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BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 vs EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus (2026)

By Mike E. · Updated October 10, 2026 · Capacity and watts from Amazon listing titles checked October 8, 2026

The short answer

More capacity? BLUETTI Elite 30 V2

More AC watts? EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus

BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 is 288Wh and 600W. EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus is 286Wh and 760W.

Choose this if

Pick the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 if

  • You want 288Wh and 600W.
See current price on Amazon

Choose this if

Pick the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus if

  • You want 286Wh and 760W.
See current price on Amazon

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Key specs

BLUETTI Elite 30 V2EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
Capacity288Wh286Wh
Rated AC600W760W
WeightNot statedNot stated
WarrantyNot statedNot stated

Capacity and AC watts from Amazon listing titles checked October 8, 2026. Weight and warranty from maker pages where checked; otherwise not stated.

What it can run

LoadBLUETTI Elite 30 V2EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
Phone charges✓ YESAbout 15Wh each.✓ YESAbout 15Wh each.
Laptop, 60W✓ YESAbout 3.7 hours.✓ YESAbout 3.6 hours.
Camp lights, 10W✓ YESAbout 22.0 hours.✓ YESAbout 21.9 hours.
Portable fan, 30W✓ YESAbout 7.3 hours.✓ YESAbout 7.3 hours.
CPAP, 40W✓ YESAbout 5.5 hours.✓ YESAbout 5.5 hours.
12V cooler, 45W average✓ YESAbout 4.9 hours.✓ YESAbout 4.9 hours.
Fridge, 80W average✓ YESAbout 2.8 hours.✓ YESAbout 2.7 hours.
Coffee maker, 1000WNO1000W is over 600W.NO1000W is over 760W.
12V blanket, 50W✓ YESAbout 4.4 hours.✓ YESAbout 4.4 hours.

Hours = capacity × 0.85 × 0.90 ÷ load. Estimates, not a test.

Skip it if

Skip the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2

Skip it if 288Wh or 600W is not enough.

Skip the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus

Skip it if 286Wh or 760W is not enough.

By Mike E. · Last checked October 10, 2026 · Based on listing titles and maker pages where checked. Not tested hands-on.

Questions about this pair

Can it run a heater?

Short burst only. A 750W heater will not heat a tent or a room overnight. Use a 12V blanket for overnight.

Which one runs longer?

The unit with more watt-hours. The chart above uses the same loads on both so you can see the gap.

Can it run a heater overnight?

No. A 750W heater is a short burst. Use a 12V blanket for overnight in a tent.

Are these the same class?

They are close enough to compare. Check the capacity row. A gap over about 25% means one is a size step up.

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