Comparison EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max vs EcoFlow RIVER 2

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	EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max	EcoFlow RIVER 2
	from $398.99 up to $469.99 Compare prices 4	from $203.99 up to $249.00 Compare prices 7
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TOP sellers	AceHardware.com $470.00 Buy in shop BestBuy.com $399.00 Buy in shop Scheels.com $470.00 Buy in shop	Amazon.com $239.00 Buy in shop AceHardware.com $240.00 Buy in shop Scheels.com $240.00 Buy in shop
	3 USB A ports, 1 USB C port. Car cigarette lighter, DC5521 port, XT60 port. Surges up to 1000 W are allowed. LFP (LiFePO4) – lithium iron phosphate battery.	2 USB A ports, 1 USB C port. Car cigarette lighter, XT60 port. Surges up to 600 W are allowed. LFP (LiFePO4) – lithium iron phosphate battery.
In box	charging station	charging station
Rated power	500 W	300 W
Peak power	1000 W	600 W
Output waveform	sinusoid (PSW)	sinusoid (PSW)
UPS function
Outputs
Sockets (230 V)	2	1
USB A	3 5В/2.4А 12 W	2 5В/2.4А 12 W
USB C	1 5 A 100 W	1 3 A 60 W
Car cigarette lighter
DC output	2x DC5521 (12.6 V / 3 A / 36 W)
Inputs (station charging)
From solar panels
Via USB-C
Input port XT60
Add. ports		C13/14 (charging)
Battery and charging time
Battery type	LiFePO4	LiFePO4
Battery capacity	512 W*h	256 W*h
Charging cycles	3000	3000
Charging time (socket) ≈	60 min	60 min
Charging time (solar panel) ≈	180 min	180 min
Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈	307 min
Charging power (socket)	660 W	360 W
Charging power (solar panel)	220 W	110 W
Charging power (cigarette lighter)	100 W	100 W
General
Smartphone synchronization	Bluetooth and WiFi	Bluetooth and WiFi
PSU	built into the body	built into the body
Display
Carrying handle
Operating temperature	0 °C ~ +45 °C	0 °C ~ +45 °C
Dimensions	196x270x260 mm	142x245x214 mm
Weight	6 kg	3.5 kg
Warranty	5 years	5 years
Added to E-Catalog	november 2022	november 2022

Brief conclusions of the comparison portable power stations

Comparing the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max and EcoFlow RIVER 2 charging stations, several key points can be highlighted. The EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max has a higher nominal power of 500 W and a peak value of 1000 W, allowing for the connection of more powerful devices, while the RIVER 2 has a power of 300 W and a peak power of 600 W. Users note that the RIVER 2 Max charges quickly in 60 minutes and has more outputs, including 2 sockets at 230 V and 3 USB A, making it more versatile for use. At the same time, the RIVER 2 is lighter and more compact (weighing 3.5 kg compared to 6 kg for the Max), which can be an advantage for portability. However, some RIVER 2 users express dissatisfaction with the insufficient power for their needs, while the RIVER 2 Max, despite its price, receives positive reviews for reliability and functionality, especially in power outage conditions.

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Rated power

Power that a device can consistently produce for an indefinitely long time without any unpleasant consequences. For normal operation of the charging station, the rated power must be at least 15 - 20% higher than the total power of all devices simultaneously connected to it.

Peak power

Some electrical appliances (in particular, units with electric motors - refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.) consume significantly more energy at startup than after reaching the operating mode. For such a load, the peak power of the charging station must be taken into account - its indicator must be higher than the starting power of the load.

Sockets (230 V)

Total number of outlets with output voltage. This is, in fact, the number of devices that can be simultaneously connected to the charging station without the use of splitters, extension cords and carriers. Accordingly, weaker charging stations have one or two sockets in their submission. Powerful charging stations already have three or more sockets “on board”.

USB A

Full-size USB A connectors are popular in computer technology, they are standardly used in adapter chargers for 230 V household networks and 12 V auto sockets. In charging stations, such outlets are widely used for charging gadgets.

- The total number of such ports can be very diverse ( 1 USB, 2 connectors, 3 ports and even 4), since it allows you to connect for charging, and in some cases for power, various low-power devices - smartphones, tablets, power banks, lamps, etc. .

- The strength of the power. The maximum power output through the USB A connector to the device being charged. Note that different ports of the charging station can output different power (for example, 1.5 A and 2.1 A). In this case, the highest power strength is usually indicated.

— Power. The maximum output power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering through the USB A connector to one charging device.

USB C

USB type C ports are smaller than classic USBs, and they also have a convenient reversible design that allows you to connect the plug in either direction. USB type C was originally designed to be able to implement various advanced features: increased power supply, fast charging technologies, etc.

Since the port is relatively new and quite powerful (there are USB type C with a power of 60 W and even 100 W), the total number of such connectors is often limited to 1 port, less often two).

- The strength of the power. The maximum power output through the USB type C connector to a charging device. Note that different ports of the charging station can output different power (for example, 1.5 A and 2.1 A). In this case, the highest power strength is usually indicated.

— Power. The maximum power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering to one rechargeable gadget. The high output power of the USB type C port allows you to speed up the charging process. However, the appropriate power must be supported by the device being charged - otherwise the speed of the process will be limited by the characteristics of the gadget.

DC output

The presence of a DC connector (or several such outputs) in the device to power external gadgets with direct current. The standard DC jack is round and has a pin in the center. However, its dimensions may differ in depth and diameter. The voltage output to the DC output may be different. The most popular options are 18 - 20 V for powering laptops, 12 V for various specialized devices and automotive electrical accessories.

Add. ports

Additional input connectors provided in the design of the charging station in addition to those described above.

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 (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).