EcoFlow
EcoFlow RIVER 3
Ranked #45 of 46 power stations we track.
A 245Wh LiFePO4 power station with a 300W pure sine wave inverter, suited to charging phones, laptops, cameras and small appliances on camping trips or during short outages.
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Strengths
- LiFePO4 battery rated for 3,000 cycles to 80% capacity
- Full AC recharge in about 60 minutes from a 320W input
- 100W USB-C port plus a 126W car outlet
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth app control at 7.8 lb
Watch out for
- 300W rated AC output (600W surge/X-Boost) limits it to small loads
- No extra battery port, so capacity cannot be expanded
- Standard model switches over in under 20 ms (EPS), so EcoFlow advises against it for desktops or NAS units
- Solar input tops out at 110W and 30V
Score breakdown
How the EcoFlow RIVER 3 scores: 5.8/10Methodology
- Battery chemistry16% weightLiFePO4
- Rated cycle life12% weight3,000
- AC output12% weight300 W
- Energy density12% weight31.41 Wh/lb
- AC recharge time12% weight60 min
- Solar recharge rate8% weight0.45 W per Wh
- Expandable8% weightNo
- UPS switchover8% weight20 ms
- Warranty8% weight2 yr
- App control4% weightwifi+bluetooth
Full specifications
| Brand | EcoFlow |
|---|---|
| Model | RIVER 3 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 245 |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles to 80% | 3,000 |
| AC output, continuous (W) | 300 |
| AC output, surge (W) | 600 |
| AC outlets | 2 |
| Pure sine wave | Yes |
| USB-C ports | 1 |
| USB-C max per port (W) | 100 |
| USB-A ports | 2 |
| 12V car outlet | Yes |
| AC charging input, max (W) | 320 |
| Fastest AC recharge (min) | 60 |
| Solar input, max (W) | 110 |
| Solar input, min voltage (V) | 11 |
| Solar input, max open-circuit voltage (V) | 30 |
| Solar input connector | XT60i |
| Car charging input (W) | 100 |
| Expandable with extra batteries | No |
| UPS switchover (ms) | 20 |
| Weight (lb) | 7.8 |
| App connectivity | wifi+bluetooth |
| Warranty (years) | 2 |
Specs last checked 2026-10-21.
What will it run, and for how long?
| Appliance | Draw | Inverter | Runtime | Runtime as a share of 24 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ResMed AirSense 11 CPAP | 56 W | Runs | 3.7 h | |
| Wi-Fi router | 6.5 W | Runs | 32 h | |
| Smartphone charger | 10 W | Runs | 21 h | |
| Laptop computer | 50 W | Runs | 4.2 h | |
| LED bulb (60 W equivalent) | 9 W | Runs | 23 h | |
| Full-size refrigerator (ENERGY STAR) | 160 Wavg 51 W cycling | Runs | 4.1 h | |
| 12V portable fridge (Dometic CFX5 45) | 58 Wavg 7 W cycling | Runs | 30 h | |
| LED/LCD TV (about 45-inch) | 162 W | Runs | 1.3 h | |
| Window fan | 153 W | Runs | 1.4 h | |
| Drip coffee maker | 1,300 W | Over inverter | — | |
| Microwave oven (1.25 cu ft) | 1,500 W | Over inverter | — | |
| Submersible sump pump (1/2 HP) | 1,000 W3,000 W to start | Over inverter | — |
Runtime = usable energy ÷ average draw. We count 85% of the rated 245 Wh as usable (208 Wh) to cover inverter and DC conversion losses. Fridges and freezers are averaged over their compressor cycle. An appliance runs only if its running watts fit the 300 W inverter and its start-up surge fits the 600 W surge rating. Wattages come from our appliance wattage table; try your own mix in the runtime calculator.
Which solar panels fit it?
- Solar input up to 110 W
- Voltage window 11–30 V
- Connector XT60i
| Panel | Rated | Voc | Connection | Solar-only recharge | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel | 220 W | 21.5 V | Adapter: MC4 to XT60 | 2.2 hinput capped at 110 W | EcoFlow |
| BougeRV 200W Foldable Portable Solar Panel | 200 W | 21 V | Adapter: MC4 to XT60 | 2.2 hinput capped at 110 W | BougeRV |
| Renogy 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel Blanket | 200 W | 19.6 V | Adapter: MC4 to XT60 | 2.2 hinput capped at 110 W | Renogy |
| Renogy 220W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel Suitcase | 220 W | 23.3 V | Adapter: MC4 to XT60 | 2.2 hinput capped at 110 W | Renogy |
| BLUETTI SP200L 200W Portable Solar Panel | 200 W | 24.6 V | Adapter: MC4 to XT60 | 2.2 hinput capped at 110 W | BLUETTI |
| Rich Solar MEGA 200 Portable Briefcase Solar Panel | 200 W | 22.2 V | Adapter: MC4 to XT60 | 2.2 hinput capped at 110 W | Rich Solar |
| EcoFlow 110W Portable Solar Panel | 110 W | 21.8 V | Adapter: MC4 to XT60 | 3.0 h | EcoFlow |
| EcoFlow 100W Flexible Solar Panel | 100 W | 20.3 V | Adapter: MC4 to XT60 | 3.3 h | EcoFlow |
| BLUETTI SP100L 100W Portable Solar Panel | 100 W | 24.62 V | Adapter: MC4 to XT60 | 3.3 h | BLUETTI |
| EcoFlow 100W Rigid Solar Panel | 100 W | 20.3 V | Adapter: MC4 to XT60 | 3.3 h | EcoFlow |
| Rich Solar MEGA 100 | 100 W | 22.8 V | Adapter: MC4 to XT60 | 3.3 h | Rich Solar |
Recharge time is from empty with one panel in full sun: 245 Wh ÷ the lower of75% of the panel's rating or the station's solar input limit. A panel rated above the input limit is safe as long as its Voc fits, because the station only draws what it can take. MC4 panels need a standard MC4 adapter cable, which many stations include. Wiring two panels in series doubles the Voc, so check the total against the voltage window. Try any pairing in the solar panel matcher.
16 panels that don't fit
- Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel: its 8mm DC plug doesn't fit the XT60i solar port
- EcoFlow 125W Bifacial Modular Solar Panel: its 50 V Voc is above the 30 V limit
- Renogy 400W N-Type Portable Solar Panel Blanket: its 39.2 V Voc is above the 30 V limit
- BLUETTI PV100 FX Flexible Solar Panel: its 41.4 V Voc is above the 30 V limit
- Renogy 400W Lightweight Portable Solar Panel Suitcase: its 47.2 V Voc is above the 30 V limit
- Anker SOLIX PS200 Portable Solar Panel: its 57.6 V Voc is above the 30 V limit
- Anker SOLIX PS400 Portable Solar Panel: its 57.6 V Voc is above the 30 V limit
- EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel: its 48 V Voc is above the 30 V limit
- BougeRV 200W N-Type ShadePower Solar Panel: its 36.4 V Voc is above the 30 V limit
- EcoFlow 400W Rigid Solar Panel: its 37.1 V Voc is above the 30 V limit
- Goal Zero Nomad 400: its brand-specific plug doesn't fit the XT60i solar port
- BougeRV Yuma 100W CIGS Thin-Film Flexible Solar Panel with Pre-Punched Holes: its 30.5 V Voc is above the 30 V limit
- Goal Zero Nomad 200: its brand-specific plug doesn't fit the XT60i solar port
- Goal Zero Nomad 100: its 8mm DC plug doesn't fit the XT60i solar port
- Goal Zero Boulder 100 Briefcase: its 8mm DC plug doesn't fit the XT60i solar port
- Goal Zero Boulder 200 Briefcase: its brand-specific plug doesn't fit the XT60i solar port
How it compares
| Spec | EcoFlow RIVER 3 | Anker SOLIX C300 | Jackery Explorer 300 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.2 |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycle life | 3,000 | — | — |
| AC output | 300 W | 300 W | 300 W |
| Energy density | 31.41 Wh/lb | 31.65 Wh/lb | 34.82 Wh/lb |
| AC recharge time | 60 min | — | — |
| Solar recharge rate | 0.45 W per Wh | 0.35 W per Wh | 0.35 W per Wh |
| Expandable | No | No | No |
| UPS switchover | 20 ms | 10 ms | 20 ms |
| Warranty | 2 yr | 5 yr | 3 yr |
| App control | wifi+bluetooth | wifi+bluetooth | wifi+bluetooth |
| Launch MSRP | — | $249.99 | — |