Comparison EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus vs EcoFlow RIVER 3

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	EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus	EcoFlow RIVER 3
	from £254.99 up to £598.00 Compare prices 9	from £199.00 up to £447.00 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	uk.Ecoflow.com £447.00 Buy in shop uk.Ecoflow.com £199.00 Buy in shop
	Equipped with X-Boost and X-GaNPower technology.	The River 3 model has a 20ms switching speed, while the River 3 UPS model has a 10ms switching speed. In model River 3 the UPS switching speed is 20 ms, and in model River 3 UPS it is 10 ms.
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, 5 A 100 W
Car cigarette lighter
Inputs (station charging)
From solar panels
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	245 W*h
Charging cycles	3000	3000
Charging time (socket) ≈	60 min	60 min
Charging time (solar panel) ≈	90 min	156 min
Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈	198 min	168 min
Charging power (socket)	380 W	320 W
Charging power (solar panel)	220 W	110 W
Charging power (cigarette lighter)	220 W	100 W
General
Smartphone synchronization	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	254x210x112 mm
Weight	4.7 kg	3.5 kg
Warranty		2 years
Added to E-Catalog	november 2024	october 2024

Brief conclusions of the comparison portable power stations

When comparing the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus and EcoFlow RIVER 3 charging stations, several key differences can be highlighted. The EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus has a higher rated power of 600 W and a peak power of 1200 W, which allows for the connection of more powerful devices. In contrast, the RIVER 3 has a rated power of 300 W and a peak of 600 W. Additionally, the RIVER 3 Plus offers three 230 V outlets, whereas the RIVER 3 has only one. Both devices feature LiFePO4 batteries with a long lifespan (3000 cycles), but the RIVER 3 Plus has a slightly larger battery capacity—286 Wh compared to 245 Wh for the RIVER 3. The charging time for both models is similar, but the RIVER 3 Plus supports higher solar panel charging power (220 W versus 110 W). Users note that the RIVER 3 Plus is more versatile due to its increased number of outputs and power, making it more preferable for active use.

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Glossary

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.

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.

Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈

The time required to fully (from zero to 100%) charge the battery, provided that power is supplied to the charging station from the car's cigarette lighter socket (12 V).