EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 vs EcoFlow RIVER 3
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
EcoFlow RIVER 3 costs $3460 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 holds 1572% more energy (4096Wh vs 245Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 has 7400W more surge headroom (8000W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 is 105.2 lb lighter (7.8 lb vs 113 lb).
- EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3
The most complete large unit here. 4096Wh, 4000W, 8000W surge and 2600W of solar — it does everything the F3800 does with less weight.
Best for: Whole-home backup buyers who want maximum solar recharge speed.
Where it falls short:
- $3,699 is a serious investment
- Overkill unless you're backing up a whole home
EcoFlow RIVER 3
A glorified power bank with AC outlets — and that's fine if that's what you need. 245Wh runs devices, not appliances.
Best for: Weekend campers charging phones, cameras and a laptop.
Where it falls short:
- 300W output rules out anything with a heating element
- No expansion path
| Spec | EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | EcoFlow RIVER 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3699 | $239 |
| Capacity | 4096 Wh | 245 Wh |
| Continuous output | 4000 W | 300 W |
| Surge output | 8000 W | 600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 4,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 113 lb | 7.8 lb |
| Max solar | 2600 W | 110 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 40m | 1h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 | EcoFlow RIVER 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 58.0 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 110.5 hrs | 6.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 43.5 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 87.0 hrs | 5.2 hrs |
| Sump pump | 4.4 hrs | ❌ |