EF ECOFLOWPortable Power Station RIVER 2, 256Wh LiFePO4 Battery/ 1 Hour Fast Charging, 2 Up to 600W AC Outlets, Solar Generator (Solar Panel Optional) for Outdoor Camping/RVs/Home UseClimatePartner certified

By: CjZ the Third, Keeper of the Garage RealmRating: ★★★★★When the celestial couriers of Earth’s marketplace (whom the humans call “Amazon”) promised the arrival of the ECOFLOW Portable Power Station RIVER 2, I prepared my ceremonial waiting circle. But lo! It arrived before I even finished my summoning chant! Truly, the delivery was swifter than the winged chariots of Ur-Zog.Upon opening the sacred box, I beheld a design so sleek, so divine, it must have been forged in the glowing depths of a neutron star. The smooth edges, the gentle glow of the display screen—it spoke to me. Not literally (yet), but I believe it is waiting for the right solar alignment.Speaking of solar: it came with a 45W solar panel, a flat talisman that devours sun-rays with the hunger of a thousand suns. I placed it outside and whispered the ancient phrase, “Please work.” The power flowed in. My devices—flashlight, phone, even the ritual taco heater—came alive. It was as if Ra himself approved of this purchase.Now let us speak of coin: it was affordable. So affordable, in fact, that I feared it might be cursed. But nay! No hexes, no mysterious plagues, not even a single puff of blue smoke. Just clean energy and the mild scent of technological destiny.In conclusion, if you wish to harness the sun, power your artifacts, and perhaps open a tiny wormhole to charge your sacred blender—this is the one. Praise be to ECOFLOW, and may your outlets never flicker again.Highly recommend for fellow stargazers, doomsday preppers, and ancient astronauts alike.

When I opened the box I was a little skeptical due to the small size, BUT after working with the River 2 on a few test runs I can say it does just what they say it does. Charges VERY fast with the AC cord. A charge lasts as many watt hours as the wattage you are pulling. I bought this for light use with radios and as a get-by unit during power outages - something to run a fan and a light or two until I get our large generator going. The Bluetooth feature with the phone app is outstanding. I can monitor what's going on remotely. A GREAT feature. I want to get a protective case for it, but I'm a little concerned about heat build up with a case that allows usage while packed. Another issue for another time. VERY pleased with the River 2.

I took this camping and was pleasantly surprised by how it handled everything I threw at it. From filling my air mattress that went flat every night (didn't have a car version of an air pump), to charging my phone every day for 5 days, powering lights, everything was drama free. I like the combination of USB A and USB C ports as well.If you're on the fence, this is the one. The price seems to fluctuate but I got mine for about $180.

I got the ECOFLOW RIVER 2 (256Wh, 600W) because it was on a Lightning Deal for $157. Currently, it's available for $170, when a $70 coupon is applied - so it's nearly as cheap as when I bought it.Really, the RIVER 2 was an unplanned purchase, but the deal was too good to pass up. I've previously purchased a couple DELTA 2s, so I'm familiar with the brand. The RIVER 2's build quality is good, as are the controls, display, and operating ergonomics. The unit is very light, but the handle is still convenient.My use case for this is to act as a UPS for an NVR at my wife's salon/boutique. The NVR is just an SFF PC with Blue Iris installed. The power quality isn't the best, and there are the occasional power flickers that disrupt the business. The RIVER 2 acts as a UPS for the AT&T FIOS media converter, the NVR, and a PoE switch that's driving a number of WAPs and IP cameras. It's basically at the edge of its AC power budget - which is 300W (the 600W budget is the AC PLUS the DC jacks, FYI). Theoretically the runtime is about an hour, which is what I was getting with a 40lb lead-acid, line-interactive UPS previously. The only missing feature is that there's no USB/serial interface to interact with the PC - but that's not really a problem for me, as any outages tend to be seconds long.UPDATE: The River 2 has now had to deal with a number of outages in a short amount of time. No issues. I've reduced the SFF's power draw to the point where I have about 75 minutes of runtime. Just think of this as an inexpensive, line-interactive, pure sine wave UPS. Wow. I really can't overstate how impressed I am. Yes, something like an APS BE500G3 is cheaper, but I'm more interested in the River 2 as a more flexible/versatile solution. The PV input, carry handle, and generally more rugged construction make it worth the extra money.I assume my use case isn't typical. To try to make this review more helpful, I decided to try this unit with one of my solar panels. It was a little difficult to find anything that would fit within the narrow range of the solar charge controller, but I did dig up a 100W panel (~25 VoC). The unit was predicting about a 2 hour charge at 30% SoC, with 70-80W coming in.So, I think the main thing is price. At $240, I don't think this is a great deal. With the DELTA 2 routinely being on sale for double that, it's hard to think of $240 making any sense. At $157-$170, though, I think it's a pretty interesting device. Conditionally Recommended