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EcoFlow

EcoFlow RIVER 2

Cheapest entry point. Phones, router, lights — that's the honest scope.

Prices updated 4/14/2026, 3:00:54 AM

EcoFlow RIVER 2 portable power station

Editorial Take

Best suited to lighter backup needs like communications, lights, and short-device runtime.

This page is meant to answer two questions quickly: what this model is good for, and whether the current eligible price looks reasonable against recent history.

History is still building, so the current price is trustworthy, but the timing signal should stay conservative.

189MSRP 249

This headline price comes from the best eligible listing we currently track. Current best eligible retailer: EcoFlow.

Other package or alternate listings may appear below for context, but they do not define the headline price or deal math.

Price Proof

Why this headline price is trustworthy

New

Current eligible price

189

90-day observations

2

Days observed

1 of 90

Retailer rows now

1

Eligible retailers now

1

Current pricing is available, but historical coverage is still thin.

The headline price uses the best eligible base listing we currently track. Eligibility keeps package pages, alternate listings, and duplicate rows from defining the story.

Some current rows below are shown for context only. Package or alternate listings do not set the headline price or deal math.

How to read the price signal

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Context

What to know

The RIVER 2 is EcoFlow's entry-level unit and it does exactly that job — entry-level backup for phones, small devices, and a router. Wirecutter doesn't pick it because they start their recommendations at higher capacities, which is telling. If you mainly want peace of mind that your phone stays charged during a 4-hour outage, this is the cheapest credible option. Don't expect it to run anything with a compressor.

Further reading: Product page at EcoFlow · Wirecutter: Best Portable Power Stations

Where to Buy

Eligible in-stock listings are shown first and define the headline price for EcoFlow RIVER 2.

Package or alternate listings are included below for context, but they do not set the headline price.

EcoFlowBest price

In stock · Checked Yesterday

189Check Price

EcoFlowAlt listing

In stock · Checked Yesterday

219Check Price

EcoFlowAlt listing

Out of stock · Checked Yesterday

189Check Price

Tracked prices use eligible listings so package or alternate rows do not set the headline price. Some retailer links may be affiliate links, but recommendations are not ordered by commission. Transparency and Standards.

Pair with a panel

Pairs well with

Solar panels that match this station's solar input and connector.

Specifications

Specifications

ac ports
1
dc ports
2
weight lbs
7.7
capacity wh
256
usb a ports
1
usb c ports
1
output watts
300
warranty years
5
usb c max watts
60
battery chemistry
LFP
dimensions inches
9.6 x 8.5 x 5.7
charge time full min
60

History

Price History

90-Day Price History

$189 current eligible price

Shows eligible base-unit prices only. Package listings, alternate listings, and accessory bundles are excluded so the chart matches the headline price a buyer would have paid.

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