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EcoFlow RIVER 2
243 Wh and 300 W of AC, on an LFP battery. It is the third-lightest of the 14 stations in the under 300 Wh class.
- 243 Whcapacity
- 300 WAC output
- 110 Wsolar input
- 7.7 lbweight
- 3,000rated cycles
By the Power Station Chart team, from EcoFlow's manuals and spec pages. Reviewed before publishing; last reviewed October 31, 2026.
The RIVER 2 in brief
A 5-year warranty on a 7.7 lb box is what stands out on the EcoFlow RIVER 2, the third-lightest of the 14 stations under 300 Wh. It stores 243 Wh in LFP cells rated for 3,000 cycles to 80%, and gives 300 W of AC with 600 W at peak. The wall refills it in 1 h, a 12 V car socket in 2.5 h, and 110 W of solar through an XT60 port in 2.9 h. Switchover is 30 ms. A laptop at 96 W runs 2.2 h to 5.9 h, a Starlink Mini 5.2 h to 8.3 h, a Wi-Fi router 4.6 h to 24 h and an e-bike charger 1.2 h to 2.2 h. The USB-C port is rated at 60 W.
How long the RIVER 2 runs things
Times use about 85% of the rated capacity, the part left after inverter and battery losses. With 207 Wh usable and a 300 W ceiling, a refrigerator at 104 W lasts 2.2 h to 5.9 h, but its 1,305 W startup draw is beyond this unit.
Work out your own mix of loads. A red bar means it draws more than the 300 W this station can supply.
How fast it refills
Solar time assumes panels reach 75% of their rating. Figure it for your state and panels.
Solar panels for the RIVER 2
Its XT60 port takes 11 to 30 V, up to 8 A and 110 W. A panel's voltage rises in the cold, so the marks below show each one at 14 F, and a pass here keeps 10% of headroom under the maximum.
EcoFlow's manual does not name this plug, so confirm it with the maker before you buy a cable.
- EcoFlow 110W Portable Solar Panel110 W, 21.8 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
- EcoFlow 160W Portable Solar Panel160 W, 21.4 V open circuit Inside the window
Needs an MC4 to XT60 cable. The station holds current to 8 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel220 W, 21.8 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
Needs an MC4 to XT60 cable. The station holds current to 8 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel160 W, 21.3 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
Needs an MC4 to XT60 cable. The station holds current to 8 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow NextGen 160W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel160 W, 21.3 V open circuit Inside the window
Needs an MC4 to XT60 cable. The station holds current to 8 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow NextGen 220W Portable Solar Panel220 W, 21.5 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
Needs an MC4 to XT60 cable. The station holds current to 8 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel220 W, 21.5 V open circuit Inside the window
Needs an MC4 to XT60 cable. The station holds current to 8 A, so some output goes unused.
- EcoFlow 100W Rigid Solar Panel100 W, 20.3 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
- EcoFlow 100W Flexible Solar Panel100 W, 20.3 V open circuit Inside the window
- EcoFlow 400W Rigid Solar Panel400 W, 37.1 V open circuit Outside the window
- EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel400 W, 48 V open circuit Outside the window Check price on Amazon
- EcoFlow 175W Rigid Solar Panel175 W, 25.5 V open circuit Close to the limit when cold Check price on Amazon
- Jackery SolarSaga 200200 W, 22 V open circuit Inside the window Check price on Amazon
Needs a DC8020 to XT60 adapter. The station holds current to 8 A, so some output goes unused.
- BLUETTI PV120S120 W, 24.4 V open circuit Inside the window
"Inside the window" compares printed numbers. It is not a maker's approval. Check any panel or layout, or read how the voltage window works.
Who the RIVER 2 suits
It suits camping, a desk or a go-bag where weight and a long warranty count. Solar needs care: EcoFlow tells buyers to keep the panel's output voltage under 30 V for this model. All eight EcoFlow panels checked are inside the voltage limits, each connecting with an MC4 to XT60 cable, and EcoFlow's own approval of a pairing is separate. For more output, the BLUETTI EB3A gives 600 W at 268.8 Wh and 200 W of solar. The BLUETTI AC2A takes 200 W of solar too, works down to -4 F and has a 5-year warranty, at 204.8 Wh. The RIVER 3 switches in 10 ms.
Full RIVER 2 specifications
| Capacity | 243 Wh |
|---|---|
| Usable after losses | about 207 Wh |
| Battery type | LFP |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 to 80% capacity |
| AC output | 300 W |
| AC peak | 600 W |
| 240 V | no |
| EPS switchover | 30 ms |
| AC outlets | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 1, up to 60 W |
| USB-A ports | 2 |
| 12 V car port | 8 A |
| Wall charging | 360 W, 1 h to full |
| Car charging input | 12 to 24 V, 8 A |
| Weight | 7.7 lb |
| Watt-hours per pound | 32 |
| Size | 9.6 x 8.5 x 5.7 in |
| Operating temperature | 14 to 113 F |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Extra batteries | no |
What these figures mean: usable watt-hours, surge and continuous watts, battery types, switchover time, car charging and UL listings.
Choosing within the EcoFlow RIVER 2
| Model | Capacity | AC output | Solar input | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVER 2 | 243 Wh | 300 W | 110 W | 7.7 lb |
| RIVER 2 Max | 512 Wh | 500 W | 220 W | 13.4 lb |
| RIVER 2 Pro | 768 Wh | 800 W | 220 W | 18.2 lb |
Closest alternatives by capacity
- EcoFlow RIVER 3245 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 300 W, solar 110 W, weight 7.72 lb, port XT60i
- Jackery Explorer 240 v2256 Wh
AC 300 W, solar 100 W, weight 7.94 lb, port USB-C
- BLUETTI EB3A268.8 Wh
AC 600 W, solar 200 W, weight 10.14 lb, port DC7909
- BLUETTI AC2A204.8 Wh
AC 300 W, solar 200 W, weight 7.9 lb, port XT60
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus286 WhCheck price on Amazon
AC 600 W, solar 220 W, weight 10.36 lb, port XT60i
- EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus Wireless286 Wh
AC 600 W, solar 220 W, weight 11.46 lb, port XT60i
FAQ
How long does the EcoFlow RIVER 2 take to charge?
The wall takes 1 h. Full 110 W solar takes 2.9 h, and a 12 V car socket takes 2.5 h.
Can the RIVER 2 run a microwave or hair dryer?
No. A 1,500 W microwave and a 1,875 W hair dryer both draw more than the 300 W output.
What solar voltage does EcoFlow allow?
EcoFlow says to make sure the panel's output voltage is less than 30 V for the RIVER 2. The solar input accepts 11 V to 30 V at up to 8 A.
What is the warranty?
The warranty is 5 years.
Where these figures come from
Every figure above is EcoFlow's own unless a note says otherwise.
3 documents
- EcoFlow, manual, read October 31, 2026
- Footprint Hero, secondary, read October 31, 2026
- EcoFlow US store, spec page, read October 31, 2026