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The LCD display on the River 2 Max is bright and clear, and shows information on remaining charge time when it’s charging and remaining run time when it’s powering your devices. Below this UK version has two 500W AC outlets that can surge to 1000W. These outlets are well spaced and can accommodate even oversized plugs. The US version has 4 outlets – two 3 prong grounded and two 2 prong ungrounded outlets. When it comes to output and input, the DELTA 2 is on another level entirely. This can handle 1800W (Surge 2700W) across its four outlets and up to 2400W with X-Boost.
A 50% increase in storage of 256Wh is significant, but how it impacts you depends on your energy consumption between charges. If you need to power devices longer or run appliances, consider the Pro for extended battery life and greater power output. AC Output (Maximum Wattage in W/kW) OK, we’ve spent alot of time with the River 2 – is it a useful device? The answer is yes, as long as you’re aware of how little power you have on board. I will be taking a look at the EcoFlow Power Kit soon to add power to my campervan. This system is entirely modular, but a fair bit more expensive. There’ll be a link on screen if that video is already out. I’m looking forward to taking a look at that system, but it’d be nice to see something modular at this price point with replaceable and upgradable batteries and other power station components like the inverter for example.The River 2 Max also has a UPS or uninterruptible power supply function. When the power station is charging off mains, any mains devices you plug in will bypass the power station and run directly off mains until there’s a power cut, when they’ll switch across to the power station’s battery. EcoFlow quotes a 30 ms switchover which I found good enough for a desktop computer for example, but they warn against using this feature for data servers that might require 0 ms switching. I’ve used this function before for running a 3D printer. It’s reassuring knowing that even a brief power outage won’t ruin a long print. The RIVER 2 Pro takes slightly longer to charge to full capacity than the RIVER 2 Pro. That’s because it has 50% more storage capacity. The River 2 is an updated version of the original EcoFlow River, and the main change is the adoption of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) cells as the battery technology.
As you can see, the number of outlets provided by the RIVER 2 Max and RIVER 2 Pro is identical. But with 300W more AC output, the RIVER Pro can power higher-wattage devices. Size, Weight, and Portability The RIVER 2 Pro has more electricity storage (Wh/kWh) and output capacity (W/kW) than the RIVER 2 Max, but the Max is lighter, smaller, and easier to carry. The USB output situation seems to have had a slight downgrade. You now have three USB-A ports with a max of 12W per port and 24-watt total. The older model had one port capable of USB Fast Charge, which could do 18W + the two normal USB-A ports. The front of the unit has the now standard EcoFlow LCD screen but with just a single colour white display – not EcoFlow’s typical blue secondary colour.
You can use EcoFlow’s X-Boost technology to continuously power devices rated at up to 1000W by lowering their voltage. So I can run this heater in its low 1000W mode – double the true rated output of the River 2 Max. But the voltage drops from around 240V UK mains voltage to under 170V.
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