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EcoFlow · Mid-size (600 to 1,499 Wh)

EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro

A mid-size unit, 768 Wh, 800 W (1,600 surge), 18.2 lb, $349 ($0.45 per Wh). It clears 3 of the six jobs on this site (cpap, rv, phones and laptops) and not home backup, camping, van life.

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EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro$349 at EcoFlow
Capacity768Wh
AC output800W
Surge1,600W
ChemistryLiFePO4
Rated cycles3,000 to 80%
Weight18.2lb
Max solar in220W
Price / Wh$0.45

Should you buy it?

Buy it for: a night of CPAP (a CPAP with its humidifier for one 8-hour night); a day in an RV (a 12 V fridge, lights, TV, coffee maker, phones and a laptop for a day); a laptop and two phones (a laptop for six hours and two phone charges).

Not for: a day of home backup (too little capacity: needs 2,323 Wh and 1,351 W at start-up); two nights of camping (too little capacity: needs 2,066 Wh and 157 W at start-up); a working day in a van (too little capacity: needs 2,295 Wh and 244 W at start-up).

At $0.45 per watt-hour compare its cost with the charging speed and carry weight you need. It stores 42.2 Wh per pound. 17 other current units share its size class; the nearest four by capacity are compared below.

12 in
Top and front, to scale: 10.6 × 10.2 × 8.9 in

What it runs, and for how long

Hours = capacity × 0.85 ÷ device watts, with the draws from the device table.

Runtime on 768 Wh
DeviceDraw WHoursCan it start it?
CPAP machine (no heated humidifier) (without humidifier)4514.5yes
CPAP machine (with heated humidifier) (with heated humidifier)5312.3yes
Refrigerator (full-size, ENERGY STAR, ~18 cu ft top freezer) (average draw, compressor cycling)4115.8yes
Laptop (MacBook Air, charging) (charger rating, continuous)4016.3yes
Wi-Fi router2427.2yes
Starlink Standard kit (dish + router)887.5yes
TV, 50-inch LED / Crystal UHD897.3yes
Camp LED light set (4 chainable lights) (one bulb)6103.6yes

At a glance

3.8 / 5

Seven criteria, 1 to 5
CriterionScoreWhy
Fit for the job4.3Clears 3 of the 6 jobs on this site (cpap, rv, phones and laptops); starts 13 of the 16 devices in the table
Value per watt-hour3.8$0.45 per Wh, 3rd lowest of 18 mid-size units
Portability3.918.2 lb, the lightest of 18 mid-size units
Recharge speed3.4220 W of solar input, about 3.5 hours of full sun to refill; 940 W from the wall
Chemistry and cycle life4.3LiFePO4, rated 3,000 cycles to 80%
Expandability2.7No expansion stated; 30 ms UPS switchover
Owner-reported reliability3.3Fan noise, app, firmware, failures and warranty handling across 3 reviews

Full spec sheet

Battery
Capacity768 Wh
ChemistryLiFePO4
Rated cycle life3,000 to 80%
Expandable–
Output
Continuous AC output800 W
Surge (peak) output1,600 W
AC outlets–
USB-C ports / highest output1 / 100 W
USB-A ports–
12 V outputs3
Wireless charging pad–
UPS / EPS switchover30 ms
Charging
Max AC input940 W
Wall recharge time1.2 h
Max solar input220 W
Stated solar recharge time–
App controlyes
Physical
Weight18.2 lb (8.3 kg)
Dimensions10.6 x 10.2 x 8.9 in (270 x 260 x 226 mm)
Wh per lb42.2
Release year–
Warranty5 years
Price
List price$529
Store price$349
Price per Wh$0.45

Before using the battery's cycle rating to judge value, read what LiFePO4 versus NMC means for lifespan and weight.

The solar-input wattage alone does not establish panel compatibility. Check how to match panel watts, voltage and connectors, then confirm the limits in this unit's manual.

Alternatives at this size

Listed smallest to largest by capacity; this unit is among them.

This unit and the four nearest by capacity, any brand
UnitOverall scoreWhOutput W (surge)lbSolar in WChemistryCyclesPrice $$ / WhStore
OUPES Exodus 7003.6576700 W (1,200 surge)13.9240LiFePO44,000 to 80%$399$0.69See it at OUPESCheck price on Amazon
Goal Zero Yeti 7003.2677600 W (1,000 surge)20.3200LiFePO44,000 to 80%$700$1.03See it at Goal ZeroCheck price on Amazon
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro3.8768800 W (1,600 surge)18.2220LiFePO43,000 to 80%$349$0.45See it at EcoFlow
Goal Zero Yeti 10003.19982,000 W (3,600 surge)35.3900LiFePO44,000 to 80%$1,200$1.20See it at Goal Zero
BLUETTI Elite 100 mini4.01,005700 W (1,050 surge)23.6350LiFePO46,000 to 80%$429$0.43See it at BLUETTICheck price on Amazon

See it at EcoFlowEvery current EcoFlow unitDoes it hold enough for your devices?

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