EcoFlow RIVER 3 vs BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
Both are small, sub-300 Wh stations from different brands, aimed at buyers who want something light enough to carry daily rather than a home-backup unit. This page sticks to the verified specs that actually distinguish two compact stations at a similar capacity point.
These picks are focused on the U.S. market. Before buying, confirm plug type, voltage (120V), warranty terms, and regional availability on the Amazon listing.
Last checked September 1, 2026 — see each product’s Specifications tab for full provenance.
Quick summary
- BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 leads on capacity (wh) (288 Wh vs 245 Wh).
- BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 leads on rated continuous output (600 W vs 300 W).
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 leads on weight (3.54 kg vs 4.3 kg).
A use case below only names a model as ahead when at least two independent, comparable fields agree (or the use case is defined by a single field, like solar charging). A single distinguishing field in an otherwise-tied or unverified category is named specifically, not counted as winning that use case.
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EcoFlow
RIVER 3
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BLUETTI
Elite 30 V2
Spec comparison
Reused directly from the same catalog and winner-highlighting logic as the general Compare page. A blank or “Not verified” cell means the data isn’t on file — it is never treated as zero, and a difference is only highlighted when both values are actually known.
| Specification | EcoFlow RIVER 3 | BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy & output | ||
| Capacity (Wh) | 245 Wh | 288 Wh |
| Rated continuous output | 300 W | 600 W |
| Surge / peak output | 600 W | Not verified |
| Max expanded capacity | Not verified | Not verified |
| Portability | ||
| Weight | 3.54 kg | 4.3 kg |
| Energy per kg (Wh/kg) | 69 Wh/kg | 67 Wh/kg |
| Dimensions | 10 x 8.3 x 4.4 in | 250 × 178 × 167.5 mm |
| Idle consumption | Not verified | 4.5 W |
| Charging | ||
| Solar input (max) | 110 W | 200 W |
| AC charging (max) | 320 W | 380 W |
| Charging time (stated) | AC input 320W, 0-100% in about 60 min; solar 110W, 0-100% in about 2.6 hr | 80% in 45 min; full charge approx. 70 min |
| Ports | ||
| AC outlets | 2 outlets | 2 outlets |
| USB-C ports | 1 port | 2 ports |
| USB-A ports | 2 ports | 2 ports |
| RV TT-30 outlet | Not verified | No |
| Native 120/240V | Not verified | No |
| Backup | ||
| UPS switchover | 20 ms | 10 ms |
| Expandable | Not verified | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life (stated) | 3000 cycles to 80% capacity | 3000+ cycles |
| Warranty (stated) | Not verified | 5 years |
| PowerMatch Score | ||
| Editorial score | 36/100 (Limited) · 4/5 dimensions | 35/100 (Limited) · 5/5 dimensions |
Scores are editorial calculations normalized against the whole PowerMatchLab catalog — not a lab test result. See the methodology.
Winner by use case
Each verdict below is derived only from the specific fields listed as criteria — never from overall impressions, and never from physical testing. A null field is neither a win nor a loss for either unit, and a category needs at least two independent fields to agree before it declares an overall winner (a category built around a single criterion, like solar charging, is the exception).
Refrigerator backup
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 edges ahead here.
Criteria: Capacity (Wh), Surge / peak output, Idle consumption, Solar input (max) (2 of 4 comparable).
RV / van life
No clear overall winner based on the data on file.
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 has the higher rated continuous output among the data available, but surge / peak output and rv tt-30 outlet and expandable are not verified for one or more of these units.
Criteria: Rated continuous output, Surge / peak output, RV TT-30 outlet, Expandable (1 of 4 comparable).
Camping
EcoFlow RIVER 3 edges ahead here.
Criteria: Weight, Energy per kg (Wh/kg), Idle consumption, Solar input (max) (3 of 4 comparable).
Home outage essentials
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 edges ahead here.
Criteria: Capacity (Wh), Rated continuous output, Native 120/240V, UPS switchover, Expandable (3 of 5 comparable).
Solar charging
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 edges ahead here.
Criteria: Solar input (max) (1 of 1 comparable).
Portability
EcoFlow RIVER 3 edges ahead here.
Criteria: Weight, Energy per kg (Wh/kg) (2 of 2 comparable).
Estimated autonomy
Calculated the same way as each product page’s runtime table: capacity_wh × 0.85 ÷ device_watts. These are planning estimates, not lab measurements or guarantees.
| Example load | EcoFlow RIVER 3 | BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (full size) (~150 W) | 1.4 h | 1.6 h |
| CPAP machine (no humidifier) (~40 W) | 5.2 h | 6.1 h |
| LED lights (a few rooms) (~40 W) | 5.2 h | 6.1 h |
Why your real result may differ
These figures are planning estimates from the inputs and assumptions above — not a lab measurement. Your real result can vary with:
- Temperature — cold reduces usable battery capacity; heat can trigger throttling
- Battery age and condition — capacity fades gradually with cycles and time
- Inverter efficiency — some energy is always lost converting DC to AC
- Variable appliance draw — most appliances don't pull a constant wattage
- Startup/surge power — a motor's brief startup spike can exceed its running watts
- Appliance settings — e.g. humidifier, fan speed, or temperature setting
- Conversion losses beyond the modeled efficiency assumption
- Real solar conditions — actual panel output is usually well below its rated watts
- The safety reserve is a margin for error, not a guarantee
Pros & limitations
From each product’s existing catalog entry — no personal impressions, noise, build-quality or real-world behavior is added here.
EcoFlow RIVER 3
Pros
- LiFePO4 battery, 3000 cycles to 80% capacity
- Under 20ms UPS switchover
- Compact 245Wh unit at about 3.5kg
Limitations
- The manufacturer's own spec table lists 300W rated output (600W surge/X-Boost); a third-party Amazon listing title for this same model shows a higher 550W figure — the manufacturer spec-table figure is used here
- Warranty term not independently verified
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
Pros
- Very lightweight
- Compact
- High-power USB-C
- Low standby consumption
Limitations
- Limited 288Wh capacity
- Not designed for extended home backup
Conclusion
EcoFlow RIVER 3 has the higher weight on file. BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 has the higher capacity (wh) and rated continuous output and solar input (max) and ac charging (max) on file.
Expandable, Warranty (stated) are not verified for the EcoFlow RIVER 3. With those gaps, there is no absolute winner between these units based on the data currently on file.
If refrigerator backup or camping or home outage essentials or solar charging or portability matters most to you, the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 has the edge on file for refrigerator backup; the EcoFlow RIVER 3 has the edge on file for camping; the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 has the edge on file for home outage essentials; the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 has the edge on file for solar charging; the EcoFlow RIVER 3 has the edge on file for portability. For the other use cases evaluated above, the data on file doesn’t support picking one unit over the other — check which specific criteria matter for your situation.
None of these units have been physically tested by PowerMatchLab. Before buying, enter your own devices in the Power Calculator — the numbers above use example loads, and your real appliances may draw differently.
EcoFlow RIVER 3
Specs last checked September 12, 2026
Price, availability and current rating are shown on Amazon — PowerMatchLab does not display them because we have not independently verified them. As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases. Disclosure.
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
Specs last checked September 1, 2026
Price, availability and current rating are shown on Amazon — PowerMatchLab does not display them because we have not independently verified them. As an Amazon Associate we may earn from qualifying purchases. Disclosure.