EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700)
60BatteryRank score · Balanced
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EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) vs Jackery Explorer 500 v2
Decision readout
Better station
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) leads by 16 points overall.
Jackery Explorer 500 v2
44BatteryRank score · Limited
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What changes the decision
- Home backup: EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) — more AC-delivered capacity and higher AC output
- Camping & RV: Jackery Explorer 500 v2 — lighter and easier to carry
By the BatteryRank Engineering Team
01 · Score evidence
Score breakdown
60
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700)
Overall
44
Jackery Explorer 500 v2
55
POWER
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) +28
27
Battery-side usable capacity and how much you can run at once.
64
TRUST
Jackery Explorer 500 v2 +11
75
Owner reputation, safety record, warranty, and build durability.
74
CHARGING
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) +46
28
Wall and solar recharge speed.
50
LIVABILITY
Jackery Explorer 500 v2 +32
82
Lightweight, portable, and quiet enough to live with.
Computed from sourced data with a published, price-independent formula. Scores are relative to each model's size class.
02 · Usable energy
Capacity truth
The watt-hours on the box aren't what reaches your devices. Same scale, both units.
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700)
Rated (on the box)
716 Wh. Show source
claimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-27https://us.ecoflow.com/collections/river-2-pro-series/products/river-2-pro-700-portable-power-stationThe marketing number — total cell capacity.
AC delivered (est.)
609 Wh. Show source
estimated sourceestimate = battery-side usable capacity × 85% inverter efficiencyWhat reaches an AC outlet — about 15% is lost turning battery power into household AC. How we estimate.
Jackery Explorer 500 v2
Rated (on the box)
512 Wh. Show source
claimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-InformationThe marketing number — total cell capacity.
AC delivered (est.)
435 Wh. Show source
estimated sourceestimate = battery-side usable capacity × 85% inverter efficiencyWhat reaches an AC outlet — about 15% is lost turning battery power into household AC. How we estimate.
03 · Same assumptions
Same-device runtime
| Device | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) | Jackery Explorer 500 v2 | Assumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPAP (humidifier off) | about 8.5 nights | about 6.0 nights | 9 W · |
| CPAP (heated humidifier on) | about 1.4 nights | about 1.0 nights | 56 W · |
| Refrigerator (full-size) | about 9.7 hours | about 6.9 hours | 180 W × 35% duty cycle · |
| Wi-Fi router + modem | about 34 hours | about 24 hours | 18 W · |
| Laptop (65W charger) | about 19 hours | about 13 hours | 65 W × 50% duty cycle · |
| Phone (one full charge) | about 30 full charges | about 21 full charges | 20 W · |
One device at a time; estimates use each station's usable AC energy. Build your own load →
04 · Sourced hardware
Key specs, side by side
| Spec | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) | Jackery Explorer 500 v2 |
|---|---|---|
| AC-delivered capacity | 609 Whest.. Show sourceestimated sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-27https://us.ecoflow.com/collections/river-2-pro-series/products/river-2-pro-700-portable-power-station | 435 Whest.. Show sourceestimated sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information |
| Continuous power output | 800 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-27https://us.ecoflow.com/collections/river-2-pro-series/products/river-2-pro-700-portable-power-station | 500 W. Show sourceclaimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information |
| Surge power output | 1,600 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-27https://us.ecoflow.com/collections/river-2-pro-series/products/river-2-pro-700-portable-power-station | 1,000 W. Show sourceclaimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information |
| Max solar input | 220 W. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-27https://us.ecoflow.com/collections/river-2-pro-series/products/river-2-pro-700-portable-power-station | 200 W. Show sourceclaimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information |
| AC charge time (0–100%) | — | 78 min. Show sourceclaimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information |
| Weight | 7.8 kg. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-27https://us.ecoflow.com/collections/river-2-pro-series/products/river-2-pro-700-portable-power-station | 5.7 kg. Show sourceclaimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information |
| Rated cycle life | 3,000 cycles. Show sourceclaimed sourceus.ecoflow.com2026-07-27https://us.ecoflow.com/collections/river-2-pro-series/products/river-2-pro-700-portable-power-station | 6,000 cycles. Show sourceclaimed sourcefaq.jackery.com2026-07-27https://faq.jackery.com/hc/en-us/articles/52303620087963-Explorer-500-V2-Basic-Information |
Manufacturer figures unless marked verified or est. Tap or focus a figure to view its source. The better reading in each row is highlighted — lower wins for weight and recharge time.
Where these rank
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) #6 of 10 in Best for Camping · #8 of 10 in Fastest AC-Charging Power Stations
- Jackery Explorer 500 v2 #3 of 4 in Best 500 Wh Stations · #6 of 10 in Longest-Cycle-Life Power Stations
Quick answers
- Is the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) better than the Jackery Explorer 500 v2?
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) leads by 16 points overall.
- Which has more usable capacity, the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) or Jackery Explorer 500 v2?
- The EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700), by 174 Wh — 609 Wh versus 435 Wh, a 40% advantage. At a 60 W load that is roughly 2.9 extra hours before the battery is empty. Both figures are estimated AC-delivered energy, not the nameplate battery rating — the watt-hours that actually reach your devices, which is always less than the number on the box.
- Which has more AC output, the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) or Jackery Explorer 500 v2?
- The EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700): 800 W versus 500 W continuous. That gap matters only if a load sits between the two numbers — below 500 W both run it, above 800 W neither does. Surge headroom follows the same order: 1,600 W against 1,000 W, and surge is what decides whether a compressor or pump actually starts.
- How does runtime compare between the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) and Jackery Explorer 500 v2?
- On the same sourced load — a refrigerator (full-size) — the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) runs longer: 9.7 hours against 6.9. These are planning estimates from each model's AC-delivered capacity, not stopwatch tests; real duty cycle and temperature move them.
- Which is lighter, the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) or Jackery Explorer 500 v2?
- The Jackery Explorer 500 v2, by 2.1 kg (5.7 kg versus 7.8 kg). Both weights are manufacturer figures for the bare unit; cables and a solar panel add to whatever you actually carry.
- Which model should I buy for my use case?
- On the sub-scores that describe each use case: the EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro (700) for home backup; the Jackery Explorer 500 v2 for camping & rv. They split, so the honest answer depends on which of those you are actually buying for.
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