We recently picked up this unit along with an ECOFLOW Delta 2 and solar panels at the substantial Memorial Day Sale. All told I think we saved over $1,000 vs. the typical price. and feel a bit more prepared for the heavy hurricane season we're anticipating here in Florida. We're very pleased.
LIKES
OVERALL IMPRESSIONS - This is a handsome, nicely made piece of equipment. It feels solid in every way and with the built-in handle it's very easy to pick up and carry about, as long (as you're not going too far!) The layout with the display and A/C outputs all on the same side is better than on the Delta 2.
USE AS EPS
ECOFLOW advertises that you can leave these units plugged into wall power with your devices connected on a pass-through basis, and the unit will seamlessly take over when the wall power fails, which was what I wanted. It works. They're careful to say the switchover from wall to battery power may not be quick enough to keep some computers from shutting down (like a true "UPS") but my laptop with its own battery never blinked. The app reported this tiny cube would run my cable modem, router, laptop, smart speaker, and dual 20" monitors for about 7 hours; or a bit more with the external monitors off. We work from home, and this will be a great help in power outages large or small.
BATTERY CHEMISTRY
Glade to see the Lifepo4 chemistry that trades a bit of energy density for roughly 3x the charge cycles. This unit should last as long as we need it
CAPACITY
We decided on this unit and a Delta 2 instead of one bigger unit so we can place them around the house, plugged in to critical devices and ready to go in an emergency. At 700+ claimed watt hours, this is substantial backup power source in a very compact, easy to carry package. We have this one set up in a bedroom to take over lights and run a fan. It will be nice for every single thing in the house to not go black the second we lose power, which even without hurricanes happens a few times a year in our area.
APP
ECOFLOW's app is slick, sophisticated and great to use. I like the images of the respective devices that lets you look at each one in turn, and that both this and the Delta 2 can connect to Bluetooth and Wi-fi. The Delta took a while to get it to connect to our network, but the little RIVER 2 PRO connected instantly. Just a breeze to set up.
NOT SO LIKES
Not much with this unit, frankly. It's a little odd that both this and the larger Delta 2 we bought won't register the amount of power being drawn if it's below a certain level. For example, we moved the Delta 2 to my home office and set this one up to run a couple of small LED lights, a larger LED lamp, and an Echo 5 smart speaker/alarm clock in the bedroom, with plans to connect a tower fan in the event of a summer blackout. With the fan running, it will show the power draw (about 40 watts total) but with just the lights and the Amazon device, it shows 0 output, although it will still calculated runtime. Good to know it will run the small items a long time though.
SUMMARY/RECOMMENDATION
This is a great device. I'd almost suggest getting more of these for the kind of setup we have, except I'm not sure the little RIVER 2 PRO would do as well with my wife's electric kettle, which runs perfectly from the Delta 2 and is a necessity for making sure she is properly caffeinated (which is more of a necessity for my personal safety and comfort than it might seem).
For car camping or running a kiosk or something, it would be absolutely perfect in many circumstances. I have no notes for ECOFLOW except that more power for less money is always appreciated.
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EF ECOFLOW Portable Power Station RIVER 2 Pro, 768Wh LiFePO4 Battery, 70 Min Fast Charging, 4X800W (X-Boost 1600W) AC Outlets
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| 969 ratingsPrice: 499
Last update: 12-17-2024
About this item
[Fastest Charging in the Industry] - Fully recharge using an AC outlet in only 70 minutes with EcoFlow’s X-Stream fast charging technology.
[Power 80% of Your Appliances] - With an output of up to 1600W, run 80% off all your appliances, even high wattage ones. With 11 outlets, from 800W AC outlets to USB-C, simultaneously charge or run all your devices without worrying about overloading.
[LFP Long-Life Battery] - Using LFP battery cells, use and recharge RIVER 2 Pro more than 3000 times before hitting 80%. That’s almost 10 years of regular use. RIVER 2 Pro includes advanced BMS protection, monitoring voltage, current, and temperature to keep your LFP battery running for years.
[Fast Solar Charging] - Use clean, green renewable energy to recharge RIVER 2 Pro, in as fast as 3.5 hours with 220W solar input.
[Light & Portable] - With a lightweight of only 17.2 lbs, RIVER 2 Pro is the ideal outdoor generator for all your off-grid adventures. With a built-in handle, this portable battery is easy and convenient to take anywhere you need power.
[What’s included] - RIVER 2 Pro portable power station, AC charging cable, Car charging cable, DC5521 Connection Cable, User manual, and a 5-year service.
[Power 80% of Your Appliances] - With an output of up to 1600W, run 80% off all your appliances, even high wattage ones. With 11 outlets, from 800W AC outlets to USB-C, simultaneously charge or run all your devices without worrying about overloading.
[LFP Long-Life Battery] - Using LFP battery cells, use and recharge RIVER 2 Pro more than 3000 times before hitting 80%. That’s almost 10 years of regular use. RIVER 2 Pro includes advanced BMS protection, monitoring voltage, current, and temperature to keep your LFP battery running for years.
[Fast Solar Charging] - Use clean, green renewable energy to recharge RIVER 2 Pro, in as fast as 3.5 hours with 220W solar input.
[Light & Portable] - With a lightweight of only 17.2 lbs, RIVER 2 Pro is the ideal outdoor generator for all your off-grid adventures. With a built-in handle, this portable battery is easy and convenient to take anywhere you need power.
[What’s included] - RIVER 2 Pro portable power station, AC charging cable, Car charging cable, DC5521 Connection Cable, User manual, and a 5-year service.
Product information
Brand | EF ECOFLOW |
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Wattage | 800 watts |
Power Source | Solar Powered |
Recommended Uses For Product | Commercial, Residential, Camping |
Item Weight | 17.2 Pounds |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Output Wattage | 1600 Watts |
Special Feature | Portable |
Included Components | RIVER 2 Pro portable power station, AC charging cable, Car charging cable, DC5521 Connection Cable, User manual, and a 5-year service |
Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 10.5"L x 10.1"W x 8.5"H |
Model Name | EFR620 |
Engine Type | 4 Stroke |
Engine Displacement | 79 Cubic Centimeters |
Runtime | 1 hour and 10 minutes |
Total Power Outlets | 11 |
Frequency | 50 Hz |
Engine Power Maximum | 800 Watts |
Starting Wattage | 1600 Watts |
UPC | 842783124005 |
Manufacturer | EF ECOFLOW |
Item Weight | 17.2 pounds |
ASIN | B0BVLPGS79 |
Item model number | EFR620 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
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