ECOFLOW Portable Power Station RIVER 2 MAX, 512Wh LiFeP04 Battery/ 1 Hour Fast Charging, Up To 1000W Output, Solar Generator (Panel Not Inc.) for Outdoor Camping/RVs/Home Use

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The 512Wh battery is ideally suited for camping activities, and there's enough power on offer to charge phones, notebooks, and other tech accessories in addition to projectors. The fact that the batteries are based on LiFePO4 tech means they should be much more durable than standard Lithium-ion batteries, and the long-term warranty alleviates any worries in this area. As a general rule, with portable power stations, the larger and heavier the unit, the more electricity it can store and output — balance portability concerns against capacity. The smaller power stations won’t cut it if you need to power a high-energy appliance like an air conditioner or a large fridge. Since the RIVER 2’s capacity is 256Wh, you’d divide that by the max watts of the USB-C input/output: 256Wh / 60W = 4.3 hrs.

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If you need more power, consider upgrading to other RIVER 2 series devices, such as the RIVER 2 Pro or RIVER 2 Max — each of which offers greater AC output. RIVER 2 Pro offers 800W running watts and up to 1600W starting watts (surge power) using X-Boost. The RIVER 2 Pro is also ideal for powering essential devices and small appliances in a van or RV. You can run 80% of high-wattage appliances, such as an RV refrigerator, along with charging all your personal electronic devices.The River 2 delivers the power it stores without fuss: I could use it to run and charge laptops, phones, cameras, and small appliances like a fan. My phone charged at a decent rate of 14 Watts, while my laptop got the maximum 60 Watts that the USB-C port on the front of the River 2 could output. With three models in the series, the River 2 portfolio has plenty to offer if you want a portable power station. The River 2 is a great choice if you're just starting out, and while it has a smaller 268Wh battery, it doesn't miss out on any of the features you get on the larger units. If you need something to take with you wherever you go, the smaller, lighter portable power stations like the RIVER 2 series and DELTA 2 will likely make more sense. RIVER 2 uses LiFePO4 batteries, a newer subset of lithium-ion batteries. Compared to other lithium-ion batteries, batteries with LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) chemistry require no maintenance, are safer, and have a longer lifespan.

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This is where portable power stations such as the new EcoFlow River 2 come in. This beefy battery lets you power and charge multiple devices via different types of connections, even allowing you to plug in 240V mains devices while you’re away from traditional sources of power. Between uses, you can charge up to 80% in only 50 minutes using AC power or three to six hours with optional solar panels. The DELTA 2 supports up to 500W of solar charging input. Pros

The River 2 Max charges just about anything you have, and has all the ports you need.

You can also switch to using the DELTA Pro instead of grid power at peak energy times to save on your electric bill with clean energy. You can save significantly on your electricity bill over time when you charge with solar panels. The DELTA Pro supports 1600W solar charging input to connect four of EcoFlow’s rigid or portable 400W solar panels. No. You can certainly operate it outdoors but don’t leave the RIVER 2 PPS outside in the rain or extreme temperatures for extended periods. The starting power of your largest appliance isn’t the only factor in how much power you need. As mentioned above, you need to calculate the total operating electrical consumption of the sum total of appliances you want to run simultaneously. And estimate how long you want to be able to run your devices without recharging the portable power station. Among these many portable power stations on the market, we’ve narrowed it down to six of the best in 2023.