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BLUETTI EB3A
268.8 Wh and 600 W of AC, on an LFP battery. It has the highest AC output of the 14 stations in the under 300 Wh class.
- 268.8 Whcapacity
- 600 WAC output
- 200 Wsolar input
- 10.14 lbweight
- 2,500rated cycles
By the Power Station Chart team, from BLUETTI's manuals and spec pages. Reviewed before publishing; last reviewed October 31, 2026.
The EB3A in brief
Highest AC output of the 14 stations in the under 300 Wh class: the EB3A delivers 600 W, with a 1,200 W surge rating, from 268.8 Wh in a 10.14 lb case. That suits a chest freezer at 192 W for 5.8 h to 10 h, a laptop for 2.4 h to 6.5 h or a Starlink Mini at 40 W for 5.7 h to 9.1 h. A microwave, kettle, hair dryer or space heater is far beyond 600 W, and a sump pump or well pump is out as well. The battery is LFP rated for 2,500 cycles to 80 percent. Wall charging at 350 W takes 1.3 h, and solar goes in at up to 200 W between 12 V and 28 V, which takes 1.8 h at full input.
How long the EB3A runs things
Times use about 85% of the rated capacity, the part left after inverter and battery losses. The refrigerator's 104 W running draw fits, but its 1,305 W startup draw is above the 1,200 W surge rating, while the chest freezer's 1,200 W start is covered.
Work out your own mix of loads. A red bar means it draws more than the 600 W this station can supply.
How fast it refills
Solar time assumes panels reach 75% of their rating. Figure it for your state and panels.
Solar panels for the EB3A
Its DC7909 port takes 12 to 28 V, up to 8.5 A and 200 W. A panel's voltage rises in the cold, so the marks below show each one at 14 F, and a pass here keeps 10% of headroom under the maximum.
- BLUETTI PV200 (200W Portable Solar Panel)200 W, 24.6 V open circuit Close to the limit when cold
- BLUETTI PV350 (350W Solar Panel)350 W, 44 V open circuit Outside the window Check price on Amazon
- BLUETTI SORA 500 (500W Portable Solar Panel)500 W, 49.1 V open circuit Outside the window Check price on Amazon
- BLUETTI PV120S120 W, 24.4 V open circuit Close to the limit when cold
- BLUETTI SP100L (100W)100 W, 24.62 V open circuit Close to the limit when cold Check price on Amazon
- BLUETTI PV100FX (flexible, 100W)100 W, 41.4 V open circuit Outside the window
- BLUETTI SORA 60 (60W)60 W, 27.5 V open circuit Outside the window Check price on Amazon
Needs a DC5521 to DC7909 adapter.
- Jackery SolarSaga 200200 W, 22 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
Needs a DC8020 to DC7909 adapter. The station holds current to 8.5 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel220 W, 21.8 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
Needs an MC4 to DC7909 cable. The station holds current to 8.5 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow NextGen 220W Portable Solar Panel220 W, 21.5 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
Needs an MC4 to DC7909 cable. The station holds current to 8.5 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel220 W, 21.5 V open circuit Inside the window
Needs an MC4 to DC7909 cable. The station holds current to 8.5 A, so some output goes unused.
- Renogy 200W 12V N-Type Portable Solar Suitcase Kit200 W, 21.47 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
Needs an MC4 to DC7909 cable. The station holds current to 8.5 A, so some output goes unused.
- Renogy E.Flex 200W N-Type Portable Solar Panel200 W, 21.6 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
Needs an MC4 to DC7909 cable. The station holds current to 8.5 A, so some output goes unused.
- BougeRV 200W Portable Solar Panel200 W, 21 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
Check the connector on both. The station holds current to 8.5 A, so some output goes unused.
"Inside the window" compares printed numbers. It is not a maker's approval. Check any panel or layout, or read how the voltage window works.
Extra batteries for the EB3A
- B80806 Wh eachListed by the maker
Who the EB3A suits
Pick it as a small station for phones, a laptop, a router and a chest freezer, with UL2743 among the listed certifications and a -4 F to 104 F working range. The EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus matches the 600 W output at 10.36 lb, charges from the wall at 380 W in 1 h and expands to 858 Wh, with a 5-year warranty against 2 years here. For the lightest carry, the Jackery Explorer 240 v2 weighs 7.94 lb, but its AC output is 300 W.
Full EB3A specifications
| Capacity | 268.8 Wh |
|---|---|
| Usable after losses | about 228 Wh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 2,500 to 80% capacity |
| AC output | 600 W |
| AC surge | 1,200 W |
| AC outlets | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 1, up to 100 W |
| USB-A ports | 2 |
| 12 V car port | 10 A |
| Wall charging | 350 W, 1.3 h to full |
| Weight | 10.14 lb |
| Watt-hours per pound | 27 |
| Size | 10.04 x 7.09 x 7.2 in |
| Operating temperature | -4 to 104 F |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Certifications named | UL2743, UKCA, TELEC, PSE, NTC, RCM, KC, FCC ID, CE |
| Extra batteries | no |
What these figures mean: usable watt-hours, surge and continuous watts, battery types, switchover time, car charging and UL listings.
Closest alternatives by capacity
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2256 Wh
AC 300 W, solar 100 W, weight 7.94 lb, port USB-C
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus286 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 600 W, solar 220 W, weight 10.36 lb, port XT60i
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus Wireless286 Wh
AC 600 W, solar 220 W, weight 11.46 lb, port XT60i
- Jackery Explorer 300 Plus288 Wh
AC 300 W, solar 100 W, weight 8.27 lb, port USB-C
- Jackery Explorer 300 v2288 Wh
AC 300 W, solar 100 W, weight 8.16 lb, port DC8020
- Anker SOLIX C300288 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 300 W, solar 100 W, weight 9.1 lb, port XT60
FAQ
Can the BLUETTI EB3A run a refrigerator?
A refrigerator draws 104 W while running, which fits, but its 1,305 W startup draw is above the 1,200 W surge rating. A chest freezer, with a 1,200 W start and 192 W running draw, is the closer match at 5.8 h to 10 h.
Which solar panels work with the EB3A?
The input window is 12 V to 28 V. In the check at 14 F, the Jackery SolarSaga 200 at 22 V open-circuit stays inside, one panel, with a DC8020 to DC7909 adapter. BLUETTI's PV200, PV350 and SORA 500 come out outside. BLUETTI's own wording for other panels is 12 V to 60 V open-circuit with MC4 connectors, so the 28 V input limit is the figure to check.
How much of the 268.8 Wh can the EB3A actually deliver?
The usable estimate is 228 Wh, which is why a 96 W laptop gets 2.4 h to 6.5 h.
How long does the EB3A take to recharge?
From the wall, 350 W takes 1.3 h. On solar, 1.8 h is the figure at the full 200 W input.
Where these figures come from
Every figure above is BLUETTI's own unless a note says otherwise.