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Delta 14 vs Oru Lake

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Oru Lake is cheaper at $499. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Delta 14 or Oru Lake?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Oru Lake is the cheaper at $499.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Delta 14 Oru Lake
US price $1995 $499
BrandDelta KayaksOru Kayak
Released
Kayak type sit-inside folding
Propulsion paddle paddle
Seating capacity 1 1
Length inches
Width inches 23.5 32
Weight pounds 45 17
Max capacity pounds 340 250
Construction material thermoformed polypropylene
Hatch count 3
Rod holder count 0
Adjustable seat Yes
Tracking aid rudder

Sources — Delta 14: deltakayaks.com (verified 2026-07-11). Oru Lake: orukayak.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Delta 14 and Oru Lake?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Kayak type: Delta 14 sit-inside vs Oru Lake folding
  • Width inches: Delta 14 23.5 vs Oru Lake 32
  • Weight pounds: Delta 14 45 vs Oru Lake 17
  • Max capacity pounds: Delta 14 340 vs Oru Lake 250
  • Construction material: Delta 14 thermoformed vs Oru Lake polypropylene

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