EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro vs Bluetti Apex 300
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
EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro costs $1000 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Bluetti Apex 300 holds 260% more energy (2764Wh vs 768Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Bluetti Apex 300 has 6080W more surge headroom (7680W vs 1600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro is 62.4 lb lighter (17 lb vs 79.4 lb).
- Bluetti Apex 300 is rated for 6,000 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
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
6000 cycles at 2764Wh — the best long-term cost-per-kWh in this list if you cycle daily. Bluetti's answer to the Elite 200 V2 at scale.
Best for: Off-grid solar setups where daily cycling makes lifespan the dominant cost.
Where it falls short:
- 79.4 lb
- Newer product with limited long-term field data
| Spec | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Bluetti Apex 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $1599 |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 2764 Wh |
| Continuous output | 800 W | 3840 W |
| Surge output | 1600 W | 7680 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 6,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 17 lb | 79.4 lb |
| Max solar | 220 W | 2600 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | Bluetti Apex 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10.9 hrs | 39.2 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 20.7 hrs | 74.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 8.2 hrs | 29.4 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 16.3 hrs | 58.7 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 2.9 hrs |