EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro vs Jackery Explorer 500 v2
Technical comparison · Compact
Two compact power stations in the 500 to 800 Wh range, both LFP. Output decides it: 800 W continuous for the RIVER 2 Pro, 500 W for the Jackery (manufacturer-declared values). If the load must never see an interruption, the way they switch over matters too: the Jackery without a gap (UPS), the EcoFlow with a short pause (EPS).
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| In brief | ||
| Nominal capacity | 0.768 kWh | 0.512 kWh |
| Continuous output | 800 W | 500 W |
| Peak output | 1600 W | 1000 W |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) | LFP (lithium iron phosphate) |
| Cost per kWh | 714.84 €/kWh | 974.61 €/kWh |
| List price | 549 € | 499 € |
| Weight | 7.8 kg | 5.7 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 31.1 × 20.5 × 15.7 cm |
| Outlets | ||
| AC outlets | — | Yes (×2) |
| How long it lasts | ||
| Battery life cycles | 1825 cicli | 1095 cicli |
| The limit that runs out first | anni di garanzia | anni di garanzia |
| Rated cycles | 3000 cicli | 6000 cicli |
| Capacity at end of cycle life | 80 % | 70 % |
| Warranty | 5 anni | 3 anni |
| The numbers | ||
| Cost of stored energy | 0.392 €/kWh | 0.89 €/kWh |
| Energy density | 98.5 Wh/kg | 89.8 Wh/kg |
| Power-to-capacity ratio | 1.04 C | 0.98 C |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) | F1 — Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh) |
| Price | ||
| Price | ~450–1000 € | 284 € |
| Category specs | ||
| Expandable | — | No |
| Fastest USB-C | 100 W | 100 W |
| Maximum charge power | 0.94 kW | — |
| 0–80% charge time | 56 min | — |
| Maximum solar input | 220 W | 200 W |
| Backup power | EPS (brief interruption) | UPS |
| Switchover time | 30 ms | 10 ms |
| Mounting | Portable | Portable |
| Minimum temperature | — | -20 °C |
| Maximum temperature | — | 45 °C |
| Noise level | — | 36 dB |
JouleSpecs Awards
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Lowest price range Outlet-sized (up to 1 kWh)
The lowest list price among the sheets in the Compact category (outlet-sized tier): €284. The next one has a list price of €399. List prices as published by the manufacturers.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Continuous output, 800 W vs 500 W → the RIVER 2 Pro powers appliances the Jackery does not sustain, with declared peaks of 1,600 W against 1,000 W.
- Capacity, 768 vs 512 Wh → at the same load the RIVER 2 Pro lasts longer between charges.
- Backup, EPS with a pause (30 ms) vs continuous UPS (10 ms) → in a power cut the Jackery moves to battery almost without a gap, the RIVER 2 Pro with a short pause.
- Warranty, 5 vs 3 years → on both, the warranty ends before the declared cycles (3,000 and 6,000), so it sets how long you are covered.
Which one to choose
Choose EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro if…
you power appliances more demanding than the Jackery accepts and need quick recharging: the maker declares 0 to 80% from the mains in 56 minutes. The compromise is weight, 7.8 kg against 5.7, and a short pause when it moves to battery in a power cut, so it is not the pick for anyone who wants full continuity.
Choose Jackery Explorer 500 v2 if…
the station lives in a garage, a van or a shed where it gets cold (the maker declares −20 to 45 °C) and whatever is plugged in must not drop out when the mains fail: here the switchover has no pause. You give up output and capacity, and the battery cannot be expanded. It has two mains sockets and a fan declared at 36 dB.
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