BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 vs EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
The BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 holds 288 Wh against 286 Wh for the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus, and gives the same 600 W of continuous output. In October 2026 the Elite 30 V2 cost $0.97 per Wh of rated capacity and the RIVER 3 Plus $1.05. Neither is ranked above the other here: each row below shows where one leads, so the right pick depends on what you need to run.
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The two in numbers
288 / 286Wh
Capacity
600 / 600W
Output
$0.97 / $1.05
Price per Wh
1.9 h / 1.7 h
Solar refill, peak sun
Figures read Elite 30 V2 first, RIVER 3 Plus second.
Which one suits what
One line per criterion, each with the numbers behind it. There is no overall winner: weigh the lines that matter for your list.
- Longer runtime on the same load: the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2, with 288 Wh against 286 Wh for the RIVER 3 Plus. Runtime follows usable watt hours.
- Bigger loads at once: a tie at 600 W.
- Motor and compressor starts: not comparable, because the Elite 30 V2 figure is not published.
- Carrying it: the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2, with 9.5 lb (4.3 kg) against 10.4 lb (4.7 kg) for the RIVER 3 Plus. Lighter is easier to move.
- Price per watt hour: the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2, with $0.97 against $1.05 for the RIVER 3 Plus. Prices as stored for October 2026; sale prices change often.
- Solar refill: the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus, with 1.7 h of peak sun against 1.9 h of peak sun for the Elite 30 V2. From empty at each station's own solar limit.
Running time, side by side
Each appliance on its own on a full charge, at 85% efficiency. Loads used for minutes a day show minutes of use.
| Appliance | Watts | Elite 30 V2 | RIVER 3 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone charging | 20 W | 12.2 h | 12.2 h |
| Laptop (while charging) | 65 W | 3.8 h | 3.7 h |
| Wi-Fi router and modemestimate | 28 W | 8.7 h | 8.7 h |
| LED bulb, 60 W equivalent (800 lumens) | 8.5 W | 28.8 h | 28.6 h |
| TV, 55 inch LED (LCD) | 82 W | 3.0 h | 3.0 h |
| CPAP machine (no humidifier) | 11 W | 22.3 h | 22.1 h |
| CPAP machine with heated humidifier | 56 W | 4.4 h | 4.3 h |
| Oxygen concentrator (home, stationary) | 290 W | 51 min | 50 min |
| Box fan (20 inch) | 125 W | 2.0 h | 1.9 h |
| Refrigerator (modern, full size) | 275 W | cannot power it | 4.5 h |
| Chest freezer | 300 W | cannot power it | 7.3 h |
| Sump pump (1/2 HP) | 925 W | cannot power it | cannot power it |
| Drip coffee maker | 900 W | cannot power it | cannot power it |
| Microwave oven (1,000 W cooking power) | 1,530 W | cannot power it | cannot power it |
| Electric kettle | 1,500 W | cannot power it | cannot power it |
| Window air conditioner (5,000 BTU) | 525 W | cannot power it | 28 min |
| Electric space heater (1,500 W) | 1,500 W | cannot power it | cannot power it |
Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer.
Specifications
| Specification | Elite 30 V2 | RIVER 3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Rated capacity | 288 Wh | 286 Wh |
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) | LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cycle life | 3,000 cycles to 80% capacity | 3,000 cycles to 80% capacity |
| Continuous AC output | 600 W | 600 W |
| Surge rating | Not published | 1,200 W |
| Boost mode | Lifting Power, up to 1,500 W for resistive loads | X-Boost, up to 1,200 W for resistive loads |
| AC voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| 240 V | no 240 V output | Not published |
| USB-C | 2 ports, up to 140 W | 1 port, up to 100 W |
| USB-A | 2 ports | 2 ports |
| 12 V car outlet | up to 120 W | up to 126 W |
| Wall charging input | up to 380 W | up to 380 W |
| Solar input | up to 200 W | up to 220 W |
| Expansion batteries | no | yes, up to 858 Wh in total (RIVER 3 Plus Smart Extra Battery (EB300 or EB600)) |
| Backup (UPS) switchover | 20 ms or faster | 20 ms or faster |
| Weight | 9.5 lb (4.3 kg) | 10.4 lb (4.7 kg) |
| Size (box) | 9.8 × 7 × 6.6 in | 9.2 × 9.1 × 5.7 in |
| Charges down to | 32 °F (0 °C) | 32 °F (0 °C) |
| Runs down to | -4 °F (-20 °C) | 14 °F (-10 °C) |
| Noise | 30 dB | 30 dB |
| App connection | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| AC outlets | Not published | 3 |
| Ingress rating | Not published | IP54 battery pack |
Solar refill counts 75% of each station's own solar limit reaching the battery; at 4 peak sun hours a day, divide by 4 for days.
The two stations
BLUETTI's page for the Elite 30 V2 (opens in a new tab) EcoFlow's page for the RIVER 3 Plus (opens in a new tab)
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