Comparison BLUETTI AC2A vs EcoFlow RIVER 2

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	BLUETTI AC2A	EcoFlow RIVER 2
	$159.00 Compare prices 1	from $189.00 up to $249.00 Compare prices 5
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TOP sellers	BluettiPower.com $159.00 Buy in shop	Amazon.com $199.00 Buy in shop BestBuy.com $239.00 Buy in shop Adorama.com $204.00 Buy in shop
		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	300 W	300 W
Peak power	600 W	600 W
Output waveform	sinusoid (PSW)	sinusoid (PSW)
UPS function
Outputs
Sockets (230 V)	1	1
USB A	2 5В/2.4А 12 W	2 5В/2.4А 12 W
USB C	1 3 A, 5 A 100 W	1 3 A 60 W
Car cigarette lighter
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	204.8 W*h	256 W*h
Charging cycles	3000	3000
Charging time (socket) ≈	70 min	60 min
Charging time (solar panel) ≈	90 min	180 min
Charging power (socket)	270 W	360 W
Charging power (solar panel)	200 W	110 W
Charging power (cigarette lighter)	96 W	100 W
General
Smartphone synchronization	Bluetooth	Bluetooth and WiFi
PSU	built into the body	built into the body
Display
Carrying handle
Operating temperature	0 °C ~ +40 °C	0 °C ~ +45 °C
Dimensions	180x250x150 mm	142x245x214 mm
Weight	3.6 kg	3.5 kg
Warranty	5 years	5 years
Added to E-Catalog	july 2024	november 2022

Brief conclusions of the comparison portable power stations

Charging stations BLUETTI AC2A and EcoFlow RIVER 2 have similar characteristics, but differ in some key aspects. Both devices have a rated power of 300W and a peak power of 600W, as well as a sine wave output. However, the EcoFlow RIVER 2 offers a higher battery capacity (20Ah versus 8Ah for the BLUETTI), which can provide longer usage. The charging time from an outlet for the EcoFlow is 60 minutes, which is faster than BLUETTI's 70 minutes. On the other hand, BLUETTI charges faster from solar panels (90 minutes versus 180 minutes for the EcoFlow). Both devices have Bluetooth for smartphone synchronization and 5-year warranties. In reviews, users note that the EcoFlow RIVER 2 is more versatile due to additional ports, including USB-C, making it more convenient for modern devices.

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Glossary

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.

Via USB-C

The ability to replenish energy reserves in the battery cells of the charging station via the USB type C connector. This port itself is small in size and has a convenient double-sided design, thanks to which the plug can be inserted in either direction. However, in charging stations it does not always work as an input interface.

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 (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 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.

Charging power (cigarette lighter)

The power normally received by the charging station when connected from the car's cigarette lighter socket (12 V).