This article has been refreshed on January 15, 2024, with the latest inputs.
The home solar backup system market is rich with several incredible models from different brands. EcoFlow and Zendure are two top players with state-of-the-art, modular power backup systems.
EcoFlow has its brand-new Delta Pro Ultra, while Zendure has its SuperBase V series, which has been on the market for almost a year. However, both brands put on display their products at CES 2024 as highlighted products for the year 2024.
In this article, I would like to have a detailed look at the new models and compare their specs and features to see what could be your best choice for the year 2024.
EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra at a Glance
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SuperBase V 6400 (Semi-Solid) at a Glance
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SuperBase V 4600 (LFP) at a Glance
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EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra
The EcoFlow Detla Pro Ultra hit stores in January 2024 as an upgrade to the brand’s best-selling flagship model, the Delta Pro, which has been a strong presence in the portable and home power market for a couple of years.
The Delta Pro Ultra, as you may know, is a dedicated whole-house home battery that can be the brand’s competitor to Zendure SuperBase V, Bluetti’s EP900, Anker’s Solix F3800, and Goal Zero Yeti 1400 Pro.
The new model in the Delta series is a massive 6 kWh/90 kWh power station. Starting with a single battery of 6 kWh, you can add up to 15 units to take its capacity to the maximum and ensure backup power for your entire house, EV, and more. As per the brand, for a standard American household, a fully-capacity Delta Pro Ultra can provide backup power for up to 30 days.
| Update: January 2024: EcoFlow launched its brand-new Delta Pro Ultra in the USA and Canada on January 9, 2024.
November 1, 2023: The Detla Pro Ultra Release Date Update: EcoFlow has announced the release date of the next generation of its much-loved Delta Pro home battery pack. The new model will hit stores on January 9, 2024. EcoFlow has announced the arrival of a new whole-house solar battery called the EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra, perhaps the next generation of the brand’s famous Dleta Pro battery. The new battery is to feature a massive 6-90 kWh capacity and an incredible output of 7.2-21.6 kWh at 120 and 240 volts. The Delta Pro Ultra was on display at IFA 2023 in Germany. |
Why the Delta Pro Ultra?
The inverter output the Delta Pro Ulta offers is a whopping 7200 watts, with a peak capacity of up to 10800 watts for 10 seconds.
Pairing the machine with the brand’s new Smart Panel 2, you can triple the inverter output up to a matchless 21600 watts, giving you a chance to run the entire household appliances, including a 3-ton air conditioner, from the backup power in case of a prolonged outage.
(Fine, you can connect three Delta Pro Ultra inverters to a single SP2, and each inverter can be attached to five battery packs.)
Likewise, you can also increase the solar input of the battery up to three times with an incredible combination of high- and low-voltage inputs.
Well, with a single unit of the Delta Pro, you can achieve a solar input of up to 5600 watts, while as you pair three units together, you can triple it up to an unparalleled 16800 watts, which makes it collect the backup power for an entire day with an hour’s sunlight, using as many as 42 units of 400-watt solar panels.
EcoFlow Delta Pro History
EcoFlow launched the first-generation Delta Pro in 2021, and it has been one of the most successful products of the brand since then. All other brands, including Bluetti, Jackery, Anker, and even Goal Zero, later launched impressive competitors to the Delta Pro.
Goal Zero’s brand-new Yeti 4000 Pro is one of the recent launches to defy the dominance of the Delta Pro in both the portable and home battery markets. The new Goal Zero highlights increased battery capacity and better solar and AC charging inputs.
Bluetti has indeed been raising big threats to the Delta Pro with its AC300, AC500, and EP800 battery packs. When Bluetti has multiple exclusive home battery setups like the EP800 and EP900, EcoFlow has been offering the Delta Pro as both the portable and home battery system for a while.
Zendure SuperBase V Series
The SuperBase V is a series of massive plug-and-play home power backup systems from Zendure, which is well-known for its compact power station, the SuperBase Pro. The highly modular solar power stations come in two variants: SuperBase V 6400 and SuperBase V 4600, respectively, featuring a base capacity of 6.4 kWh and 4.6 kWh for their battery packs.
The biggest of the series, the SuperBase V 6400, features a unique semi-solid-state battery, while its younger sibling has the standard LiFePO4 battery pack. Both models are scalable, and the former is expandable up to a colossal 64 kWh using the brand’s 6.4 kWh B6400 Satellite expansion modules that also sport the same semi-solid-state battery packs.
The heavy-duty SuperBase V 6400 integrates a 3800-watt inverter, and two units of the devices can be paired to get an output of 7600 watts at 240 volts, which can smoothly run your entire household, and it will remarkably work with your existing sub-panel for solar power.
As per Zendure, with just a cable, you will be able to upgrade your home backup system to SuperBase V to enjoy complete power independence.
The SuperBase V is also going to break industry touchstones with a massive 6600W dual recharging that includes a 3000W MPPT solar charging input, which is the fastest ever in the industry.
With these top-rated specs, the Zendure will pose a big threat to EcoFlow and Bluetti in the market for modular home battery backups.
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Update CES 2024: Though officially launched late 2022, Zendure put on display its big home power stations at CES 2024 as the major attractions. Zendure SuperBase V Release Date: Zendure launched its flagship home battery packs in November 2022 on its website. Super Early Bird Price Update: Zendure announced the super early bird prices of its upcoming SuperBase V power stations. The semi-solid state variant will be on sale at $3799, and its LFP variant will be available at $2499 for early buyers. Price and Release Date Update: Zendure plans to launch the power beast along with its LiFePO4 sibling on Kickstarter in September 2022. The brand has revealed the special Kickstarter-discounted prices of the models. The SuperBae V 6400 alone costs $4899 (MSRP: $6999), and with a single extra battery, it is $8469 (MSRP: $12098). By the way, the SuperBase 4600 V is to start at $3199 (MSRP: $4599), and with a single piece of its additional battery pack, it is to cost $5319 (MSRP: $7598) on Kickstarter. As per Zendure, it is the best early bird pricing of a home backup system ever, with the former costing just $0.77 and the latter $0.70 per Wh. |
Zendure SuperBase V 4600 Battery and Expandability
As said above, the Zendure home backup system is equipped with advanced semi-solid state battery packs, which, according to the brand, are 42% more energy-efficient than the standard LiFePO4 alternatives. The semi-solid battery is also known as the safest battery pack for a portable system.
Fine, with up to eight units of the 6.4 kWh Satellite expansion modules, you can expand the semi-solid state battery variant up to 64 kWh to hit unchallenged peaks in the storage capacity of a plug-and-play home backup system.
Zendure SuperBase V Series: Overview and Features
With the new power beasts, Zendure will compete with EcoFlow and Bluetti, which currently have the best dual-purpose power backup systems. EcoFlow has been on the market for a while with its Delta Pro, and Bluetti has also got some big machines, like the EP500 Pro and AC500+B300.
But Zendure has announced the biggest home solar backup system ever, which will keep all of its competitors at bay. It is poised to roll out with a lot of incredible features to make it stand out from the competition out there. The most notable thing is, of course, its extremely modular profile and semi-solid-state battery with over 40% more energy efficiency.
Both the semi-solid state and LFP variants of SuperBase V have a size of 73 x 28.5 x 44.2 cm, and the former weighs 60kg (130 lbs), while the latter weighs 55kg (121 lbs).
1. 3800W to 7600W AC Output and 120V and 240V Dual Output
The SuperBase V is the world’s first battery pack with 120V and 240V dual outputs. You can supply both from a single base unit, thanks to its GridFlow 2.0 real-time bidirectional inverter. Well, this feature makes the power station the first to deliver 240V output on the go.
A single unit of SuperBase V sports a 3800W AC inverter at 120V. Like all similar home backup systems, you can pair two units of the machine to get a total output of 7600W at 240V. It is quite enough for you to run your entire household, including power-hungry machines like water heaters, dryers, washers, and fridges.
2. Semi-Solid State Battery Packs
Zendure has designed its home energy system with an advanced semi-solid-state battery. As per the brand, the batteries can deliver over 42% more energy than their LiFePO4 alternatives. Paired with the brand’s battery management system, the backups can easily last up to 10 years.
3. 6600-Watt Dual Charging Facility
Another groundbreaking feature of the Zendure power machines is their higher solar, AC, and EV charger inputs, which are respectively 3000W, 3600W, and 3600W. That means you can achieve a charging speed of up to 6600 watts with the solar and AC combo.
4. Easy-to-Use Expansion Modules
Zendure has also designed elegant and highly powerful expansion modules for the backup system. You can easily stack up the modules to achieve the maximum output without the need for bulky adapter cables and connectors.
5. Motorized Wheels and Handles
Zendure SuperBase V is going to be the first portable power station with motorized wheels that let you easily handle the heavy power station even on inclined turf.
Compatible Solar Panel
Zendure has unveiled a 400-watt, four-fold solar panel for its SuperBase V power stations. It is a highly efficient (≥22%) solar panel with a very lightweight profile and IP54 water resistance. The panel has a size of 39.37 x 88.19 x 0.98 inches and weighs just 31 lbs (14 kg), making it one of the most lightweight, high-powered solar panels on the market.