EcoFlow River 2 Portable Power Station In-Depth Review. 256Wh LiFeP04 Battery, for Outdoor Camping

[@pikacheese2107]

Nice to see that Ecoflow switched to LFP batteries which guarantees that this power station will last for a long time.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Yes. I also have the EcoFlow Delta 2, which also has LFP. Review coming soon.

[@rajgill7576]

I liked when you got the hairdryer out. Nobody else ive seen has pushed it to the limit like that. Ive heard the x mode is great for simple appliances like a hairdryer, but you dont want to try it on stuff that wont like the voltage drop, like a microwave or a full size fridge

[@rajgill7576]

Also your first kilowatt test where you charged thru the usb c port was accurate. The power brick that was plugged into the kilowatt to convert 120volts to dc charging for the USB C port is not 100% efficient

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Thanks

[@TonyMiguel-ko7cz]

River 2 pro can run hair dryer

[@leroycarter7183]

The best thing about that River 2 is the lightning quick charge speed. I think nothing charges faster than it.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Yes. In this compact size, nothing charges faster! I'm really surprised how lightweight it is.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

EcoFlow River 2 amzn.to/3Da5Mrx Follow me on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/ToolsElectroDIY/ (Daily Live stream) Instagram instagram.com/ToolsElectroDIY/ #ecoflow #powerstation #offthegridliving As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@ARLGD]

Wow, that Power Station from Segway sounds like a fantastic addition to any outdoor enthusiast's gear collection. With its massive capacity, versatile sockets, and fast recharging, it's perfect for extended camping trips or emergencies. Plus, the waterproof technology is a huge bonus. Definitely worth considering for all your outdoor power needs. Happy camping!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

really

[@girlstreak4880]

I love the 3000 charge cycles of the River 2. It equates to about 10 years of almost daily charging.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

That's right

[@felixmak9289]

It takes ten years to tell jokes

[@mrmarzo]

I'm not too familiar with electricity & tech but do you know how many times the River 2 could roughly charge your macbook pro? I'm wondering in theory if it's capable of fully charging it at least a few times.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

It really depends on the capacity of your laptop battery but two full charge is a reasonable estimate

[@rainlei9324]

so the dryer didn’t work? what was the wattage of the dryer - i want to know how much the boost can actually power

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

1800W Dyson dryer. The boost can handle 600W continuous.

[@georgiafazzini4457]

Can you plug an extension cord into the AC outlets?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Yes you can.

[@ericklein5097]

Well runninng a hair dryer on a 300W inverter is one way to test overcurrent protection. They cheaped out big time on DC ports. Combined 65W? The tech for that is so far along that I can buy 100W bidirectional boards to make my own power bank. They have dual channel and triple/quad channel boards that can run full power (100+100+65+24 for example as C+C+A+A) if you feed them >20 volts with an appropriate amount of amps but I the fact that I can buy a 100W bi board that runs off a 4S lithium pack for $20 means Ecoflow cheaped out on a $10 part for a $3-$5 part. Cigarette lighter outlet should be accompanied by a 5.5x2.1 barrel jack and that would have been $1....at most Its a glorified CPAP battery. Thanks for the review, tear that bitch open and show us the cells for the next video. I'm guessing pouch or prismatic over cylindrical

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Right. I would like to see a 100W USB-C

[@TheEstateOfHoHu]

I'd love to know how loud the fans are, as this is a problem with the delta 2 for instance.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Audible but not too loud. Also see the app walkthrough part as you can see the charging average can be reduced if you think the fan noise is an issue.

[@xpilligua]

... How many hours does it last to connect a 12V modem and 1. 5a?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

12*1.5 = 18W per hour. (256Wh * 90% efficiency) /18W = 11 hours

[@jacksongil9123]

I nust got one of those, do i have bad river 2 if my iPhone doesn’t charge using usbc? But i can charge my older iphone using usba

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

It should work. What iPhone do you have? Also try USB-C charging your laptop or battery bank if the laptop supports PD,

[@jacksongil9123]

@@ToolsElectroDIY iPhone 15 pro max.. I have 100w usbc cable from anker, it doesn’t work or charge my dell latitude also..

[@generalgopnik1026]

How the power station after a year of usage, any problem need to worry, pros and cons.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Still works. It's a great compact power solution!

[@Locambietodo]

@@ToolsElectroDIYbro a laptop how many hours works in the case the laptop need stay connected

[@steliossarris6486]

Hi! I like your review. I have a question. I want to buy it to power my jbl Partybox 710. Can you tell me if this is a good idea? Thanks for your time.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Yes it’s a good idea

[@viva3575]

please tell me, can I connect a stove with one burner for 500-1000 watts, and how much percent can it consume, if, for example, to heat water?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

No you can't. You need to get a larger power station. Watch my shorts kzbin.infomM239Gfk8PE?feature=share kzbin.infovNqnzfCWH9w?feature=share

[@viva3575]

@@ToolsElectroDIY thank you

[@vedranart]

Hi, if I connect solar input power and usbc input power which will be prioritized. or it would sum up? Thanks!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Great question, I don't know. I will test and get back to you.

[@vedranart]

@@ToolsElectroDIY thanks a lot! 😊

[@iskandermakhmudov]

Great review! I do not need such device but its very versatile

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I hope you never need it. It is really designed for emergency use or off-the-grid living.

[@Andyarms75]

Hi there. Would this power an Xbox one ? I have a battery powered tv and would love to game when I'm off grid in my van. Many thanks.. Andrew Great channel btw

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Yes it can easily power an Xbox One, for maybe 5 hours?

[@Andyarms75]

@@ToolsElectroDIY Thank you very much for the advice. Really enjoyed the video as it was very informative and funny too👍

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

@@Andyarms75 Smash the LIKE button, it really helps, thank you! btw, what is the funny part? It was also used in this video for a 12v freezer kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmKrfqhrrKqCh9k

[@parmalatz]

is it a problem connected to water purifier with 350w for hot water and 100w for cold water?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

It won’t last very long. 30 minutes tops

[@johnpaulcalalo8247]

Hello, just a question, how many hours will it last in my laptop ? I'm currently working from home and hoping it would last atleast 8 hours.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

8 hours shouldn’t be a problem

[@oasiahmaraon4350]

You're telling it last 8 hours for laptop ?

[@ronscott2838]

Morning from NEWFOUNDLAND CANADA 🇨🇦🇨🇦 Question about backdrop . What is that stainless perforated three piece (I think) slotted aluminum looking pieces behind the table in this video? Looks great and would like to get some if I knew what it was ! BTW great video as I’m selling my jackory and just ordered the River 2 🤙 Ron

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Wall control pegboard

[@ronscott2838]

Thanks

[@OLskewL]

How many hours can I get charging a laptop, a phone, and Wifi (Fibre plug + router)?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I estimate you have a total power consumption of 60 watts, therefore you will get 3~4 hours+ runtime using this setup. Please smash the like and subscribe, thanks!

[@OLskewL]

@@ToolsElectroDIY Amazing. That's enough for my workday. In South Africa we have something called "Load Shedding" (Google it, also make a video for it you'll get many likes and subscribes) and it's not good for work or daily living - so I'm about to buy this to help out. Please do consider showing details like hours of use in future. Thanks for the swift reply! Subscribing...

[@_Prospect]

​@@ToolsElectroDIY Thanks for responding. So is that answer means if we use the same combination, we may get estimated 9 or 10 hours with the River Pro 2 768Wh, right?

[@JenniferCruz-h9b]

How long can it last if i charge my 3 phone and laptop ?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

2 hours maybe

[@travisshow308]

Please can the batteries be replaced when they go bad?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

not replaceable

[@SteveBennet500]

If the river 2 is fully discharged and you start charging it, does it turn on automatically or do you need to press the power button?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

You have to press the button.

[@SteveBennet500]

@@ToolsElectroDIY doh hoping you wouldn't have to, thanks

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

​@@SteveBennet500 It sounds good but in real life that's not going to work well if you think about that design a bit more, the battery may never get charged up if the power draw exceeds the power input.

[@teramusicofficial-musicfor6465]

Can use while charging as you mentioned, correct?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Yes

[@dayvodays8452]

Is the 12v out regulated ?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Yes, and all these DC outputs are regulated.

[@dayvodays8452]

@@ToolsElectroDIY great thanks for the info 😀

[@iinventedinternet2591]

One thing I do like is the 60 minutes charge time. My old power station needs at least 5 hours. So this River 2 is a far better power station.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

The recharge speed is amazing!

[@Vicky-x9l5s]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

My pleasure

[@yadukrishna5845]

Can i power my gaming pc setup for atleast an hour?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

yes

[@ervinasri9206]

How many hours does it power A ps5 arround 200watt?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

1

[@mikeyjohnson6610]

What should I leave the discharge level at for maximum battery life?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I would do at least 10%. Unless you really need that extra 10%, avoid deep discharge.

[@mikeyjohnson6610]

10 percent from the bottom or the top of the charge? Thank you

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

@@mikeyjohnson6610 Please watch the app walkthrough in the video. In the EcoFlow app, you can set the fully charged percentage to be 90% and discharge to be 10%. So it stops charging at 90%, and cuts off all power output when the battery drains to 10%

[@twadimaadafuffa]

Reverse current issue ?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

no

[@smirking8457]

Can you charge the unit via USB-C as well?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

No

[@joshxrichards]

@@ToolsElectroDIY Aren't you charging it via USB C at 2:23?

[@Wuppie62]

@@joshxrichards Looks that way. I also thought that the USB-C port is bi-directional..

[@maxxxu-i1d]

..can I use 400 watts of submersible water pump?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

no. you need a bigger version of this.

[@maxxxu-i1d]

thank you, I just thought turning on the x boost mode 600 watts will do​ @@ToolsElectroDIY

[@maxxxu-i1d]

Which version should I get

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

@@maxxxu-i1d yes they will run it but not for long so it’s impractical. You simply need a larger battery capacity.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

@@maxxxu-i1d For your application, I wouldn't go smaller than Delta 2: amzn.to/3zka5CN

[@ervinasri9206]

Is it very loud when its on?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

No

[@HeyitsmeSarah]

Thanks for the in-depth review of this power station. I was surprised to find out that the River 2 only needs an hour to fully charge.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

I was surprised too! Incredible charging speed in such a small package!

[@jpayne8096]

Everyone compares this to the original River, but that's not the one it is going to replace. The comparison should be this unit, and the River Mini.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

river mini is too small

[@jpayne8096]

@@ToolsElectroDIY Same output as the River 2. 300 Watt output, 600 watt surge.

[@Locambietodo]

Hi guys, in my country recently the Electric Service sucks, i have zero energy 2 times in day for 10 hours (in two 5 hours cycle) I'm very new with this mini generator I need use in my basic laptop and a modem of 12w The laptop i want to use have a ryzen 5 3500u and 32gb of ram because probably the gamer use more energy. The router use 12w and works with optical fyber This Ecoflow river 2 how many hours of energy can provide me for this items in the same time? Considering the condition of the laptop (it needs stay connected because the battery is dameged) Its possible get more than 6 hours with the modem and the laptop connected? What is the real time i can get?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Without knowing your laptop power consumption, I have to guess the total power is 50W with router, then 4 hours maybe.

[@Locambietodo]

@@ToolsElectroDIY thank you, i assume the router can stay on many hours no? The consume is around of 12w, if i use only the router i can get a decent duration?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

@@Locambietodo yes. Even better please use a 12 V DC cable to provide power to your router instead of AC.

[@Locambietodo]

@@ToolsElectroDIY thank you for the answer, in calculation say more than 10 hours for the router, is this correct?

[@fanech14]

Pis of set,i had one only 3 weeks cycle life span,DC &Solar stop charging.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

contact customer support, get a replacement.

[@sadielnunez9776]

Can it power a tv?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Yes absolutely. A TV is around 30~ 120W

[@CirclesArePointlesss]

Could it perhaps power my ps5?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Yes it can.

[@raphealsylvester2239]

Hi there. Can this power my Samsung 43inch TV? Just the TV itself.

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Yes it can. The TV probably only draws 30watts

[@Amaloyz]

best ecoflow !!

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Thanks for watching! Just curious, why do you think it's best?

[@jacquelinejohnson7541]

Thank U 👍🤗🇬🇧

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Any time

[@Zay-bk4ew]

Question

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

Ok

[@kipepeo75]

Can it power up a router?

[@ToolsElectroDIY]

yes of course