EcoFlow

EcoFlow River 2 Max 500

EcoFlow River 2 Max 500
70.5/100
B-
#111 of 194 overall
#22 in EcoFlow
$299$0.6/Wh
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$256

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First price recorded Aug 19, 2026

All-time low
$309
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All-time high
$309
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Average price
$309
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Battery
499Wh
AC Output
500W
Solar Input
220W
Weight
6.1 kg· 13.4 lbs
Cycles
3000
UPS
30

  • Strong Portable: Yes
  • Strong Ac Charge Speed: 60
  • Strong Weight: 6.1
  • Strong App Control: Yes
  • Strong Fast Charging: Yes

  • Low Battery Lifespan Cycles: 3000
  • Low Ac Power Surge: 1000
  • Low Expandable Capacity: No
  • Low Ups Functionality: EPS
  • Low Ups Switch Time: 30

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Ice Fishing

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Electric Ice Auger
Fish Finder
Space Heater ·
Phone Charger
LED Lantern

Runtimes are estimates. Fridges, AC units, humidifiers and similar devices are modeled with realistic duty cycles so numbers reflect average draw, not peak wattage.

Ice Fishing runtime estimates

  • Electric Ice Auger (500W): 0.8 hours
  • Fish Finder (5W): 84.8 hours
  • Space Heater (750W): 0.9 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 42.4 hours

Budget Camping runtime estimates

  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 42.4 hours
  • Portable Fan (40W): 10.6 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours

Photography & Video runtime estimates

  • Camera Battery Charger (30W): 14.1 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours
  • Drone Charger (70W): 6.1 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • 27" Monitor (40W): 10.6 hours

Camping runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 42.4 hours
  • Portable Fan (40W): 10.6 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours

Boats & Marine runtime estimates

  • Fish Finder (5W): 84.8 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 42.4 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 14.1 hours

Overlanding runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 14.1 hours

Job Sites runtime estimates

  • Circular Saw (1800W): 0.2 hours
  • Corded Drill (700W): 0.6 hours
  • Air Compressor (1000W): 1.1 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours

CPAP & Medical runtime estimates

  • CPAP Machine (40W): 11.8 hours
  • Humidifier (30W): 35.3 hours
  • Nebulizer (100W): 4.2 hours
  • Oxygen Concentrator (350W): 1.3 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours

Tailgating runtime estimates

  • 55" TV (120W): 3.5 hours
  • PA Speaker (150W): 2.8 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
  • Blender (500W): 0.8 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours

Van Life runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 14.1 hours
  • LED Lantern (10W): 42.4 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • Portable Fan (40W): 10.6 hours

Emergency Preparedness runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
  • CPAP Machine (40W): 11.8 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 14.1 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours

Remote Work runtime estimates

  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • 27" Monitor (40W): 10.6 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 14.1 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
  • Desk Lamp (10W): 42.4 hours

Outdoor Events runtime estimates

  • PA Speaker (150W): 2.8 hours
  • Stage Light (200W): 2.1 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours

Apartment Dweller runtime estimates

  • Router + Modem (30W): 14.1 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 3.5 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours
  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours

RV Life runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 3.5 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 14.1 hours
  • Coffee Maker (800W): 0.5 hours

Solar Setup runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 14.1 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 3.5 hours

Off-Grid Living runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours
  • 12V Water Pump (100W): 14.1 hours
  • Induction Cooktop (1800W): 0.2 hours

Food Trucks runtime estimates

  • Induction Cooktop (1800W): 0.2 hours
  • Blender (500W): 0.8 hours
  • Portable Freezer (120W): 10.1 hours
  • Coffee Maker (800W): 0.5 hours
  • LED Light Panel (100W): 4.2 hours

Home Backup runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 14.1 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 3.5 hours
  • Laptop (65W): 6.5 hours
  • Phone Charger (20W): 21.2 hours

Whole Home Backup runtime estimates

  • Mini Fridge (60W): 20.2 hours
  • Portable Freezer (120W): 10.1 hours
  • Router + Modem (30W): 14.1 hours
  • 55" TV (120W): 3.5 hours
  • Space Heater (750W): 0.9 hours

EcoFlow River 2 Max 500 scores 70.5 out of 100 in the AGB database, placing it #111 of 194 portable power stations we track. That earns a B- grade in our 0-100 composite, which weighs 45 feature axes from capacity and AC output to charging speed, noise, and warranty. Strengths: Strong Portable: Yes; Strong Ac Charge Speed: 60. Trade-offs: Low Battery Lifespan Cycles: 3000; Low Ac Power Surge: 1000. Read the full EcoFlow EcoFlow River 2 Max 500 breakdown on AGB for per-feature scores, pricing across Amazon, Walmart and the EcoFlow store, and head-to-head comparisons with the products it's most often cross-shopped against.

100
93.1
75
32.5
93.8
85.6
58.1
21.5

EcoFlow River 2 Max 500
90 Wh499 Wh6,144 Wh

Physical
27 x 26 x 19.6 cm
-10°C to 45°C (discharge); 0°C to 45°C (charge)
81.8
45
Yes
6.1
DC Power
12.6V/10A car outlet (126W), 2x DC5521 12.6V/3A (37W each)
Charging
X-Stream (AC), MPPT (Solar)
XT60i
Compatible with EcoFlow portable solar panels, 11-50V 13A max
2
220
60
Yes
Yes
Yes
AC Power
500
1000
Pure Sine Wave
Battery
No
0
499
3000
No
Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Advanced Features
EPS
30
No
Warranty
5

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Spec
EcoFlow River 2 Max 500
This model
EcoFlow River 2 Max 500
70.5 / B-
70.574.974.572.6
499 Wh448 Wh495 Wh499 Wh
500 W700 W800 W600 W
6.1 kg · 13.4 lbs7.5 kg · 16.5 lbs7.6 kg · 16.8 lbs7.2 kg · 15.9 lbs
3,0003,0006003,000
30 ms20 ms20 ms20 ms
220 W120 W200 W200 W
$299$279$280$200
$0.60/Wh$0.62/Wh$0.57/Wh$0.40/Wh

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How long does the EcoFlow River 2 Max 500 run a electric ice auger for ice fishing?

About 0.8 hours at a steady 500W draw.

How long does the EcoFlow River 2 Max 500 run a fish finder for ice fishing?

About 84.8 hours at a steady 5W draw.

How long does the EcoFlow River 2 Max 500 run a phone charger for budget camping?

About 21.2 hours at a steady 20W draw.

How long does the EcoFlow River 2 Max 500 run a led lantern for budget camping?

About 42.4 hours at a steady 10W draw.

How long does the EcoFlow River 2 Max 500 run a camera battery charger for photography & video?

About 14.1 hours at a steady 30W draw.

How long does the EcoFlow River 2 Max 500 run a led light panel for photography & video?

About 4.2 hours at a steady 100W draw.

How long does the EcoFlow River 2 Max 500 run a mini fridge for camping?

About 20.2 hours on a 60W mini fridge (modeled at a 35% duty cycle).

How long does the EcoFlow River 2 Max 500 run a led lantern for camping?

About 42.4 hours at a steady 10W draw.

How long does the EcoFlow River 2 Max 500 run a fish finder for boats & marine?

About 84.8 hours at a steady 5W draw.

How long does the EcoFlow River 2 Max 500 run a mini fridge for boats & marine?

About 20.2 hours on a 60W mini fridge (modeled at a 35% duty cycle).