EcoFlow
EcoFlow River 2 Pro
Portable power station · 2022
84
/ 100
From $599
VS
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W wins by 10
be quiet!
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
1000 W · Titanium
94
/ 100
From $329
Specdex verdict
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, EcoFlow River 2 Pro lands at 84 and be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W at 94. That puts be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick EcoFlow River 2 Pro if…
- ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- ✓Solar input
- ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Pick be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W if…
- ✓Modular cabling on most
- ✓ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- ✓10-year warranty on many
EcoFlow River 2 Pro 84
vs 94 be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Score breakdown
EcoFlow River 2 Pro
84 efficiency 79
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
94 efficiency 94
noise 86
cables 86
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | EcoFlow River 2 Pro | be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Portable power station | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Wattage | — | 1000 W |
| Efficiency | — | Titanium |
EcoFlow River 2 Pro
Pros
- +LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
- +Solar input
- +Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Pricey per Wh
- −Shipping restrictions (Li-ion)
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Pros
- +Modular cabling on most
- +ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 support
- +10-year warranty on many
Cons
- −Bulky on higher wattages
- −Fan noise varies by load
- −Cable length may not fit some cases
FAQ: EcoFlow River 2 Pro vs be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W
Which is better, EcoFlow River 2 Pro or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W? +
be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is EcoFlow River 2 Pro worth the price? +
At $599, EcoFlow River 2 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cables.
Is be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W worth the price? +
At $329, be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in efficiency.
Does EcoFlow River 2 Pro or be quiet! Dark Power 13 1000W last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.