EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus vs Goal Zero Yeti 300
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
Goal Zero Yeti 300 costs $30 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 holds 4% more energy (297Wh vs 286Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus has 600W more surge headroom (1200W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus is 3.8 lb lighter (9.9 lb vs 13.7 lb).
- Goal Zero Yeti 300 is rated for 4,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Neither of these will start a sump pump or well pump — both surge below the ~3,400W those motors need. If home backup with pumps is your use case, look at higher-surge models instead of either of these.
Doubles the River 3's output for $90 more, and adds an expansion battery port. The better buy of the two unless weight is everything.
Best for: Campers who want one unit that covers devices plus the occasional small appliance.
Where it falls short:
- 286Wh alone is a single evening of real use
- 220W solar input is modest
Goal Zero's compact entry: rugged and IPX4-rated, but you pay a premium over similar-capacity rivals for the drop-and-splash toughness.
Best for: Overlanders and job sites where the unit gets wet and knocked around.
Where it falls short:
- 350W output runs devices, not appliances
- $299 for 297Wh is pricey per watt-hour
| Spec | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | Goal Zero Yeti 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $329 | $299 |
| Capacity | 286 Wh | 297 Wh |
| Continuous output | 600 W | 350 W |
| Surge output | 1200 W | 600 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 9.9 lb | 13.7 lb |
| Max solar | 220 W | 300 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h | 50 min |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | Goal Zero Yeti 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 4.1 hrs | ❌ |
| Mini fridge | 7.7 hrs | 8.0 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 3.0 hrs | ❌ |
| CPAP machine | 6.1 hrs | 6.3 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |