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EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus vs Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus

Lifetime cost can't be compared here — Explorer 5000 Plus doesn't publish a cycle rating to the 80% standard; on price alone the RIVER 3 Plus is cheaper. For raw power, the Explorer 5000 Plus leads with 7,200 W continuous and 14,400 W surge. The Explorer 5000 Plus carries more energy (5,040 vs 286 Wh), and Explorer 5000 Plus recharges faster from solar (4,000 W input cap). Run your own appliances through the Load Builder to see which one fits your load.

RIVER 3 PlusExplorer 5000 Plus
Price$279 ★ best$2,879
Lifetime $/kWh$0.33
Capacity286 Wh5,040 Wh ★ best
AC output600 W7,200 W ★ best
Surge1,200 W14,400 W ★ best
Max solar input220 W4,000 W ★ best
UPS switchover10 ms0 ms ★ best
Rated cycles3,000
CPAP nights~0.8~13.4 ★ best

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