Comparison EcoFlow RIVER vs EcoFlow RIVER Max
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| Compare prices 1 | from $599.00 | |
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2 USB A ports, 1 USB A Fast Charge port, 1 USB-C port. Flashlight. Car cigarette lighter port DC5521.
X-Stream port for fast charging. NCM – lithium-ion battery, capacity 288 Wh. Surges up to 1200 W are allowed. You can double the capacity of the charging station by connecting the EcoFlow Battery Expansion Module RIVER Extra Battery | 2 ports USB A, USB A Fast Charge, USB-C. Flashlight. Car cigarette lighter port DC5521. X-Stream port for fast charging (500W). NCM - lithium-ion battery, capacity 576 Wh. Jumps up to 1200 watts are allowed. Backlight Kit consists of EcoFlow Charging Station RIVER Max and EcoFlow Solar Panel 160W Portable | |
| In box | charging station | charging station |
| Rated power | 600 W | 600 W |
| Peak power | 1200 W | 1200 W |
| Output waveform | sinusoid (PSW) | sinusoid (PSW) |
| UPS function |  | |
| Switchover time to battery | 30 ms | |
Outputs | ||
| Sockets (230 V) | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A | 2 pcs 5В/2.4А 12 W | 2 pcs 5В/2.4А 12 W |
| USB-A (quick charge) | 1 5В/2.4A, 9В/2A, 12В/1.5A 18 W | 1 5В/2.4A, 9В/2A, 12В/1.5A 18 W |
| USB-C | 1 pcs 5 A 100 W | 1 pcs 5 A 100 W |
| Car cigarette lighter | | |
| DC output | 2x DC5521 (13.6 V / 3 A) | 2x DC5521 (13.6 V / 3 A) |
Inputs (station charging) | ||
| From solar panels | | |
| Input port XT60 | | |
Battery and charging time | ||
| Battery type | Li-Ion NMC | Li-Ion NMC |
| Battery capacity | 288 W*h | 576 W*h |
| Charging cycles | 500 | 500 |
| Charging time (socket) ≈ | 90 min | 96 min |
| Charging time (solar panel) ≈ | 87 min | |
| Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈ | 180 min | 390 min |
| Charging power (socket) | 250 W | 500 W |
| Charging power (solar panel) | 200 W | |
| Charging power (cigarette lighter) | 120 W | |
General | ||
| PSU | built into the body | built into the body |
| Display | | |
| Backlight | | |
| Carrying handle | | |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C ~ +45 °C | 0 °C ~ +45 °C |
| Dimensions | 194x288x185 mm | 235x288x185 mm |
| Weight | 5 kg | 7.7 kg |
| Added to E-Catalog | september 2022 | september 2022 |
Compare EcoFlow RIVER and RIVER Max
EcoFlow RIVER and EcoFlow RIVER Max charging stations have similar features such as a rated power of 600W and a peak power of 1200W, but they differ in battery capacity and charging time. The EcoFlow RIVER has a capacity of 288 Wh and can be charged from an outlet in 90 minutes, while the RIVER Max has a larger capacity of 576 Wh and a charging time of about 96 minutes from an outlet. Users note that the RIVER Max is better suited for long trips due to its larger battery, while the RIVER is more compact and lighter (5 kg compared to 7.7 kg for the Max). Both devices have similar outputs, including USB and a car cigarette lighter, but the RIVER Max offers a more powerful port for fast charging (500W compared to 250W for the RIVER). Overall, the choice between them depends on your needs for capacity and weight.
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Glossary
Switchover time to battery
The delay (usually in milliseconds) between the power going out from the outlet and the moment when the station starts feeding connected devices from its battery, maintaining "pass-through" power. The shorter this time, the higher the chance that devices won't notice the drop at all: for routers, cameras, NAS, and PCs, this is critical because a long pause can cause a reboot, loss of connection, or even filesystem errors. Essentially, this is the same parameter as in a classic UPS, but for charging stations, it greatly depends on implementation: models with a more "UPS-like" switching scheme switch considerably faster, while some stations formally have a UPS mode but actually create a noticeable break or activate the output only after "realizing" the network's loss. In practice, this point helps distinguish a charging station that is truly suitable as a UPS for sensitive electronics from an option "for lights and charging": for example, for home internet and video surveillance, minimal switching time is important, while for lamps, charging phones, or a heater, a brief pause is typically not critical.
Battery capacity
Nominal battery capacity, in fact - the amount of energy that is supposed to be stored. The larger it is, the longer the battery life of the charging station will be, all other things being equal. On the other hand, this parameter also affects the dimensions, weight and price of the battery, despite the fact that an energy-intensive battery is not always required. By the indicator of capacity in watt-hours, you can compare batteries with each other.
Charging time (socket) ≈
Time to charge the portable power station from a fully discharged state to 100% charge when using the power adapter from a household outlet. This refers to the original battery and standard charger.
Charging time (solar panel) ≈
Time spent on a full charge when using the original panel in bright sunlight. In cloudy weather, the charging time of the device from the solar panel can be strikingly different downwards.
Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈
The time required to fully (from zero to 100%) charge the battery, provided that power is supplied to the charging station from the car's cigarette lighter socket (12 V).
Charging power (socket)
The power at which, in normal mode, the portable power station is charged from a household outlet when using the original power supply.
Charging power (solar panel)
The power in watts provided when charging a device from a solar panel.
The higher the charging power, all other things being equal, the less time it will take to replenish the energy reserves in the cells of the device's own battery. This section provides the maximum power value that the charging station can accept. Accordingly, this indicator is supposed to be taken into account when choosing compatible solar panels.
The higher the charging power, all other things being equal, the less time it will take to replenish the energy reserves in the cells of the device's own battery. This section provides the maximum power value that the charging station can accept. Accordingly, this indicator is supposed to be taken into account when choosing compatible solar panels.
Charging power (cigarette lighter)
The power normally received by the charging station when connected from the car's cigarette lighter socket (12 V).