EcoFlow RIVER Pro vs RIVER 3 — older Pro brick vs current small LFP
Original RIVER Pro (pre-“2” generation, often used / region SKUs) versus current RIVER 3 (245 Wh · 300 W, 600 W X-Boost · LFP). Feature-class checklist, not a winner crown. Prices: check current listing.
Honesty first (read this)
- No invented Wh, watts, or prices. RIVER 3 figures reused from QuietWatt sibling RIVER 2 vs RIVER 3 (EcoFlow product page). RIVER Pro Wh / W / kg: check listing / label — no fixed QuietWatt cite (see RIVER 2 vs RIVER Pro).
- Chemistry differs by generation. RIVER 3 is LFP; older RIVER-era packs are often NMC-class — check label. LiFePO4 vs NMC.
- X-Boost is not continuous. peak vs continuous.
- Buying used? Verify battery health and charger before trusting any older RIVER Pro listing.
Axes that actually differ
- Wh / output. RIVER Pro: check listing. RIVER 3: 245 Wh · 300 W (600 W X-Boost).
- Weight. RIVER 3 ~3.5–3.55 kg · 255×212×113 mm; RIVER Pro — check kg. carry / Wh·kg.
- Ports. RIVER 3: USB-C 100 W · car 126 W · 2 USB-A · AC (region). RIVER Pro port list: check listing.
- UPS / app. RIVER 3: <20 ms (UPS SKU <10 ms) · Wi-Fi + BT. RIVER Pro: check listing.
- Expansion. RIVER 3 fixed (Plus is the expandable sibling: RIVER 3 vs 3 Plus). RIVER Pro extra-battery path: check listing.
- Solar input. Check listing for both.
Side-by-side (feature class)
Not a sponsored ranking — check listing / label.
| Axis | RIVER Pro (older gen) | RIVER 3 (245 Wh) |
|---|---|---|
| Wh / output | Check listing / label | 245 Wh · 300 W (600 W X-Boost) · LFP |
| Weight / size | Check listing | 3.5–3.55 kg · 255×212×113 mm |
| Ports | Check listing | AC (region) · 2 USB-A · USB-C 100 W · car 126 W |
| Chemistry | Often NMC-class — check label | LFP |
| UPS / app | Check listing | <20 ms (UPS SKU <10 ms) · Wi-Fi + BT |
| Expand / solar | Check listing | Fixed · solar: check listing |
| Price | Check current listing | Check current listing |
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Sources
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 — 245 Wh · 300 W / 600 W X-Boost · ports / UPS (reused from sibling RIVER 2 vs RIVER 3)
- EcoFlow RIVER Pro — no fixed spec cite; check listing / label (sibling RIVER 2 vs RIVER Pro)