EF ECOFLOW Solar Generator RIVER 3 with 60W Solar Panel, 245Wh Portable Power Station LFP Battery, 300W Up to 600W AC Output, <20 MS UPS, 1Hr Fast Charging Power Station for Outdoor/RVs

Love It! I've had this for several months and it has been used a UPS more than anything else. It's quiet, has decent battery life, and can keep my wifi router/modem powered for days. So far it has served admirably to keep the modem running during those periods when the weather causes the lights to blink off and on repeatedly. By keeping the modem/router connected as well as my cpu & monitor, I can keep on working without interruption or loss of data. It recharges quickly and is very quiet (unlike a couple of other units I have). Recharges quickly from either direct AC or a 100 watt solar panel. It won't power my fridge, but will keep my computer station up and running for several hours with the power off. I've used this unit since it's so light an portable to take on trips to the store to power my 12 volt fridge for frozen items purchased. Now I no longer have to rush home to put purchases in the freezer because of the 100 degree temps here in Texas. The 100 watt usb connection has been handy for charging a laptop while using it. The app allows a level of control that enhances the usefulness of the power station as well. Great entry level power station. This makes a great UPS that can keep you powered for less . Mine is plugged in and working as such 24/7 with no complaints. It was my first power station purchase and has resulted in my purchase of 3 other units to fit niches in my preparedness plans. Catch this on sale and you won't regret it.

Background & Use CaseI purchased this power bank as an emergency replacement when my dedicated UPS failed, specifically to protect my computer networking and home server equipment. After extensive testing, I'm impressed enough to consider this as my go-to solution for future UPS failures.Performance & ReliabilitySeamless Power Transition: The switchover from AC to battery power is impressively fast. When I unplugged the unit from the wall outlet during testing, my networking hardware didn't even register a blip - no reboots, no connection drops, nothing. The transition appears instantaneous.Real-Time Monitoring: One significant advantage over traditional UPS units is the built-in display that shows actual power draw from connected devices. This makes it easy to monitor your equipment's power consumption and estimate runtime.Charging Speed: The unit charges rapidly, which means less downtime when preparing for potential outages.Quiet Operation: Unlike many UPS units with cooling fans, this power bank runs silently - a major plus for home office environments.Key ConsiderationsSurge Protection: The main trade-off compared to dedicated UPS systems is the lack of built-in surge protection. However, this is easily addressed (and potentially improved) by using a quality surge protector power strip in conjunction with the power bank. This combination may actually provide better surge protection than many budget UPS units.Power Capacity: This power bank delivers more usable power than the UPS it replaced, while the cost difference compared to replacing SLA batteries in the old UPS was minimal.Bottom LineFor networking equipment and home servers, this power bank performs as well as or better than traditional UPS solutions at a competitive price point. The combination of seamless switching, real-time power monitoring, silent operation, and superior power capacity makes it an excellent alternative to conventional UPS systems.Recommendation: Highly recommended for anyone needing backup power for networking equipment, especially when paired with a quality surge protector. I'm already planning to replace my other aging UPS units with similar power banks.

We used this during our camping. Charged our electronics and even used it to power a mattress air pump. It only used like 25% of the charge. Very reliable and easy to use. It's tough enough and quick to charge. The solar panel is a plus. Very happy with this product. A very good investment.

I am a user of multiple products from EcoFlow, including one of the original River series power stations. I looked forward to this newest version, the River 3 once they announced it was coming. I was not disappointed.This is a small form factor power station that is good for travel and when you don't have a lot of room but you need something to charge up some of your portable devices or power some small appliances. This weighs in about 10lbs so it is easily moved by most people. Out of the box, I was impressed with the feel of this device. It just seems really well put together. I plugged it into an AC outlet to charge it up and just as advertised, it charged up very quickly.One of the things that I like very much is the accompanying EcoFlow application. When I opened the app, it immediately recognized the new device via bluetooth. Setup on my network was quick and easy and required no real effort on my part. As I looked through the app, one feature that was new to any EcoFlow device that I have seen was a section that showed the current Wifi connectivity. It allows you to verify the connection, see the signal strength, IP address, and even the MAC address. Very handy indeed! It will let you change to a different network, if needed and is just an excellent feature. It is so handy that I even emailed EcoFlow and told them they need to add this to ALL their device applications.I used the River 3 to charge my cell phone and also to power up my laptop, both use USB C connectivity. This is a 300 Watt device with an X-boost up to 600 Watts, so it will handle most small appliances. It is super quiet also. Even when it was charging, I had it in my bedroom while I was sleeping and didn't even hear it.If you need something as a UPS support for a network device or some other small appliance, this device will handle that job. It has 20 MS UPS support, which I tested. It worked flawlessly. I have a network based over the air tuner/DVR that is very sensitive to power outages. It kept going when I unplugged the AC without a hiccup. Very, very pleased with this device and so happy that I made this purchase!