Is the EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus worth it?
Yes — for camping and small devices.
Great choice- Light and easy to carry
- Charges phones, laptops and lights
- Doubles as a backup for your router
- Too small for fridges or kettles
Get it if…
- You camp, travel or work outdoors.
- You want to keep the Wi-Fi and phones going in a power cut.
- You want to spend under £300.
Skip it if…
- You want to run a fridge, freezer or cooking appliances.
Get this instead if…
What will it run in a power cut?Tick your fridge, boiler, Wi-Fi or CPAP and see how many hours each one lasts.
Why this verdict?
At 286 Wh it keeps phones, laptops, lights and a router going for hours and is light enough to carry anywhere. It can't run a fridge for long, or anything that heats.
Known problems owners report
- Only one AC socket — use a USB charger for the rest of your devices.
How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications and the problems owners keep reporting, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: OutdoorGearLab, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 6 Oct 2026How we decide
Our verdict is an opinion based on published reviews and owner reports, not our own testing. Specs, prices and availability change — check the manufacturer's and retailer's details before you buy. Terms & disclaimer