BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 vs EcoFlow RIVER 3
Technical comparison · Ultraportable
Between these two ultraportables, the gap is clear: the Elite 30 V2 offers double the continuous output and more than double the battery cycle life of the RIVER 3, for about 800 g more to carry.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| In brief | ||
| Nominal capacity | 0.288 kWh | 0.245 kWh |
| Continuous output | 600 W | 300 W |
| Peak output | 1500 W | 600 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 968.75 €/kWh | 1057.14 €/kWh |
| List price | 279 € | 259 € |
| Weight | 4.3 kg | 3.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 25 × 17.8 × 16.75 cm | 25.5 × 21.2 × 11.3 cm |
| Outlets | ||
| AC outlets | Yes | Yes |
| How long it lasts | ||
| Battery life cycles | 1825 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 | 5 anni | 2 anni |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | 0.531 €/kWh | 1.448 €/kWh |
| Energy density | 67 Wh/kg | 70 Wh/kg |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 2.08 C | 1.22 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | 199 € | ~200–450 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Depth of discharge | 95 % | — |
| Fastest USB-C | 140 W | 100 W |
| Maximum charge power | 0.38 kW | 0.305 kW |
| 0–80% charge time | 45 min | — |
| Maximum solar input | 200 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 | 30 dB | 30 dB |
| App required for setup | No | — |
JouleSpecs Awards
Best value Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh)
Best balance of technical score and price among the 14 sheets in the Ultraportable category (outlet-sized tier): list price €199, technical score 67/100.
How we assign awards →No awards in this tier.
The differences that matter
- Continuous output: 600 W vs 300 W → the Elite 30 V2 runs appliances the RIVER 3 can't sustain continuously.
- Battery cycle life: 1825 vs 730 → the Elite 30 V2 absorbs far more recharges before losing capacity.
- Warranty: 5 years vs 2 → much longer coverage for the Elite 30 V2.
- Weight: 4.3 kg vs 3.5 kg → the RIVER 3 stays the lighter of the two to carry.
Which one to choose
Choose BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 if…
Pick the Elite 30 V2 if you need to run appliances up to 600 W continuously and expect to use it often for years: declared cycle life is 1825 vs 730, and the warranty covers 5 years vs 2. It also charges over USB-C faster (140 W) for a laptop.
Choose EcoFlow RIVER 3 if…
Pick the RIVER 3 if a light load up to 300 W is enough and you want the lighter of the two (3.5 kg vs 4.3). You accept fewer battery cycles and a shorter warranty.
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