EcoFlow’s redesigned River 2 batteries double as kettle bells
by Thomas Ricker from The Verge - All Posts on (#653CS)
From left to right: the new River 2 Max, River 2, and River 2 Pro family of portable batteries from EcoFlow. | Image: EcoFlow Big-ass battery maker EcoFlow is announcing the redesigned River 2 series today fitted with long lasting LFP (LiFePO4) batteries and lots of ports to power your AC and DC devices. These are batteries sized to power your weekend away or a music festival.
The River 2 series consists of three batteries that vary by storage capacities, maximum AC power (pure sine wave) output, and charging ports:
- River 2: 256Wh, 300W AC output, and 5 output ports
- River 2 Max: 512Wh, 500W, and 9 output ports
- River 2 Pro: 768Wh, 800W, and 10 output ports
The batteries can be charged in four different ways: a standard AC wall outlet, portable solar panels, a 12V car socket, and USB-C. The base River 2 can charge to 100 percent in as fast as 60 minutes, while...