EcoFlow River 3 power station drops to $130 on AliExpress

EcoFlow River 3 power station is $130 on AliExpress

The EcoFlow River 3 portable power station is on sale for $130.84 on AliExpress. You need to apply the coupon code USSS10 at checkout to get the discount.

This is a significant discount compared to the same product, which is currently listed for $190 on Amazon. The sale is through EcoFlow's official AliExpress storefront.

What you get for the price

The AliExpress model has a slightly lower capacity than the Amazon version. It features a 230Wh battery compared to the 245Wh model sold elsewhere.

Otherwise, the specs are identical. The power station includes:

• Two 300W AC outlets (with a 600W surge capacity)
• One 100W USB-C port
• Two 18W USB-A ports

It weighs under 8 pounds and is 30% more compact than the previous River 2 model. The unit can recharge from 0% to 100% using a wall outlet in about one hour.

Battery safety and intended use

The River 3 uses LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) battery cells. This chemistry is generally considered safer and has a longer lifespan than other lithium-ion types.

This capacity is designed for smaller electronics. It can power items like laptops, phones, tablets, and small lights, but it's not meant for high-wattage appliances like microwaves or space heaters.

An Emergency Power Supply (EPS) mode allows it to function as a UPS (uninterruptible power supply). It can automatically switch to battery power during an outage in less than 10 milliseconds, which is fast enough to keep a desktop computer from shutting down.

A more powerful alternative

If you need more capacity, the EcoFlow River 2 Max is also on sale on AliExpress. With the coupon code USSS30, the price drops to $231.42.

This model boasts a 499Wh battery and four AC outlets, each capable of 500W (1,000W surge). It weighs 13.5 pounds and comes with a five-year warranty.

Logistics and potential issues

The River 3 ships from a local US warehouse, which means faster delivery and no additional import tariffs for US customers.

Some users have reported a glitch where the site says the vendor "cannot ship to your location." The fix is to log into your AliExpress account and then refresh the product page; shipping options should then appear.