The difference that matters
The BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station is listed $99 lower. Per kWh of storage the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station costs less ($868 vs $1,212).
Side by side
| Specification | BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station | EcoFlow RIVER Portable Power Station |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | BLUETTI | EcoFlow |
| Battery capacity | 288 Wh | 288 Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 600 W | 600 W |
| Surge output (as stated) | — | — |
| Battery chemistry | — | NMC lithium-ion |
| Cycle life | 3,000 cycles | 500 cycles |
| Solar input (as stated) | 200 W | 200 W |
| AC charging input | 980 W | 250 W |
| Weight | 9.48 lb | 11 lb |
| Warranty | 5 Years | 24 months |
| Usable energy (Wattstanding calc, 85%) | 245 Wh | 245 Wh |
| Refrigerator runtime (calc) | 4.1 h | 4.1 h |
| Price per kWh of storage (calc) | $868 | $1,212 |
| Price seen | $250 | $349 |
| Sellers | 1 | 1 |
Highlighted rows differ. Figures come from each product's sources; runtime, recharge and cost rows are Wattstanding calculations using the same method for both.
Which should you choose?
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station
Choose the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 Portable Power Station if price decides it or you want the most energy per dollar.
EcoFlow RIVER Portable Power Station
Choose the EcoFlow RIVER Portable Power Station if you prefer its maker, seller or ecosystem — the published figures do not favour it.
Before you buy either
- Total your loads with the appliance load & runtime calculator.
- Confirm what each seller includes — accessories, software trials and bundles change often.
- Read the limitations on each full reference page.
Wattstanding compares published specifications; we have not tested these products side by side. How we work · Disclosure