Head to head
Bluetti Elite 30 V2 vs EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
Quick takeThe Bluetti Elite 30 V2 lists about $19 lower.
| Spec | Bluetti Elite 30 V2 | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$280 | ~$299 |
| Type | Power Station | Power Station |
| Fuel | Battery (LiFePO4) | Battery (LiFePO4) |
| Running / output watts | 600 W | 600 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 1,500 W | 1,200 W |
| Battery capacity | 288 Wh | 286 Wh |
| Expandable to | — | 858 Wh |
| Noise | 30 dB | 30 dB |
| Runtime | Fridge (~150W): ~1.5 hrs on base unit; CPAP (~40W): ~6 hrs (noise: under 30 dB at light load) | Fridge (~150W): ~1.5 hrs on base unit; modem plus router (~20W): ~11 hrs |
| Outlets | 2x 120V AC (600W total), 1x 140W USB-C, 1x 100W USB-C, 2x 15W USB-A, 12V/10A car, 2x 12V/8A DC5521 | 3x 120V AC (one front, two rear), 1x 100W USB-C, 2x 12W USB-A, 12V car |
| Fuel tank | — | — |
| Weight | 9.5 lbs | 10.4 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 5-year | 2-year, 5-year with app registration |
Highlighted cell is the better figure for that row.
Owner pros and cons
Bluetti Elite 30 V2
- +9.5 lbs with a 140W USB-C that tops laptops up quickly
- +Low 4.5W standby draw preserves charge while stored
- +10ms UPS switchover with up to 980W bypass
- +LiFePO4 rated 3,000+ cycles
- −Only two AC outlets
- −288Wh runs a fridge for only an hour or two
- −1,500W is a resistive Lifting Power figure, not motor-starting surge
- −Not expandable
- −Wi-Fi app needed for full settings
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
- +600W inverter with 1,200W X-Boost covers CPAP, fans and a laptop
- +10ms switchover works as a desk UPS
- +Wire-free stacking with EB300 or EB600 batteries up to 858Wh
- +LiFePO4 cells rated for 3,000 cycles
- −286Wh runs a refrigerator for only an hour or two
- −Extra batteries are an additional purchase and the pair gets pricey
- −Fast AC charging spins the fan up despite the sub-30dB marketing figure
- −The 5-year warranty needs app registration