Head to head
EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus vs Jackery Explorer 300 v2
Quick takeThe EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus puts out more sustained power (600 W).
| Spec | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | Jackery Explorer 300 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$299 | ~$299 |
| Type | Power Station | Power Station |
| Fuel | Battery (LiFePO4) | Battery (LiFePO4) |
| Running / output watts | 600 W | 300 W |
| Starting / surge watts | 1,200 W | 600 W |
| Battery capacity | 286 Wh | 288 Wh |
| Expandable to | 858 Wh | — |
| Noise | 30 dB | — |
| Runtime | Fridge (~150W): ~1.5 hrs on base unit; modem plus router (~20W): ~11 hrs | Fridge (~150W): ~1.5 hrs; CPAP (~40W): ~6 hrs; modem and router (~20W): ~11 hrs |
| Outlets | 3x 120V AC (one front, two rear), 1x 100W USB-C, 2x 12W USB-A, 12V car | 2x 120V 15A AC, 1x 100W USB-C, 1x 15W USB-C, 1x 15W USB-A, 12V car |
| Fuel tank | — | — |
| Weight | 10.4 lbs | 8.16 lbs |
| Transfer-switch ready | No | No |
| Warranty | 2-year, 5-year with app registration | 3-year standard plus 2 years with registration |
Highlighted cell is the better figure for that row.
Owner pros and cons
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
Jackery Explorer 300 v2
- +LiFePO4 chemistry in an 8.2 lb body, 4,000 cycles to 70%
- +100W USB-C takes laptops directly and also recharges the unit
- +Two AC outlets on a pure-sine 300W inverter for CPAP and electronics
- +Jackery's dealer and replacement network is easy to reach
- −288Wh runs a refrigerator for only an hour or two
- −300W cap rules out kettles, hair dryers and heaters
- −No published noise figure
- −Not expandable
- −Rivals at the same price offer 600W inverters against its 300W