EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro or Jackery Explorer 500 v2?
Two stations of the same size. Here is what really separates the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro and the Jackery Explorer 500 v2, with the brands’ own numbers.
In short
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro has more battery (+50%).
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro is more powerful: better for devices that pull a lot.
- Jackery Explorer 500 v2 is lighter (2.1 kg less).
Side by side
| EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Jackery Explorer 500 v2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 768 Wh | 512 Wh |
| Max power | 800 W | 500 W |
| Weight | 7.8 kg | 5.7 kg |
| Switch-over time | — | ≤ 10 ms |
| Max solar | 220 W | 200 W |
How long each one runs your devices
| Device | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Jackery Explorer 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge | ≈ 12 h | ≈ 7.9 h |
| Chest freezer | ≈ 13 h | ≈ 8.7 h |
| Internet router | ≈ 33 h | ≈ 22 h |
| CPAP machine | ≈ 3.7 nights | ≈ 2.5 nights |
| Laptop | ≈ 9.3 h | ≈ 6.2 h |
| TV | ≈ 7.3 h | ≈ 4.8 h |
| LED lamp | ≈ 36 h | ≈ 24 h |
| Phone | ≈ 44 charges | ≈ 29 charges |
Brand numbers, not our own tests. Runtime = Wh × 0.85 ÷ (device watts + 10 W).