Comparison EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus vs BLUETTI PowerOak EB3A

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	EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus	BLUETTI PowerOak EB3A
	from £254.99 up to £598.00 Compare prices 9	from £199.00 up to £249.00 Compare prices 2
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TOP sellers	Amazon.co.uk £279.00 Buy in shop Trekkinn £255.00 Buy in shop uk.Ecoflow.com £279.00 Buy in shop	Bluettipower.co.uk £199.00 Buy in shop Bluettipower.co.uk £249.00 Buy in shop
	Equipped with X-Boost and X-GaNPower technology.	2 USB A ports, 1 USB C port. Car cigarette lighter port DC5521. Surges up to 1200 W are allowed. Touchscreen. LiFePo4 battery. Wireless charging power 15 W. Flashlight.
In box	charging station	charging station
Rated power	600 W	600 W
Peak power	1200 W	1200 W
Output waveform	sinusoid (PSW)	sinusoid (PSW)
UPS function
Outputs
Sockets (230 V)	3	1
USB A	2 5В/2.4А 12 W	2 5В/3A 15 W
USB C	1 5 A 100 W	1 5 A 100 W
Wireless charger		1 zone 15 W
Car cigarette lighter
Inputs (station charging)
From solar panels
Input port XT60
Add. ports	USB Type B
Battery and charging time
Connecting an additional battery
Battery type	LiFePO4	LiFePO4
Battery capacity	286 W*h	268 W*h
Charging cycles	3000	2500
Charging time (socket) ≈	60 min	90 min
Charging time (socket + solar panel) ≈		72 min
Charging time (solar panel) ≈	90 min	120 min
Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈	198 min	120 min
Charging power (socket)	380 W	330 W
Charging power (solar panel)	220 W	200 W
Charging power (cigarette lighter)	220 W	200 W
Charging power (socket + solar panel)		430 W
General
Smartphone synchronization	Bluetooth and WiFi	Bluetooth
PSU	built into the body	built into the body
Display
Backlight
Carrying handle
Operating temperature	-20 °C ~ +40 °C	-10 °C ~ +40 °C
Dimensions	234x231x146 mm	183x255x180 mm
Weight	4.7 kg	4.6 kg
Warranty		2 years
Added to E-Catalog	november 2024	october 2022

Brief conclusions of the comparison portable power stations

The EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus and BLUETTI PowerOak EB3A charging stations have similar nominal and peak power outputs (600 W and 1200 W, respectively), but they differ in the number of outlets: the former offers 3 outlets at 230 V, while the latter has 1 outlet at 230 V and 2 at 100-120 V. EcoFlow stands out with the ability to connect additional batteries and faster charging (60 minutes from the grid), whereas BLUETTI offers a turbo mode that allows the device to be charged in 60 minutes, but only under certain conditions. Both devices use LiFePO4 batteries, but EcoFlow has a longer lifespan (3000 cycles compared to 2500 for BLUETTI). Users note the portability and the presence of displays in both models, but EcoFlow has a wider operational temperature range. Overall, the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus might be more preferable for those looking for a more powerful and faster solution, while the BLUETTI PowerOak EB3A offers additional features such as wireless charging.

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Glossary

Sockets (230 V)

Total number of outlets with output voltage. This is, in fact, the number of devices that can be simultaneously connected to the charging station without the use of splitters, extension cords and carriers. Accordingly, weaker charging stations have one or two sockets in their submission. Powerful charging stations already have three or more sockets “on board”.

USB A

Full-size USB A connectors are popular in computer technology, they are standardly used in adapter chargers for 230 V household networks and 12 V auto sockets. In charging stations, such outlets are widely used for charging gadgets.

- The total number of such ports can be very diverse ( 1 USB, 2 connectors, 3 ports and even 4), since it allows you to connect for charging, and in some cases for power, various low-power devices - smartphones, tablets, power banks, lamps, etc. .

- The strength of the power. The maximum power output through the USB A connector to the device being charged. Note that different ports of the charging station can output different power (for example, 1.5 A and 2.1 A). In this case, the highest power strength is usually indicated.

— Power. The maximum output power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering through the USB A connector to one charging device.

Wireless charger

In wireless charging mode, energy is transferred to the gadget being charged through an inductive surface, which is usually built into the upper plane of the charging station case. There can be one slot for wireless charging or several of them are provided. The range of this technology does not exceed a few centimeters. However, this method of charging eliminates the fuss with wires and reduces wear on the connectors. One of the key disadvantages of this format is considered to be low power and, accordingly, slow charging speed.

Input port XT60

Power connector with two round connectors, used to replenish energy reserves in the battery cells of the charging station. For the most part, the input port of the XT60 is for charging the device from solar panels using the appropriate cable.

Add. ports

Additional input connectors provided in the design of the charging station in addition to those described above.

Connecting an additional battery

Ability to connect an external battery to the charging station to increase the overall energy consumption and, as a result, extend the battery life. This connection is fast and convenient. On the other hand, the battery takes up extra space on the outside, making the whole structure more cumbersome.

Battery capacity

Nominal battery capacity, in fact - the amount of energy that is supposed to be stored. The larger it is, the longer the battery life of the charging station will be, all other things being equal. On the other hand, this parameter also affects the dimensions, weight and price of the battery, despite the fact that an energy-intensive battery is not always required. By the indicator of capacity in watt-hours, you can compare batteries with each other.

Charging cycles

The number of charge-discharge cycles that the battery can withstand without significant loss of performance.

In the process of operation, the batteries wear out, which causes their performance to suffer (in the first place, the capacity decreases). Battery life is usually measured in charge-discharge cycles. However, models with the same declared resource are not always equally durable in practice. Different manufacturers may interpret “significant loss of performance” in different ways: for example, one brand indicates the resource up to a 20% decrease in capacity (DOD > 80%), another - up to a 60% decrease (DOD > 40%) Behind the abbreviation DOD worth decoding Depth of Discharge, i.e. discharge depth. Therefore, when choosing, it makes sense to focus not only on pure numbers, but also on other sources - test results, reviews, etc. Also note that battery life can be noticeably reduced if the operating conditions are violated (for example, in case of overheating or hypothermia).

Charging time (socket) ≈

Time to charge the portable power station from a fully discharged state to 100% charge when using the power adapter from a household outlet. This refers to the original battery and standard charger.