Comparison BLUETTI AC70 vs EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro
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Pass-through charging. 2 USB A ports, 2 USB-C ports. Car cigarette lighter. Surges up to 2000 W are allowed. LiFePo4 battery. | 3 USB A ports, 1 USB-C port. Car cigarette lighter, DC5521 port, XT60 port. Surges up to 1600 W are allowed. LFP (LiFePO4) – lithium iron phosphate battery. | |
| In box | charging station | charging station |
| Rated power | 1000 W | 800 W |
| Peak power | 2000 W | 1600 W |
| Output waveform | sinusoid (PSW) | sinusoid (PSW) |
| UPS function |  | |
| Switchover time to battery | 20 ms | 30 ms |
Outputs | ||
| Sockets (230 V) | 2 | 3 |
| USB-A | 2 pcs 5В/2.4А 12 W | 3 pcs 5В/2.4А 12 W |
| USB-C | 2 pcs 3 A, 5 A 100 W | 1 pcs 5 A 100 W |
| Car cigarette lighter | | |
| DC output | 2x DC5521 (12.6 V / 3 A / 36 W) | |
Inputs (station charging) | ||
| From solar panels | | |
| Via USB-C port |  | |
| Input port XT60 | | |
Battery and charging time | ||
| Connecting an additional battery | | |
| Battery type | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Battery capacity | 768 W*h | 768 W*h |
| Charging cycles | 3000 | 3000 |
| Charging time (socket) ≈ | 45 min | 70 min |
| Charging time (solar panel) ≈ | 120 min | 210 min |
| Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈ | 300 min | 461 min |
| Charging power (socket) | 850 W | 940 W |
| Charging power (solar panel) | 500 W | 220 W |
| Charging power (cigarette lighter) | 100 W | |
| Charging power (socket + solar panel) | 1000 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 | 256x314x210 mm | 226x270x260 mm |
| Weight | 10.2 kg | 7.8 kg |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Added to E-Catalog | june 2024 | november 2022 |
Compare BLUETTI AC70 and EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro
The charging stations BLUETTI AC70 and EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro each have their strengths that set them apart from competitors. The BLUETTI AC70 offers a rated power of 1000W and a peak power of 2000W, allowing for the connection of more powerful devices. Users note its compact size and good performance, especially for powering refrigerators and laptops, as well as a convenient management app. However, some users mention a plastic smell at the beginning of use. On the other hand, the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro has a slightly lower rated power of 800W and a peak power of 1600W, but stands out for its fast charging (70 minutes from the network) and a larger number of outputs, including 3 USB A ports and 1 USB-C. Users praise it for its quality and informative display, as well as the ability to connect via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. However, some note that the battery capacity could be larger. Overall, the choice between these models depends on your needs: if you need more power, choose BLUETTI, while for fast charging and convenient connectivity, go for EcoFlow.
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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
Full-size USB-A connectors are popular in computer technology, commonly used in charging adapters for 230 V household networks and 12 V car sockets. These outputs have become widespread in charging stations for charging gadgets.
— The total number of such ports can be quite varied (1 USB, 2 connectors, 3 ports, and even 4), as they allow for charging and, in some cases, powering various low-power devices — smartphones, tablets, power banks, lamps, and more.
— Current Strength. The maximum current delivered through the USB-A connector to the charging device. Note that different ports of the charging station may output different currents (for example, 1.5 A and 2.1 A). In such cases, the highest current strength is usually specified.
— Power. The maximum output power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering through the USB-A connector to a single charging gadget.
— The total number of such ports can be quite varied (1 USB, 2 connectors, 3 ports, and even 4), as they allow for charging and, in some cases, powering various low-power devices — smartphones, tablets, power banks, lamps, and more.
— Current Strength. The maximum current delivered through the USB-A connector to the charging device. Note that different ports of the charging station may output different currents (for example, 1.5 A and 2.1 A). In such cases, the highest current strength is usually specified.
— Power. The maximum output power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering through the USB-A connector to a single charging gadget.
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.
Connecting an additional battery
Ability to connect an external battery to the charging station to increase the overall energy consumption and, as a result, extend the battery life. This connection is fast and convenient. On the other hand, the battery takes up extra space on the outside, making the whole structure more cumbersome.