EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro Portable Power Station Review
A compact 768 Wh LiFePO4 station that weighs about 18 lb and recharges fully in 70 minutes.
By Watt Versus Editorial· Updated
This page was drafted with AI assistance and reviewed by our editor before publication.
Our verdict
A good weekend-camping station when weight matters more than output. Its 800 W inverter is the limit to check against what you plan to plug in.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Full recharge in 70 minutes, by EcoFlow's figures
- About 18 lb with 768 Wh on board, easy to carry in one hand
- LiFePO4 cells rated for 3,000 cycles, with a 5-year warranty
- Automatic backup switchover in under 30 ms
Cons
- 800 W of AC output rules out most kettles, microwaves and space heaters at full power
- Solar input is limited to 220 W, so a full solar recharge takes several hours
- USB-A ports are limited to 12 W each
Specifications
| Capacity | 768 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery chemistry | LiFePO4 (LFP) |
| Rated cycle life | 3,000 cycles to 80%+ capacity |
| AC output | 800 W |
| Peak output | 1,600 W surge |
| USB-C output | 1 x 100 W |
| Wall recharge | 0-100% in 70 minutes (940 W input) |
| Max solar input | 220 W |
| Backup switchover | Under 30 ms |
| Weight | 18.2 lb |
| Dimensions | 10.6 x 10.2 x 8.9 in |
| Warranty | 5 years |
The full review
Who it suits
Car campers, photographers and anyone who wants to run a portable fridge, laptops, lights and a CPAP machine from something light enough to carry with one hand.
Who should skip it
Anyone planning to run kitchen appliances. X-Boost lets some devices rated up to 1,600 W run at reduced power, but that is not the same as a larger inverter. For home backup, a 1 kWh model with 1,800 W of output is the safer choice.
What we could not confirm
EcoFlow's page did not state the number of AC outlets in the specification text we read, so it is not in the table.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does the RIVER 2 Pro take to charge?
- EcoFlow states 0-100% in 70 minutes from a wall outlet. Solar input is limited to 220 W.
- Can the RIVER 2 Pro work as a backup power supply?
- It has an automatic switchover that EcoFlow rates at under 30 ms. That suits lights and a refrigerator; for sensitive computers, check whether 30 ms is fast enough for your equipment.
- What can the RIVER 2 Pro run?
- Devices that draw up to 800 W in total. X-Boost mode can run some resistive appliances rated up to 1,600 W at reduced power.
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