BLUETTI Elite 10 vs EcoFlow RIVER 3
Technical comparison · Ultraportable
Two plug-in power stations for small loads, both LFP with a UPS function. Size decides it: the Elite 10 is the smaller one (128 Wh, 1.7 kg), the RIVER 3 carries nearly twice the energy (245 Wh) and goes up to 300 W (manufacturer-declared values).
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| In brief | ||
| Nominal capacity | 0.128 kWh | 0.245 kWh |
| Continuous output | 200 W | 300 W |
| Peak output | — | 600 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 1242.19 €/kWh | 1057.14 €/kWh |
| List price | 159 € | 259 € |
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 20 × 14.6 × 11 cm | 25.5 × 21.2 × 11.3 cm |
| Outlets | ||
| AC outlets | Yes | Yes |
| How long it lasts | ||
| Battery life cycles | 1095 cicli | 730 cicli |
| The limit that runs out first | anni di garanzia | anni di garanzia |
| Rated cycles | 3000 cicli | 3000 cicli |
| Capacity at end of cycle life | 80 % | 80 % |
| Warranty | 3 anni | 2 anni |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | 1.134 €/kWh | 1.448 €/kWh |
| Energy density | 75.3 Wh/kg | 70 Wh/kg |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 1.56 C | 1.22 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | 129 € | ~200–450 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Power | 150 W | — |
| Voltage | 230 V | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Depth of discharge | 95 % | — |
| Fastest USB-C | 100 W | 100 W |
| Maximum charge power | 0.15 kW | 0.305 kW |
| 0–80% charge time | 45 min | — |
| Maximum solar input | 100 W | 110 W |
| Backup power | UPS | UPS |
| Switchover time | 10 ms | 10 ms |
| Standby consumption | 4.5 W | — |
| Ingress protection | IP20 | — |
| Mounting | Portable | Portable |
| Minimum temperature | -20 °C | — |
| Maximum temperature | 40 °C | — |
| Noise level | 45 dB | 30 dB |
| App required for setup | No | — |
JouleSpecs Awards
Lowest price range Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh)
The lowest list price among the sheets in the Ultraportable category (outlet-sized tier): €129, as published by the manufacturer.
How we assign awards →No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Capacity and weight, 128 Wh and 1.7 kg vs 245 Wh and 3.5 kg → the RIVER 3 gives roughly twice the energy for roughly twice the weight: the trade is almost linear.
- Continuous output, 200 W vs 300 W → appliances above 200 W are out of the Elite 10's reach.
- Maximum charge power, 0.15 vs 0.305 kW → the Elite 10 recharges at half the speed.
- Warranty, 3 vs 2 years → on both, the warranty ends before the 3,000 declared cycles, so the Elite 10 stays covered a year longer.
Which one to choose
Choose BLUETTI Elite 10 if…
the battery has to live in a backpack or a drawer (20 × 14.6 × 11 cm) and you use it for small, short loads, even in the cold: the maker declares operation from −20 to 40 °C. You accept less energy to spend and a fan you hear more (45 dB declared).
Choose EcoFlow RIVER 3 if…
you want more energy in the same kind of device and a unit that stays almost silent while running (30 dB), on a bedside table or a desk for instance. You carry about twice the weight; in return the declared peak reaches 600 W for short surges.
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