EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max 500

Portable power station · Overall fit profile

Buyers who want the 499Wh / 500W RIVER 2 Max form factor. Note that 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.

Capacity499 Wh
AC output500 W
Surge1,000 W
Solar input220 W
Weight13.2 lb
Evidence
Manufacturer-controlled
Model
RIVER 2 Max 500
Reviewed
2026-10-17

Historical context

30-day average
$363.04
90-day average
$334.67
180-day average
$314.56
Historical low
$249.00
Historical high
$449.00

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At a glance

Bottom Line

Buyers who want the 499Wh / 500W RIVER 2 Max form factor. Note that 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.

Strengths

Practical advantages

  • Documented buyer fitBuyers who want the 499Wh / 500W RIVER 2 Max form factor
  • Battery chemistryUses LFP battery chemistry.
  • Useful stored energyStores 499 Wh for camping essentials without promising a fixed runtime.
  • Easy to moveAt 13.2 lb, it is easier to move between a vehicle, tent or tailgate.

Tradeoffs

Supported limitations

  • Documented trade-offthat 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.
  • RV assessment gatecontinuous output does not meet the model threshold for a RV tier; this leaves the scenario unrated rather than assigning WEAK.
  • Home Backup assessment gatecapacity does not meet the model threshold for a Home Backup tier; this leaves the scenario unrated rather than assigning WEAK.

Evidence gaps

What remains unknown

  • expanded capacity
  • single-base 240 V output
  • native TT-30 connection
  • UPS/EPS support
  • UPS/EPS switching time

Best for

Scenario fit

Key facts

Core specifications

CAPACITY

499 Wh

Rated capacity

Continuous

500 W

Continuous

SURGE

1000 W

Peak capability

SOLAR INPUT

220 W

Maximum

WEIGHT

13.2 lb

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

13.2 lb

Manufacturer-published weight

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