EcoFlow RIVER 3 vs Bluetti EB3A

Small (under 500Wh) · spec-by-spec, winner marked per row

Verdict

Same class, similar money. What actually separates the EcoFlow RIVER 3 from the Bluetti EB3A sits a few rows down the spec table.

The case for the EcoFlow RIVER 3: a 1.1 kg weight saving.

In the Bluetti EB3A's corner: 1,200W output vs 600W and 200W solar input vs 110W.

If we had to pick: the EcoFlow RIVER 3 makes sense if you care about a 1.1 kg weight saving, while the Bluetti EB3A wins on 1,200W output vs 600W and 200W solar input vs 110W.

Side-by-side specifications

✓ marks the better number in each row (EcoFlow RIVER 3: 4 wins · Bluetti EB3A: 5 wins — but weigh the rows that matter for your use, not the count).

EcoFlow RIVER 3 Bluetti EB3A
Battery capacity 245 Wh 268 Wh ✓
Battery chemistry LiFePO4 LiFePO4
Cycle life (to 80%) 3,000 ✓ 2,500
AC output (continuous) 300 W 600 W ✓
AC output (surge) 600 W 1,200 W ✓
240V output No No
Max solar input 110 W 200 W ✓
Solar voltage window 11-30V 12-28V
Max USB-C power 100 W 100 W
AC recharge 0–80% 40 min 30 min ✓
UPS switchover 20 ms 20 ms
Expandable No No
Weight 3.5 kg ✓ 4.6 kg
Energy density 70 Wh/kg ✓ 58 Wh/kg
Launch price $239 $299
Value (launch $/Wh) $0.98 ✓ $1.12

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Specifications from manufacturer documentation (EcoFlow, Bluetti). Launch prices shown; street prices change often — check current pricing before deciding on value.