EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro vs Allpowers R600
Side-by-side on the specs that decide it — surge, capacity, runtime and price.
Both models' specs verified against manufacturer listings · Last updated
The short answer
Allpowers R600 costs $300 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro holds 157% more energy (768Wh vs 299Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro has 400W more surge headroom (1600W vs 1200W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- Allpowers R600 is 4.2 lb lighter (12.8 lb vs 17 lb).
- Allpowers R600 is rated for 3,500 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
Neither of these will start a sump pump or well pump — both surge below the ~3,400W those motors need. If home backup with pumps is your use case, look at higher-surge models instead of either of these.
The one you actually carry. At 17 lb it is light enough for one hand, yet unlike the true pocket units it has the 800W of output needed to run small appliances rather than just charge devices.
Best for: Backpackers, photographers and festival-goers who care about weight above all.
Where it falls short:
- 800W output limits you to electronics and small loads
- 220W solar input means slow off-grid top-ups
A light, cheap 299Wh unit with a 1,200W surge — a solid budget companion for devices and the occasional small appliance.
Best for: Budget campers charging devices with occasional small-appliance use.
Where it falls short:
- 299Wh is small
- 600W continuous output
| Spec | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Allpowers R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $299 |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 299 Wh |
| Continuous output | 800 W | 600 W |
| Surge output | 1600 W | 1200 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 17 lb | 12.8 lb |
| Max solar | 220 W | 300 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 1h |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Allpowers R600 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10.9 hrs | 4.2 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 20.7 hrs | 8.1 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 8.2 hrs | 3.2 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 16.3 hrs | 6.4 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |