EcoFlow RIVER 3 Series Unboxing & Full Review

[@EcoFlowTech]

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[@_DJ708]

Do you know when the Ecoflow River 3 + will be available?

[@EcoFlowTech]

@@_DJ708 Available in December. Stay tuned!

[@AdventureGearTV]

I’ve been testing the River 3 over the last few weeks, and there are a few features that have been significantly improved over the River 2. I was a little skeptical that you could make it any better, but here we are! GaN is a major upgrade and the AC inverter has much more efficient operating cost.

[@EcoFlowTech]

Thanks for your feedback! Feel free to share your experiences anytime!😁

[@jacobpetersen5662]

When will the RIVER 3 Plus be up for preorder? And the extension battery?

[@EcoFlowTech]

Available in early December. Stay tuned!

[@shoombooltala24]

Bro yall earlier said November

[@DeJoe8]

@@shoombooltala24 Yep...they probably don't want people canceling their standard River 3 orders...like I'm about to. Looks like I'll be waiting like 2 months; which isn't what they originally said.

[@bigemugamer]

​@@DeJoe8I just bought the river 3 bundled with the 45 watt solar panel from amazon October 8th for $321...and then a few days later, Discover the existence of the river 3+ which is a far more appealing option IMO with its extra two AC outlets, 600 W output ability to power coffee makers, toasters, hairdryers... ETC. Not to mention the awesome ability to expand the battery capability! I'll probably send the river 3 back or sell it in favor of the 3+ and since I got the 3 and solar panel for $321 it shouldn't be hard to find a buyer.

[@bigemugamer]

@@DeJoe8 My river 3 and 45 watt panel will be arriving today, I'll prolly sell it and reinvest in the 3+

[@Mae-nr7wr]

River 2 has served me well, i used it as a portable el-scooter charger for about a year

[@EcoFlowTech]

Sounds great! Why not share your experiences in our FB Community? 😉

[@valdisplaudis]

What about inverter drain? How much does it consume on its own? Can you turn AC outlet on and leave it for 10 hours to measure % drain per hour?

[@pro_internet]

Without an additional battery, the river 3 plus can deliver up to 1200 watts or is it only with the battery? Does it make sense to buy + if I don’t plan on adding an additional battery?

[@jaysonmolnar8126]

Falling in love all over again.

[@ehrlishurribarri6834]

When river 3 plus is gonna be released?

[@EcoFlowTech]

Available in early December. Stay tuned!

[@Beaujour-s5m]

How much will the River 3 Plus be priced for and the extra batteries?

[@After_Tech_Industries]

Could your team look into making the 100w usb-c ports able to output 5A at all supported voltages? I've been looking for a usb-c UPS for my "raspberry pi 5" which needs 5 Volts at 5 Amps and can power it directly without any AC adapters (as "dc-to-dc" is more efficient than "dc-to-ac-to-dc")

[@Bowers31214]

My Ecoflow river 2 is doing just fine but great products, keep it up

[@hypernate1481]

Looking good, Thanks guys!

[@EcoFlowTech]

Thanks! What other topics would you like to see covered about the RIVER 3 Series? 🧐

[@hypernate1481]

@@EcoFlowTech I have 4 delta pros, a delta pro ultra, all three river 2’s (2, 2max, and 2pro), delta 2, and a delta 3+. One thing that I would really like to see implemented on the rest of them would be the battery health. Will that be coming to the older units as well? Also what is the inverter efficiency on the river 3’s? Additionally the new delta pro 3 has that low power standby by inverter. Which newer models have that as well?

[@EcoFlowTech]

@@hypernate1481 Thank you for your continued support of EcoFlow! 1. The SOH feature is currently available only for the RIVER 3 Series. We’ll optimize this new function based on user feedback before expanding it to more products. 2. The inverter efficiency of the RIVER 3 is 93%. 3. Could you clarify which "low power standby inverter" feature you’re referring to? If you mean Saving Mode, it’s already implemented in the DELTA Pro Ultra, DELTA Pro 3, and DELTA 3 Plus, helping users plan their home energy usage more efficiently.

[@hypernate1481]

@@EcoFlowTech awesome thank you for the response. I had a chance to beta test the d3+ and the DPU. One thing I have seen mentioned about the D3 pro (and possibly the d3+ but I haven’t confirmed yet) is that cycling electronics (like a refrigerator) are treated differently by the inverter some how because when the fridge for example is not running the compressor, but still needs power to remain on and monitoring temp, the inverter will some how go into a lower consumption mode until the compressor kicks on again.

[@blaine3384]

In the video you show the River 3 connected to a computer acting as a UPS with monitoring software on the PC. You also show it connected to a Synolgoy NAS. Are you going to be providing updated documentation on the UPS functionality and computer interface? This functionality is a huge selling point and a potential game changer for the UPS industry. I will replace all of my APC and Cyberpower UPS with these the second they are able to properly communicate to computers and servers their remaining battery for safe shutdown during an outage.

[@EcoFlowTech]

Documentation will definitely be provided. Stay tuned for the launch of the RIVER 3 Plus in early December!

[@onurkoc3179]

Will this product come to Turkey?

[@francksawadogo8876]

Can you recharge them on a 220v electric outlet

[@digitaltrip420]

Grabbed the River 3 the other day an just found out there is a plus? I can not find it to check it out XD

[@EcoFlowTech]

The RIVER 3 Plus will be available in December, just in time for the Christmas Sale! In the meantime, you can try out the RIVER 3 and see if it is powerful enough for you. ;)

[@Nobzu]

Can you add feature "Do not charge till i give permission" (i'm using my batteries as low electricity price = charge / High price = do not charge + straight from wall without charging when middle price) [Now it starts charging immediately when i plug it in to the wall (wifi wall socket)] (im also using lab features -> Ac charging but it resets every time when unplug and plug maybe fix this instead?)

[@EcoFlowTech]

Hi! Have you tried turning on the 'Backup Reserve' feature and setting a preferred power backup ratio? Once enabled, your batteries will only charge from the wall outlet when the remaining power drops below the set ratio.

[@Nobzu]

@@EcoFlowTech Wow you have improved it :) Previously i could only set it to 50%, Now i can drop it down to 5% good! Works like i want it to! Now if you just could add some feature to top of this "Only charge time XX:XX - XX:XX" Then it would be fully automatic (night usually low prices) ;)

[@EcoFlowTech]

@@Nobzu Surely you can do that! Just activate the 'Schedule Task' on the app, then you can schedule the charging time of AC, solar/car, aswell as the discharging time of AC/12V DC.

[@Nobzu]

@@EcoFlowTech Schedule task = "Turning on this feature will disable "Backup reserve". Continue anyway?

[@emorielathon1235]

Please tell me the price of the river 3 plus before I buy a BLUETTI AC50B I can’t keep waiting 😩 I want to get as close to 400 wh for $300 as possible. With the river 3 plus with the extra battery be close to that price?

[@EcoFlowTech]

Stay tuned for early December! It’s a great fit for your needs in terms of capacity and price, even without an extra battery-definitely worth the wait! 🥺

[@emorielathon1235]

@@EcoFlowTech noooo that’s too long of a wait lol. I’m sorry I just picked up a AC60 from the bluetti site. But when that releases if you guys are willing to send me one. I’ll throw my bluetti off a bridge into a river and post the video on all my social media and let you use the video. 🤣🙏🏽 or just send it in to y’all.

[@atnfn]

Wondered how the supposed 2x longer runtime for low power draw worked. So if you power your router directly using DC and not the inverter this one lasts no longer than a river 2. Makes sense I suppose, was hoping the power draw of the unit just being turned on was lower or something.

[@Mae-nr7wr]

do they charge with USB-C like River 2?

[@VancouverTrailShredders]

As far as I know the R3 does not charge through USB-C I think the R3+ does. I wish the R3 did though especially since the charging inputs have been moved to the side, big design error IMHO!

[@AaronBregg]

@@VancouverTrailShredders Actually the bundle with the 45 Watt solar panel it says that the panel is USB-C. So, it is probably a safe bet that the R3 can charge via USB-C. I will let you know when I get mine next week.

[@wanmohamadiqbal8098]

​@@AaronBreggI already checking FAQ on ecoflow website, the answer is no.

[@VancouverTrailShredders]

@@AaronBregg the USB-C is in addition to the standard, MC4 cables so you can charge mobile devices directly. I know people who have tested the R3 and they have confirmed it doesn't charge through USB-C.

[@AaronBregg]

@@VancouverTrailShredders Ah OK. So, if I am understanding right, the 45 watt panel I have coming will still be MC4 but have a USB-C port on it (like the old Goal Zero foldup has)?

[@pro_internet]

Когда появится + в продаже в Европе?

[@theMekanik]

Thanx! Great Over View and Speks. 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@MrHunnitHustles]

Is ecoflow offering trade in credit to upgrade? I will trade in my River 2 plus for the river 3 plus

[@EcoFlowTech]

Sure! Learn more here: www.ecoflow.com/us/trade-in

[@BoneTime]

It would be good to be able to charge the auxiliary battery seperately

[@EcoFlowTech]

Absolutely! The extra battery can be charged independently. You can think of it as a large power bank with a Type-C input/output port. 😉

[@PenguinYayOne]

Can you mix solar power with AC while using as a UPS? For example if I use a 100W computer and a 80W solar, then will this unit pull the remaining 20W from the wall?

[@EcoFlowTech]

Yes, the RIVER 3 Plus supports charging from both solar and AC at the same time when in UPS mode. There are two possible scenarios: 1. If the RIVER 3 Plus is fully charged: the battery will get power directly from the wall outlet. 2. If it's not fully charged: It will prioritize solar input and use AC to supplement, based on the power needs of your battery.

[@PenguinYayOne]

@@EcoFlowTech I see. So the solar input is ignored if the battery is fully charged?

[@EcoFlowTech]

​@@PenguinYayOne Yes, that's because at that moment, your battery isn't receiving any input. P.S. The previous reply has been updated to clarify any potential misunderstandings. Please take a moment to review it, and feel free to reach out if you have any further questions!

[@DJ-SPARKY-REACH-ON-AIR]

Well you should make a shoulder or a bag so they can fit in and travellers would be easy so when UK get them get a free bag it sell like hot cakes

[@EcoFlowTech]

We do have a free bag with the purchase of a RIVER 3! It’s a duffel bag with a front zip pocket that perfectly fits your RIVER 3 series product!😉

[@DJ-SPARKY-REACH-ON-AIR]

@@EcoFlowTech thank but i dont think uk will get anything for free spent a lot with your company and never ever get anything free

[@sprocketsanddubs4703]

⁠I’m in the UK and have ordered the River 3 (UPS) from the website. My free bag was delivered today, I think if you order before January 5th you’ll get one. It’s also nice quality, much better than the Jackery ones.

[@j-sonS]

looks nice. i might have to find a use for this

[@israelsalazar3337]

Can you use the River 3 (little one) as a UPS for a NAS?

[@EcoFlowTech]

The RIVER 3 has a switchover time of

[@AC-nt1ph]

Eco flow River 3 outlets are to close together and interfere with certain plugs.🤔

[@bigemugamer]

Are the expandable batteries for the river 3+ stackable? Can i have 3 additional batteries attached below the 3+??

[@JustasG]

I think it will be possible to stack through usb-c from expandable battery and to plug few expandable batteries like this to main unit through some adapter which will allow to plug few usb-c wires which will come from extendable batteries

[@bigemugamer]

@JustasG @JustasG So the expandable batteries won't have a female plug on the bottom and a male plug on the top. Meaning I won't actually be able to build a tower of these things, which I probably wouldn't do, but it would be nice to have that option.

[@JustasG]

@@bigemugamer if I understood correctly expandable battery has 1 usb-c female, which works as output and input. Just need an adapter which will automatically switch relay from charging the expandable battery from solar or home AC into mode of sending energy into main unit

[@EcoFlowTech]

You can go for the RIVER 3 Plus + Extra 600 Battery this December during the Christmas Sale, or keep an eye out for the RIVER 3 Pro coming next year!

[@tracimyers9115]

Do I have to use the app to use the river power station? I'm worried that I will need to wifi or Bluetooth when many places I camp there is neither ty

[@EcoFlowTech]

No worries! You can use it by simply toggling the buttons on the device. The app is there for more detailed info and smart settings.

[@szivegakos]

I would like to use the River 3 Plus for powering my home networking, including a modem, a router, security cameras and a NAS, but using solar as main energy source. But for winter time, solar may not be enough. So is it possible to use a River 3 Plus for powering the devices from solar, but if the charge drops below a certain limit it will switch to grid power and when solar is available again to power the system switch back to it?

[@EcoFlowTech]

Sure. You can activate the 'Backup Reserve' and 'Scheduled Tasks' on the app.

[@rhykwilliams1909]

Oh boy, just when my bank account thought I was done buying Ecoflow products... NOT YET!

[@VancouverTrailShredders]

"Done buying EF products" ... said no one ever!!! 🤣

[@AaronBregg]

@@VancouverTrailShredders Truth!! 😄

[@EcoFlowTech]

I guess it’s not 'goodbye' but 'see you again soon'! We’ve got more in our lineup for you and your account.😉

[@henrychavez3549]

Hello great video, whats the shipping weight?

[@EcoFlowTech]

Gross weight of the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Series: EcoFlow RIVER 3: 4.44kg/9.78lb EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus: 6.12kg/13.49lb

[@wild_beast_0992]

How much will the river 3 max cost and when will it be available?

[@EcoFlowTech]

Will be available in December! Stay tuned for the Christmas Sale benefits!

[@bigemugamer]

Why can't I find the River 3+ for sale anywhere? That added battery pack really appeals to me.

[@DeJoe8]

Because it isn't released yet.

[@bigemugamer]

@@DeJoe8 Yup, after a bit of research yesterday I did discover that, my River 3 will be arriving today and for the $320CAD I paid for it and the 45 watt solar panel I'm prolly gonna sell it and get the 3+ and one of those additional batteries, the larger one.

[@EcoFlowTech]

@@bigemugamer Feel free to share your experience with the RIVER 3 in our RIVER Series Group: bit.ly/4dLkkPb 🙌Btw, the RIVER 3 Plus will be available this December with special Christmas Sale offers!

[@miguelecuador]

"You can check the health of your batteries in real time, so you can repair or replace them". Does this mean that EcoFlow will offer replacement batteries?

[@Locambietodo]

good murning, in a basic laptop, i can use this for a router and a laptop? and what time i can get energy in this electrodomestics?

[@EcoFlowTech]

¡Claro que sí! 😉 Surely, the RIVER 3 series can power both the router and the laptop at the same time. Taking a 10W router and a 60W laptop as an example, together they can get about 2.7 hours of runtime with the RIVER 3, and around 3.1 hours with the RIVER 3 Plus.

[@alexxaray7618]

Is there any chance you could help me out with the shipping weight please and thank you

[@EcoFlowTech]

Gross weight of the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Series: EcoFlow RIVER 3: 4.44kg/9.78lb EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus: 6.12kg/13.49lb

[@explicitadv]

Does someone know whats the weight with the box?

[@EcoFlowTech]

Gross weight of the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Series: EcoFlow RIVER 3: 4.44kg/9.78lb EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus: 6.12kg/13.49lb

[@andr101]

When available in Europe?

[@EcoFlowTech]

The RIVER 3 is now available on EU Shopify: bit.ly/3CJhU6p Alternatively, you can visit your local Amazon store. And don't forget to stay tuned for the RIVER 3 Plus, coming early next year!

[@Trillville43]

The River 3 Plus is disappointing. How is this an upgrade over the River 2 Pro?

[@JeremiahTownsend]

I think the Plus is a new product line and sits between the River 3 and the River 3 Max. So, River 3 - River 3 Plus - River 3 Max - River 3 Pro. Again, just my guess.

[@jampam-jf8mt]

Which model replaces the 800watt river 2 pro?

[@EcoFlowTech]

In fact, we do have this planned!🤫 Stay tuned for more RIVER 3 Series lineups coming soon!😉

[@fxwjhacketyu-f9t]

啥时候国内上市plus版本呀

[@EcoFlowTech]

快了快了，敬请期待😏请持续关注正浩EcoFlow微信服务号哦

[@rj3075]

Is there going to be a river 3 pro?

[@EcoFlowTech]

Yes. Stay tuned!😉

[@nak8327]

​@@EcoFlowTech when is the release and will it be 800 watts or higher?

[@EcoFlowTech]

​@@nak8327 The RIVER 3 Pro will be launching next year, and its power will exceed your expectations. Stay tuned! 😉

[@thefpvlife7785]

Looking forward to purchase the River 3 max when it's offered at a good price. TY EF

[@EcoFlowTech]

Stay tuned for the Christmas Sale in December! 🎄

[@Nerty77777]

What is the gross weight of river 3 and river 3 plus?

[@EcoFlowTech]

Gross weight of the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Series: EcoFlow RIVER 3: 4.44kg/9.78lb EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus: 6.12kg/13.49lb

[@ro794]

Where is the river 3 pro

[@EcoFlowTech]

Stay tuned for next year!

[@binqatami]

My River Pro Ecoflow DOES NOT POWER MY ENGEL FRIDGE IN DC. The pure sine and display features is good. DC ? So bad. Tried 3 different fridges. Does not work quite well.

[@EcoFlowTech]

Hey! It might be due to a high surge power. Drop us the model of your fridge, and we'll help optimize it!

[@binqatami]

Engel MT45

[@binqatami]

And btw, Engel has the lowest DC power draw :)

[@Kievlar]

Seems River 3 Plus display does not have the usual white backlit vs others. Not as attractive.

[@EcoFlowTech]

The video showcases a model machine, but the actual screen of the RIVER 3 Plus you'll receive is the same as that of the DELTA 3 Plus!😉 You can check out the DELTA 3 Plus unboxing video to see what the screen really looks like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnipnGOlqbh2jdUsi=6jSjzLWh3tw_-UT1

[@christophergabriel8060]

EcoFlow Next power bank Nov 1st

[@AndreLeRoux81]

I know that accent 😂 Trying to hide it with a yank accent. You can tell when there was a break. The longer he talks the more his accent comes out.

[@jokerxd407]

20 hours of powering what ?

[@davidbailey3289]

They need to provide the option to add a extra battery on the river 3

[@1klakak]

Big miss only putting 1 USB-C port.

[@jimjr9143]

Huge miss, this is the year 2024 . Most all electronics are now USB-C .

[@VancouverTrailShredders]

@@1klakak yes most new devices use an USB-C port for charging but since a lot of people still have older devices that uses micro usb it's good that USB-A is still available. You can still charge your new device with an USB-A to USB-C cable but you can't charge your older device with USB-C to Micro USB.

[@illiakobzar3104]

Bet you, delta 3 has more usb-c ports

[@chrisn219]

Maybe you could use the 12v accessory port to add some more.

[@1klakak]

@VancouverTrailShredders sure. I didn't say there shouldn't be any USB-A ports. I'm saying it should be 2 USB-C and 1 USB-A. People can use adapters for their USB-A devices. Having 2 USB-C ports would give 2 high-speed ports instead of 1.

[@DaMook82]

The river 3 is available to me in the netherlands, the river 3 NOT . Why not ?? Delta 3 same, not available. I don't want to buy a river 3 when the 3 plus fits me better. Or the delta 3 ..... I've seen lots of reviews of the units, but , not available. I can only choose between new but small or bigger and older.

[@EcoFlowTech]

Hi! The DELTA 3 Plus will be available in Europe this December, and the RIVER 3 Plus will arrive early next year.

[@thomasd9827]

I like to wear the jeans pant

[@sleddy01]

you're not carrying that in a bag

[@Phil91Lafleur]

Guys, I love your products but we’re in 2024 and there’s still only 1 usb-c… I just hope you’ll release in the future a river 3 pro that is more outdoor oriented like the previous generation and only in one package instead of relying on an external battery, river 3 + seems bigger than the river 2 pro when combined with the big battery. I would’ve bought it if it wasn’t an external battery system, the more portable the better!

[@CowsGoMonkey]

River 3 plus/max is completely fine being expandable? It's just a "more powerful/feature-rich" river 3 with expandable battery capabilities. Same with the pro if they can keep a similar or smaller form factor. But I do agree on needing more USB C. End of 2024 and one output only c port is a shame.

[@Phil91Lafleur]

@@CowsGoMonkeyNew features is always nice to get but it could have been so much smaller and portable without that extra plastic. If you go to their website, you’ll see that the river 3 max has a smaller external battery than this one shown in the video. It’s about the same size of the river 2 pro with that smaller battery. Height of river 2 pro is 8.9inches. If you add both unit and battery dimensions assuming the’re the same size from what I can see in this video, river 3 max + comes at 11.6inches for a similar sized battery. That’s what’s bottering me, portability.

[@EcoFlowTech]

Thanks for your feedback! We do have plan for the Pro to cover more needs. Stay tuned!

[@davidbailey3289]

Just remember Anker had this technology long before ecoflow.

[@Curb71]

But why was EcoFlow the first to put it in a power station under 1kWh?

[@davidbailey3289]

@@Curb71 They were not. If you look at Anker power stations you will see what I am talking about

[@Curb71]

I did and that's incorrect. If only you could just tell me which model you're referring to instead of the guessing games.

[@SteveSherman-jp1dz]

And both are way overpriced. I have a 100ah battery with a box for ports that puts this to shame.

[@Curb71]

Hopefully you're trying to be funny. I'm sure it has Bluetooth Wi-Fi and comes with a warranty and has a charge controller and pure sine wave inverter and DC outputs and USB outputs and AC input and a screen that tells you everything with app connectivity. Totally the same thing. Lol

[@AKadir-lc5wu]

Ecoflow River 3 plus's design is great but need some improvements and i think river 3 pro will come with these improvements.. * USB perpheral should be increased..Like 1. USB A 2 ports : One port is 100 watt compatible, one is for standard 18 watt 2. USB TYPE C 3 ports : One port is 140 watt or above , another one is 100 watt and the last one is 30 watt capable (support samsung, iphone , xiaomi etc charging protocol). 140 watt or above port should be input and output capable.. * If upper light position causes problem to see the screen then make it in two side with separate buttons..Light is a very eye catching feature.. * give 900 or slightly above watt inverter if possible.. ( for electric cooking appliances that dont need so much time to cook something)..give good capable inverter... * make less external battery or avoid it and give public a flexible option to increase the capacity cheaply. make a option to charge and discharge 12v battery secretly which makes public happy and this will make people to buy the main unit greatly...

[@2fan]

No wireless charging PASS...

[@diegovillavicencio3172]

no one uses wirless charging lol that technology is still pretty unadvanced, no one wants to charge their phones for 4+ hours