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EcoFlow River 2 Portable Power Station 256Wh + 60W Solar Panel

EF ECOFLOW
3.1
Best compact LiFePO4 portable power station with bundled solar
$279 → As of Jul 13, 2026
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01 / Spec

Top features

Capacity256
AC Output & Ports600W / 1200W pure-sine
Battery ChemistryLiFePO4

The EcoFlow River 2 is a compact 256Wh LiFePO4 portable power station with a 600W pure-sine AC inverter (1200W surge) and a bundled 60W solar panel. It features 2x AC outlets, 2x USB-A ports, 1x USB-C PD (65W), and a 12V/10A car output. The station recharges from a wall outlet in 1 hour (fastest in class), accepts 200W solar input, and uses long-life LiFePO4 cells rated for 3000+ cycles to 80% capacity. It weighs just 3.5 kg (~7.7 lbs), making it highly portable for camping, vans, RVs, and light home backup. The included solar panel, app control, and UPS passthrough are standout conveniences. Best suited for weekend camping, travel, and small off-grid setups rather than extended home backup. Drawbacks include modest 256Wh capacity (limited to smaller loads or shorter runtimes) and a smaller solar panel that takes time for a full recharge in the field.

02 / Signals

Why it's hot

Compact LiFePO4 station with 1-hour fast charging and included solar.

  • Value for money 96
  • Review rating & velocity 77
  • Community sentiment 91
  • Brand reputation 100
  • Search heat 84
  • Est. return & defect rate 88
03 / Verdict

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Ultra-fast 1-hour wall recharge
  • Long-life LiFePO4 with 3000+ cycles
  • Lightweight and highly portable (3.5 kg)
  • Included 60W solar panel
  • App control and UPS passthrough
  • Good USB-C PD port (65W)

Cons

  • 256Wh capacity limits runtime on larger loads
  • Small bundled solar panel requires extended recharging in field
  • No pure DC output for custom lithium builds
  • 600W output modest for power tools or heaters
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Capacity (Wh)
256Wh 1070Wh Biggest capacity
Recharge Speed
1h wall / 110W solar input 1h wall / 500W solar Fastest recharge
AC Output & Ports (W)
600W AC / 100W USB-C PD / 2 USB-A / 12V 1500W AC + 100W USB-C PD Highest output
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