The EcoFlow River 2 is The BEST Power Station of 2023 - & It Should BE BANNED!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ต.ค. 2022
- The EcoFlow River 2 has a 256 Wh LiFePO4 (LFP) battery and a 300 watt AC inverter. This power station is Wi-Fi enabled and has some great features for the price. The River 2 has X-Boost allowing the power station to run higher load devices than normally expected.
The EcoFlow River 2 is AWESOME But It SHOULD BE BANNED!
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You don’t say the most important thing: it’s LiFePO4, which means much longer lifespan and safer. You do mention it much later, and you don’t compare it to others like Jackery. People don’t get why it matters.
Excellent point. I state this in almost all of my videos, slipped by today!
After comparing a few I decided on this one before ever seeing this video. It’s so practical and modern it fits my small needs of just charging devices, running low power fan, and outlets for the odd device I need to provide some temporary power to. Enough to get me through a small power outage.
Still looking at options for major appliance backup in case of outages. But I don’t have the budget. For now, a cooler and ice is enough.
If i have a 200w solar panel will this lower the charge down to 100w? I'm scared to hook it up if it doesn't.
I'm looking for this to charge my 36v trolling motor batteries on my bass boat! I just need the one ac outlet to hookup to my noco PowerBank ...would u recommend this unit?!?
Thanks for the video man ! Just bought one because of it ! And idk if mines messed up. But I’m going to do more test. But super happy with it so far !
I have the EcoFlow River Pro, which also comes with Xboost. All in all I see this Xboost more or less as a emergency option to run higher load devices to some extend (obviously not at full capacity) when there is no other powering option available.
I feel the same way about Xboost. It’s a lot of input for such a small device.
hello thank you for your video which is much better than the instructions to read. question I need to connect my router and also the outdoor PO-E antenna which extends my wifi. Is it okay to plug both into AC at the same time? 🤔🙏
I hope you get a reply for this😊 i also want to know
Thanks for the video. I just bought this for $179 off of Amazon and for the money it was hard to pass up.
The review is so extensive and useful! Almost perfect except your echo🤣Maybe I need one EcoFlow kettlebell to do some exercise😏 Overall, thanks for displaying the wonderful featuers from multiple aspects!👍👍👍
I have your product and just loving it !
Considering the Bluetti AC2A lately and it has led me to reconsider this River 2. On Amazon Italy the description seems misleading at best because it claims to have a native inverter of 600w instead of 300w like the recent AC2A, so I’m wondering if that 600w is only through the xboost. Also is the slightly higher capacity of the River2 cancelled out in any way due to idle power losses or when all is said and done it still does better than the AC2A’s 140wh of usable AC? Is the AC2A slightly lighter at least? 🙏❤️😂
im really liking this power station but after watching your video im concerned with the 8a on the 12v outlet. i bought another power station and it wont power my paddle board inflator which its 110w altough it says its 10a and 150w. maybe i missed it but did you test the output on the 12v outlet?
So it will cut off high wattage devices after couple minites ? I am just looking for info. Could this little station handle a keurig mini coffee maker?
it's an overload feature, like an automatic fuse
Great video! Can I plug my sump pump into this unit during a power outage?
I want to drive a heating fan in my tent some hours during night time. The heat setting on that one is 1000w.... do I need to get one with 1000w or can you use one with less then that but still use the fan even if the fan would not get as effective? Or do I need to get one exactly 1000w or more?
I'm wondering if it's possible to chain another LIPO battery to it?
i have lion energy solar panels and i just got the river 2 max, my first power station.
can anyone link me to an adapter i can use the energy solar panels with this?
i believe the river has xt-60 but im not sure what the lion energy solar panels connectors are called.
Thank you so much. You saved me $200 dollars as I was almost ready to hit the purchase button!
Great review earning my sub. I have two EcoFlow 120W bi-directional solar panels to power my EcoFlow Delta Pro generator. However I need a smaller generator for easier portability to power smaller devices. Question: If I plug in the the two daisy chained solar panels for a total of 220W, will the River 2 shut down or will it just take in the maximum 110 Watts? I want to ensure I don't damage the R2 should I purchase it. Thanks!
Just make sure the voltage is within spec (11-30V), if the amps or wattage is above it’s capacity (8A / 110W), that’s ok. Volts is what you have to watch out for.
I am new and challenged with my solar decision. I would like to put tape down solar on my dodge minivan. I have anew ecoflow river pro 2. Can I use another companies panel (s), as I don’t see a flexible panel with Ecoflow. And if so suggestion of brand an size? Is this the right forum to ask this question? I have larger dog and space is limited.
Do these have a way of linking 2 of them together to increase how many watt hours you have?
So can i charge and play my bose pro s1 Bluetooth speaker ?????? 150 wattage 160 peak power handling???
I'm impressed that the charge cycle is up to 3000 cycles before the capacity goes to 80%.
That's nothing special.. it's the same with other LFP power stations
@@jampam-jf8mt just a couple short years ago power stations like jakery were rated for like 300-400 cycles so yea, it is kinda a big deal
I have seen a lot of reviews on these…many bad reviews on build, burnout, company, etc. Anyone else experience this? Have a Goal Zero 500x and looking for a replacement, and the River Pro has my attention. Thx!
If I have a laptop that charges at 65w and it takes about 1,5 to 2h to charge, how many charges would I get out of it?
That Anker powerbank only supports 10W (2A @ 5V) per port, and 20W over both ports
I know because it's the only Anker powerbank with triple USB-A's and dual micro-USB's
Can you use the device to power devices while recharging the unit?
Thanks and great review....Can it be charged with any other solar panels? Or it can only be charged with their own ecoflow solar panel?
thanks
Any solar panel that has the correct voltage. I mostly use a BougeRV panel lately. I don’t recall this device’s voltage rating, but a 12v nominal panel will work.
@@OffGridAdventure Thanks a lot
Thanks for the informative video!
Does the Ecoflow river 2 (256 Wh) have surge protection? As the light is turned on, the voltage fluctuations are very high.
Is it possible for this charging station to be permanently connected to the 220 network in the outlet, and the laptop to be permanently connected to the Ecoflow river 2?
Should I buy a voltage relay if it turns out that there is high voltage protection in this charging station?
It has circuit protection. This model wont work with 220.
@@OffGridAdventure Thank you.
Just ordered this to see if it powers my Camco 350 freezer fridge for camping. Got a great deal on Amazon right now for $170 with a solar panel.
Wow I’m going probably snag it on prime day, solar panel is a nice plus when camping near the truck
@@Danielxperez14 I just got it today, build quality of the solar panel is top notch and same with River Flow 2. Charging them now to see how good it works with fridge
@@Danielxperez14168$ right now..snagged one
@@Danielxperez14I just bought it, same price though.
Can i put 160w solar in ecoflow river 2? I dont have ecoflow river 2 pro or max
I have the Ecoflow River 2 Max and would never use the boost function. That’s the best way to use these. 300 watts River 2, 500 watts River 2 Max and 800 watts River 2 Pro.
I'd rather seen a folding handle integrated to make a flat top. Technically you have to set it down then lay over it on its feet. Also if you accidentally drop it while carrying its going to take the hit right to its face.
Another feature I would have likes to see was internal storage for the AC and DC cords making it into a "grab and go" unit. My solution will be to get a cloth drawstring bag and attach to the handle.
Other than that everything else about the unit is as promised and the price was really good.
Will it charge that Onewheel GT you got there in the background? That is the use case/reason that I'm looking for a power station....
This will give about one full charge to the GT. The GT is a lot of fun. Keep the nose up.
@@OffGridAdventure Awesome dude! soo helpful, thanks so much. lol yessir 🤙
Can this run a standing fan and for how long?
I wish you would show where and how it plugs in to charge in the back. There doesn't appear to be any port on the back from the amazon images
It’s an xt60i port for DC, and the same kind of port that a computer monitor has for AC.
R2 X-boost is rated for 600W, not 1800W.
EcoFlow River 2 Pro has 1600W in X-Boost mode.
Yes, I kept hearing him say 1800W; that's not intended for the River 2 displayed in this review which you're correct is 600W. Only the Delta can run at 1800W, and as mentioned by Igor even the River 2 "Pro" model tops out at 1600W.
So running a heat gun at 3x the rated power output (which is already boosted for short bursts, otherwise it would be 6x rated power output) - of course it's going to shut off.
Truth, m trying to figure out how much power I need m sure at least 1500 to 3000 problem is more watt the heavier they get and more money they cost I have two small jackeries but I need more it’s really compatitive out here
Will it power a 4 k tv and a internet router and for how long
Not Echo, Eco (EEECO) :-) I made the same mistake with my first video.
You’re not the first to say this, but this is the way I pronounce the word Eco. Like Echo. I might try to say eeeeekkooo in my next video. But no guarantees.
@@OffGridAdventure You'd say echonomy instead of economy.
@Off Grid Adventure I couldn't help but cringe every time I heard "echoflow". I know it's not a big deal but it just drove me nuts 😅. Like would you say echosystem rather than ecosystem? So why keep saying echoflow 😭
Eco is derived from the word Ecology. Not pronounced eko-ology, but e-co-ology.
American grammar 🙄
I am right in the middle of testing the older river pro on a iceco go 20 mini refrigerator. Set the refrigerator at 33 degrees, ambient temp is 71 degrees. So far it been 10 hours and the river pro is at 90 percent. I tested the bluetti eb3a (same test )but at 37 degrees and it did 17 hours 30 mins which is impressive for such a small capacity. I am stoked for the next iteration of the river pro. They just have to work out the efficiency I just saw on HOBOTECH efficiency is around the mid 70s percentage which is fairly low
Awesome. I prefer to run my fridge at 36F. I read somewhere that it is the perfect temp. What do you think about this?
@@OffGridAdventure I been doing slight adjustments and looks like 35 degrees is perfect for me. it's been 24 hours and my ecoflow is now at 70 percent. I noticed during the day especially with the sun blaring in the compressor will go off more. It's a cool little test and learning a lot from it.
I have been using my 20 quart setpower fridge freezer with a echoflow river pro 2 strictly on freeze mode at 17 degrees and get 12-14 hrs. I prefreeze 12 bottles and swap out 6 everyday into my coolers. It works great. I use several smaller coolers with odd shapes that fit into limited spaces and it works for me in a dodge caravan and a 60 pd dog. I need every inch. I pre freeze 6 pds of homemade food to use with kibble and use the small freezer for keeping those and bottles frozen with a small amount of other items I can freeze. I also keep a thick throw blanket cover on the freezer avoiding freezer over heating. Which also provides an additional cover if needed.
Did you mean the bluetti dropped to 90% battery after 17 hours? Or did it completely run out?
I got this one because it had a flat top to act as a table in my tent for my phone and head lamp!
nice review! can you tell me if I can connect a Jackery panel and with what cable? Thank you!
It has either an xt60, or xt90 to mc4. I mentioned it in the video, but don’t remember exactly.
@@OffGridAdventure thank you
Glad Ecoflow switched to LFP batteries on the new River 2.
There is an Ecoflow Delta 2, how does it perform comparing to the River 2?
After 10 years of use how long will the battery last until it completely dies?
I have told a few people that if they have a Quest 2 or other stand alone VR headset, to get something like this, and make a strap that lest you carry it on your back, and be able to power you Quest for says without it running out of power wile using it.
Many who spend hours in something like VRchat, and use a Quest, often enough complain they have run out of juice, and have to log off to charge it. Sad.
As is, am planing on getting a Quest 3, my second standalone, to my first, the Gear VR headset. So I should take my own advice and invest in something like this, to power it wile in use.
Can this run a projector for a 2.5 hour movie? Nobody ever test this 😢 ill have a car nearby to keep it charging if i need but it would be nice if i didnt need too. It can charge while being used or will it not work while charging?
you'll fry it I think if you use it while charging idk tho
@@amberpeterson7016 It will still work.
The fast charging is what got my interest. Charged in an hour? that is crazy fast.
The Allpowers r600 is better, it has faster charging, wireless charging, app, more capacity, more powerful inverter
Can you solar charge and have a device plugged in pulling power at the same time?
no. it's discharged itself to 80% and then charge itself back to 100%
basically killing itself...
Yes, you can.
Is the fan supposed to run all the time when charging?
I’m in New York trying to use it to charge my e bike battery. Do you think it’s going to work ??
It’ll be a lot smaller than the e-bike battery, so you might not get one full charge out of this one.
I just clicked on the link and it's offering 20% off. Brings it down to $239.00, I'm not sure if you can still add the 8% on top of that, but sounds like a good deal. 11/1/22
Cam this charge a 100 watt laptop and does it have the solar charging if I buy the eco 110 watt panels
yes but what I would want to know is the inverter pure sine wave?
Highly doubtful. It may be less “steppy” or “choppy”, but the unit had to meet certain criteria coming out of the gate, or UL. I would be interested to see what the sine wave does looks like, but I would say, unless you’re running something super sensitive, this unit would be fine. I plan on getting at least one for personal use.
Can I leave it plugged in all the time so it is constantly charging ? Thanks
You can use it as a ups.
Can this power a full size 1800 w fridge for an hour?
If not, what is one that can do that?
Can it power a 32 in led flat screen
So would you recommend this over the BLUETTI EB3A? Thnx!
I brought the Ecoflow River 2 from Best Buy and I think I'm using it wrong. My friend was using it to charge and power his bluetooth speaker and the device kept cutting off. I also tried to use it today with a blow dyer on high speed and it kept cutting off. The device is fully charged. Do I need to add something?
Most hair dryers are going to be way too much wattage for this
A travel hairdryer would work at lower wattage, my higher powered hairdryer cuts off says 'overload '
I am gonna agree that the River 2 is the best power station. 3000 charge cycles will last me about 10 years or more.
A little confused. Charging it with the solar panels can cause the fan to turn on, which in turn will drain the batteries?
It’ll take a lot of power even with solar panels. So, the heat has to be managed.
@@OffGridAdventure so essentially making charging with solar panels useless
@@DailyMynt you can pull 110 watts with solar, and the fans burns around 10 watts.
@@OffGridAdventure you said in the video they will drain the battery while charging with solar, thanks for the clarification
Can you plug a space heater into it? Maybe not a full power 1500w heater, but maybe a 750-1000w heater?
That’s what I’m buying one for I want to run a space heater in my car when it’s off and draw from the cig lighter when the cars running. I’ll know on Sunday.
@@airyordan6291 Great minds think alike. Keep me posted. Which ones did you get?
Will his charge my creality K1 3d printer? I've got a solar power too
I think you mean power not charge.
No 3D printers have a battery pack
Can i run my wifi router full time on this , if i also have solar panels?
The battery might be too small to last over night between recharges.
It sounds like the fan is pretty noisy. On my EcoFlow River Pro (previous version) the fan is fairly quiet.
The fan does get loud when charging depending on how much power goes into it.
Cpap this is what I got it for is it ok for that?
Can this be used for car camping? I need it for a CPAP... at 5:50min mark you mention that some items may perform at a lower voltage...Not sure how that would affect a medical device like a CPAP
A CPAP will run normally because it doesn’t draw a high wattage load like a coffeemaker does.
@@OffGridAdventureIt has nothing to do with high voltage or current. In that case the sinus wave generation method matters!
Are you sure it can charge by USB-C? I thought it was output only.
If you have a solar panel, you might have a clocked-plug on the AC that switches AC off between 9 am and 15:00 am so solar can do it's work.
is it better vs bluetti EB3A?
Both are still working fine now.
I liked it and was ready to buy then I saw the cable that charges it won't work with my solar panels! I wish they would all get together and use the same plugs...it gets annoying!
So for this newbie, who's not a handy man, this is for just a computer & phone aprox? Basically? Im looking to buy something bigger for in a power outage. Im leaning toward ecoflow new delta series. But this is so cheap right now I met get both. What is Jackery compared to this brand? Seems like Ecoflow is like the Apple of the portable generator world. Newest tech with price to match but really nice new features.
You can recharge with solar panels right
Yep
Considering between Jackery 300, Ecoflow River 2, Bluetti EB3A and Anker Powerhorse 521. Bluetti seems too heavy (I’m a girl), Ecoflow too loud, don’t fully trust Anker (my small anker powerbank is awesome but had a docking station from them and it was overheating, they couldn’t find a solution). I’m thinking to just go with Jackery 300 which seems smallest and most quiet, even though it supposedly lacks modern functions but I have not seen one bad review on Jackery. I also do like retro look of Jackery and I like that there is no app, I don’t want yet another app for something. The only thing I don’t like is long charging time but that may be safer too.
The Jackery isn’t “bad,” but the newer models have better features. That being said, the Jackery also seems to have less overall issues. So, those are some positive points. The NMC chemistry and low charging wattage are the hindrances.
@@OffGridAdventure Exactly what I’m thinking, fewer features = fewer things that can go wrong. I just want to heat my lunch and tea on a weekend road trip once a month and not having to do this while I’m driving. Otherwise, I’d probably go with Ecoflow for the fast charging, if it looked nicer, but the design with side handle is ugly, can’t get past that.
Check out the new improved Ctechi gt200/200 pro.. it's got a smaller footprint and larger battery than all those you mentioned..plus it's cheaper than jackery, eco flow, etc. and comes with a nice handle. The eco flow is awkward and bulky for such a tiny 256wh battery..you hit the surface with the edge of the unit everytime you put it down as the handle is on one side
Ended up getting Jackery and I’m thrilled. I even overpaid a bit to get Jackery ($240, vs. Ecoflow and Anker were on sale for $180). But I really love the small and light size of the Jackery.
@@rainacherienne1010 I like it! You got exactly what you wanted and that’s the most important part.
Did you end up testing the solar panel? When it's plugged in does the fan come on?
Hi, I have the larger one hooked up to a solar panel in the minivan. The fan doesn’t run excessively. Have you updated the firmware?
@@OffGridAdventure I didn't buy one yet. Wanted to see if I had a solar panel for it if it would discharge itself running the fan
@@Pockymuncher888 I’ve only had that issue with a few Anker power stations.
@@OffGridAdventure ok cool. Going to order one when it goes on sale. If you leave it "on" does it stay on continuously? I was going to use it in my shed as a power source for a light and then put a solar panel on the roof
@@Pockymuncher888 you can change the auto shut off settings in the app.
Thought i would just comment.. I fully charged my river 2. didnt use it for a week and pulled it out for the first time to use on the go today. powered up said 99%.. then to 0 and wont work. guess ill be returning it
I would agree that it is by far the best power station. A full charge in one hour is kinda hard to beat.
i would rather have slow charge than fast one. For example a user should be able to set up charging speed. Lithium batteries fires are no joke.
@ LifePO4, are not regular lithium batteries, they’re much safer
You can limit the charging power in the app.
Fast charging should only be used in emergencies as it stresses out and wears the battery quicker
The Allpowers R600 is also fast charge..but with slightly larger battery than the river 2
Can I charge this with a delta pro?
Yes, from the AC inverter.
Even though it's flat, the instruction book says nothing heavy should be placed ontop of the unit.
Makes sense, I wouldn’t put any too heavy on it.
I need something for my plants just in case my power goes out.
Jackery300 can cover my home Wi-Fi ?
I vex that you can't link it with another device to make it more powerful
Mine doesn’t charge a thing. Says 99 hours but just turns off
Contact EcoFlow about it.
Would it run a microwave?
Love the design ,but like the Delta 2 efficiency is too low.
I don’t follow you. The battery conversion efficiency?
I don’t see a link to order one
I just want one to brew 2 cups off coffee with my Keurig
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So, it won't run a regular fridge or freezer?
IT'S SMALL, WEAK. BUY' A MUCH BIGGER MODEL.
This is not the right size for a home fridge freezer, but can run a mini fridge without issues.
@@OffGridAdventure Yeah, I heard you say that, but thanks for responding.
@@OffGridAdventure would you reccomend this for a 40L to 60L IceCo or Dometic Fridge for overlanding?
Just bought one... they're on sale online for $209.
Yeah just ordered mine today on Amazon and get the 30 dollar Solar cable for free with it as a promotional deal and 80 dollar off coupon off the unit. So $219 for unit and free solar cable. I also have two Blueetti’s the 268 watt new ones. So I should be set now with good units and power. Plus they charge quick.
That’s a great price for it!
Hi do you think it could power a Chinese diesel heater
Hi, what is the power draw? I have not tried one, but plan to add one next year.
@@OffGridAdventure I am not sure but I have been watching a lot of videos on here where the unit can not power the portable heaters so I have cancelled my order and am going with a different brand now as that’s why I ordered the eb3.
@@southwestlondoncarp4313 I have both devices and they perform the same with respect to high powered devices. I’m currently working on a comparison between the two and it’s a close call.
@@OffGridAdventure I got a message back off one of the guys having problems he said a diesel heater draws 10 to 12 amps but he said he has the small Jackery and that can keep the heater going for 7 hours.
Dude speaks wattage lingo fluently but lol. Good video, going to take advantage of the sale they’re having right now
Don't forget to take your chessboard 😂
how manny 1350MAH 6s lipos can i charge with this ?
This is 256WH and your 6S lipo is around 30.78WH.
256WH / 30.78WH = ~eight 6s lipos at 1350MAH.
That xt60 to 12v is not proprietary. Widely available
Question: will this run a cpap machine?
It will run some CPAPs for a few hours. I wouldn’t expect more than 5-6 hours with this size battery.
@@OffGridAdventure thank you so much
Hi , Can this unit power a 43 inch Samsung TV ?
For 2-4 hours depending on how much power the tv uses.
@@OffGridAdventure Thanks for the quick Response. I'm from South Africa , so we are currently experiencing power outages that on average last two Hours.
Does it make any noise while running?
7:53
A slight fan hum nothing to notice really
I regret i bought one. I bought it for my tiny house but the fan is so annoying! And it can't be switched off other than pulling the plug to the solar panel.
Mine was faulty out of box, now they want me to pay to send it back(& still wondering what to do w/ the solar panel & cord I bought separately). Customer service is brutal! I would not recommend anything from EcoFlow after this ordeal. Quality control is crap.
I really like my River 2!
Man oh man sweetie This stuff still gives me a headache! 💜
Does an Xbox series X work properly with it??