Comparison EcoFlow RIVER 3 UPS vs EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus

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	EcoFlow RIVER 3 UPS	EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
	from £220.99 up to £249.00 Compare prices 2	from £254.99 up to £598.00 Compare prices 9
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TOP sellers	Trekkinn £221.00 Buy in shop uk.Ecoflow.com £249.00 Buy in shop	Amazon.co.uk £279.00 Buy in shop Trekkinn £255.00 Buy in shop uk.Ecoflow.com £279.00 Buy in shop
	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.	Equipped with X-Boost and X-GaNPower technology.
In box	charging station	charging station
Rated power	300 W	600 W
Peak power	600 W	1200 W
Output waveform	sinusoid (PSW)	sinusoid (PSW)
UPS function
Outputs
Sockets (230 V)	1	3
USB A	2 5В/2.4А 12 W	2 5В/2.4А 12 W
USB C	1 3 A, 5 A 100 W	1 5 A 100 W
Car cigarette lighter
Inputs (station charging)
From solar panels
Input port XT60
Add. ports	C13/14 (charging)	USB Type B
Battery and charging time
Connecting an additional battery
Battery type	LiFePO4	LiFePO4
Battery capacity	245 W*h	286 W*h
Charging cycles	3000	3000
Charging time (socket) ≈	60 min	60 min
Charging time (solar panel) ≈	156 min	90 min
Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈	168 min	198 min
Charging power (socket)	320 W	380 W
Charging power (solar panel)	110 W	220 W
Charging power (cigarette lighter)	100 W	220 W
General
Smartphone synchronization		Bluetooth and WiFi
PSU	built into the body	built into the body
Display
Backlight
Carrying handle
Operating temperature	0 °C ~ +45 °C	-20 °C ~ +40 °C
Dimensions	254x210x112 mm	234x231x146 mm
Weight	3.5 kg	4.7 kg
Added to E-Catalog	november 2024	november 2024

Brief conclusions of the comparison portable power stations

Comparing the EcoFlow RIVER 3 UPS and EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus charging stations, it can be noted that the RIVER 3 Plus has a higher rated power of 600W and a peak power of 1200W, making it more suitable for powering more demanding devices. While the RIVER 3 UPS has a power of 300W and a peak of 600W, it stands out with its UPS function with a switching time of 10 ms, which is particularly important for protecting sensitive electronics. Both devices have the same charging time from an outlet (about 60 minutes) and use LiFePO4 batteries with a long service life (3000 cycles). However, the RIVER 3 Plus offers more outputs (3 outlets versus 1 on the RIVER 3 UPS) and supports the connection of additional batteries. In reviews, users note that the RIVER 3 Plus is better suited for active outdoor use, while the RIVER 3 UPS may be preferred for home use due to its UPS function.

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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).