REVIEW – Right about now, every Gadgeteer reader probably knows that I am a major EcoFlow fan and that ECO devices are a part of my everyday life. I have tested and reviewed several EcoFlow power stations, that are various sizes and somewhat portable. None of them have been portable enough for me to throw into the saddlebags on my e-motorcycle and hit the road. Well, that was until EcoFlow sent me this EcoFlow River 3 Portable Power Station.
What is it?
The EcoFlow RIVER 3 is a power station that features a 245Wh LiFePO4 Battery, 300W and up to 600W AC Output, <20 MS UPS, and a <30 dB noise level. It also features 1Hr Fast Charging.
What’s included?
- 1 x EcoFlow RIVER 3 Portable Power Station
- 1 x AC Charging Cable
- 1 x Car Charging Cable
- 1 x Quick Start Guide and Warranty
Tech specs
Design and features
- 245Wh capacity, 300W rated output, X-Boost up to 600W
- 2x runtime for <100W appliances
- 30% smaller than the industry average
- <20 ms UPS for uninterruptible backup
- <30dB whisper quiet for 24/7 use
- 1-hr fast charging, no battery damage
- IP54 waterproof-rated battery pack
- Charge up to 6 appliances at the same time
The EcoFlow RIVER 3 Portable Power Station is lightweight and compact. The front features an LED display and output ports. On one side are the input ports, including an AC input and a solar charging input. There is a convenient carrying handle on the top.
Performance
App:
The EcoFlow app allows you to control, monitor, and have insight into the device and its performance:
Once you charge the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Portable Power Station it is ready to go in-home or on the road. In the first photo below, I plugged in and charged my iPad Pro while still being able to use it.
I also use this power station to keep the batteries for the communication headsets for my church media team charged and ready to go.
When I need to take “power’ with me, I throw the EcoFlow River 3 into my saddle bag and hit the road.
What I like about the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Portable Power Station
- It is lightweight, compact, and portable
- It offers a variety of connectivity options
- It provides adequate power for many charging/powering needs
- It is well-built
- It is sleek and attractive
- The carrying handle is great
- The recharging time
What needs to be improved?
- I would like to see multiple USB-C ports
Final thoughts
The EcoFlow RIVER 3 Portable Power Station is a fantastic portable power station solution for in-home or on-the-go charging and powering. It is lightweight and well-built and is another winner from EcoFLow.
Price: $169.00
Where to buy: EcoFlow website and Amazon
Source: EcoFlow provided a free sample for this review. EcoFlow did not have a final say on the review and did not preview it before it was published.
