BLUETTI Handsfree 1 vs EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
Two small power stations, number by number. Neither is ranked above the other. Every spec comes from each maker's manual or product page; tap a station for the source.
- Bigger battery: EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus, 286 Wh vs 269 Wh.
- More AC output: EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus, 600 W vs 300 W.
- More solar input: EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus, 220 W vs 200 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus, 55 V vs 28 V.
- Lighter: EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus, 10.4 lb vs 11 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: BLUETTI Handsfree 1, $209 vs $299.
Handsfree 1 and RIVER 3 Plus are the same size class: within 17 Wh of each other. RIVER 3 Plus is the lightest at 10.4 lb. RIVER 3 Plus takes the most solar at 220 W, so it refills fastest. Handsfree 1 is the cheapest at $209.
How long they run common devices
| Device | BLUETTI Handsfree 1 | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 4 hours | 4 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 5.5 hours | 6 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 2.5 hours | 2.5 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 4 hours | 4 hours |
On a full charge, assuming 85% of the battery is usable. Real devices vary; check the label on yours.
Every spec side by side
| Spec |  BLUETTI |  EcoFlow |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 269 Wh fridge about 4 hours | 286 Wh fridge about 4 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 300 W CPAP, laptops, lights, phones | 600 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights |
Surge W, a second or two | n/a not published by BLUETTI | 1,200 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 200 W full in about 2 hours | 220 W full in about 2 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12 to 28 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel | 11 to 55 V 2 panels in series fits |
Solar inputs count | 1 input Solar input | 1 input XT60i |
Weight lb | 11 lb one hand | 10.4 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 24 Wh/lb higher is denser | 28 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $209 0.78 $/Wh | $299 1.05 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.78 lower is better value | $1.05 lower is better value |
| Buy | $209 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $299 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
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