Prices are the least trustworthy number in this industry. We only cite list prices we actually saw on official stores on 29 October 2026. Street prices, Amazon lightning deals, and CAD conversions are unknown unless noted. This is not a coupon page.
EcoFlow RIVER 2
- Capacity256 Wh
- AC output300 W
- Weight7.7 lb
Jackery Explorer 300 v2
- Capacity288 Wh
- AC output300 W
- Weight8.1 lb
BLUETTI AC180
- Capacity1152 Wh
- AC output1800 W
- Weight35.3 lb
At a glance
| EcoFlow RIVER 2 | Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | BLUETTI AC180 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 256 Wh | 288 Wh | 1152 Wh |
| AC output | 300 W | 300 W | 1800 W |
| Weight | 7.7 lb | 8.1 lb | 35.3 lb |
| Chemistry | LFP | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life (mfr.) | 3000 | — | 3500 |
| Max solar input | 110 W | — | 500 W |
| Expandable | No | No | No |
| Charge temp. | See manual | See manual | 32–104°F |
| Discharge temp. | See manual | See manual | −4–104°F |
| Warranty (mfr. copy) | 5 yr | 3 yr | 5 yr |
Full manufacturer wording
| Spec | EcoFlow RIVER 2 | Jackery Explorer 300 v2 | BLUETTI AC180 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 256 Wh | 288 Wh | 1,152 Wh (AC180); AC180P is 1,440 Wh — different SKU |
| AC output | 300 W total AC (surge 600 W); X-Boost 600 W on UK page | 300 W continuous AC, 600 W surge (Jackery PDP) | 1,800 W AC; Power Lifting Mode 2,700 W (resistive loads, per BLUETTI) |
| Weight | Approximately 7.7 lb / 3.5 kg | 8.1 lb / 3.7 kg (Jackery PDP) | About 16 kg / 35.27 lb in spec tables; some marketing still says 37 lb / 17 kg — we cite the spec-table 16 kg figure and flag the conflict |
| Chemistry | LFP (LiFePO4) — EcoFlow “safe LFP” copy | LiFePO4 (Jackery PDP) | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life (mfr.) | RIVER 2 Series: EcoFlow states 3000 cycles / ~10 years on the Pro page; confirm RIVER 2 (non-Pro) manual | Jackery markets long LFP life; numeric cycle count not fully tabulated on the PDP blocks we used | 3,500+ cycles to 80% |
| Max solar input | 11–30 V, 8 A, 110 W max (UK spec block) | SolarSaga kits listed on Jackery.com; max PV input not fully tabulated on the marketing blocks we used | 500 W max, VOC 12–60 VDC, 10 A |
| Expandable | No | No | No (AC180 is a standalone pack) |
| Charge temp. | See manual | Unknown — check manual | 32–104°F / 0–40°C |
| Discharge temp. | See manual | Unknown — check manual | −4–104°F / −20–40°C (1500 W max at 86–104°F) |
| Warranty (mfr. copy) | 5 years (EcoFlow marketing) | 3-year + 2-year extension if bought on Jackery.com | 5 years (UK/US marketing) |
What $209–$300 actually is
RIVER 2 is 256 Wh / 300 W / 7.7 lb. Explorer 300 v2 is 288 Wh / 300 W / 8.1 lb. These are phone-laptop-CPAP-math and LED-light stations. They are not fridge-for-a-weekend stations unless the fridge is tiny and you are honest about duty cycle. See sizing.
The $499 cliff
AC180 at a $499 list (if it is still there when you look) is a different class: 1152 Wh and 1800 W. That is the first “real fridge inverter” on this under-$500 list, and it is heavier (~16 kg). Confirm the live price; we will not pretend $499 is a law.
Amazon search links (no ASINs): RIVER 2 · 300 v2 · AC180.
EcoFlow RIVER 2 — official storeAmazon search
Jackery Explorer 300 v2 — official storeAmazon search
BLUETTI AC180 — official storeAmazon search