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Bluetti EB3A vs EcoFlow RIVER 3
Choose the EB3A for
capacity, output, surge, solar, value, expandability
The differences that matter
- Bluetti EB3A stores 9% more energy (268 vs 245 Wh).
- Bluetti EB3A can power 600W of devices at once vs 300W.
- Bluetti EB3A handles bigger motor start-ups (1,200W vs 600W surge).
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 is lighter: 7.8 lb vs 10.1 lb.
- Bluetti EB3A recharges faster from solar (200W vs 110W max input).
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 charges faster from the wall (~60 vs ~90 min).
- Bluetti EB3A costs less per Wh ($0.67 vs $0.81).
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 is rated for more charge cycles (3,000 vs 2,500).
- Bluetti EB3A can grow larger with add-on batteries (up to 268 Wh).
Runtime side by side
| Running just this | EB3A | RIVER 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator (full-size) | 4.3 hrs | Too much power |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 5.7 hrs | 5.2 hrs |
| TV (55-inch LED) | 2.3 hrs | 2.1 hrs |
| Microwave (1000W) | Too much power | Too much power |
Full specs
| Bluetti EB3A | EcoFlow RIVER 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 268 Wh | 245 Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 600 W | 300 W |
| Surge / peak output | 1,200 W | 600 W |
| Weight | 10.1 lb | 7.8 lb |
| Max solar input | 200 W | 110 W |
| Wall charge time (0–100%) | ~90 min | ~60 min |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 2,500+ | 3,000+ |
| Expandable to | Not expandable | Not expandable |
| AC voltage | 120V | 120V |
| UPS / pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Typical sale price | $179 | $199 |
| Price per Wh | $0.67 | $0.81 |