Fit and tradeoffs
Who it's for
- Car camping and weekend trips, where the station has to come out of the trunk.
- Charging phones, lights, and a laptop.
Who it's not for
- High-draw appliances such as a kettle or microwave.
- Backing up a whole house.
Pros
- The battery can take an add-on pack.
- UPS switchover is about 10 ms.
- It can charge from a solar panel, up to 220 W.
- A laptop can charge from the USB-C port, up to 100 W.
Cons
- Continuous output is under 1,500 W.
Similar size
Under 500 Wh, 4 models. This one is highlighted.
| Model | Capacity | Output | Score | List price | Price / Wh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | 286 Wh | 600 W | 8.2 | $299.00 | $1.05 / Wh |
| Anker SOLIX C300 | 288 Wh | 300 W | 7.8 | $429.99 | $1.49 / Wh |
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | 288 Wh | 600 W | 8.2 | $289.99 | $1.01 / Wh |
| Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | 288 Wh | 300 W | 8.1 | $279.00 | $0.97 / Wh |
Score
8.2 / 10, from the four rows below. Each row is scored from 7.0 to 10.
CapacityWeight 35%
7.8
286 Wh
Continuous outputWeight 25%
7.9
600 W
WeightWeight 20%
9.2
10.4 lb · 4.72 kg
List priceWeight 20%
8.2
$1.05 / Wh
How to read this: The number compares models on the same specs. It is not a mark of absolute quality. The weights are on How we review.
Battery test
How much battery another site measured, next to the brand's number. Their test may use a different load.
| Source | Usable capacity | Share of rated | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| No published battery test. | |||
Runtime estimates
About how long EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus runs common devices. Estimate, not a measurement: rated watt-hours × 85% ÷ the device's watts. Temperature, startup, and conversion loss change the real time.
| Device | Runtime (estimate) |
|---|---|
| Small fan (10 W) | About 24.3 hours |
| Phone fast charge (15 W) | About 16.2 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | About 6.1 hours |
| Car fridge (60 W) | About 4.1 hours |
| Laptop (65 W) | About 3.7 hours |
| Electric kettle (1,000 W) | Can't run this. |
Full specs
Published by the brand.
| Capacity | 286 Wh |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 3000 to 80% |
| Battery test | No published battery test. |
| Continuous output | 600 W |
|---|---|
| Peak output | 1,200 W |
| Ports | AC outlets x 3, USB-C x 1 up to 100W, USB-A x 2 |
| Expandable | Yes |
| UPS | Yes, about 10 ms |
| USB-C | 100 W |
| Solar input | 220 W |
|---|---|
| Solar voltage | 11–55V (car/solar shared input band per PDP car input) |
| Wall charge | About 1 hours |
| AC input | 380 W |
| Car charge | 220 W |
| Weight | 10.4 lb · 4.72 kg |
| Dimensions | 9.2×9.1×5.8 in |
| Noise | 30 dB · EcoFlow |
| List price | $299.00 on October 2026 |
Similar models
Anker SOLIX C300
288 Wh · 300 W$429.99
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
288 Wh · 600 W$289.99
Jackery Explorer 300 v2
288 Wh · 300 W$279.00When to pick something else
- Phones and lights on a smaller budget: ALLPOWERS VOLIX P300, listed at less than half the price.
- A longer outage or more devices: DJI Power 500, with more capacity and more output.
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Editorial team · Updated November 1, 2026
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Specs and the list price are checked against the sources linked on this page. About · How we review · Editorial policy