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BLUETTI AC70P vs EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus

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.

Quick answer

AC70P and RIVER Max Plus are the same size class: within 144 Wh of each other. RIVER Max Plus is the lightest at 17.6 lb. AC70P takes the most solar at 500 W, so it refills fastest. AC70P is the cheapest at $469, and it also leads on solar input.

How long they run common devices

DeviceBLUETTI AC70PEcoFlow RIVER Max Plus
Fridge (60 W)12 hours10 hours
CPAP (40 W)18 hours15 hours
Starlink (100 W)7.5 hours6 hours
Laptop (60 W)12 hours10 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 AC70P
BLUETTI
EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus
EcoFlow
Battery
Wh, size
864 Wh
fridge about 12 hours
720 Wh
fridge about 10 hours
AC output
W, continuous
1,000 W
Fridge, TV, laptops, a coffee maker
600 W
Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights
Surge
W, a second or two
2,000 W
motor start-ups
1,200 W
motor start-ups
Solar input
W, max
500 W
full in about 2.5 hours
200 W
full in about 5 hours
Solar voltage range
V, panels must fit
12 to 58 V
2 panels in series fits
10 to 25 V
1 panel, or 2 in parallel
Solar inputs
count
1 input
Solar input
1 input
Solar input
Weight
lb
22.5 lb
two hands
17.6 lb
one hand
Wh per pound
battery for the weight
38 Wh/lb
higher is denser
41 Wh/lb
higher is denser
Price
brand store
$469
0.54 $/Wh
$499
0.69 $/Wh
Price per Wh
what you pay for storage
$0.54
lower is better value
$0.69
lower is better value
Buy$469 · Details
Brand store, Oct 28, 2026
$499 · Details
Brand store, Oct 28, 2026

Which solar panels work with each

Our checker at 20°F, using each maker's voltage and current rules. Tap a verdict for the wiring and cables.

Where to buy

Out of stock at the BLUETTI store when we checked
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Out of stock at the EcoFlow store when we checked
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