BLUETTI EB3A Runtime Calculator
Discontinued in the US; unavailable in the UK and AU (still sold new in CA)
Checked 11 Oct 2026 on Amazon.com; bluettipower.co.uk; Amazon.ca, sold by Bluetti and bluettipower.com.au. Specs and the calculator below still apply to units you own or buy used.
Current BLUETTI models: BLUETTI Elite 30 V2, BLUETTI Elite 100 V2
268 Wh LiFePO4 · 600 W AC (1,200 W surge) · runs a 34 W CPAP with humidifier about 4–5 h
Specs verified 11 Oct 2026 from bluettipower.co.uk
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Computed by our engine
Real-use runtimes on the EB3A
| Use | Load | Typical runtime | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fridge | 123 W, compressor on a third of the time | 4 h | Tight fit |
| CPAP with humidifier | 34 W, 8 h a night | 4 h of one night | Tight fit |
| Router + laptop | 10 W all day, 50 W for 8 h | 5 h | Tight fit |
| Space heater | 1,500 W on high | Won't run: 1,500 W is over its 600 W limit | Can't run it |
| 24 h outage kit | Fridge, router, 3 LED bulbs, 2 phones | 2 h of 24 h | Tight fit |
From the specs
Where the EB3A fits
Good for
- Carrying by hand: 10.1 lb
- Off-grid solar: 200 W of input can refill it in about 1.8 peak-sun hours
Not ideal for
- A full day of outage backup: the fridge kit needs about 2,197 Wh rated, it lasts 2 h
- A full CPAP night with the humidifier: 4 h of one night
- Kettles, hair dryers and space heaters: 1,500 W is above its 600 W continuous limit
- Relying on it as a UPS: BLUETTI publishes no switchover time for it
- Several AC devices at once: they share 600 W
From the maker
Quirks and manual notes
- BLUETTI lists 430 W of combined AC and solar charging, about 1.2 to 1.7 hours to full, with AC alone at 268 W standard or 350 W in Turbo Mode. EB3A spec table
- BLUETTI rates it for 2,500+ cycles to 80% of original capacity. EB3A spec table
- BLUETTI says solar panels must stay within 12 V to 28 V open-circuit voltage and 200 W. EB3A product page FAQ
Spec sheet
EB3A verified specs
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Our take
What the EB3A is good at, and what to watch for
KiloHour take Pick it if you find one used for phones, laptops, lights and a fan, since 268Wh will not carry a fridge through a night.
The EB3A is a small 268Wh LiFePO4 station at about 10.1 lb (4.6 kg), with a 600W pure sine wave inverter and a 1,200W surge rating. It has a 100W USB-C port, two USB-A ports, a 12V/10A car outlet and two 5.5mm DC outlets.
Its standout feature for its size is fast charging. BLUETTI lists up to 430W of combined AC and solar input, about 1.2 to 1.7 hours to full. AC alone is 268W in standard mode and 350W in Turbo Mode, and solar tops out at 200W.
The compromises are capacity and lifespan. 268Wh will run small electronics, lights or a fan for hours, but not a fridge through a night or most kitchen appliances for long. BLUETTI rates the cells at 2,500 or more cycles to 80 percent, fewer than many newer models, and the UK page lists a 24-month warranty. BLUETTI publishes no UPS switchover time, and there is no expansion option. Its UK and Australian stores now list it as discontinued and Amazon.com shows it as currently unavailable, while Amazon.ca still sells it new from BLUETTI, so in the US it is mainly a used buy. The Elite 30 V2 is the closest current BLUETTI model.
Sources: bluettipower.co.uk, bluettipower.com.au, amazon.ca, amazon.com
Used and refurbished
Should you still buy it?
- A used EB3A is a good deal for phones, laptops, lights and a fan if it costs well under a current 250 to 300 Wh station: it has 268 Wh of LiFePO4, 600 W of AC with a 1,200 W surge, 100 W USB-C and weighs 10.1 lb. EB3A spec table
- BLUETTI lists a 24-month warranty, so price a used unit as if it had none, and run a real load on it before paying. EB3A spec table
- BLUETTI's US store sells the Elite 30 V2 (288 Wh, 600 W) in this size, and it is the nearest current BLUETTI model in our catalog. Elite 30 V2 product page
Alternatives
Closest current alternatives by capacity
| Model | Capacity | AC output | Surge | Solar input | Weight | Chemistry | UPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2Closest current BLUETTI model | 288 Wh (+20 Wh) | 600 W | Not published | 200 W | 9.5 lb (−0.6 lb) | LiFePO4 | 10 ms |
| Jackery Explorer 240 v2 | 256 Wh (−12 Wh) | 300 W (−300 W) | 600 W | Not published | 7.9 lb (−2.2 lb) | LiFePO4 | 20 ms |
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | 286 Wh (+18 Wh) | 600 W | 1,200 W | 220 W (+20 W) | 10.4 lb (+0.3 lb) | LiFePO4 | 10 ms |
| Anker SOLIX C300 | 288 Wh (+20 Wh) | 300 W (−300 W) | 600 W | 100 W (−100 W) | 9.1 lb (−1 lb) | LiFePO4 | 10 ms |
FAQ
EB3A questions
How long will the EB3A last?
268 Wh stored, about 241 Wh of it usable at the typical estimate. At its full 600 W rating it empties in about 19–21 min.
What is the EB3A solar input?
Up to 200 W of panels. A single 200 W panel needs about 0.4 days at 4.5 sun hours a day; panels at the full 200 W need about 1.8 peak-sun hours. Panels are assumed to deliver 75% of their rating.
How heavy is the BLUETTI EB3A?
10.1 lb (4.6 kg). That is about 27 Wh per pound.
How many watts can the EB3A power?
600 W continuous. Motor starts can briefly pull up to 1,200 W.
Which EB3A specs are not published?
Not listed by BLUETTI: 12 V car port output, UPS switchover time.