EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus vs EcoFlow RIVER 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: about the same (720 Wh vs 720 Wh).
- More AC output: about the same (600 W vs 600 W).
- Higher surge: about the same (1,200 W vs 1,200 W).
- Lighter: about the same (17.6 lb vs 16.8 lb).
- Lower brand-store price: EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus, $499 vs $549.
RIVER Max Plus and RIVER Pro are the same size class: within 0 Wh of each other. RIVER Pro is the lightest at 16.8 lb. RIVER Max Plus is the cheapest at $499. We do not have a confirmed solar input for all of them yet, so that comparison is left out.
How long they run common devices
| Device | EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus | EcoFlow RIVER Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fridge (60 W) | 10 hours | 10 hours |
| CPAP (40 W) | 15 hours | 15 hours |
| Starlink (100 W) | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Laptop (60 W) | 10 hours | 10 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 |  EcoFlow |  EcoFlow |
|---|---|---|
Battery Wh, size | 720 Wh fridge about 10 hours | 720 Wh fridge about 10 hours |
AC output W, continuous | 600 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights | 600 W Fridge, CPAP, laptops, lights |
Surge W, a second or two | 1,200 W motor start-ups | 1,200 W motor start-ups |
Solar input W, max | 200 W full in about 5 hours | n/a not confirmed yet |
Solar voltage range V, panels must fit | 10 to 25 V 1 panel, or 2 in parallel | n/a not confirmed yet |
Solar inputs count | 1 input Solar input | 1 input Solar input |
Weight lb | 17.6 lb one hand | 16.8 lb one hand |
Wh per pound battery for the weight | 41 Wh/lb higher is denser | 43 Wh/lb higher is denser |
Price brand store | $499 0.69 $/Wh | $549 0.76 $/Wh |
Price per Wh what you pay for storage | $0.69 lower is better value | $0.76 lower is better value |
| Buy | $499 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 | $549 · Details Brand store, Oct 28, 2026 |
Which solar panels work with each
| One panel | EcoFlow RIVER Max Plus | EcoFlow RIVER Pro |
|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel | Don't connect | Not enough data |
| EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel | Works | Not enough data |
| EcoFlow 100W Rigid Solar Panel | Works | Not enough data |
| EcoFlow 100W Flexible Solar Panel | Works | Not enough data |
| EcoFlow 110W Portable Solar Panel | Works | Not enough data |
| EcoFlow NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel | Works | Not enough data |
| EcoFlow 175W Rigid Solar Panel | Don't connect | Not enough data |
| Renogy 250W N-Type Bifacial Solar Panel | Works | Not enough data |
| Jackery SolarSaga 200 JS-200E | Works | Not enough data |
| Jackery SolarSaga 200 JS-200D | Works, with a catch | Not enough data |
| BLUETTI PV200D | Works, with a catch | Not enough data |
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 EcoFlow store when we checked
Out of stock at the EcoFlow store when we checked
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