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EcoFlow RIVER 3 (UPS): specs, runtime and who it’s for

245 Wh of storage and 300 W of continuous output , with LFP battery chemistry. Here’s what that means for brownouts in a Philippine home.

Spec-based guide — we haven’t tested this unit. Specs from EcoFlow, checked October 27, 2026.

EcoFlow RIVER 3 (UPS)

Prices and stock change often — check the current price on EcoFlow’s Philippine store.

Who it suits

Good for

  • Short brownouts for a fan, Wi-Fi and lights
  • Keeping a refrigerator running for some hours (check your fridge’s start-up surge)
  • Carrying around the house, to work or on trips
  • Recharging from solar panels (up to 110 W of input)

Less suited to

  • Aircons and heating appliances like kettles or irons

Based on the published specs and the example appliance wattages below. Check your own appliances’ labels.

Specifications

EcoFlow RIVER 3 (UPS) specifications
Battery capacity 245 Wh
Battery chemistry LFP
Rated cycle life 3000 cycles to 80% capacity
Continuous AC output 300 W
Surge AC output 600 W
X-Boost 600 W
AC outlets 1
USB-C maximum 100 W
Solar input 110 W
AC charging AC input 300W, 0-100% in 60 min
Expandable to Not expandable / not stated
UPS / EPS switchover 10 ms
Weight 3.5 kg
Dimensions 255 x 212 x 113 mm

Source: EcoFlow official specifications, checked October 27, 2026. Specs can change — confirm on EcoFlow’s page before buying.

Estimated brownout runtimes

Runtime ≈ 245 Wh × 0.85 ÷ load (W). The 0.85 factor allows for usable capacity and AC conversion losses, in line with the factor EcoFlow and other makers use. Real runtime varies.

Estimated runtime by scenario
Scenario (example wattages)LoadEstimated runtime
Essentials: fan, Wi-Fi router, three LED bulbs 97 W 2 h 9 min
Essentials + phone charging + laptop 187 W 1 h 7 min
Essentials + refrigerator (compressor ~⅓ of the time) 130 W 1 h 36 min

What it can run on its own

Each appliance by itself, using example wattages. Motor appliances are checked against the surge rating at about 3× their running watts.

Example appliances and estimated runtime
ApplianceExample loadCan it run it?Runtime alone
Electric fan 60 W Yes 3 h 28 min
LED bulb × 3 27 W Yes 7 h 43 min
Wi-Fi router 10 W Yes 20 h 50 min
Phone charging × 2 30 W Yes 6 h 57 min
Laptop 60 W Yes 3 h 28 min
LED TV 80 W Yes 2 h 36 min
Refrigerator 100 W Yes 2 h 5 min
Chest freezer 100 W Yes 2 h 5 min
Desktop computer + monitor 150 W Yes 1 h 23 min
Rice cooker (cooking) 700 W No — output too low —
Water pump 370 W No — output too low —
Aircon (inverter, small room) 900 W No — output too low —

Fridges, freezers and aircons cycle on and off, so they usually last longer than the “runtime alone” figure suggests.

Recharging with solar

It accepts up to 110 W of solar input. With about 4.7 peak sun hours a day (the Philippine average) and allowing about 20% for losses, a full recharge from empty takes roughly:

  • 0.6 sunny days with a 200 W panel

Estimate: capacity ÷ (panel watts ÷ 1.2 × peak sun hours). Cloudy weather, shading and panel angle reduce charging.

Compared with the nearest models

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Notes: UPS is '<10 ms'. The solar input voltage is not stated on the PH page. The browser title says '600W Output', but the spec table gives 300W rated (600W surge/X-Boost). A 'RIVER 3 230' variant sells at PHP 14,090 / 16,090, with specs not listed separately. Marked 'Sold out' on 2026-10-27.