EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus: what will it run?
The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus stores 1,024 Wh and its AC outlets are rated for 1,800 W continuous, with 3,600 W surge and up to 500 W of solar input.
Specs checked
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 1,024 Wh |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| AC continuous output | 1,800 W |
| AC surge output | 3,600 W |
| 12V car port | 10 A max |
| Maximum solar input | 500 W |
Source: manufacturer document. How we calculate
How long does the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus run common devices?
Runtimes are calculated from the rated 1,024 Wh, not tested. Each row is one device, mode and power path. A row reads "Won't run" when the device needs more than the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus can supply, with the reason.
12V fridges and coolers
16 of 18 appliance, mode and power-path combinations run, for 22.0 to 83.5 hours.
| Device | Mode | Power path | Runtime (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dometic CFX3 25 | 12 V, 90 F ambient, 39 F internal | AC | 79.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 25 | 12 V, 90 F ambient, 39 F internal | 12V DC | 83.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 35 | 12 V, 90 F ambient, 39 F internal | AC | 74.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 35 | 12 V, 90 F ambient, 39 F internal | 12V DC | 78.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 45 | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal | AC | 70.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 45 | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal | 12V DC | 74.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 55IM | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal | AC | 65.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 55IM | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal | 12V DC | 69.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 55IM | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal, ice maker on (maintenance) | AC | 60.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 55IM | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal, ice maker on (maintenance) | 12V DC | 64.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 75DZ | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal | AC | 50.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 75DZ | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal | 12V DC | 53.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 75DZ | 12 V, 32 C ambient, large zone 4 C, small zone -15 C | AC | 24.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 75DZ | 12 V, 32 C ambient, large zone 4 C, small zone -15 C | 12V DC | 25.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 95DZ | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal | AC | 40.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 95DZ | 12 V, 32 C ambient, 4 C internal | 12V DC | Won't run (Draws 10.4 A at 12V, port limit is 10 A) |
| Dometic CFX3 95DZ | 12 V, 32 C ambient, large zone 4 C, small zone -15 C | AC | 22.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Dometic CFX3 95DZ | 12 V, 32 C ambient, large zone 4 C, small zone -15 C | 12V DC | Won't run (Draws 10.4 A at 12V, port limit is 10 A) |
Assumptions: AC efficiency 85% assumed; Average load from 265 Wh per day ÷ 24; 12V DC efficiency 90% assumed; Average load from 282 Wh per day ÷ 24; Average load from 297 Wh per day ÷ 24; Average load from 320 Wh per day ÷ 24; Average load from 346 Wh per day ÷ 24; Average load from 412 Wh per day ÷ 24; Average load from 876 Wh per day ÷ 24; Average load from 521 Wh per day ÷ 24; Average load from 948 Wh per day ÷ 24. Compare stations for this: How long will a power station run a 12V fridge?
Air conditioners
8 of 8 appliance, mode and power-path combinations run, for 1.1 to 1.6 hours.
| Device | Mode | Power path | Runtime (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow WAVE 2 | Cooling, rated input (AC) | AC | 1.6calculatedsurge unverified |
| EcoFlow WAVE 2 | Cooling, maximum power | AC | 1.2calculatedsurge unverified |
| EcoFlow WAVE 2 | Heating, rated input (AC) | AC | 1.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| EcoFlow WAVE 3 | Cooling, rated input (AC) | AC | 1.3calculatedsurge unverified |
| EcoFlow WAVE 3 | Cooling, maximum power | AC | 1.2calculatedsurge unverified |
| EcoFlow WAVE 3 | Heating, rated input (AC) | AC | 1.3calculatedsurge unverified |
| LG LW1017ERSM 10,000 BTU window AC | Cooling, rated watts (115 V) | AC | 1.1calculatedsurge unverified |
| LG LW8017ERSM 8,000 BTU window AC | Cooling, rated watts (115 V) | AC | 1.3calculatedsurge unverified |
Assumptions: AC efficiency 85% assumed. Compare stations for this: How long will a portable power station run an air conditioner?
Coffee makers
4 of 4 appliance, mode and power-path combinations run, for 0.8 to 1.0 hours.
| Device | Mode | Power path | Runtime (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Beach Grind and Brew 12-Cup 45500 | Brewing, rated electrical power (manufacturer label figure) | AC | 0.8calculatedsurge unverified |
| Hamilton Beach Coffee Maker 46290 | Brewing, rated electrical power (manufacturer label figure) | AC | 1.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Hamilton Beach Coffeemaker 49618 | Brewing, rated electrical power (manufacturer label figure) | AC | 0.9calculatedsurge unverified |
| Hamilton Beach 2-Way FlexBrew 49940 | Brewing, rated electrical power (manufacturer label figure) | AC | 0.8calculatedsurge unverified |
Assumptions: AC efficiency 85% assumed. Compare stations for this: Can a portable power station run a coffee maker?
CPAP machines
10 of 10 appliance, mode and power-path combinations run, for 11.0 to 146.5 hours.
| Device | Mode | Power path | Runtime (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breas Z1 | Typical power consumption (manufacturer figure) | AC | 43.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Breas Z2 Auto | Typical power consumption (manufacturer figure) | AC | 43.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Philips DreamStation 2 | Power supply rating (80 W; upper bound, not typical draw) | AC | 11.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Philips DreamStation 2 | Power supply rating (80 W; upper bound, not typical draw) | 12V DC | 11.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| ResMed AirMini | Typical power consumption (HumidX waterless) | AC | 138.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| ResMed AirMini | Typical power consumption (HumidX waterless) | 12V DC | 146.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| ResMed AirSense 10 | Typical power consumption (manufacturer figure) | AC | 16.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| ResMed AirSense 10 | Typical power consumption (manufacturer figure) | 12V DC | 17.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| ResMed AirSense 11 | Typical power consumption (manufacturer figure) | AC | 15.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| ResMed AirSense 11 | Typical power consumption (manufacturer figure) | 12V DC | 16.5calculatedsurge unverified |
Assumptions: AC efficiency 85% assumed; 12V DC efficiency 90% assumed. Compare stations for this: How long will a portable power station run a CPAP?
Laptops
4 of 4 appliance, mode and power-path combinations run, for 3.5 to 29.0 hours.
| Device | Mode | Power path | Runtime (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025) | Bundled 30 W USB-C charger rating (maximum, not typical draw) | AC | 29.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (2024, M4 Pro/Max) | Bundled 140 W USB-C charger rating (maximum, not typical draw) | AC | 6.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2022, GA402) | 240 W adapter rating (maximum, not typical draw) | AC | 3.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 6 (Intel) | 65 W USB-C AC adapter rating (maximum, not typical draw) | AC | 13.5calculatedsurge unverified |
Assumptions: AC efficiency 85% assumed. Compare stations for this: How long will a portable power station run a laptop?
Microwaves
5 of 5 appliance, mode and power-path combinations run, for 0.6 to 0.8 hours.
| Device | Mode | Power path | Runtime (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danby DDMW0075 | Microwave at full power, rated input | AC | 0.8calculatedsurge unverified |
| Farberware FMO09AHTBKE | Microwave at full power, rated input | AC | 0.6calculatedsurge unverified |
| Panasonic NN-SD372S | Microwave at full power, rated input | AC | 0.7calculatedsurge unverified |
| Panasonic NN-SN966S | Microwave at full power, rated input | AC | 0.6calculatedsurge unverified |
| Toshiba EM925A5A-BS | Microwave at full power, rated input | AC | 0.6calculatedsurge unverified |
Assumptions: AC efficiency 85% assumed. Compare stations for this: Can a portable power station run a microwave?
Space heaters
10 of 10 appliance, mode and power-path combinations run, for 0.6 to 1.2 hours.
| Device | Mode | Power path | Runtime (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vornado AVH2 | High heat setting (rated) | AC | 0.6calculatedsurge unverified |
| Vornado AVH2 | Low heat setting (rated) | AC | 1.2calculatedsurge unverified |
| Vornado AVH4 | High heat setting (rated) | AC | 0.6calculatedsurge unverified |
| Vornado AVH4 | Low heat setting (rated) | AC | 1.2calculatedsurge unverified |
| Vornado VMH300 | High heat setting (rated) | AC | 0.6calculatedsurge unverified |
| Vornado VMH300 | Low heat setting (rated) | AC | 1.2calculatedsurge unverified |
| Vornado VMH500 | High heat setting (rated) | AC | 0.6calculatedsurge unverified |
| Vornado VMH500 | Low heat setting (rated) | AC | 1.2calculatedsurge unverified |
| Vornado VTH | High heat setting (rated) | AC | 0.6calculatedsurge unverified |
| Vornado VTH | Low heat setting (rated) | AC | 1.2calculatedsurge unverified |
Assumptions: AC efficiency 85% assumed. Compare stations for this: How long will a portable power station run a space heater?
Starlink
7 of 7 appliance, mode and power-path combinations run, for 8.5 to 23.0 hours.
| Device | Mode | Power path | Runtime (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink Mini | Average power consumption (manufacturer range 25-40 W, upper end used) | AC | 22.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Starlink Mini | Average power consumption (manufacturer range 25-40 W, upper end used) | 12V DC | 23.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Starlink Mini X | Average power consumption (manufacturer range 25-40 W, upper end used) | AC | 22.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Starlink Mini X | Average power consumption (manufacturer range 25-40 W, upper end used) | 12V DC | 23.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Starlink Performance | Average power consumption (manufacturer range 75-100 W, upper end used) | AC | 8.5calculatedsurge unverified |
| Starlink Performance | Average power consumption (manufacturer range 75-100 W, upper end used) | 12V DC | 9.0calculatedsurge unverified |
| Starlink Standard 4 X | Average power consumption (manufacturer range 75-100 W, upper end used) | AC | 8.5calculatedsurge unverified |
Assumptions: AC efficiency 85% assumed; 12V DC efficiency 90% assumed. Compare stations for this: How long will a portable power station run Starlink?
What about electric blankets?
We show no runtimes for heated blankets. The Berkshire Blanket & Home Co. manual says not to use its blankets with generators, power converters or inverters, and a power station's AC outlet is an inverter. Read why.
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