EcoFlow RIVER 2 vs EcoFlow RIVER 3
Small (under 500Wh) · spec-by-spec, winner marked per row
Verdict
On paper these two overlap almost completely. The differences that matter take some digging, so we did the digging.
Truthfully, these are near-twins. Buy whichever is discounted this week, or stick with the app ecosystem you already own.
Side-by-side specifications
✓ marks the better number in each row (EcoFlow RIVER 2: 3 wins · EcoFlow RIVER 3: 2 wins — but weigh the rows that matter for your use, not the count).
| EcoFlow RIVER 2 | EcoFlow RIVER 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 256 Wh ✓ | 245 Wh |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life (to 80%) | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| AC output (continuous) | 300 W | 300 W |
| AC output (surge) | 600 W | 600 W |
| 240V output | No | No |
| Max solar input | 110 W | 110 W |
| Solar voltage window | 11-30V | 11-30V |
| Max USB-C power | 60 W | 100 W ✓ |
| AC recharge 0–80% | 40 min | 40 min |
| UPS switchover | 30 ms | 20 ms ✓ |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Energy density | 73 Wh/kg ✓ | 70 Wh/kg |
| Launch price | $239 | $239 |
| Value (launch $/Wh) | $0.93 ✓ | $0.98 |