How Long Will the EcoFlow Delta 2 Run a Microwave?
Updated 2026-10-17 · Yes
About 44 minutes. The EcoFlow Delta 2 stores 1024Wh, and a microwave averages about 1200W. That’s enough for about 2 typical 15-minute uses.
The numbers
| Battery capacity | 1024Wh (LFP) |
|---|---|
| Usable energy | 870Wh (85% via AC outlets) |
| Continuous AC output | 1800W |
| Surge rating | 2700W |
| Microwave running watts | 1200W |
| Startup watts | 1500W |
| Average draw | 1200W |
| Estimated runtime | 44 minutes |
| Energy per day of typical use | 300Wh |
1024Wh × 0.85 = 870Wh usable ÷ 1200W average = 0.7 hours
Station specs: source, checked 2026-10-17. See how we calculate runtime.
Adjust the numbers
Check the label on your microwave and enter its real wattage.
Recharging with solar
The EcoFlow Delta 2 accepts up to 500W of solar input. In real conditions that harvests about 1.9 kWh on a sunny day (5 peak-sun hours), or about 750Wh with one 200W panel.
Solar can keep up. A microwave uses about 300Wh a day at 0.25 hours of use, so with enough panels and good sun the EcoFlow Delta 2 can run it indefinitely.
Tips
- A microwave rated at 1,000W of cooking power pulls around 1,200–1,500W from the outlet. Check the label on the back, not the cooking power.
- You’ll still have about 600W of AC capacity left for other devices at the same time, though they’ll share the same battery.
- The EcoFlow Delta 2 uses LiFePO4 (LFP) cells, rated for thousands of cycles, so running it down daily won’t wear it out quickly.
Other power stations running a microwave
| Power station | Capacity | Output | Runtime | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow River 2 Pro | 768Wh | 800W | Won’t run | No |
| Anker SOLIX C800 Plus | 768Wh | 1200W | 33 minutes | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 | 1002Wh | 1000W | Won’t run | No |
| DJI Power 1000 | 1024Wh | 2200W | 44 minutes | Yes |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 | 1056Wh | 1800W | 45 minutes | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1070Wh | 1500W | 45 minutes | Yes |
| Bluetti AC180 | 1152Wh | 1800W | 49 minutes | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | 1264Wh | 2000W | 54 minutes | Yes |
FAQ
How long does the EcoFlow Delta 2 take to recharge with solar?
With its maximum 500W of solar input it refills in about 2.7 hours of strong sun. With a single 200W panel, expect about 6.8 hours of full sun.