If the power goes out, the Delta Mini will switch to the battery, allowing you to keep using your computer. During normal use, the Delta Mini acts as a pass-through, and the computer will draw power directly from the grid instead of the battery. One of the most intriguing features of the Delta Mini is that you can use it in what EcoFlow calls “entry-level UPS and series mode.” This mode allows you to plug the Delta Mini into power, then plug a device like a computer into the Delta Mini. EcoFlow does provide firmware updates from time to time, so it’s great to have an easy way to download and install them. The app also provides an easy way to update the Delta Mini’s firmware. Once you’ve set up the app, you can use it to check the charge level of the Delta Mini, input and output wattage, check individual outputs, activate the X-Boost mode, and more. When you connect your phone to that network, the companion app will detect the Delta Mini, add it to your list of EcoFlow devices, and connect it to your home Wi-Fi network. The Delta Mini has a button marked IoT Reset and pushing it causes the Delta Mini to create a temporary Wi-Fi network. The app is easy to set up, and the process will be familiar if you’ve set up a lot of smart home devices. While you can get started by just pushing a button and plugging in your gear, the EcoFlow Delta Mini also has a companion app that you can use to track performance and perform some useful tricks. It includes a power cord that you can plug into the wall for rapid charging, an adapter that allows you to charge through your vehicle’s 12V accessory socket or cigarette lighter, and an adapter with weatherproof plugs that you can connect to a solar panel. The EcoFlow Delta Mini is ready to use right out of the box, and my review unit arrived with a 30% charge. It works just like the Delta Pro’s battery backup mode, just without as much stored power on tap. Some portable power stations stick out like a sore thumb due to ruggedized construction or loud colors, so the sleek, professional look of the Delta Mini is a nice touch if you want to keep it with your electronics in uninterruptible power supply (UPS) mode as an emergency battery backup. The overall look is smart and clean, and I found that the Delta Mini didn’t look out of place alongside my electronics at home. The unit also includes two barrel connector ports for hooking up DC devices. The other side has a panel you can pop off to access the power inputs, a number of AC outputs below that, and a 12V accessory socket below that. One side of the Delta Mini features a digital display, power button, and USB ports. The handles extend slightly to the sides, so it has a bit of a shorter profile than power stations that utilize a single cooler-style handle on top. The front and back of the unit are both featureless, save for large fan slits running along the upper portion of the two-tone case. The Delta Mini is light enough to pick up with one hand or to carry around comfortably held by both handles. It doesn’t have wheels like the Pro, but that’s because it doesn’t need them. It looks like a miniaturized version of the Pro, with the same two-tone plastic case, low-profile handles built into the top of the case, and all of the inputs and outputs split between the left and right sides of the device. Show 1 more item Design Jeremy Laukkonen/Digital TrendsĮcoFlow set out to make a more portable version of the Delta Pro, and that’s exactly what this is.
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