BLUETTI AC180 vs EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro
Two mid-size power stations, number by number. Neither is ranked above the other. Every spec comes from each maker's manual or product page; tap a station for the source.
- Bigger battery: BLUETTI AC180, 1,152 Wh vs 768 Wh.
- More AC output: BLUETTI AC180, 1,800 W vs 800 W.
- Higher surge: BLUETTI AC180, 2,700 W vs 1,600 W.
- More solar input: BLUETTI AC180, 500 W vs 220 W.
- Higher solar voltage limit: BLUETTI AC180, 60 V vs 50 V.
- Lighter: EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro, 18.2 lb vs 35.3 lb.
- Lower brand-store price: EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro, $389 vs $499.
AC180 and RIVER 2 Pro differ mainly in size: AC180 has the biggest battery at 1,152 Wh. RIVER 2 Pro is the lightest at 18.2 lb. AC180 takes the most solar at 500 W, so it refills fastest. RIVER 2 Pro is the cheapest at $389.
How long they run common devices
| Device | BLUETTI AC180 | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 16 hours | 11 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 24 hours | 16 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 10 hours | 6.5 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 16 hours | 11 hours |
On a full charge, assuming 85% of the battery is usable. Real devices vary; check the label on yours.
Every spec side by side
| Spec |  BLUETTI |  EcoFlow |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 1,152 Wh fridge about 16 hours | 768 Wh fridge about 11 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 1,800 W Microwave, kettle, most kitchen gear | 800 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights |
Surge W, a second or two | 2,700 W motor start-ups | 1,600 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 500 W full in about 3.5 hours | 220 W full in about 5 hours |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 12 to 60 V 2 panels in series fits | 11 to 50 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel |
Solar inputs count | 1 input DC7909 | 1 input Solar input |
Weight lb | 35.3 lb two hands | 18.2 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 33 Wh/lb higher is denser | 42 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $499 0.43 $/Wh | $389 0.51 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.43 lower is better value | $0.51 lower is better value |
| Buy | $499 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $389 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
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