# EcoFlow River 3: specs and price

**Price (US):** $448 at us.ecoflow.com, as of 2026-07-26. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 19 portable power stations we track it is the cheapest; category median $899.
**Brand:** EcoFlow
**Released:** 2024
**Deskmark:** Platinum Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 76/100, #1 of 25 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026 (last change 2026-07-26: $199 → $448)

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $448 |
| Brand | EcoFlow |
| Released | 2024 |
| Capacity (Wh) | 245 |
| Ac output (W) | 300 |
| Battery chemistry | LFP |
| Recharge full min | 60 |
| Weight (lb) | 7.8 |
| Outlets ac | 2 |
| Expandable | No |

## Where it stands

At $448, the EcoFlow River 3 is the cheapest of the 19 portable power stations we track, where the median is $799. On the spec sheet, its capacity of 245 Wh is the lowest of the 25, its ac output of 300 W is the lowest of the 25, and its weight of 7.8 lb is the lowest of the 23.

## Price over time

Since 2026-06-27, the EcoFlow River 3's price has risen 125.1%, from $199 to $448. The lowest we have recorded is $199 (2026-06-27).

## What reviewers say

Two whitelisted testers reviewed the exact base River 3 (245Wh/300W): TechRadar (hands-on) and StorageReview (lab-measured). Both rate it a top compact, light-duty entry-level power station, praising sub-hour AC charging, portability and UPS mode. StorageReview measured 210Wh usable versus the 245Wh rating. Both flag it can't run high-wattage appliances. No matching RTINGS/PCMag/Tom's Guide review was found. (Based on 2 reviews, 2 lab-tested, 2024-10-07–2025-03-02.)

Praised: Ultra-compact and lightweight (~7.8 lb) with an integrated handle; Fast AC charging, roughly 0-100% in about an hour; UPS/backup mode with fast switchover keeps devices running through outages; Solid Wi-Fi/Bluetooth companion app for charge control and monitoring; Feels well built with LiFePO4 cells and a strong body.
Flagged: Small size limits it to light duty; can't run high-wattage appliances; Only two AC outlets and no built-in LED light; Measured usable capacity (210Wh) falls short of the 245Wh rating.
Disagreement: No substantive cross-source disagreement; both call it a leading compact entry-level unit for light-duty use. The one gap is measurement depth: StorageReview's lab found ~210Wh usable (about 86% of the 245Wh rating) and 270Wh drawn to recharge, while TechRadar relied on spec figures and did not independently measure capacity.
Sources: StorageReview (2024-10-07, storagereview.com), TechRadar (2025-03-02, techradar.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the EcoFlow River 3?**

Two whitelisted testers reviewed the exact base River 3 (245Wh/300W): TechRadar (hands-on) and StorageReview (lab-measured). Both rate it a top compact, light-duty entry-level power station, praising sub-hour AC charging, portability and UPS mode. StorageReview measured 210Wh usable versus the 245Wh rating. Both flag it can't run high-wattage appliances. No matching RTINGS/PCMag/Tom's Guide review was found. Praised: Ultra-compact and lightweight (~7.8 lb) with an integrated handle; Fast AC charging, roughly 0-100% in about an hour; UPS/backup mode with fast switchover keeps devices running through outages; Solid Wi-Fi/Bluetooth companion app for charge control and monitoring; Feels well built with LiFePO4 cells and a strong body. Flagged: Small size limits it to light duty; can't run high-wattage appliances; Only two AC outlets and no built-in LED light; Measured usable capacity (210Wh) falls short of the 245Wh rating. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

**How much does the EcoFlow River 3 cost?**

The EcoFlow River 3 has a US price of $448, as of 2026-07-26.

**How does the EcoFlow River 3 compare on price?**

At $448, the EcoFlow River 3 is the cheapest of the 19 portable power stations we track, where the median is $799.

**Has the EcoFlow River 3's price dropped?**

No — since 2026-06-27 the EcoFlow River 3 has risen 125.1%, from $199 to $448; the lowest we have recorded is $199 (2026-06-27).

**What is the lowest price the EcoFlow River 3 has been?**

The lowest we have recorded for the EcoFlow River 3 is $199 on 2026-06-27.

**Is now a good time to buy the EcoFlow River 3?**

The EcoFlow River 3 is currently $448; the lowest we have recorded is $199 (2026-06-27). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

**When was the EcoFlow River 3 released?**

The EcoFlow River 3 was released 2024.

**What are the EcoFlow River 3's key specs?**

EcoFlow River 3 (EcoFlow): capacity wh 245, ac output w 300, battery chemistry LFP, recharge full min 60, weight lb 7.8. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://us.ecoflow.com/products/river-3-portable-power-station (us.ecoflow.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://electrek.co/ (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/portable-power-stations/ecoflow-river-3/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the EcoFlow River 3 price of record was $448 as of 2026-07-26 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/portable-power-stations/ecoflow-river-3/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl