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BLUETTI Handsfree 2 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

Handsfree 2 and RIVER Max Plus differ mainly in size: RIVER Max Plus has the biggest battery at 720 Wh. Handsfree 2 is the lightest at 16.5 lb. Handsfree 2 takes the most solar at 350 W, so it refills fastest. Handsfree 2 is the cheapest at $349, and it also leads on solar input.

How long they run common devices

DeviceBLUETTI Handsfree 2EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus
Fridge (60 W)7.5 hours10 hours
CPAP (40 W)11 hours15 hours
Starlink (100 W)4.5 hours6 hours
Laptop (60 W)7.5 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 Handsfree 2
BLUETTI
EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus
EcoFlow
Battery
Wh, size
512 Wh
fridge about 7.5 hours
720 Wh
fridge about 10 hours
AC output
W, continuous
700 W
Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights
600 W
Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights
Surge
W, a second or two
n/a
not confirmed yet
1,200 W
motor start-ups
Solar input
W, max
350 W
full in about 2 hours
200 W
full in about 5 hours
Solar voltage range
V, panels must fit
n/a
not confirmed yet
10 to 25 V
1 panel, or 2 in parallel
Solar inputs
count
1 input
Solar input
1 input
Solar input
Weight
lb
16.5 lb
one hand
17.6 lb
one hand
Wh per pound
battery for the weight
31 Wh/lb
higher is denser
41 Wh/lb
higher is denser
Price
brand store
$349
0.68 $/Wh
$499
0.69 $/Wh
Price per Wh
what you pay for storage
$0.68
lower is better value
$0.69
lower is better value
Buy$349 · 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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