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Our verdict · EcoFlow
A 10 lb LiFePO4 station that recharges in an hour and doubles as a desk UPS
The River 3 Plus is a small, quiet LiFePO4 station that refills fast and works as a battery backup for a router or computer. Its 286 Wh and 600 W keep it to devices, lights and small appliances.
- Capacity
- 286 Wh
- AC output
- 600 W
- Wall charge
- 1 hr
- Weight
- 10.4 lb
Best for
Camping weekends, a CPAP without the humidifier, and keeping a router or desk setup running through short outages.
Skip it if
You need to run a fridge for hours, kitchen appliances or anything over 600 W.
- 10.4 lb with a LiFePO4 battery
- 0–100% in about 1 hour from the wall
- Under 10 ms UPS switchover
- Expands to 858 Wh, 5-year warranty
- 600 W output; X-Boost only helps heating loads
- 220 W solar input
- No published cycle count or surge rating
Rating breakdown (compact (under 1 kwh) class)
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wall charging speed | 20% | 8.0 | 360 W input |
| AC output | 20% | 10.0 | 600 W |
| Solar input | 10% | 9.5 | 220 W |
| Portability | 25% | 3.0 | 28 Wh/lb |
| Battery life & warranty | 25% | 7.0 | 5-year warranty, cycles not stated |
| Capacity (Wh) | 286 |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycle life | Not stated |
| AC output, continuous (W) | 600 |
| AC output, surge (W) | — |
| AC charge time | 1 hr (0–100%) |
| Max AC charging input (W) | 360 |
| Max solar input (W) | 220 |
| Solar input voltage range | 11–55 V (13 A) |
| UPS switchover (ms) | <10 |
| Weight (lb) | 10.4 |
| Expandable to (Wh) | 858 |
| Warranty (years) | 5 |
Key specs at a glance
What the numbers mean in practice
- 286 Wh capacity: a router for about a day, or a CPAP without the humidifier for about one night.
- 600 W output: covers laptops, fans, a TV and small appliances, not kettles or microwaves.
- LiFePO4, no published cycle count: EcoFlow states a 10-year lifespan to 80%. See LiFePO4 vs lithium-ion.
- 10.4 lb: easy to carry one-handed.
- Expandable to 858 Wh: add an extra battery for longer trips.
- Warranty: 5 years.
Spec sheets are easy to misread; watts vs watt-hours explains which number answers which question.
Charging speed
About an hour from the wall
The River 3 Plus charges from 0 to 100% in about 1 hour from a wall outlet, at up to 360 W. That's quick enough to top it up before you leave.
It accepts up to 220 W of solar at 11–55 V (13 A), and EcoFlow quotes a full charge in as little as 1.5 hours. A car outlet works too. See solar panel sizing.
Capacity and real runtime
Devices and a CPAP, not a fridge
Estimated runtimes on the River 3 Plus
- CPAP, no humidifier, DC cord7.5 h
- CPAP with humidifier, AC3.1 h
- Fridge + Wi-Fi router3.1 h
A CPAP without the humidifier runs for about one night on DC. With the humidifier, or with a fridge, expect about 3 hours. For more, see how long a power station runs a CPAP, or try your own devices in the runtime calculator.
Output: what it can and can't run
600 W across seven outlets
Its 600 W covers laptops, monitors, routers, fans, lights, a TV and camera or drone chargers. There are seven outlets: three AC, USB-C, USB-A and a 12 V car socket rated at 126 W.
X-Boost lets it run heating appliances rated up to 1,200 W at reduced power, so they work more slowly. It won't run a microwave, a coffee maker at full power, or power tools that need a startup surge. EcoFlow doesn't publish a surge rating.
Backup (UPS) and app
Under 10 ms switchover for a router or desk
Plugged into the wall with your devices on its AC outlets, the River 3 Plus switches to battery in under 10 ms when the power drops. That's fast enough to keep most routers and computers on. See using a power station as a UPS.
It works with the EcoFlow app for monitoring and settings.
Noise
Quiet enough for a bedroom
EcoFlow rates the River 3 Plus at under 30 dB, which suits a bedroom or tent at night.
How it compares
Against other small and 1 kWh stations
| Spec | EcoFlow River 3 Plus | Jackery Explorer 300 | Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity (Wh) | 286 | 293 | 1024 |
| AC output, continuous (W) | 600 | 300 | 2000 |
| AC charge time | 1 hr (0–100%) | 4 h | 49 min (UltraFast) |
| Max solar input (W) | 220 | 100 | 600 |
| Weight (lb) | 10.4 | 7.1 | 24.9 |
| Warranty (years) | 5 | 3 + 2 with registration | 5 |
| Price | Check price | Check price | Check price |
- Jackery Explorer 300: similar size (293 Wh, 300 W), but the River 3 Plus has double the output, a LiFePO4 battery and a UPS mode.
- Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2: 1,024 Wh and 2,000 W for fridges and kitchen appliances, at 24.9 lb.
- EcoFlow Delta 3: EcoFlow's 1 kWh step up, at 27.6 lb.
- Anker SOLIX C300 DC: similar capacity with fast USB-C, but no AC outlets.
- Bluetti EB3A: 268 Wh and 600 W, with a 2-year warranty.
- Bluetti Elite 30 V2: 288 Wh and 600 W in 9.5 lb, with a LiFePO4 battery, a 10 ms or faster switchover and a 5-year warranty, but it can't take extra batteries.
Who should buy it
And who should look elsewhere
Good fit: campers and travellers who want a light station, CPAP users who skip the humidifier, and anyone wanting a quiet battery backup for a router or desk.
Look elsewhere if: you need to run a fridge through an outage or cook. A 1 kWh station such as the Delta 3 or C1000 Gen 2 suits that better.
In our buying guides, the River 3 Plus is best small station in Best Portable Power Station for CPAP and best expandable in Best Small Portable Power Stations.
FAQ
Can the River 3 Plus run a CPAP all night?
Without the humidifier, yes: about 7.5 hours on DC. With the humidifier on, about 3 hours.
Can the River 3 Plus run a refrigerator?
Only for about 3 hours with a router. It's better suited to devices and lights.
How long does the River 3 Plus take to charge?
About 1 hour from the wall, or as little as 1.5 hours on 220 W of solar.
Can I add more capacity?
Yes. An extra battery takes it to 858 Wh.
Does the River 3 Plus work as a UPS?
Yes. Its AC outlets switch to battery in under 10 ms.
