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EcoFlow River 2 — Portable power station · 2022
EcoFlow

EcoFlow River 2

Portable power station · 2022

82
/ 100
From $249
VS
Bluetti AC180 wins by 4
Bluetti AC180 — Portable power station · 2023
Bluetti

Bluetti AC180

Portable power station · 2023

86
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

Bluetti AC180 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, EcoFlow River 2 lands at 82 and Bluetti AC180 at 86. That puts Bluetti AC180 ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick EcoFlow River 2 if…

  • ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
  • ✓Solar input
  • ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs

Pick Bluetti AC180 if…

  • ✓LiFePO4 chemistry on modern SKUs (4000+ cycles)
  • ✓Solar input
  • ✓Multiple AC/DC/USB-C outputs
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Cables

Tie

Compared on the cables sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Noise

Tie

Compared on the noise sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Efficiency

Bluetti AC180

Compared on the efficiency sub-score

Bluetti AC180 leads on efficiency (81 vs 77).

Value for money

EcoFlow River 2

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

EcoFlow River 2 more score per dollar ($249 vs $999).

EcoFlow River 2 82
vs
86 Bluetti AC180

Score breakdown

EcoFlow River 2
82
efficiency 77
noise 86
cables 90
value 80
Bluetti AC180
86
efficiency 81
noise 86
cables 90
value 80

Specs side-by-side

EcoFlow River 2 versus Bluetti AC180 — full spec comparison
Spec EcoFlow River 2 Bluetti AC180
Type
Portable power station
Portable power station
Release year
2022
2023

EcoFlow River 2

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)

Bluetti AC180

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)

FAQ: EcoFlow River 2 vs Bluetti AC180

Which is better, EcoFlow River 2 or Bluetti AC180? +

Bluetti AC180 scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is EcoFlow River 2 worth the price? +

At $249, EcoFlow River 2 delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in cables.

Is Bluetti AC180 worth the price? +

At $999, Bluetti AC180 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cables.

Does EcoFlow River 2 or Bluetti AC180 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.

Which is better for efficiency, EcoFlow River 2 or Bluetti AC180? +

Bluetti AC180 — leads on efficiency (81 vs 77). Compared on the efficiency sub-score.

Which is the better value, EcoFlow River 2 or Bluetti AC180? +

EcoFlow River 2 — more score per dollar ($249 vs $999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.