Comparison EcoFlow RIVER 2 vs EcoFlow RIVER
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| EcoFlow RIVER 2 | EcoFlow RIVER | |
| Compare prices 3 | from £29.00 | |
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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. | 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 | |
| In box | charging station | charging station |
| Rated power | 300 W | 600 W |
| Peak power | 600 W | 1200 W |
| Output waveform | sinusoid (PSW) | sinusoid (PSW) |
| UPS function |  | |
| Switchover time to battery | 30 ms | |
Outputs | ||
| Sockets (230 V) | 1 | 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 | |
| USB-C | 1 pcs 3 A 60 W | 1 pcs 5 A 100 W |
| Car cigarette lighter | | |
| DC output | 2x DC5521 (13.6 V / 3 A) | |
Inputs (station charging) | ||
| From solar panels | | |
| Via USB-C port | |  |
| Input port XT60 | | |
| Add. ports | C13/14 (charging) | |
Battery and charging time | ||
| Battery type | LiFePO4 | Li-Ion NMC |
| Battery capacity | 256 W*h | 288 W*h |
| Charging cycles | 3000 | 500 |
| Charging time (socket) ≈ | 60 min | 90 min |
| Charging time (solar panel) ≈ | 180 min | 87 min |
| Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈ | 180 min | |
| Charging power (socket) | 360 W | 250 W |
| Charging power (solar panel) | 110 W | 200 W |
| Charging power (cigarette lighter) | 100 W | 120 W |
General | ||
| Smartphone synchronization | Bluetooth and WiFi | |
| PSU | built into the body | built into the body |
| Display | | |
| Backlight | | |
| Carrying handle | | |
| Operating temperature | 0 °C ~ +45 °C | 0 °C ~ +45 °C |
| Dimensions | 142x245x214 mm | 194x288x185 mm |
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 5 kg |
| Warranty | 5 years | |
| Added to E-Catalog | november 2022 | september 2022 |
Compare EcoFlow RIVER 2 and RIVER
Comparing the EcoFlow RIVER 2 and EcoFlow RIVER charging stations, it's noted that the RIVER 2 has a lower rated power of 300W and a peak power of 600W, whereas the RIVER offers 600W and 1200W, respectively. Users remark that the RIVER 2 is lighter and more compact (3.5 kg versus 5 kg for the RIVER), making it more portable. However, the RIVER has more outputs: 2 sockets of 230V and 3 sockets of 100-120V, while the RIVER 2 only has 1 and 2 respectively. The charging time for the RIVER 2 from a socket is about 60 minutes, which is faster than the 90 minutes for the RIVER. Nevertheless, the RIVER offers a higher battery capacity (288 Wh versus 256 Wh for the RIVER 2). Both devices feature UPS functions and convenient carrying handles, but the RIVER 2 supports a more modern LiFePO4 battery with a higher number of charging cycles (3000 versus 500 for the RIVER). Overall, the choice between them depends on your power and portability needs.
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Glossary
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.
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.
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 (quick charge)
Full-sized USB-A ports with fast charging support. This feature allows you to charge your smartphone, tablet, or other connected devices much more quickly. The charging process occurs at increased power, with current and voltage regulated at each stage to stay within optimal values. However, keep in mind that there are many fast-charging technologies today, and not all of them are compatible with each other.
— Current strength. The current parameters delivered through USB-A fast charging ports. Note that different ports of the charging station may output different voltage and current parameters. This section specifies the current strength values at a certain voltage (for example, 5V / 3A, 9V / 2A, 12V / 1.5A).
— Power. The maximum power in watts (W) that the charging station can deliver through the USB-A fast charging port to a single charging gadget. High output power allows for faster charging. However, the charging device must support the corresponding power; otherwise, the speed will be limited by the gadget's characteristics.
— Current strength. The current parameters delivered through USB-A fast charging ports. Note that different ports of the charging station may output different voltage and current parameters. This section specifies the current strength values at a certain voltage (for example, 5V / 3A, 9V / 2A, 12V / 1.5A).
— Power. The maximum power in watts (W) that the charging station can deliver through the USB-A fast charging port to a single charging gadget. High output power allows for faster charging. However, the charging device must support the corresponding power; otherwise, the speed will be limited by the gadget's characteristics.
USB-C
USB type C ports are smaller compared to classic USB ports and have a convenient reversible design that allows connecting the plug either way. USB type C was initially created to implement various advanced features: increased power, fast charging technologies, etc.
Since the port is relatively new and quite powerful (you can find USB type C with 60W, even 100W and 140W), the total number of such connectors is often limited to one port, or sometimes two).
— Current. The maximum current delivered through the USB type C port to the device being charged. Note that different ports of a charging station may deliver different currents (for example, 1.5A and 2.1A). In such cases, the highest current is usually specified.
— Power. The maximum power in watts (W) that the charging station can deliver to one charging gadget. The high output power of the USB type C port allows for faster charging. However, the device being charged must support the corresponding power; otherwise, the speed of the process will be limited by the gadget's specifications.
Since the port is relatively new and quite powerful (you can find USB type C with 60W, even 100W and 140W), the total number of such connectors is often limited to one port, or sometimes two).
— Current. The maximum current delivered through the USB type C port to the device being charged. Note that different ports of a charging station may deliver different currents (for example, 1.5A and 2.1A). In such cases, the highest current is usually specified.
— Power. The maximum power in watts (W) that the charging station can deliver to one charging gadget. The high output power of the USB type C port allows for faster charging. However, the device being charged must support the corresponding power; otherwise, the speed of the process will be limited by the gadget's specifications.
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.
Via USB-C port
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.