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EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W) Review
716Wh of storage, 800W continuous output, LiFePO4 cells. Listed at $259 at EcoFlow.
The EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W) is a portable 600 1,200wh unit holding 716Wh. At $0.36 per watt-hour it is priced below the median for the band, which makes it one of the cheaper ways to buy this much capacity. It uses LiFePO4 cells, so it is built to be kept rather than replaced. This model is discontinued, so stock is whatever is left in the channel. It lists at $259 against an $289 MSRP.
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Computed from this unit’s published specification, not from a manufacturer claim. Method and the full catalogue comparison are in our power station price index.
What the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W) will run, and for how long
Runtimes below are calculated from the 716Wh rated capacity, derated to 85% for AC loads and 92% for USB and 12V loads to cover inverter and conversion losses. They are arithmetic, not lab measurements, but they are the same arithmetic applied to every unit we track, so the comparison holds. Anything drawing more than the 800W continuous rating is left off the list because this unit cannot carry it, though the 1,600W surge rating covers brief startup spikes from motors and compressors.
| Load | Estimated runtime |
|---|---|
| Phone charge (12Wh) | 54 charges |
| Wi-Fi router (10W) | 61 hr |
| LED work light (10W) | 66 hr |
| CPAP, humidifier off (40W) | 15 hr 13 min |
| Laptop (60W) | 10 hr 9 min |
| 12V portable fridge (45W avg) | 13 hr 31 min |
| 55-inch TV (90W) | 6 hr 46 min |
Real figures land below these. A fridge cycles rather than drawing continuously, and cold weather costs a lithium pack usable capacity, so treat the table as the ceiling rather than the expectation.
Charging and power delivery
Switchover to battery is rated at 30ms, fast enough to keep a desktop or a router from dropping.
EcoFlow does not publish a maximum solar input for this model, so we do not state one.
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W) specifications
Manufacturer figures, gathered so you can read them against everything else we track rather than against the marketing page they came from.
| Capacity | 716Wh |
| Continuous AC output | 800W |
| Surge / peak | 1,600W |
| Cell chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Weight | 17.2 lb |
| UPS switchover | 30ms |
| Price at EcoFlow | $259 |
| Cost per watt-hour | $0.36 |
How the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W) compares
The closest units we track from other manufacturers in the same band, matched on capacity rather than on price.
| EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W) | BLUETTI EB70S | BLUETTI PS72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 716Wh | 716Wh | 716Wh |
| Output | 800W | 800W | 700W |
| Cycle life | — | 2,500 cycles | 2,500 cycles |
| Weight | 17 lb | 21 lb | 21 lb |
| Price | $259 | $429 | $329 |
| Cost per watt-hour | $0.36 | $0.60 | $0.46 |
Where the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W) sits in its band
We track 57 units in the portable 600 1,200wh band with both a price and a published capacity. They run from $179 to $3,449, and from 99Wh to 5,040Wh. On cost per watt-hour the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W) ranks 3 of 57, where 1 is the cheapest capacity in the band. That puts it in the cheapest third, which is the single strongest thing on its spec sheet. Ranking on cost per watt-hour deliberately ignores build quality, port selection and warranty, so read it as one input rather than as the answer.
Alternatives to the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W)
Units we track in the same band that are close enough to be genuine substitutes, matched on capacity. Each links to its own review.
- BLUETTI EB70S review — 716Wh, 800W output, listed at $429, $0.60 per watt-hour, dearer capacity than the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W).
- BLUETTI PS72 review — 716Wh, 700W output, listed at $329, $0.46 per watt-hour, dearer capacity than the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W).
- Jackery 700 Plus review — 681Wh, 1,000W output, listed at $999, $1.47 per watt-hour, dearer capacity than the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W).
- Jackery Explorer 700 Plus review — 680Wh, 1,000W output, listed at $599, $0.88 per watt-hour, dearer capacity than the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W).
Who the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W) suits
It is a sensible buy for van and car camping, a long weekend off-grid, and covering a fridge plus lighting and devices through a day-long outage. It is the wrong tool for whole-home backup, and sustained use of a microwave or a kettle.
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W) questions
How long will the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W) run a fridge?
A full-size fridge averages about 50W once you account for the compressor cycling on and off. From 716Wh, derated to 85% for inverter losses, that is roughly 12 hr 10 min on a full charge. A 12V portable fridge draws less and will run considerably longer.
Can the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W) be charged by solar?
EcoFlow does not publish a maximum solar input for this model. Rather than estimate one, we leave it out. Check the manual that ships with the unit before buying panels for it.
Does the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W) work as a UPS?
It switches to battery in about 30ms. That is quick enough for a desktop computer, a router or a modem, all of which tolerate a gap in that range without rebooting.
Is the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) (PV160W) worth it?
At $259 it works out at $0.36 per watt-hour. It costs less per watt-hour than the median unit in its band, which is the strongest argument in its favour. Read the comparison table above against the two closest rivals before deciding.
What is not published
EcoFlow does not state the rated cycle life, the maximum solar input, the warranty term for this model. We list figures rather than estimate them, so those rows stay empty until the manufacturer publishes them. If you need one of them to make the decision, ask EcoFlow directly and hold them to the answer.
How we assess these
Every figure on this page comes from the manufacturer, and every derived number, cost per watt-hour and estimated runtime, is calculated the same way for all 437 products we track. That is what makes the comparison meaningful: we are not scoring units against a private impression of them, we are putting published figures side by side and doing the arithmetic in public. Where a manufacturer stays quiet, we say so rather than filling the gap.