EcoFlow RIVER 2 vs Oukitel P2001
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 costs $700 less. Whether that gap is worth closing depends on what you need to run.
- Oukitel P2001 holds 681% more energy (2000Wh vs 256Wh), so it runs the same load proportionally longer.
- Oukitel P2001 has 3400W more surge headroom (4000W vs 600W) — that decides whether a fridge, pump or AC compressor will actually start.
- EcoFlow RIVER 2 is 41.3 lb lighter (7.7 lb vs 49 lb).
- Oukitel P2001 is rated for 3,500 cycles vs 3,000 — meaningful if you cycle it daily.
EcoFlow RIVER 2
The cheapest way into LiFePO4. 256Wh is a device charger, but at under $200 with a 60-minute recharge it's hard to argue with.
Best for: Budget campers who just need to keep phones, cameras and a laptop alive.
Where it falls short:
- 300W output runs devices only
- 256Wh is a single evening of real use
Oukitel P2001
An older Oukitel 2kWh, still sold cheap. Solid on paper with 2,000W and expandability, but the 500W solar input is a real limit off-grid.
Best for: Budget buyers who recharge mainly from the wall, not panels.
Where it falls short:
- 500W solar input is low for 2kWh
- Smaller support network
| Spec | EcoFlow RIVER 2 | Oukitel P2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $899 |
| Capacity | 256 Wh | 2000 Wh |
| Continuous output | 300 W | 2000 W |
| Surge output | 600 W | 4000 W |
| Battery | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycles | 3,000 | 3,500 |
| Weight (lighter wins) | 7.7 lb | 49 lb |
| Max solar | 110 W | 500 W |
| Recharge time (faster wins) | 1h | 1h 30m |
Runtime head-to-head
| Appliance | EcoFlow RIVER 2 | Oukitel P2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | ❌ | 28.3 hrs |
| Mini fridge | 6.9 hrs | 54.0 hrs |
| Chest freezer | ❌ | 21.3 hrs |
| CPAP machine | 5.4 hrs | 42.5 hrs |
| Sump pump | ❌ | 2.1 hrs |