EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro vs UGREEN PowerRoam 1200
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 $200 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 holds 33% more energy (1024Wh vs 768Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 has 900W more surge headroom (2500W vs 1600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro is 9.5 lb lighter (17 lb vs 26.5 lb).
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 well-rounded 1kWh with an unusually high 1,000W solar input for its price — it recharges off panels faster than most rivals in the class.
Best for: Off-grid campers who prioritise fast solar recharging at 1kWh.
Where it falls short:
- 1,200W output trails the 1,800W class leaders
- Not expandable
| Spec | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599 | $799 |
| Capacity | 768 Wh | 1024 Wh |
| Continuous output | 800 W | 1200 W |
| Surge output | 1600 W | 2500 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 17 lb | 26.5 lb |
| Max solar | 220 W | 1000 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h 10m | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro | UGREEN PowerRoam 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 10.9 hrs | 14.5 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 20.7 hrs | 27.6 hrs |
| Chest freezer | 8.2 hrs | 10.9 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 16.3 hrs | 21.8 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | ❌ |