EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max 500 review
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Max 500 Portable Power Station (499Wh)
By Tom Calder
499Wh and 500W at 13.2 lb, full from the wall in 60 minutes by EcoFlow's figure: a router, CPAP and lights overnight, not a fridge.
- Best for
- About 500Wh that recharges in an hour
- Skip it if
- You want a fridge on it
as of Nov 14, 2026, 5:36 PM ET · Details
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Researched, not used. We haven't used this product. This review is built from the maker's specifications, owner reports and our own sizing.
What we like
- Full AC charge in 60 minutes
- 13.2 lb
Worth knowing
- 500W output
- Not expandable
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Who shouldn't buy this
Don't buy it if you want a fridge on it: look at 1kWh and 1,500W or more.
Key specs
| Capacity | 499 Wh |
| AC output | 500 W |
| Surge | 1,000 W |
| Weight | 13.2 lb |
| Battery | LiFePO4 |
| Cycles | 3,000 |
| Wall recharge | 60 min full |
| Solar in | 220 W |
| AC volts | 120V |
| Expands | No |
This is a Researched review: we haven't used this product. We check every specification against at least two independent sources, re-check the US price on a schedule where we can track it automatically, and say plainly who it isn't for. Commissions never change a rating.
If this isn’t the one
Best for A light mid-size station
Best for A small station from a big charger brand
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Best for A small station with a UPS for the router