EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station RIVER 3, 245Wh LFP Battery
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EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station RIVER 3, 245Wh LFP Battery

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Our Take

A compact, entry-level power station built around a 245Wh LFP battery, aimed at weekend campers, van dwellers needing backup juice, or households wanting a small emergency power buffer. It's not designed to run a fridge for days, but for charging devices, running lights, or powering a laptop through a cut, it's a sensibly sized, portable option that won't break your back carrying it.

Key Features

245Wh LiFePO4 (LFP) battery chemistry, rated for significantly more charge cycles than older NCM power stations

Rated continuous output around 300W, with X-Boost mode allowing higher-draw devices at reduced efficiency

Fast AC charging, capable of reaching full charge in roughly an hour from the wall

Multiple output ports including AC socket(s), USB-A, USB-C (fast-charge capable), and a car-style 12V socket

Lightweight build, sitting around the 3.5kg mark, making it genuinely easy to carry one-handed

EcoFlow app support for monitoring charge level, output, and adjusting settings remotely

Our Verdict

Buy this if you want a light, quick-charging backup for phones, cameras, and small essentials during camping trips or power cuts. Anyone needing to run a fridge, kettle, or power tools for extended periods should look at a higher-capacity EcoFlow model or a rival with more headroom.

What We Like

  • LFP battery means better long-term durability and safer chemistry than older lithium-ion units
  • Quick recharge time is genuinely useful if you need it topped up fast between uses
  • Compact and light enough to actually carry around, not just "portable" on paper
  • Sensible port selection covers most everyday charging needs

Things to Consider

  • 245Wh is modest capacity — fine for phones, laptops, and lights, not for a fridge or power tools over any real duration
  • Continuous output ceiling limits which appliances you can realistically run
  • X-Boost mode is a workaround, not a genuine power increase, so treat it with caution
  • At this capacity, you're paying partly for the EcoFlow ecosystem and app, not just raw watt-hours

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