EcoFlow River vs River 2 a Simple Comparison

EcoFlow River vs River 2 a Simple Comparison
Our full review of the new River 2
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[@brianjordan5629]

All I can say is that Ecoflow did a proper job of improving the River 2. Charges in an hour and uses LFP batteries.

[@robertanker9901]

THANK YOU brother. Such a relief to have a review WE ALL can follow!

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thank you so very much

[@donaldlee6699]

Technology is moving! Quite fast! I will wait till Spring! Thanks for the video!

[@michelleevans9869]

Great comparison video. Always like your real life testing and honest opinions

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thanks Michelle

[@240zron]

One of the best reviews, comparisons, I have seen. Great job. I have around 10 different portable power stations (no one can have just one) all different brands and like to see what has changed. Looks like ecoflow has stepped up again.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thank you

[@DaveSquibbSr]

This was a great informative video, I'm sure the river 2 is a nice enough unit and I like that it has lithium iron phosphate batteries but I already own the river Max and I'm completely satisfied with that, I am disappointed to see that they have less 12 Volt outlets such as the 5521 barrel connector outlets because mostly I use the DC it seems to be much more efficient than the AC and allows me longer running time.

[@waldo-ot6ul]

Me personally I would rather have more of the power than how many chargers you can get out of it. I would use it more as an emergency use such as power goes out or keep the refrigerator running. Charging faster is nice but not a deal breaker because it charges slower. So for me the first one would suit my need better. Thank you for the great comparison

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thank you

[@hmfem3656]

I purchased the Ecoflow Plus in Oct. Would have been good if you would have mentioned the Plus as well, since in my opinion, it is an upgrade to the River. However, this was a good review. Thank you.

[@PattymacMakes]

I have the OG Rivers for emergency backup power that I have used around the house for different items. When I'm using them, I tend to run on solar pass through power. If I charge them on AC, I use slow charge if possible. I've heard that fast charging can degrade the battery quicker. I prefer to recharge my stations on solar, but recently we've been so socked in with clouds and rain it's been like living in the PNW, so the solar option hasn't been feasible. I love the improvements, but I would be more likely to purchase Delta versions in the 2 iteration. I call this the Little River, and it's really most usable with the battery expansion. I love your thoughtful reviews and comparisons! The upgraded battery is a huge bonus, but given the way I use my equipment and how new it still is, I'm happy to use what I have for quite some time. I have my eye on a Delta Pro with smart generator that I can use to run components of my household with the smart panel. Someday!

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thanks Patty

[@jamesknox2041]

Thanks for the great video.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thanks James

[@nwlady1844]

Great review! I am subscribing

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thank you and welcome to the family

[@DLong-wp8su]

Thanks for point out the life cycle of the battery. However, I doubt if the battery will last forever if always keep it charge above 10%. In real world, most of the battery would degraded after several years or completely dead. I own Bluetti AB3A & PS70 because low cost and plan to keep them charge regularly to reduce # of cycle. I expect 5-10 cycles max per year so will see how long the battery last.

[@martyh4777]

The River 2 seems more like a replacement for the River Mini.

[@user-yb9ji6jw9y]

Thank you!

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thank you also

[@bazd]

Great Info... lovely dug!!

[@ronaldpeele7963]

The best thing to note is that the River 2 has a charge cycle of over 3000 cycles way better than the previous model.

[@tewwonwonii8462]

Excellent.

[@annies8075]

Great comparison video 👍. Good to see that ecoflow are now starting to change their units to lifep04 batteries.........it was only at the end of August that I contacted them to ask if any other units besides the Delta pro had lifep04 batteries......they replied no, so I purchased Bluetti instead. Shame that they didn't tell me that the Delta 2 and the River 2 would soon be released for sale. However, looking at the river 2 (most certainly do not like the new handle design for starters), I think that I prefer the look of the bluetti eb3a .

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thanks Annie

[@LIBERTYVIEWS]

Very helpful, even now in Jan. 2024! Thanks

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thank you

[@kdfcreative]

What are the DC 5520 barrel plugs used for?

[@MrFrankc420]

Did they add circuitry to the River2 to make it more of a UPS so that it's not running off the battery when the battery is fully charged and still on land power so it can be used 24/7 without burning battery cycles? I saw where it has a 30ms switchover time, which makes me believe they did, but it's not mentioned much and IMO is a huge positive for me over the River 1.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Have not been able to confirm that you might want to email EcoFlow [e-mail]

[@user-eb5ud3lq5z]

What would you recommend? I have not decided yet wich River to get either the original or the 2. I like the power on the river but preferred the battery life on the R 2. The station is basically for camping and fishing, which I do around 10 times per year, but also want to be prepared for electricity outage at home. Please help me out to choose.

[@TechMadeEzy]

I recommend a 2 but see this comparison video it might help EcoFlow RIVER 2 Series Comparison kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWjFn2ueesd1i9U

[@NukePooch1]

Good comparison video! Great to see Ecoflow getting into LiFePO4 batteries...however, the River 2 is overpriced/underfeatured compared to the Bluetti EB3A...

[@viperomen914]

I had my mind set on river 2 but I didn’t know about Bluetti is it better? FYI the river 2 is $195 and the bluetti is $217 on Amazon not a huge difference and I’ve seen that the bluetti has wireless charging and a bigger battery am I missing anything else?

[@NukePooch1]

@@viperomen914 Bluetti EB3A also has a better handle, two 3-prong outlets, and the DC barrel connectors. However, River 2 is lighter and cheaper. Either is a good unit, at these prices they're both a good deal. FYI, it's likely that both will be on sale for Black Friday, unsure if they'll be cheaper.

[@brandon671]

Has anyone tried to replace the battery inside? I am curious because then these become economically feasible. In regards to energy density gas still has the upper hand. I haven't found much online about batt replacements but this is worth it in a pinch.

[@raymondwymore7550]

The River 2 definitely is an improvement from the original River. The faster charging is oe thing to note.

[@cris_miko]

Valuable review for me! I need this for CPAP while boondocking and don't want to buy more capacity than I need but I'm also on a budget. Apparently, River is on close out prices, and less $ than River 2 was on Prime Day- which I missed because It wouldn't last through the night for me. But still... decision to make. I hate to have to pay the much larger cost of River 2 Max, but maybe for the greater warranty, I'll need to. I only have 110w solar right now.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thank you just keep in mind the battery is kind of small I'm not sure it'll run all night

[@cris_miko]

That is the problem if I want to sleep 8 hours. I have to spend more $$ for the River2max

[@shelley131]

When I buy a power bank/"solar generator" I buy it for a specific function in mind. So when I first started I was a novice to this technology and made purchases that were so so but fulfilled my requirements so no regrets as they still work and serve my needs. With technology by the time you buy an item it is already out dated. I have the river pro and bought it for its portability and to power only my dometic CFX3 45 fridge. I then added the expansion battery to prolong running the fridge just in case I run into days of inclement weather. EcoFlow gifted me the battery as a sign of goodwill for issues I head with the original purchase I made and gave me a full refund. Their customer service department rocks! Life cycles for me is not as important because my purchases will last me a lifetime because they are not used daily and I have solar generators like jackeries and inergy apex that are years old and still working. So I would not upgrade. PS. What is the deal with not including a solar panel cable.?

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thanks for watching I guess they are trying to save on cost.but I don’t agree, the solar cable should be a standard accessory on a power station 👍🏼

[@timothyroseberry9027]

I do like the new River 2 since it weighs lighter than the old River at around 3.5 kilos.

[@aissaaissa296]

😮amazing video

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thank you

[@eduardoalanis6531]

Great review but I have a question, I recently bought the River 1, and when I'm using a 40w fan, it does say it'll run for 7 hours but it actually ran for barely almost 4 hours. Is this normal or is maybe mine defective? I'm very disappointed by this, I had way more expectations

[@TechMadeEzy]

It should have ran that 40w fan for close to 7 hours, how old is the unit ?

[@eduardoalanis6531]

I just got it 2 days ago but to be honest I got it refurbished from eBay, but it is certified refurbished by EcoFlow it's supposed to be running like new according to them, and it still costed me $200

[@TechMadeEzy]

That’s probably why you’re saying less than you should be getting that Battery has some use on it.

[@ChristopherSchiffermiller]

I just got my River 2 today and tested it on some devices and I can back you up on what you say. Mine is brand new on sale for $210. I tested my 40 watt grow lights for my indoor garden and with all three lights it said 1 hour of run time ( approx 115 watts it registered); 2 hours with two on. I then tested my Humidifier/Fan on all three speeds and on low at around 40 watts, it showed it would run for 4 hours. I then tested a small light and it showed it would run for around 9 hours. Seems like a great machine and well made, but I also felt the run times would be longer on such small powered devices at 300 watt power and 600 peak. I see these Machines as a bit hyped up, even the large wattage ones and they dont truly give you long run times and power as they say they do; and they get up there in price. I still have a 2006 Honda 2000ie at 1600 watts power and 2000 watts power for 30 minutes and its ultra quiet gas run. I have powered two heaters of 600 and 1500 watts for hours on one gallon of gas; as well as other devices. They need to get the tech to be able to truly run more power in one machine and for longer then "banking" on adding batteries to them to upgrade. I personally hope that someone soon truly makes one of those Magnetic spinning generators actually run and patent it to the market. Pull cord that gets the magnets rotating and powering it up. I think soo a device like this will be available and dont let the "scholars" and "laws of science' say it cant be done, it can be and will be. Consciousness is changing and evolving and so will the "laws" that governs it. A device like that will cost less and be able to build, truly sustainable and wont even need free solar to run it.

[@musicalmarion]

Am I right that on the UK model there is only one port for a 3 pin plug, instead of your 2?

[@TechMadeEzy]

I don't know I would definitely take a look at the website and compare

[@user-hr3jp4mp2u]

how long will this run a dometic 45 cooler on a 4 day tent camping trip before it needs to be charged

[@TechMadeEzy]

Hi this is an older model, hard to get these days especially the extra battery. Here are the new models kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWjFn2ueesd1i9Usi=CFggcFrIlVYix2Xm

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Hi how long can these power a laptop with a 15 volt power plug charger?

[@TechMadeEzy]

In general laptops probably for a couple of hours it's all depends on the battery size of the unit and of course how many watts the laptop charger takes

[@scottjustin540]

This is how an power station is developed. It should be better than the previous one. The River 2 now uses LFP batteries which lasts longer.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thanks Scott

[@markjoyous3525]

i have a massimo 100 watt solar panel. any idea what adapter i would need to charge the river 2 with that solar panel? i want to get this river 2 for my niece and i have several massimo solar panels.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Hi Mark Does the panel have mc4 connectors ?

[@Whitepinoy]

you will need xt60 connect

[@Toxic_Muk]

One year later and i got the river 1 lol for 180 on amazon 🎉 mybe when and if i need more the extra battery will be on ebay for cheap :)

[@TechMadeEzy]

👍🏻

[@DoctorBruKhar]

The downgrade from the 100w USB-C port to the 60w port hurts the river 2 bad for me, they really cheaped out and now I have to either charge my laptop with it's AC adapter on the inverter which is MUCH less efficient or buy a 12v boost converter charger which is also not ideal.

[@Blue-kq2no]

Which Ecoflow is the right one for a CPAP as a winter weather backup?

[@TechMadeEzy]

Hi Many would work, do you know how many watts it requires? Also you run it through the night correct?

[@matwithonlyonet]

I use the River as my battery backup should I need it for the CPAP. Any of these brands around the 250-300 range will work. I just use a DC power adapter instead of the AC plug and turn off the humidifier feature which draws significantly less power.

[@TechMadeEzy]

I agree DC power is the way to go when you have that option. Thank you.

[@Whitepinoy]

River 2 if you turn off your heat and evaporator or get the River 2 Max

[@nikitaplyashechnik4887]

Now many Ukrainians are preparing for a blackout, which will probably be in winter. This video is very cool and perfectly describes the difference in these devices. Simple, informative and understandable even to a person far from technology. Thanks for good job! 👍

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thank you

[@SGAOuTLaWz]

Does the River 2 have pass through charging? Can i charge the River 2 (from AC or solar) while powering devices? I would like to charge the River 2 with a generator and run my CPAP off the River 2 becuase its cleaner power. Thanks and excellent video.

[@TechMadeEzy]

100% has pass thru BUT If you’re gonna use a generator to charge it, make sure the outlet you’re plugging it into is pure sine wave, if you aren’t sure, don’t plug it into a generator.

[@SGAOuTLaWz]

@@TechMadeEzy I'm not sure what you mean. I have a whole house generator that is ran through an interlock. I plan on running the generator to power the entire house (during a power outage) and the plug my CPAP into the River 2 overnight while the River 2 charges from the wall outlet powered by the generator.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Take some time just do some research on pure sign wave, not all generators have a pure sign wave outlet. It’s clean power it’s what the River 2 would need.

[@TechMadeEzy]

@SGAOuTLaWz another thing to think about is the battery in the river, 2 is tiny, you might want to look at the max or pro model here is a good comparison kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWjFn2ueesd1i9Usi=IQlHEK5sswMF7r0s

[@SGAOuTLaWz]

@@TechMadeEzy i understand now. So my best best during a power outage would be solar charging during the day so I could power the CPAP at night. Thanks for the reply!

[@ricardofranco4114]

I'm at a dilemma. I got some coupons, and I can buy the eco flow river 600 for $215 or the eco flow river 2 for $190. Which should I buy !

[@TechMadeEzy]

I would go with the new model then

[@ricardofranco4114]

@@TechMadeEzy I just ended up making my own solar generator. Better than both of these.

[@lanceedwards2122]

What’s the coupon?

[@TechMadeEzy]

@lanceedwards2122 coupon?

[@lanceedwards2122]

@@TechMadeEzy I was wondering if @ricardofranco4114 had the coupon still because I am looking to get one for sure, but do not want to spend tons of money

[@andredeketeleastutecomplex]

NCM: can explode with violent flash fire, burns down house or car, and its user. LFP: smokes when dying. Open a window, throw it out. You're fine.

[@NormanBliss]

I bought the river 2 Max. If it were a knife you wouldn't be able to cut butter on a hot day.

[@cedricchase]

Great video - found you via Google. Thanks for taking the time.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thanks Cedric I hope you subscribe we do a bunch of different tech reviews especially battery power stations

[@markpalmer6070]

The price of the river is now cheaper than the river 2. Because of this and the extra power. Would this make it the obvious choice?

[@TechMadeEzy]

It’s a good machine the difference is the battery will last a lot longer on the newer model

[@andredeketeleastutecomplex]

No

[@carnivoregal7237]

Wish u would have included the solar info

[@TechMadeEzy]

I did

[@carnivoregal7237]

@@TechMadeEzy Prices?

[@TechMadeEzy]

I announced that in the video also are you sure you watch the video

[@carnivoregal7237]

@@TechMadeEzy solar panel prices & cord. Yes I watched it all. I was very interested because another channel talked about the river 2 yesterday because they were sponsored by them The use a lot of eco flow. Thinking of getting my daughter something. I have ego & Jackery. I just bought the Delta2 with 220 solar panels. Good deal on amazon

[@coalblest3018]

What the MAh of these batteries?

[@TechMadeEzy]

Hi, 99% of battery power stations don't go by mAh they go by Wh (watt hours) But you can use a calculator found online to convert Wh to mAh.

[@Whitepinoy]

River OG with extended battery makes it a River 2 Max

[@gwendolynmiller3816]

Already bought river

[@zwilling949]

The EcoFlow River is a good device. However, if you have one and didn't purchase the extra battery to increase the capacity, you are out of luck. EcoFlow are no longer manufacturing the extra batteries and I haven't found a vendor with any stock left. 😞

[@TechMadeEzy]

It's available on Amazon for around $240

[@zwilling949]

@@TechMadeEzy In the US, you are correct. But not in Europe. 😞

[@TechMadeEzy]

I hear you, hopefully soon? Or can you get a friend from the states to ship it over to you?

[@mousbleu]

Efficiency of the outputs is only 73% so a lost power is lost

[@andredeketeleastutecomplex]

River 2 comes at about 85% for the AC outlets.

[@Jakepp235]

Easy

[@TiagoWolf]

I have the River 1 and I Still think it's superior than the River 2 😁

[@TechMadeEzy]

It’s still a nice unit I like that you can expand the battery

[@TiagoWolf]

@@TechMadeEzy exactly ☺️

[@ICrashALot]

Only 60W usb c? Damn, thats a real downer.

[@TechMadeEzy]

See the river 2 comparison when you have time this Compares all of the river 2 new models kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWjFn2ueesd1i9U

[@viperomen914]

Both of these are going for around the same price on Amazon right now, was leaning towards the river because I thought bigger battery for the same price was better😂 but damn I’m glad I watched a comparison because the river 2 seems to be way better the new battery alone makes it worth it 3k cycles compared to 500 for a 20% degradation is huge

[@TechMadeEzy]

That LFP battery makes a big difference but having expansion would have been nice

[@ShawnVanNinja]

Haha I was thumbs 👍 up 1k 😄

[@Starfox-zg4tk]

Is this Howard Stern?….

[@TechMadeEzy]

You caught me 😎

[@coalblest3018]

The river would only power my laptop for 2hrs

[@TechMadeEzy]

It does have a small battery and some laptops do require more power than others. Did you try solar charging at the same time? That might help

[@gee7092]

ECOFLOW ROBBED ME!! I ordered x2 Ecoflow Delta 2 that cost around @2,600 dollars. . I had called customer service to cancelt them right away and I was assured that they won't be charging me for shipping because I won't get the products anyway. After 2 weeks. They charged me shipping cost on the first order plus penalty of more than 4%. They stated that penalty is 2.6%. I felt these penalties are too much for items I have not even touched. They refused to refund me on the second order citing system error on their part. Ecoflow are thieves who robbed their customers. Please don't purchase any Ecoflow products. Very bad customer service. They are plunderers who must be jailed and not allowed to do business in America.

[@andredeketeleastutecomplex]

Never buy directly from companies. Buy from a reputed physical store, this gives you 2 options.

[@Jason_Bover9000]

run it on a desktop 😆 I know