Comparison BLUETTI PowerOak EB3A vs EcoFlow RIVER Pro

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	BLUETTI PowerOak EB3A	EcoFlow RIVER Pro
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	2 USB A ports, 1 USB C port. Car cigarette lighter port DC5521. Surges up to 1200 W are allowed. Touchscreen. LiFePo4 battery. Wireless charging power 15 W. Flashlight.	2 USB A ports, 1 USB A Fast Charge port, 1 USB C port. Car cigarette lighter port DC5521. X-Stream port for fast charging (660 W). NCM – lithium-ion battery, capacity 720 Wh. Surges up to 1200 W are allowed.
In box	charging station	charging station
Rated power	600 W	600 W
Peak power	1200 W	1200 W
Output waveform	sinusoid (PSW)	sinusoid (PSW)
UPS function
Outputs
Sockets (230 V)	1	2
USB A	2 pcs 5В/3A 15 W	2 pcs 5В/2.4А 12 W
USB A (quick charge)		1 5В/2.4A, 9В/2A, 12В/1.5A 18 W
USB C	1 pcs 5 A 100 W	1 pcs 5 A 100 W
Wireless charger	1 zone 15 W
Car cigarette lighter
DC output	2 шт DC5521 (12 В / 10 A)	2x DC5521 (13.6 V / 3 A)
Inputs (station charging)
From solar panels
DC input	1 шт (12 – 28 В / 8.5 A)
Input port XT60
Add. ports		Х-Stream port (C13/14)
Battery and charging time
Connecting an additional battery
Battery type	LiFePO4	Li-ion NMC
Battery capacity	268 W*h	720 W*h
Charging cycles	2500	800
Charging time (socket) ≈	90 min	96 min
Charging time (socket + solar panel) ≈	72 min
Charging time (solar panel) ≈	120 min	216 min
Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈	120 min	480 min
Charging power (socket)	330 W	660 W
Charging power (solar panel)	200 W	200 W
Charging power (cigarette lighter)	200 W
Charging power (socket + solar panel)	430 W
General
Smartphone synchronization	Bluetooth	Wi-Fi
PSU	built into the body	built into the body
Display
Backlight
Carrying handle
Operating temperature	-10 °C ~ +40 °C	0 °C ~ +45 °C
Dimensions	183x255x180 mm	235x289x180 mm
Weight	4.6 kg	7.6 kg
Warranty	2 years	2 years
Added to E-Catalog	october 2022	september 2022

Brief conclusions of the comparison portable power stations

BLUETTI PowerOak EB3A and EcoFlow RIVER Pro have the same rated and peak power of 600W and 1200W respectively, making them equal in performance. However, the RIVER Pro offers more outputs: 2 outlets 230V and 3 outlets 100-120V, while the EB3A has 1 and 2 respectively. In terms of charging, the EB3A charges faster from the outlet (90 min in turbo mode) compared to 96 minutes for the RIVER Pro, but the latter supports fast charging via the X-Stream port with a power of 660W. In terms of battery capacity, RIVER Pro wins with 25 Ah versus 12 Ah for the EB3A, providing longer use. Both devices have UPS functions and support solar charging, but the EB3A is lighter (4.6 kg compared to 7.6 kg for the RIVER Pro), which may be important for mobility. The choice between them depends on your needs for outputs and runtime.

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Sockets (230 V)

Total number of outlets with output voltage. This is, in fact, the number of devices that can be simultaneously connected to the charging station without the use of splitters, extension cords and carriers. Accordingly, weaker charging stations have one or two sockets in their submission. Powerful charging stations already have three or more sockets “on board”.

USB A

Full-size USB A connectors are popular in computer technology, they are standardly used in adapter chargers for 230 V household networks and 12 V auto sockets. In charging stations, such outlets are widely used for charging gadgets.

- The total number of such ports can be very diverse ( 1 USB, 2 connectors, 3 ports and even 4), since it allows you to connect for charging, and in some cases for power, various low-power devices - smartphones, tablets, power banks, lamps, etc. .

- The strength of the power. The maximum power output through the USB A connector to the device being charged. Note that different ports of the charging station can output different power (for example, 1.5 A and 2.1 A). In this case, the highest power strength is usually indicated.

— Power. The maximum output power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering through the USB A connector to one charging device.

USB A (quick charge)

Full size USB A ports with fast charging support. It allows you to charge your smartphone, tablet or other connected device much faster. The charging process takes place at increased power, and the current and voltage at each stage are regulated in such a way as to remain within the optimal values. However, it should be borne in mind that in our time there are many fast charging technologies and not all of them are compatible with each other.

- The strength of the current. The parameters of the current issued through the USB A fast charging connectors. Note that different voltage and current parameters can be output to different ports of the charging station. This item specifies the current values at a certain voltage (for example, 5 V / 3 A, 9 V / 2 A, 12 V / 1.5 A).

— Power. The maximum power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering through the USB A fast charging connector to one charging device. High output power allows you to speed up the charging process. However, the appropriate power must be supported by the device being charged - otherwise the speed of the process will be limited by the characteristics of the gadget.

Wireless charger

In wireless charging mode, energy is transferred to the gadget being charged through an inductive surface, which is usually built into the upper plane of the charging station case. There can be one slot for wireless charging or several of them are provided. The range of this technology does not exceed a few centimeters. However, this method of charging eliminates the fuss with wires and reduces wear on the connectors. One of the key disadvantages of this format is considered to be low power and, accordingly, slow charging speed.

DC output

The presence of a DC connector (or several such outputs) in the device to power external gadgets with direct current. The standard DC jack is round and has a pin in the center. However, its dimensions may differ in depth and diameter. The voltage output to the DC output may be different. The most popular options are 18 - 20 V for powering laptops, 12 V for various specialized devices and automotive electrical accessories.

DC input

DC connector for a distinctive round plug (like those used in many laptops) used to recharge the battery of the device. Note that DC- in plugs may have different sizes, and chargers with such plugs may have different operating voltages. In practice, this leads to the fact that finding a suitable charger for a portable station is not easy, you need to be especially careful when searching.

Input port XT60

Power connector with two round connectors, used to replenish energy reserves in the battery cells of the charging station. For the most part, the input port of the XT60 is for charging the device from solar panels using the appropriate cable.

Add. ports

Additional input connectors provided in the design of the charging station in addition to those described above.

Connecting an additional battery

Ability to connect an external battery to the charging station to increase the overall energy consumption and, as a result, extend the battery life. This connection is fast and convenient. On the other hand, the battery takes up extra space on the outside, making the whole structure more cumbersome.