Comparison EcoFlow RIVER vs EcoFlow RIVER Pro

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	EcoFlow RIVER	EcoFlow RIVER Pro
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	2 USB A ports, 1 USB A Fast Charge port, 1 USB C port. Flashlight. Car cigarette lighter port DC5521. X-Stream port for fast charging. NCM – lithium-ion battery, capacity 288 Wh. Surges up to 1200 W are allowed. You can double the capacity of the charging station by connecting the EcoFlow Battery Expansion Module RIVER Extra Battery	2 USB A ports, 1 USB A Fast Charge port, 1 USB C port. Car cigarette lighter port DC5521. X-Stream port for fast charging (660 W). NCM – lithium-ion battery, capacity 720 Wh. Surges up to 1200 W are allowed.
In box	charging station	charging station
Rated power	600 W	600 W
Peak power	1200 W	1200 W
Output waveform	sinusoid (PSW)	sinusoid (PSW)
UPS function
Outputs
Sockets (230 V)	2	2
USB A	2 5В/2.4А 12 W	2 5В/2.4А 12 W
USB A (quick charge)	1 5В/2.4A, 9В/2A, 12В/1.5A 18 W	1 5В/2.4A, 9В/2A, 12В/1.5A 18 W
USB C	1 5 A 100 W	1 5 A 100 W
Car cigarette lighter
DC output	2x DC5521 (13.6 V / 3 A)	2x DC5521 (13.6 V / 3 A)
Inputs (station charging)
From solar panels
Input port XT60
Battery and charging time
Connecting an additional battery
Battery type	Li-ion NMC	Li-ion NMC
Battery capacity	288 W*h	720 W*h
Charging cycles	500	800
Charging time (socket) ≈	90 min	96 min
Charging time (solar panel) ≈	87 min	216 min
Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈	180 min	480 min
Charging power (socket)	250 W	660 W
Charging power (solar panel)	200 W	200 W
Charging power (cigarette lighter)	120 W
General
Smartphone synchronization		Wi-Fi
PSU	built into the body	built into the body
Display
Backlight
Carrying handle
Operating temperature	0 °C ~ +45 °C	0 °C ~ +45 °C
Dimensions	194x288x185 mm	235x289x180 mm
Weight	5 kg	7.6 kg
Warranty		2 years
Added to E-Catalog	september 2022	september 2022

Brief conclusions of the comparison portable power stations

The EcoFlow RIVER and EcoFlow RIVER Pro charging stations have similar characteristics but differ in battery capacity and charging time. RIVER offers a capacity of 288 Wh and a charging time of about 90 minutes from the grid, while RIVER Pro has a larger capacity of 720 Wh and requires about 96 minutes for a full charge from the grid. Both devices support sine wave output and have the same peak power of 1200 W. However, RIVER Pro stands out with support for connecting an additional battery and a longer operating time due to a higher number of charging cycles (800 compared to 500 for RIVER). Users note that RIVER Pro is better suited for long trips and more demanding devices, whereas RIVER is a more compact and lightweight option for short-term use.

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Connecting an additional battery

Ability to connect an external battery to the charging station to increase the overall energy consumption and, as a result, extend the battery life. This connection is fast and convenient. On the other hand, the battery takes up extra space on the outside, making the whole structure more cumbersome.

Battery capacity

Nominal battery capacity, in fact - the amount of energy that is supposed to be stored. The larger it is, the longer the battery life of the charging station will be, all other things being equal. On the other hand, this parameter also affects the dimensions, weight and price of the battery, despite the fact that an energy-intensive battery is not always required. By the indicator of capacity in watt-hours, you can compare batteries with each other.

Charging cycles

The number of charge-discharge cycles that the battery can withstand without significant loss of performance.

In the process of operation, the batteries wear out, which causes their performance to suffer (in the first place, the capacity decreases). Battery life is usually measured in charge-discharge cycles. However, models with the same declared resource are not always equally durable in practice. Different manufacturers may interpret “significant loss of performance” in different ways: for example, one brand indicates the resource up to a 20% decrease in capacity (DOD > 80%), another - up to a 60% decrease (DOD > 40%) Behind the abbreviation DOD worth decoding Depth of Discharge, i.e. discharge depth. Therefore, when choosing, it makes sense to focus not only on pure numbers, but also on other sources - test results, reviews, etc. Also note that battery life can be noticeably reduced if the operating conditions are violated (for example, in case of overheating or hypothermia).

Charging time (socket) ≈

Time to charge the portable power station from a fully discharged state to 100% charge when using the power adapter from a household outlet. This refers to the original battery and standard charger.

Charging time (solar panel) ≈

Time spent on a full charge when using the original panel in bright sunlight. In cloudy weather, the charging time of the device from the solar panel can be strikingly different downwards.

Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈

The time required to fully (from zero to 100%) charge the battery, provided that power is supplied to the charging station from the car's cigarette lighter socket (12 V).

Charging power (socket)

The power at which, in normal mode, the portable power station is charged from a household outlet when using the original power supply.

Charging power (cigarette lighter)

The power normally received by the charging station when connected from the car's cigarette lighter socket (12 V).

Smartphone synchronization

Synchronization with a smartphone allows you to control the operation of the charging station remotely. Pairing the device with mobile gadgets is carried out via a Wi-Fi network or a Bluetooth connection. Some charging stations provide both of the above wireless modules. Additionally , synchronization with a smartphone allows you to monitor battery charge, energy consumption, voltage and current parameters remotely in real time. This will require a permanent connection to the Internet and specialized software that must be installed on your smartphone.