EcoFlow River 2 Portable Power Station 256Wh
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EcoFlow River 3 Power Station 245Wh with 60W Solar Panel
EF ECOFLOW 3.1
#129
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$378 →
As of Jul 13, 2026
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01 / Spec
Top features
Capacity245Wh usable
Ac Output300W sustained / 600W surge
Battery ChemistryLiFePO4
The EcoFlow River 3 is a compact 245Wh LFePO4 power station with 300W AC output (up to 600W surge) and a bundled 60W solar panel. It features two AC outlets, two USB-A ports, one USB-C PD port (65W), and 12V car output. Recharges from wall in under 1 hour, accepts up to 60W solar input, and weighs just 4.9 kg (10.8 lbs). Built for lightweight camping, van life, CPAP backup, and small-appliance charging. Uses LiFePO4 cells rated for ~2500 cycles to 80%. Includes UPS / passthrough charging and optional app control. A solid mid-tier entry point for users wanting portability over raw capacity—proven EcoFlow reliability at a friendly price.
02 / Signals
Why it's hot
EcoFlow's bestselling entry model: compact, fast-charging, with included solar.
- Value for money 89
- Review rating & velocity 77
- Community sentiment 87
- Brand reputation 100
- Search heat 72
- Est. return & defect rate 84
03 / Verdict
Pros & cons
Pros
- Excellent portability — sub-11 lbs with 245Wh capacity
- Fast 1-hour wall recharge and <20ms UPS passthrough
- Includes 60W solar panel — ready to deploy
- LiFePO4 chemistry with solid 2500-cycle lifespan
- Two AC outlets plus USB-C PD (65W) for phones/laptops
- Proven EcoFlow brand trust in off-grid communities
Cons
- 245Wh capacity limits runtime on high-draw devices (not for full RV backup)
- 60W solar input is modest; larger setups may underperform in cloudy conditions
- Limited sustained AC output (300W base) for power tools
- Fan noise reported under sustained load by some users
Capacity245Wh usable
Ac Output300W sustained / 600W surge
Battery ChemistryLiFePO4
Rated Cycle Life~2500 cycles to 80%
Ac Outlets2× standard
Usb C Pd Ports1× 65W
Usb A Ports2×
12v OutputYes, 10A max
Solar Input60W (included panel)
Wall Recharge Time~0.9 hours (100W adapter)
Weight4.9 kg (10.8 lbs)
Dimensions~28.5 × 18.3 × 18.2 cm
Ups PassthroughYes, <20ms switching
App ControlYes, EcoFlow app
Warranty2 years
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Recharge Speed
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AC Output & Ports (W)
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