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(Refurbished/Very Good) EcoFlow RIVER 3 245Wh Portable Power Station

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EcoFlow Official Store via eBay has (Refurbished/Very Good) EcoFlow RIVER 3 245Wh Portable Power Station on sale for $131.25 - $26.25 (apply coupon code LONGWKND20 in cart) = $105. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • With groundbreaking X-GaNPower, RIVER 3 revolutionizes energy efficiency, delivering double runtime for appliances under 100W while reducing the size and controlling the volume to less than 30 dB at a distance of 1.5 ft.
  • Fast AC charging from 0-100% in 1 hour with X-Stream technology. No adapter required, only one cable is needed for charging. Or Power up RIVER 3 in only 2.6 hours with 110W solar input.
  • With an upgraded LFP battery, charge and recharge 3000+ times for 10 years of power. Built in X-Guard tech, an advanced algorithm with cloud-based battery monitoring with 40+ safety measures, protects against various current, voltage, temperature, and circuit risks.
  • When a power outage occurs, your AC outlet will switch to the RIVER 3 power station supply in a barely noticeable 20 ms. It keeps vital home appliances running, maintaining food storage, security, and communication.
  • Weighing only 7.8 lb and equipped with a built-in handle, the RIVER 3 is 30% smaller than the industry average, easily fitting into small spaces like closets or bags. It is waterproof, fireproof, and drop-resistant, coming with IP54 battery protection to minimize potential water damage.

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • This offer matches previous Front Page deal that earned 54+ thumbs up.
  • This item has a 1-year warranty serviced by Allstate
  • Professionally inspected, cleaned and refurbished by a vetted seller. Works like new. Restored to factory settings. May have larger scratches or dents. May be missing parts, accessories, or packaging.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion. 

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EcoFlow Official Store via eBay has (Refurbished/Very Good) EcoFlow RIVER 3 245Wh Portable Power Station on sale for $131.25 - $26.25 (apply coupon code LONGWKND20 in cart) = $105. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member David_David for finding this deal.

Features:
  • With groundbreaking X-GaNPower, RIVER 3 revolutionizes energy efficiency, delivering double runtime for appliances under 100W while reducing the size and controlling the volume to less than 30 dB at a distance of 1.5 ft.
  • Fast AC charging from 0-100% in 1 hour with X-Stream technology. No adapter required, only one cable is needed for charging. Or Power up RIVER 3 in only 2.6 hours with 110W solar input.
  • With an upgraded LFP battery, charge and recharge 3000+ times for 10 years of power. Built in X-Guard tech, an advanced algorithm with cloud-based battery monitoring with 40+ safety measures, protects against various current, voltage, temperature, and circuit risks.
  • When a power outage occurs, your AC outlet will switch to the RIVER 3 power station supply in a barely noticeable 20 ms. It keeps vital home appliances running, maintaining food storage, security, and communication.
  • Weighing only 7.8 lb and equipped with a built-in handle, the RIVER 3 is 30% smaller than the industry average, easily fitting into small spaces like closets or bags. It is waterproof, fireproof, and drop-resistant, coming with IP54 battery protection to minimize potential water damage.

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • This offer matches previous Front Page deal that earned 54+ thumbs up.
  • This item has a 1-year warranty serviced by Allstate
  • Professionally inspected, cleaned and refurbished by a vetted seller. Works like new. Restored to factory settings. May have larger scratches or dents. May be missing parts, accessories, or packaging.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion. 

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BlueMallard216
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I ended up going with then River 3 Plus w 45 Watt Solar Panel combo for $189 after discount. The River 3 Plus can be used as a proper UPS since it has <10ms cutover time. The 3 Plus has a modest ~16% capacity increase (245Wh for 3, 286Wh for 3 Plus), but can output double the power (300W/600W boost for 3, 600W/1200W boost for 3 Plus). The 3 Plus comes with a 5000mAh portable powerbank. I feel like the 3 Plus is more future-proof since it can be expanded via add-on batteries - up to an additional 572Wh for a total of 858Wh. Overall, $54 to upgrade to the River 3 Plus seems like a good deal. You probably don't need the solar panel, but the ability to add capacity in the future, the ability to use it as a true UPS, the extra power bank, and the extra power output is worth it IMO.
I feel like EcoFlow makes it a bit hard to compare the different models, they don't really do comparisons with their own models and they do screwy things with the numbers. For instance, they have a comparison of a 1000VA UPS, the River 3 and the River 3 Plus, and for the UPS and 3 Plus, they use a 600W computer for the computer runtime benchmark, but for the 3 they use a 300W computer. I think it's because other models like the River 2 Pro which has a lot higher capacity is 2x the price, and is better in a lot of ways, but has a <30ms power switch-over time which means that you shouldn't use it as a UPS. I think that they want you to really dig if you want to compare the different models.

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tzweelzYesterday 04:40 PM
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Also, Refurb River 3 Plus is $159 with coupon
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HasRaYesterday 04:51 PM
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Quote from tzweelz :
Also, Refurb River 3 Plus is $159 with coupon
thanks. how much is the difference between the 2
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Quote from HasRa :
thanks. how much is the difference between the 2
River 3 Plus is 600W continuous output versus 300W for the River 3.

IMO 600W opens up a lot more options for powering devices so unless you have a particular use case in mind that is <300W I'd recommend spending the extra $55 for the plus.
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Quote from HasRa :
thanks. how much is the difference between the 2
I ended up going with then River 3 Plus w 45 Watt Solar Panel combo for $189 after discount. The River 3 Plus can be used as a proper UPS since it has <10ms cutover time. The 3 Plus has a modest ~16% capacity increase (245Wh for 3, 286Wh for 3 Plus), but can output double the power (300W/600W boost for 3, 600W/1200W boost for 3 Plus). The 3 Plus comes with a 5000mAh portable powerbank. I feel like the 3 Plus is more future-proof since it can be expanded via add-on batteries - up to an additional 572Wh for a total of 858Wh. Overall, $54 to upgrade to the River 3 Plus seems like a good deal. You probably don't need the solar panel, but the ability to add capacity in the future, the ability to use it as a true UPS, the extra power bank, and the extra power output is worth it IMO.
I feel like EcoFlow makes it a bit hard to compare the different models, they don't really do comparisons with their own models and they do screwy things with the numbers. For instance, they have a comparison of a 1000VA UPS, the River 3 and the River 3 Plus, and for the UPS and 3 Plus, they use a 600W computer for the computer runtime benchmark, but for the 3 they use a 300W computer. I think it's because other models like the River 2 Pro which has a lot higher capacity is 2x the price, and is better in a lot of ways, but has a <30ms power switch-over time which means that you shouldn't use it as a UPS. I think that they want you to really dig if you want to compare the different models.
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Quote from BlueMallard216 :
I feel like EcoFlow makes it a bit hard to compare the different models, they don't really do comparisons with their own models and they do screwy things with the numbers.
I've found that AI is very good at building side-by-side comparisons between two models of these, even from different manufacturers. It shows me the specs and explains which one is better and why.
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Quote from excoriatorb :
I've found that AI is very good at building side-by-side comparisons between two models of these, even from different manufacturers. It shows me the specs and explains which one is better and why.
Say no to AI slop.
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Baller3696Today 04:26 PM
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decent price for an entry level unit. Good for the once in a while traveler

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oldbridgeToday 04:29 PM
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Is 20ms good enough for a home router?
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asaplucyyToday 04:34 PM
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thanks op
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UnstableChimpToday 04:35 PM
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If I were to use this as a Network UPS, would it suite my needs? I plan to power a 5-port switch, POE security NVR w/ 4 cameras, a wireless router, and Modem.
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AndrewL5521Today 04:50 PM
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Quote from UnstableChimp :
If I were to use this as a Network UPS, would it suite my needs? I plan to power a 5-port switch, POE security NVR w/ 4 cameras, a wireless router, and Modem.
This isn't a UPS, which is what it sounds like you need.
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UnstableChimpToday 04:54 PM
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Quote from AndrewL5521 :
This isn't a UPS, which is what it sounds like you need.
It is what I need, but I guess that was the point of my question. I had read that some people do use it in place of a UPS. In fact, there is someone in this very thread who suggested the River 3 Plus makes a better UPS, since it is <10ms switchover. For me, switchover wouldn't matter, since I could tolerate the network going down for a second or two.
Edit: I did find an official response by EcoFlow. It looks like the unit they officially designed for UPS needs is the River 3 Plus.
https://www.ecoflow.com/us/blog/u...wer-supply
Last edited by UnstableChimp February 10, 2026 at 10:01 AM.
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looks like a good deal
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Unless I am dumb it appears the RIVER 3 (nor Pro) does not support USB C charging (without adapter cables, and then there are still caveats). I have a River 2 and USB C is my default charging method and IMO is so common that it seems inexcusable for a device such as this to omit the most common household LV power delivery method.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ecoflow_...s_support/
Last edited by WooHoo2You February 10, 2026 at 10:02 AM.

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oldbridgeToday 05:00 PM
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Quote from AndrewL5521 :
This isn't a UPS, which is what it sounds like you need.
UPS is one of the advertised features, albeit with a longer than ideal 20ms switchover time.

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