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EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max 500

Portable power station · RV fit profile

Scenario gate not met

Not rated: continuous output does not meet this scenario's assessment criteria.

Capacity499 Wh
AC output500 W
Surge1,000 W
Solar input220 W
Weight6 kg
Evidence
Manufacturer-controlled
Model
RIVER 2 Max 500
Reviewed
2026-10-17
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Historical context

30-day average
CAD 450.47
90-day average
CAD 450.06
180-day average
CAD 533.92
Historical low
CAD 399.00
Historical high
CAD 1,198.00

At a glance

Bottom Line

Not rated: continuous output does not meet this scenario's assessment criteria.

Strengths

Practical advantages

  • Off-grid rechargingAccepts solar input up to 220 W for off-grid top-ups.
  • Motor-start headroomAllows brief peaks up to 1000 W for compatible starting loads.
  • Sustained AC powerSustains 500 W for compatible RV appliances.
  • Useful stored energyStores 499 Wh for RV essentials without promising a fixed runtime.

Tradeoffs

Supported limitations

  • Trade-off and evidence boundarythat the manufacturer publishes no UPS/EPS statement and no warranty period for this exact variant, so backup behaviour and warranty length must be confirmed before purchase.

Evidence gaps

What remains unknown

  • expanded capacity
  • single-base 240 V output
  • native TT-30 connection

Best for

Scenario fit

CampingGood fit · 90% coverageStores 499 Wh for camping essentials
RVGate not met · 61% coverageNot rated: continuous output does not meet this scenario's assessment criteria.Missing: expanded capacity, single-base 240 V output
Home BackupGate not met · 65% coverageNot rated: capacity, continuous output does not meet this scenario's assessment criteria.Missing: expanded capacity, UPS/EPS support
EmergencyConditional fit · 80% coverageAt 6 kg, it is easier to move between storage and the needed room.Missing: UPS/EPS support
CPAPConditional fit · 65% coverageAt 6 kg, it is easier to move between home and travel.Missing: 12 V / car DC output, UPS/EPS support

Key facts

Core specifications

CAPACITY

499 Wh

Rated capacity

Continuous

500 W

Continuous

SURGE

1000 W

Peak capability

SOLAR INPUT

220 W

Maximum

WEIGHT

6 kg

BATTERY

LFP

Recharge paths

Charging specifications

AC INPUT

660 W

Maximum

SOLAR INPUT

220 W

Maximum

Power and connections

Output specifications

AC OUTPUT

500 W

Continuous

SURGE

1000 W

Peak capability per manufacturer

Portability

Size the move

PRODUCT WEIGHT

6 kg

Manufacturer-published weight

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