbox.
What Owners Report
Patterns from published owner reports and long-term reviews β every claim cited to its source below.
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus
Review coverage of the DELTA 3 Max Plus is positive and consistentA0. Reviewers call it a real step up in output over the standard DELTA 3 MaxA1. They found it quiet under typical loads, with the fans mostly offA2. One timed it at 80% from the wall in about 50 minutes and full in about 70A3. Reviewers also liked the expansion path to 10kWh with add-on batteriesA4.
Our research found hands-on reviews rather than long-term ownersA0. Multi-year reports on this model are still coming in.
βBumps output to 3,000W continuous with a 6,000W surge β a significant upgrade over the DELTA 3 Max's 2,400W and 4,800W surge.β
Sources
storagereview.com Β· androidguys.com Β· t3.com Β· trustedreviews.com
Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2
Reviewers are uniformly warm on the C2000 Gen 2B0. They found it far quieter than other big Anker stations, a low whirr even at full powerB1. They liked how little it asks of you: switch on, plug in, goB2. The app drew praise for monitoring over Bluetooth or Wi-FiB3, and one reviewer called it one of the most attractive 2 kWh stations on the marketB4. It is also much lighter than the original C2000B5.
Same caveat as the EcoFlow. These are review-bench impressions, with no six-month owner reports yetB0.
βEven at full power it's far quieter than any other powerful Anker station tested β the fans never rise above a subdued, easily-backgrounded whirr, working largely silently and only occasionally reaching a pleasantly quiet ~35 dB at 1 m under high load.β
Sources
notebookcheck.net Β· thesolarlab.com Β· trustedreviews.com Β· androidguys.com
Sources & Research Notes
Every owner claim in this report is traceable to a published source. The bracketed references above resolve here.
Recurring owner themes
- The Max Plus delivers more output and surge than the Max, plus a larger expansion ceiling, while staying quiet and fast-charging β a polished, higher-power take on the same platform. [DELTA 3 Max Plus Β· 3 entries]
- Reviewers consistently praise quiet operation, fast charging, premium build, and no-fuss plug-and-play simplicity. [SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 Β· 3 entries]
- A1
βBumps output to 3,000W continuous with a 6,000W surge β a significant upgrade over the DELTA 3 Max's 2,400W and 4,800W surge.β
storagereview.com / androidguys.com β DELTA 3 Max Plus review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- A2
βStays genuinely quiet under typical loads, only spinning up its fans briefly during shutdown; even charging at full power the decibel meter barely registered above room noise at one meter.β
t3.com / trustedreviews.com β DELTA 3 Max Plus review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- A3
βFast charging β reached 80% in about 50 minutes and full in around 70 minutes.β
t3.com β DELTA 3 Max Plus review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- A4
βScalable β supports expandable capacity from 2kWh up to 10kWh via Smart Extra Batteries, with 5 charging methods; reviewers describe it as polished and effortless.β
storagereview.com / t3.com β DELTA 3 Max Plus review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- B1
βEven at full power it's far quieter than any other powerful Anker station tested β the fans never rise above a subdued, easily-backgrounded whirr, working largely silently and only occasionally reaching a pleasantly quiet ~35 dB at 1 m under high load.β
notebookcheck.net / thesolarlab.com β Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- B2
βReally simple to use β no need to download firmware or deal with weird voltage drops; you just turn it on, plug in, and go. Rapid charging and premium build.β
trustedreviews.com / thesolarlab.com β Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- B3
βThe Anker Solix app is a good way to monitor the station during charging and use over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi; reviewers appreciated the monitoring functionality.β
androidguys.com β Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- B4
βDelivers a convincing performance with few points of criticism β undoubtedly one of the most attractive 2 kWh power stations on the market.β
notebookcheck.net β Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
- B5
βSubstantially lighter than its predecessor β the Gen 2 shed a large amount of weight versus the original C2000, making it notably easier to carry for its capacity.β
notebookcheck.net β '11.6 kg lighter than its predecessor' review Β· 2026 Β· [positive]
Research compiled November 1, 2026.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the DELTA 3 Max Plus if youβ¦
- βSomething on your list has a 120-volt motor: a chest freezer, a jet pump, a table saw. The 6,000W surge gives it 2,000W more room to start one.
- βYou charge from panels. It takes 1,000W of solar to the Anker's 800W, which matters most on the second day of an outage.
- βYou want the most continuous power from one 2,048Wh box. It runs 3,000W against the Anker's 2,400W.
Buy the SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 if youβ¦
- βIt travels. At 41.7 lbs it is 9 lbs lighter than the EcoFlow.
- βYour loads are electronics: router, laptop, lights, a CPAP. Both cover those identically, and the Anker costs $199 less.
- βYou charge two laptops off it. Two of its USB-C ports deliver 140W each.
If neither fits
If you need a full camping weekend with no recharge (2,100Wh) or a van-life day (4,685Wh), both come up short alone. Budget an add-on battery from day one or shop a 3kWh-class unit. And if your well pump runs on 240 volts, neither has the outlet for it.
The Bottom Line
Buy the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus if it is going to back up a house. The battery matches the Anker's, so the $199 buys inverter and solar input. Those are the parts that start motors and refill on the second day without the grid.
Buy the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 if it travels or mostly charges electronics. It is 9 lbs lighter, has two 140W USB-C ports, and costs less. On a list of router, laptop and lights, it does everything the EcoFlow does.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers drawn from the spec record and cited owner research.
Is the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus worth $199 more than the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2?
Yes, if you run motors or charge from solar. The batteries are identical at 2,048Wh and 4,000 cycles. The extra money buys a bigger inverter (3,000W continuous and 6,000W surge against 2,400W and 4,000W) and 1,000W of solar input against 800W. If your loads are electronics and you carry the unit often, the Anker does the same job for less.
Do the DELTA 3 Max Plus and C2000 Gen 2 have the same battery life?
Yes. Both hold 2,048Wh, both are rated for 4,000 cycles, and both carry a five-year warranty. That is about 11 years of daily cycling on either. Cost per lifetime kWh is $0.15 for the EcoFlow and $0.12 for the Anker, and that gap comes only from the price.
Can either one run a well pump?
Not a 240-volt pump. Neither unit has a 240 V outlet. A 120-volt pump comes down to its startup draw. The EcoFlow surges to 6,000W and the Anker to 4,000W, so check the pump's manual and pick the unit whose surge clears it.
Which one charges faster?
From solar, the EcoFlow. It accepts 1,000W to the Anker's 800W. From the wall, one reviewer timed the EcoFlow at about 70 minutes to full. Reviewers call the Anker's charging rapid too, but our research has no matching timed figure for it.
Which is easier to carry?
The Anker. It weighs 41.7 lbs against the EcoFlow's 50.7 lbs. If the unit stays in one spot as home backup, the difference matters much less.
Related buying guides
Where to buy
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max PlusPick
$1,149.00
$1,149.00 Β· direct from EcoFlow
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Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2
$999.99
$999.99 Β· direct from Anker
Last checked 5 hours ago. Prices move β check before you buy.
Prices may vary by retailer and are subject to change.