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EcoFlow RIVER 3 vs EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
Choose the RIVER 3 Plus for
capacity, output, surge, solar, expandability
The differences that matter
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus stores 17% more energy (286 vs 245 Wh).
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus can power 600W of devices at once vs 300W.
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus handles bigger motor start-ups (1,200W vs 600W surge).
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 is lighter: 7.8 lb vs 10.4 lb.
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus recharges faster from solar (220W vs 110W max input).
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 costs less per Wh ($0.81 vs $0.87).
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus can grow larger with add-on batteries (up to 858 Wh).
Runtime side by side
| Running just this | RIVER 3 | RIVER 3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (full-size) | Too much power | 4.6 hrs |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 5.2 hrs | 6.1 hrs |
| TV (55-inch LED) | 2.1 hrs | 2.4 hrs |
| Microwave (1000W) | Too much power | Too much power |
Full specs
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 245 Wh | 286 Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 300 W | 600 W |
| Surge / peak output | 600 W | 1,200 W |
| Weight | 7.8 lb | 10.4 lb |
| Max solar input | 110 W | 220 W |
| Wall charge time (0–100%) | ~60 min | ~60 min |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000+ | 3,000+ |
| Expandable to | Not expandable | 858 Wh |
| AC voltage | 120V | 120V |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Typical sale price | $199 | $249 |
| Price per Wh | $0.81 | $0.87 |