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EcoFlow · 2,048 Wh

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus: how long it runs

About 17.4 h at 100 W and 24.7 h for an average US fridge.

  • 2,048Wh
  • 3,000W output
  • 48.7lb
  • $1,199price, Oct 23

Updated Oct 23, 2026 · prices checked Oct 23, 2026 · How we calculate

What it runs

  • Average fridge24.7 h70.4 W
  • Modem + router6.6 days11 W
  • 4 LED bulbs2.1 days34 W
  • CPAP, humidifier on3.3 days22 W
  • Laptop34.8 h50 W
  • Starlink Standard23.2 h75 W
  • TV, 55 inch18.1 h96 W
  • Electric blanket17.4 h100 W
  • Microwave1.6 h1,100 W

Each device on its own: 2,048 Wh × 0.85 ÷ watts. Several at once: add the watts, or use the planner.

Every number, with sources

Runtime at steady loads

LoadRuntime
50 W34.8 h
100 W17.4 h
200 W8.7 h
500 W3.5 h
1,000 W1.7 h
1,500 W1.2 h

2,048 Wh × 0.85 ÷ load.

Devices, one at a time

DeviceDrawRuntime
Modem + router (NRDC)11 W6.6 days
4 LED bulbs (Philips)34 W2.1 days
CPAP, humidifier on (ResMed)22 W3.3 days
Laptop (Virginia Tech)50 W34.8 h
Starlink Standard (Starlink)75 W23.2 h
TV, 55 inch (ENERGY STAR)96 W18.1 h
Electric blanket (Penn State)100 W17.4 h
Microwave (Penn State)1,100 W1.6 h

Each on its own. Several at once: add the watts, or use the calculator.

Fridges

FridgeAverageRuntime
Efficient 18 cu ft (ENERGY STAR)42 W41.4 h
Average US fridge (EIA)70.4 W24.7 h
Large 26 cu ft (ENERGY STAR)80.8 W21.5 h

From the specs

Suits

  • A full day of an average fridge, or more: about 24.7 h.
  • Kettles, coffee makers and most microwaves: 3,000 W output.
  • Quick solar refills: about 2.7 sun hours at its 1,000 W limit.
  • Growing later: expands to 4,096 Wh with one DELTA 3 Max Plus Smart Extra Battery.

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  • Carrying far: 48.7 lb.
  • Price per Wh: $0.59, #14 of 18 here.

CPAP users: follow your doctor’s and the device maker’s advice on backup power.

Motors and solar

6,000 W surge, per EcoFlow. Some fridges need two to three times their running power to start (Anker), some compressors two to four times (BLUETTI); check yours.

Solar: up to 1,000 W, about 2.7 sun hours to full by our math.

Add-ons from EcoFlow

Extra battery

Battery numbers in a table
BatteryAddsTotal with oneAverage fridgePriceStore
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus Smart Extra Battery2,048 Wh4,096 Wh2.1 days$859Check price for the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus Smart Extra Battery

EcoFlow lists these for the DELTA 3 Max Plus. Fridge time: total Wh × 0.85 ÷ 70.4 W. Prices: EcoFlow’s US store, Oct 23.

Solar panels

Sun hours to full with one panel: 2,048 Wh ÷ (0.75 × the panel’s watts, up to the 1,000 W one input takes). On the DELTA 3 Max Plus, EcoFlow gives 1,000 W in total for its two inputs and no per-input figure.

Panel numbers in a table
PanelRatedWeightPriceSun hoursStore
EcoFlow NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel160 W12.3 lb$36917.1 hCheck price for the EcoFlow NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel
EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel220 W15.4 lb$39912.4 hCheck price for the EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel
EcoFlow 100W Flexible Solar Panel100 W5.1 lb$19927.3 hCheck price for the EcoFlow 100W Flexible Solar Panel
EcoFlow 175W Rigid Solar Panel175 W20.5 lb$24915.6 hCheck price for the EcoFlow 175W Rigid Solar Panel

Sun hours to full with one panel: 2,048 Wh ÷ (0.75 × the panel’s watts, up to the 1,000 W one input takes). On the DELTA 3 Max Plus, EcoFlow gives 1,000 W in total for its two inputs and no per-input figure.

EcoFlow’s portable panels come with a solar charging cable; for the rigid and flexible panels, check that you have one for this station. All panels side by side: solar panels for power stations.

Nearest in size

Maker prices, Oct 23, 2026, unless dated. Checkout price applies.

Compare them in a table
StationMaker priceCapacity$ per WhOutputWeight
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus (this one)$1,1992,048 Wh$0.593,000 W48.7 lb
Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2$899.992,048 Wh$0.442,400 W41.7 lb
BLUETTI AC200L$8992,048 Wh$0.442,400 W62.4 lb
EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max$1,0492,048 Wh$0.512,400 W50 lb

Maker prices, Oct 23, 2026, unless dated. Checkout price applies.

Quick answers

How long will the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus run a refrigerator?

About 24.7 h for an average US fridge (70.4 W): 2,048 Wh × 0.85 ÷ 70.4 W.

How long does the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus take to charge from solar?

About 2.7 sun hours at 1,000 W by our math; longer in practice.

Can the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus run a microwave?

Yes, if the microwave draws under 3,000 W. At 1,100 W: about 1.6 h.

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