EcoFlow Wave 3 Portable Air Conditioner vs CYBERTAKE S1 Pro Portable Air Conditioner

The EcoFlow Wave 3 is the stronger pick for anyone who needs real cooling and heating off-grid or in a small room, and it is the only one of the two with a heat pump. The CYBERTAKE S1 Pro is a much smaller, lighter 3,300 BTU cooler that suits a tent, a van cab or a single small space and runs on 12/24/48V DC as well as AC. On output and coverage the Wave 3 wins clearly; on portability and DC flexibility the S1 Pro is easier to carry and wire into a battery bank. Owners of the Wave 3 praise the build and the battery integration but note it is heavy as a bundle and the add-on battery is needed for cordless use.

• Choose the EcoFlow Wave 3 if you want one unit that both cools and heats, need roughly 100 square feet of coverage, and will run it from its own 1024Wh LiFePO4 battery in a tent, RV or cabin.
• Choose the CYBERTAKE S1 Pro if you need a light 21.6 lb cooler for a small space, want to run it straight from a 12V, 24V or 48V DC battery system, and do not need heating.