On the deciding criteria
Capacity10.0
Power Output10.0
Recharging10.0
Why it sits here
- Ahead of the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra by 0.25, led by recharging (10 against 4).
Top rated home battery backup systems · ranked by score11 October 2026
The best home backup power systems
The EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X ranks first of 15 home backup power systems we have scored, at 9.0 out of 10. The five on this list cost $2,799 to $7,714, and their scores are within 0.88 of each other. Across all 15, scores run from 4.7 to 9.0.
- 15 scored
- 9 brands
- top five within 0.88
- scores 4.4–9.0
- updated 11 October 2026
The top 5 at a glance
How close the home backup power systems are
Every product we scored, placed by overall score. The 5 on this list are in color.
Lower
Mid
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Top 10%
123 4.04.55.05.56.06.57.07.58.08.59.0
- 0.88spread across the top 5
- on this list
- the other 10 scored
The 5 best home backup power systems
In order of overall score. Under each: where it wins and loses on the three criteria that separate these 5, and why it sits where it does.
On the deciding criteria
Capacity10.0
Power Output10.0
Recharging4.0
Why it sits here
- Ahead of the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus by 0.15, led by capacity (10 against 8).
- Wrong for anyone who wants the fastest recharge: recharging scores 4, against 10 for the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X.
On the deciding criteria
Capacity8.0
Power Output10.0
Recharging6.0
Why it sits here
- Ahead of the Anker SOLIX E10 by 0.29, led by backup readiness (10 against 7) and value (7 against 5).
- Beats the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra above it on value (7 against 5) and recharging (6 against 4), and still trails it by 0.15 overall.
- Wrong for anyone who wants the fastest recharge: recharging scores 6, against 10 for the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X.
On the deciding criteria
Capacity10.0
Power Output10.0
Recharging6.0
Why it sits here
- Ahead of the EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 by 0.19, led by capacity (10 against 5) and power output (10 against 5).
- Beats the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus above it on capacity (10 against 8) and battery life (8 against 6), and still trails it by 0.29 overall.
- Wrong for anyone who wants the fastest recharge: recharging scores 6, against 10 for the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X.
On the deciding criteria
Capacity5.0
Power Output5.0
Recharging8.0
Why it sits here
- Beats the Anker SOLIX E10 above it on verification (10 against 8) and recharging (8 against 6), and still trails it by 0.19 overall.
- Owners carry it: 1st of five on owner reports (8.0), 5th on our specification score (6.62).
- Wrong for anyone who needs the most stored energy: capacity scores 5, against 10 for three of these five.
Just outside the five: the BLUETTI Apex 300, 6th at 7.2, 0.91 behind.
What separates them
Capacity, Power Output and Recharging.
- /10every score
- 10best here
- ▲▼move vs overall
- T-tie
| Overall | Product | Capacity5–10 | Power Output5–10 | Recharging4–10 | 3-criteria rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  EcoFlowDELTA Pro Ultra X |
10 | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| 2 |  EcoFlowDELTA Pro Ultra |
10 | 10 | 4 | 3 ▼1 |
| 3 |  JackeryExplorer 5000 Plus |
8 | 10 | 6 | 4 ▼1 |
| 4 |  Anker SOLIXE10 |
10 | 10 | 6 | 2 ▲2 |
| 5 |  EcoFlowDELTA Pro 3 |
5 | 5 | 8 | 5 |
Ranked on these three alone, the order changes most for the Anker SOLIX E10 (4th overall, 2nd on those three criteria) and the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra (2nd overall, 3rd on those three criteria).
3-criteria score: the weighted average of these three alone, and where it places each of the 5.
Where these five fall short
What holds across the list rather than for one product.
- Safety listingAll 5 are listed by model in a certifier's directory, to UL 2743 or UL 9540.
- PriceCheapest is the EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 at $2,799: 0.88 behind first place, at 36% of its price.
- Brands3 brands across the 5; EcoFlow has 3. No cap on any brand.
Best home backup power systems under $3,000
The same scores, cut by price. Rank is against all 15.
What changed since the last edition
First edition - nothing to compare yet. From the next edition this section lists every move, with its cause:
- a new product
- a price change
- new owner reports
- a change to how we score
Home backup power systems: common questions
What is the best solar generator for home backup?
On our scores, the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X: 9.0 overall, first of 15 we scored on 11 October 2026. The EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra is 0.25 behind at $4,199.
What are the top rated home battery backup systems?
On our scores: the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X (9.0), the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra (8.8) and the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus (8.6). We score 15 home backup power systems in all, and the rest of the order is on this page.
Is the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X better than the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra?
On our scores, yes: 9.0 overall against 8.8. The EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X is ahead on recharging (10 against 4). They cost $7,714 and $4,199.
What are the best home backup power systems under $3,000?
The EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 at $2,799, 5th of 15 overall. Next are the BLUETTI Apex 300 ($1,499, 6th) and the Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus ($2,400, 7th).
How much does a home backup power system cost?
The 15 home backup power systems we score list at $1,299 to $7,714 at the maker's own store, and half cost $2,799 or less. The five on this list run $2,799 to $7,714.
Which of these home backup power systems has the longest warranty?
Five carry a 5-year warranty: the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X, the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra, the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus, the Anker SOLIX E10 and the EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3.
Which of these home backup power systems holds the most energy?
Three score 10 on capacity, the highest of the five: the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X (1st overall), the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra (2nd overall) and the Anker SOLIX E10 (4th overall).
Which of these home backup power systems recharges fastest?
The EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X scores 10 on recharging, the highest of the five. It is 1st overall at $7,714.
Which of these home backup power systems has the longest-rated battery?
Two score 8 on battery life, the highest of the five: the Anker SOLIX E10 (4th overall) and the EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 (5th overall).
Which of these home backup power systems is best set up for backup?
Three score 10 on backup readiness, the highest of the five: the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X (1st overall), the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra (2nd overall) and the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus (3rd overall).
Which of these home backup power systems has the strongest safety verification?
The EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 scores 10 on verification, the highest of the five. It is 5th overall at $2,799.
Which of these home backup power systems is the best value?
The Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus scores 7 on value, the highest of the five. It is 3rd overall at $3,499.
What is the cheapest home backup power system on this list?
The EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 at $2,799 (5th of 15 overall). The most expensive is the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X at $7,714.
Which of these home backup power systems do owners rate highest?
The EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3, at 8.0 out of 10 on what owners and independent testers report, the highest of the five. That comes from five sources, and it is 5th overall.
Which brands make the best home backup power systems?
Of the five on this list, EcoFlow has three and Jackery and Anker SOLIX have one each. The top pick is from EcoFlow.
How many home backup power systems did you compare?
15, from 9 brands. We list 15 and rank every one.
How is this list ranked?
By the overall score: half our specification score across eight criteria, half what owners and independent testers report across up to five sources. The same number sits on every product page.
When was this list last updated?
This edition is dated 11 October 2026. The list is rebuilt whenever our product data changes, and a new edition goes up once it has been checked. Anything that moved since the last edition is listed on this page with the reason.
Questions about home backup power systems
Answered from our data, with the products behind each answer.
- Are home backup power systems UL listed?11 of the 15 home backup power systems we list carry a UL safety listing we could look up by model.
- Do home backup power systems use LiFePO4 batteries?15 of the 15 home backup power systems we list use LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) cells.
Which home backup power systems have 240V output?12 of the 15 home backup power systems we list supply 120/240 V split-phase from one unit.
Can home backup power systems work as a UPS?15 of the 15 home backup power systems we list state an automatic switchover time of 30 ms or less.
Home Backup Power Systems comparisons
Head-to-heads between brands and products on this list.
Home Backup Power SystemsEcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra vs Anker SOLIX E108.8 vs 8.3
Brand comparisonEcoFlow vs Anker SOLIXEvery product both brands sell
Brand comparisonEcoFlow vs JackeryEvery product both brands sellBrand comparisonJackery vs Anker SOLIXEvery product both brands sell
Home Backup Power SystemsEcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra vs Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus8.8 vs 8.6Scores calculated 11 October 2026 · 15 products ranked; a product needs at least two independent sources to be ranked · · How we score · All rankings