EcoFlow RIVERvsEcoFlow River 3 Plus
Head-to-head comparison of scores, specs, and features.
EcoFlow RIVER
59.1Grade B-
Price
$349.00
AC Power
600W
EcoFlow River 3 Plus
72.0Grade A-
Price
$239.00
AC Power
600W
EcoFlow River 3 Pluswins by12.93points overall.
The Verdict
Overall take
Buy EcoFlow RIVER if
- Higher overall score
- Higher overall score
- Higher overall score
Buy EcoFlow River 3 Plus if
- Better Ups Functionality: Yes vs EPS
- Better Warranty: 5 vs 2
- Better Battery Lifespan Cycles: 3000 vs 500
Top 3 Key Differences
Ups Functionality
EPSvs Yes
Score: 0 vs 100
Warranty
2vs 5
Score: 51 vs 100
Battery Lifespan Cycles
500vs 3000
Score: 30 vs 77.5
Performance by Category
ChargingTie
EcoFlow RIVER
85.0
EcoFlow River 3 Plus
85.6
AC PowerTie
EcoFlow RIVER
61.0
EcoFlow River 3 Plus
61.0
ConnectivityTie
EcoFlow RIVER
75.0
EcoFlow River 3 Plus
75.0
PriceEcoFlow River 3 Plus wins
EcoFlow RIVER
78.2
EcoFlow River 3 Plus
85.9
BatteryEcoFlow River 3 Plus wins
EcoFlow RIVER
47.5
EcoFlow River 3 Plus
59.4
PhysicalTie
EcoFlow RIVER
89.5
EcoFlow River 3 Plus
90.3
Advanced FeaturesEcoFlow River 3 Plus wins
EcoFlow RIVER
21.5
EcoFlow River 3 Plus
66.7
WarrantyEcoFlow River 3 Plus wins
EcoFlow RIVER
51.0
EcoFlow River 3 Plus
100.0
Full Technical Specifications
| Feature | EcoFlow RIVER | EcoFlow River 3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Charging | ||
| Ac Charge Speed | 96 | 60 |
| Charger Type | X-Stream AC charging (250W max); also car adapter and solar | X-Stream (AC), MPPT (Solar) |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Max Solar Input | 200 | 220 |
| Max Solar Panels | 2 | 1 |
| Pass Through Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Solar Connector Type | MC4 to XT60 adapter cable | XT60i |
| Solar Panel Compatibility | Up to 2x 110W solar panels (10-25V, 12A max) | Compatible with EcoFlow solar panels, 11-55V 13A max |
| AC Power | ||
| Ac Output Amps | 5A max | 10 |
| Ac Power Continuous | 600 | 600 |
| Ac Power Surge | 1200 | 1200 |
| Ac Wave Quality | Pure Sine Wave | Pure Sine Wave |
| Connectivity | ||
| App Control | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Price | ||
| Base Price | 349.00 | 239.00 |
| Bundle Price | — | 337.00 |
| Cost Per Wh | 1.21 | 0.84 |
| Extra Battery Cost | — | 179.00 |
| Price Description | Legacy/discontinued product. Sold out on brand site. Price shown is the last listed retail price. | Current price $239 on EcoFlow US store |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Capacity Wh | 288 | 286 |
| Battery Lifespan Cycles | 500 | 3000 |
| Expandable Capacity | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Battery Capacity | 288 | 286 |
| Max Extra Batteries | 1 | 1 |
| Product Info | ||
| Brand | EcoFlow | EcoFlow |
| Model Name | RIVER | RIVER 3 Plus |
| Product Url | https://us.ecoflow.com/products/river-portable-power-station | https://us.ecoflow.com/products/river-3-plus-portable-power-station?variant=41636514136137 |
| DC Power | ||
| Dc Output | Car: 13.6V/10A (136W); DC5521 x2: 13.6V/3A each | 12.6V/10A car outlet (126W max) |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 28.8 x 18.5 x 19.4 cm | 23.4 x 23.2 x 14.6 cm |
| Energy Density Wh Per Kg | 57.6 | 60.6 |
| Noise Level | 30 | 30 |
| Operating Temp | Charge: 0-45°C; Discharge: -20 to 45°C | -10°C to 45°C (discharge); 0°C to 45°C (charge) |
| Portable | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 5 kg · 11 lbs | 4.7 kg · 10.4 lbs |
| Advanced Features | ||
| Parallel Expansion | No | No |
| Ups Functionality | EPS | Yes |
| Ups Switch Time | 30 | 10 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 5 |