Comparison EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus vs EcoFlow RIVER 2

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	EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus	EcoFlow RIVER 2
	from £254.99 up to £598.00 Compare prices 9	from £209.00 Compare prices 2
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	Equipped with X-Boost and X-GaNPower technology.	2 USB A ports, 1 USB C port. Car cigarette lighter, XT60 port. Surges up to 600 W are allowed. LFP (LiFePO4) – lithium iron phosphate battery.
In box	charging station	charging station
Rated power	600 W	300 W
Peak power	1200 W	600 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/2.4А 12 W
USB C	1 5 A 100 W	1 3 A 60 W
Car cigarette lighter
Inputs (station charging)
From solar panels
Via USB-C
Input port XT60
Add. ports	USB Type B	C13/14 (charging)
Battery and charging time
Connecting an additional battery
Battery type	LiFePO4	LiFePO4
Battery capacity	286 W*h	256 W*h
Charging cycles	3000	3000
Charging time (socket) ≈	60 min	60 min
Charging time (solar panel) ≈	90 min	180 min
Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈	198 min
Charging power (socket)	380 W	360 W
Charging power (solar panel)	220 W	110 W
Charging power (cigarette lighter)	220 W	100 W
General
Smartphone synchronization	Bluetooth and WiFi	Bluetooth and WiFi
PSU	built into the body	built into the body
Display
Backlight
Carrying handle
Operating temperature	-20 °C ~ +40 °C	0 °C ~ +45 °C
Dimensions	234x231x146 mm	142x245x214 mm
Weight	4.7 kg	3.5 kg
Warranty		5 years
Added to E-Catalog	november 2024	november 2022

Brief conclusions of the comparison portable power stations

When comparing the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus and EcoFlow RIVER 2 charging stations, it can be noted that the RIVER 3 Plus boasts a higher nominal power of 600W with a peak value of 1200W, which allows it to connect more powerful devices. Meanwhile, the RIVER 2 has a nominal power of 300W and a peak of 600W, limiting its capabilities. Users note that the RIVER 3 Plus has more outputs, including three sockets and a car cigarette lighter, making it more versatile for various devices. Both devices use lithium iron phosphate batteries with the same number of charge cycles (3000), but the RIVER 3 Plus has a larger battery capacity (286Wh versus 20Ah for the RIVER 2). Both models have similar charging times, but the RIVER 3 Plus charges faster from solar panels. In reviews, users highlight the portability of both models, but the RIVER 3 Plus offers a broader range of functions and power, making it a more preferable choice for active use.

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Rated power

Power that a device can consistently produce for an indefinitely long time without any unpleasant consequences. For normal operation of the charging station, the rated power must be at least 15 - 20% higher than the total power of all devices simultaneously connected to it.

Peak power

Some electrical appliances (in particular, units with electric motors - refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.) consume significantly more energy at startup than after reaching the operating mode. For such a load, the peak power of the charging station must be taken into account - its indicator must be higher than the starting power of the load.

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 C

USB type C ports are smaller than classic USBs, and they also have a convenient reversible design that allows you to connect the plug in either direction. USB type C was originally designed to be able to implement various advanced features: increased power supply, fast charging technologies, etc.

Since the port is relatively new and quite powerful (there are USB type C with a power of 60 W and even 100 W), the total number of such connectors is often limited to 1 port, less often two).

- The strength of the power. The maximum power output through the USB type C connector to a charging device. 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 power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering to one rechargeable gadget. The high output power of the USB type C port allows you to speed up the charging process. However, the appropriate power must be supported by the device being charged - otherwise the speed of the process will be limited by the characteristics of the gadget.

Via USB-C

The ability to replenish energy reserves in the battery cells of the charging station via the USB type C connector. This port itself is small in size and has a convenient double-sided design, thanks to which the plug can be inserted in either direction. However, in charging stations it does not always work as an input interface.

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 time (solar panel) ≈

Time spent on a full charge when using the original panel in bright sunlight. In cloudy weather, the charging time of the device from the solar panel can be strikingly different downwards.