EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus vs Jackery Explorer 300 Plus
Technical comparison · Ultraportable
This is a choice between two ultraportable power stations with almost identical capacity, around 286-288 Wh. What really separates them is continuous output: 600 W on EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus against 300 W on Jackery Explorer 300 Plus, plus how each handles a power cut.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| In brief | ||
| Nominal capacity | 0.286 kWh | 0.288 kWh |
| Continuous output | 600 W | 300 W |
| Peak output | 1200 W | 600 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 1045.45 €/kWh | 968.75 €/kWh |
| List price | 299 € | 279 € |
| Weight | 4.7 kg | 3.75 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 23.4 × 23.2 × 14.6 cm | 23 × 15.5 × 16.7 cm |
| Outlets | ||
| AC outlets | — | Yes |
| How long it lasts | ||
| Battery life cycles | 1825 cicli | 1095 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 | 3 anni |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | 0.573 €/kWh | 0.885 €/kWh |
| Energy density | 60.9 Wh/kg | 76.8 Wh/kg |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 2.1 C | 1.04 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~200–450 € | 279 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Expandable | Yes | No |
| Maximum expanded capacity | 0.858 kWh | — |
| Fastest USB-C | 100 W | 100 W |
| Maximum charge power | 0.38 kW | — |
| Maximum solar input | 220 W | 100 W |
| Backup power | UPS | EPS (brief interruption) |
| Switchover time | 10 ms | 20 ms |
| Mounting | Portable | Portable |
| Minimum temperature | — | -10 °C |
| Maximum temperature | — | 45 °C |
| Noise level | 30 dB | 45 dB |
| App required for setup | — | No |
| Declared standards | — | CE, UN 38.3 |
The differences that matter
- Continuous output: 600 W (RIVER 3 Plus) vs 300 W (Explorer 300 Plus) → room for heavier appliances
- Maximum solar input: 220 W vs 100 W → faster recharge from a panel on RIVER 3 Plus
- Noise level: 30 dB vs 45 dB → RIVER 3 Plus stays quieter in use
- Warranty: 5 years vs 3 years
Which one to choose
Choose EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus if…
RIVER 3 Plus suits anyone who wants headroom and real continuity during a blackout: its backup power switches with no perceptible gap (UPS), and 600 W continuous covers appliances that the 300 W of Explorer 300 Plus cannot. The trade-off is a slightly higher weight, 4.7 kg against 3.75 kg.
Choose Jackery Explorer 300 Plus if…
Explorer 300 Plus suits anyone who accepts a brief gap while switching to battery (EPS backup) in exchange for a smaller footprint and a more compact build (23 × 15.5 × 16.7 cm). The trade-off is staying under 300 W continuous and a shorter warranty, 3 years instead of 5.
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