Head to head · Updated Sep 27, 2026

EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus vs BLUETTI Elite 30 V2

Two small stations with 600 W output, 10 ms UPS and fast charging, about $300 each. EcoFlow can add batteries; BLUETTI costs less and surges higher.

EcoFlow

EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus

4.4 (368)5.9

Capacity: 286 Wh
Output: 600 W
Weight: 7.7 lb
Recharge: 60 min

$299.00Amazon price as of Sep 27, 2026

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BLUETTI

BLUETTI Elite 30 V2

4.5 (1,182)5.9

Capacity: 288 Wh
Output: 600 W
Weight: 9.5 lb
Recharge: 70 min

$279.99~~$449.00~~−38%Amazon price as of Sep 27, 2026

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Quick verdict

Which one should you buy?

Buy the RIVER 3 Plus if expansion matters; otherwise the Elite 30 V2 is the better deal.

Choose the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus if…

You may want more capacity later (up to 858 Wh with extra batteries), prefer three AC outlets, a one-hour full charge and Wi-Fi app control.

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Choose the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 if…

You want the lower price ($280 vs $299), 1,500 W Power Lifting for resistive loads and 140 W USB-C.

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Editor scores

How they stack up

EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2

Key differences

By the numbers

BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 costs less: $279.99 vs $299.00 ($19 difference, Amazon prices as of Sep 27, 2026)
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 stores more energy: 288 Wh vs 286 Wh
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 handles bigger startup surges: 1,500 W vs 1,200 W
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus accepts more solar: 220 W vs 200 W
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus is lighter: 7.7 lb vs 9.5 lb
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus recharges faster from the wall: 60 min vs 70 min
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 costs less per watt-hour: $0.97 vs $1.05
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 is rated higher on Amazon: 4.5★ (1,182 ratings) vs 4.4★ (368)

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Full specs

Spec by spec

Spec	EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus	BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
Battery
Capacity	286 Wh	288 Wh
Battery chemistry	LiFePO4	LiFePO4
Rated cycles	3,000 cycles	3,000 cycles
Expandable to	858 Wh	—
Output
AC output (continuous)	600 W	600 W
Surge / peak	1,200 W	1,500 W
AC outlets	3	2
Fastest USB-C port	100 W	140 W
Charging
Max AC charging input	380 W	380 W
Full charge from the wall	60 min	70 min
Charging speed (claimed)	Full in 1 h from the wall; 1.5 h on 220 W of solar	0–80% in 45 min, full in 70 min
Max solar input	220 W	200 W
UPS switchover	10 ms	10 ms
Size & build
Weight	7.7 lb	9.5 lb
Dimensions	9.2 × 9.1 × 5.8 in	9.8 × 7 × 6.6 in
Noise (claimed)	30 dB	—
Other
App control	Wi-Fi + Bluetooth	—
Warranty	5 years	5 years
Editor scores (0–10)
Capacity	3	3
Output	4	4
Charging	9	8
Solar input	4	4
Portability	8	7
Battery life	8	8
Value	7	8
Overall editor score	5.9	5.9

“Best” marks the stronger value in each row. A dash means the value isn’t published. EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus wins 4 spec rows, BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 wins 3. Scores follow our rating rules.

Pros & cons

What owners and specs say

EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus

Expandable to 858 Wh
10 ms UPS with PC shutdown cable
Full recharge in 1 hour
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth app

Extra batteries cost more
220 W max solar
Smaller review base

BLUETTI Elite 30 V2

600 W output (1,500 W lifting)
10 ms UPS
80% in 45 minutes
5-year warranty

Only 288 Wh
200 W max solar
Two AC outlets

Frequently asked questions

Which is better as a UPS for a PC?

The RIVER 3 Plus includes a USB cable so your PC or NAS can shut down cleanly on low battery.

Which is lighter?

The EcoFlow: 7.7 lb vs 9.5 lb.

Which takes more solar?

The EcoFlow: 220 W vs 200 W.

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