Comparison BLUETTI AC70 vs EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro

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	BLUETTI AC70	EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro
	£479.00 Compare prices 1	from £429.00 up to £649.00 Compare prices 13
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TOP sellers	Bluettipower.co.uk £479.00 Buy in shop	Amazon.co.uk £628.00 Buy in shop uk.Ecoflow.com £429.00 Buy in shop itsupplies.uk £470.00 Buy in shop
	Pass-through charging. 2 USB A ports, 2 USB C ports. Car cigarette lighter. Surges up to 2000 W are allowed. LiFePo4 battery.	3 USB A ports, 1 USB C port. Car cigarette lighter, DC5521 port, XT60 port. Surges up to 1600 W are allowed. LFP (LiFePO4) – lithium iron phosphate battery.
In box	charging station	charging station
Rated power	1000 W	800 W
Peak power	2000 W	1600 W
Output waveform	sinusoid (PSW)	sinusoid (PSW)
UPS function
Outputs
Sockets (230 V)	2	3
USB A	2 5В/2.4А 12 W	3 5В/2.4А 12 W
USB C	2 3 A, 5 A 100 W	1 5 A 100 W
Car cigarette lighter
DC output		2x DC5521 (12.6 V / 3 A / 36 W)
Inputs (station charging)
From solar panels
Via USB-C
Input port XT60
Battery and charging time
Connecting an additional battery
Battery type	LiFePO4	LiFePO4
Battery capacity	768 W*h	768 W*h
Charging cycles	3000	3000
Charging time (socket) ≈	45 min	70 min
Charging time (solar panel) ≈	120 min	210 min
Charging time (cigarette lighter) ≈	300 min	461 min
Charging power (socket)	850 W	940 W
Charging power (solar panel)	500 W	220 W
Charging power (cigarette lighter)		100 W
Charging power (socket + solar panel)	1000 W
General
Smartphone synchronization	Bluetooth	Bluetooth and WiFi
PSU	built into the body	built into the body
Display
Carrying handle
Operating temperature	0 °C ~ +40 °C	0 °C ~ +45 °C
Dimensions	256x314x210 mm	226x270x260 mm
Weight	10.2 kg	7.8 kg
Warranty	5 years	5 years
Added to E-Catalog	june 2024	november 2022

Brief conclusions of the comparison portable power stations

The charging stations BLUETTI AC70 and EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro each have their strengths that set them apart from competitors. The BLUETTI AC70 offers a rated power of 1000W and a peak power of 2000W, allowing for the connection of more powerful devices. Users note its compact size and good performance, especially for powering refrigerators and laptops, as well as a convenient management app. However, some users mention a plastic smell at the beginning of use. On the other hand, the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro has a slightly lower rated power of 800W and a peak power of 1600W, but stands out for its fast charging (70 minutes from the network) and a larger number of outputs, including 3 USB A ports and 1 USB C. Users praise it for its quality and informative display, as well as the ability to connect via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. However, some note that the battery capacity could be larger. Overall, the choice between these models depends on your needs: if you need more power, choose BLUETTI, while for fast charging and convenient connectivity, go for EcoFlow.

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Glossary

Rated power

Power that a device can consistently produce for an indefinitely long time without any unpleasant consequences. For normal operation of the charging station, the rated power must be at least 15 - 20% higher than the total power of all devices simultaneously connected to it.

Peak power

Some electrical appliances (in particular, units with electric motors - refrigerators, air conditioners, etc.) consume significantly more energy at startup than after reaching the operating mode. For such a load, the peak power of the charging station must be taken into account - its indicator must be higher than the starting power of the load.

Sockets (230 V)

Total number of outlets with output voltage. This is, in fact, the number of devices that can be simultaneously connected to the charging station without the use of splitters, extension cords and carriers. Accordingly, weaker charging stations have one or two sockets in their submission. Powerful charging stations already have three or more sockets “on board”.

USB A

Full-size USB A connectors are popular in computer technology, they are standardly used in adapter chargers for 230 V household networks and 12 V auto sockets. In charging stations, such outlets are widely used for charging gadgets.

- The total number of such ports can be very diverse ( 1 USB, 2 connectors, 3 ports and even 4), since it allows you to connect for charging, and in some cases for power, various low-power devices - smartphones, tablets, power banks, lamps, etc. .

- The strength of the power. The maximum power output through the USB A connector to the device being charged. Note that different ports of the charging station can output different power (for example, 1.5 A and 2.1 A). In this case, the highest power strength is usually indicated.

— Power. The maximum output power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering through the USB A connector to one charging device.

USB C

USB type C ports are smaller than classic USBs, and they also have a convenient reversible design that allows you to connect the plug in either direction. USB type C was originally designed to be able to implement various advanced features: increased power supply, fast charging technologies, etc.

Since the port is relatively new and quite powerful (there are USB type C with a power of 60 W and even 100 W), the total number of such connectors is often limited to 1 port, less often two).

- The strength of the power. The maximum power output through the USB type C connector to a charging device. Note that different ports of the charging station can output different power (for example, 1.5 A and 2.1 A). In this case, the highest power strength is usually indicated.

— Power. The maximum power in watts (W) that the charging station is capable of delivering to one rechargeable gadget. The high output power of the USB type C port allows you to speed up the charging process. However, the appropriate power must be supported by the device being charged - otherwise the speed of the process will be limited by the characteristics of the gadget.

DC output

The presence of a DC connector (or several such outputs) in the device to power external gadgets with direct current. The standard DC jack is round and has a pin in the center. However, its dimensions may differ in depth and diameter. The voltage output to the DC output may be different. The most popular options are 18 - 20 V for powering laptops, 12 V for various specialized devices and automotive electrical accessories.

Via USB-C

The ability to replenish energy reserves in the battery cells of the charging station via the USB type C connector. This port itself is small in size and has a convenient double-sided design, thanks to which the plug can be inserted in either direction. However, in charging stations it does not always work as an input interface.

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.

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.